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Things to do in Atlanta this weekend: June 14-16

If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend in Atlanta, you’ll have several Juneteenth festivals and Father’s Day events to choose from, like a fishing clinic and a Putt-Putt challenge. And if you like country music, head to State Farm Arena to see Tim McGraw on his latest tour.

Check out these 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend:

Downtown Atlanta

June 19 Family Day

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday June 15. Free. Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-549-8932.

Celebrate Juneteenth with live music, food vendors, a seller’s market, children’s stories, a libations ceremony and more.

10th Annual Family Food Fest Atlanta

3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 16. Adults $35, children $20, plus taxes and fees. Georgia Freight Depot, 65 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta. 404-275-4042.

Join the nonprofit Atlanta Culinary Charities for a Father’s Day fundraiser and food tasting. Enjoy food including vegan and vegetarian options, listen to music from Bonecrusher, visit the health zone for screenings and giveaways, and let the kids enjoy face painting, balloon art, cotton candy And much more.

Tim McGraw

7 p.m. Friday June 14. $14 and up. State Farm Arena, 100 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW, Atlanta.

Check out country music star Tim McGraw, plus special guest Carly Pearce on his Standing Room Only Tour.

Cobb

Hands on a hard body

Continues at 8 p.m. on Friday June 14, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday June 15 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday June 16, plus additional dates. $24 to $45. Marietta’ Theater Co. will perform the play at the New Theater in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave. NW, Marietta. 678-664-9343.

Watch the story of 10 participants, four days and a truck, infused with a new roots-rock vibe by Phish’s Trey Anastasio.

Juneteenth Festival

From noon to 7 p.m., Saturday, June 15. Free entry and parking. Legion Park, 5514 Austell Powder Springs Road SW, Austell.

Enjoy a family-friendly festival with live music, DJs, food trucks, vendors, a kids’ entertainment zone, a health and wellness area, and much more.

Kennesaw Concert Series: Grand Opening Celebration

6:00 p.m. grand opening ceremony, 6:30 p.m. concert. Friday June 14. Free. Piedmont Bank Amphitheater at Depot Park, 2828 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 770-424-8274.

Hear live music from Leah Belle Faser and September in the Park at the new Piedmont Bank Amphitheater in Depot Park.

DeKalb

Junior Ranger Angler — Father’s Day Fishing

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday June 15. Free. Waybird Farm and Forest, 3350 Plunkett Road, Stonecrest. 404-998-8384.

Learn to fish with Dad and try to catch some. Rods and reels will be provided, but if you have your own equipment, bring it.

June Seventeenth Freedom Day

1 p.m.-7 p.m. Saturday June 15. Free. Baptist Lawn, 5325 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-891-9500.

Join the Town of Stone Mountain’s Juneteenth celebration with the No Diggity Band, African dancers and drummers, comedian Mr. Wallstreet, vendors, food trucks and games.

Relaxing weekend concert

6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday June 16. Town Green, 64 N. Avondale Road, Avondale Estates. 404-294-5400.

Get ready for the work week with a concert featuring Ray Charles Raelette alum Rita Graham. Food, coffee, beer, cocktails and other beverages will be available for purchase.

North Fulton

Museum After Hours: Sci-Fi Summer Night

5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday June 14. $25 non-members, free for members. Computer Museum of America, 5000 Commerce Parkway, Roswell. 770-695-0651.

Wear your favorite sci-fi costume and spend an extraordinary evening with full access to the museum, light bites, live music from the Human DJ and a treasure hunt. A life-size Borg drone mannequin used in “Star Trek: First Contact” and a high-quality replica bridge communications console inspired by “Star Trek: The Original Series” will be on display.

Juneteenth celebration

3 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday June 15. Free admission. Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. 678-512-3200.

Celebrate Juneteenth with food trucks, live entertainment, lawn games, and arts and crafts for kids.

Father’s Day Putt-Putt Challenge

11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 16. Town Green in Downtown Alpharetta, 40 S. Main St., Alpharetta.

Work on your Putt-Putt skills and challenge Dad or your kids to a challenge to win prizes at popular spots in downtown Alpharetta.

Gwinnett

Blueberry Beer and Music Festival

3 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday June 15. Betty Mauldin Park, 65 Lawrenceville Street, Norcross. 770-448-2122.

Have a ‘berry’ good time with all things blueberry, from drinks to treats, while listening to soulful blues music. Search for the “Cool Blue Dude” for deals and offers from downtown businesses.

Suwanee Porch Jam

6 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday June 14. Free. Old Town Suwanee, Main Street, Suwanee. 770-945-8996.

Stroll from venue to venue to hear a variety of musicians in Old Town Suwanee. Food trucks and drinks will be available at the event, which also serves as a celebration of Suwanee’s 75th anniversary as a city.

Duluth Rotary Car Show

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday June 15. Free. in the parking lot along the railroad tracks in downtown Duluth.

Discover exotic cars, antique classics, foreign sports cars, hot rods, muscle cars and much more.