What to do in Atlanta this weekend: July 19-21

Looking to get out and have some fun this weekend in metro Atlanta? Head to Peachfest to sample delicious peach creations from chefs and beverage experts. If you enjoy stamping or scrapbooking, meet other enthusiasts, take workshops and more at the Gas South Convention Center exhibit.

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

In downtown Atlanta

Atlanta Open

Saturday, July 20 at 10 a.m. and Sunday, July 21 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., plus other dates. Tickets start at $29, depending on the event. Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Drive NW, Atlanta.

Don’t miss the Atlanta Open, now in its final year. The tournament features Americans Ben Shelton (an Atlanta native) and Frances Tiafoe, as well as Adrian Mannarino, Denis Shapovalov, David Goffin and others. Qualifying matches will be held Saturday and Sunday morning, and a showdown between Sloane Stephens and Taylor Townsend will begin Sunday night.

Marburger Antiques and Design Fair in Atlanta

Open 10am-6pm Friday, July 19 and 10am-4pm Saturday, July 20. Free with online registration. Southern Exchange, 155 Carnegie Way NW, Atlanta.

Shop and get inspired by retailers featuring highly curated collections.

Fishing Festival

4-7 p.m. Sunday, July 21. $95 general admission, $130 VIP (includes 3 p.m. admission) Peachtree Center Plaza, 225 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta.

Indulge in peach creations ranging from savory to sweet dishes and beverages crafted by renowned chefs and beverage experts.

Cobb

Where do you live

4-8 p.m. Friday, July 19. Tumlin Park, 400 Chestnut Hill Road, Marietta. 770-794-5606.

Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month with games, activities, crafts, a bee-themed market and live music.

Railway meeting

9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Adults $10, seniors $8, children $5. $5 for rides aboard the General. The Southern Museum, 2829 Cherokee St. NW, Kennesaw. 770-427-2117.

Experience a vintage car exhibit, a remote-controlled airplane simulator, an interactive model train exhibit, and demonstrations of blacksmithing, amateur radio, and telegraphy. Rides aboard the General locomotive are available for $5.

Southern Fried’s Video Game Show

3 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 19, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday, July 20, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 21. Friday $40 adults/$20 children, Saturday $50 adults/$25 children, Sunday $25 adults/$15 children, three-day weekend pass $85 adults (ages 13 and up), $40 children, free for ages 6 and under. Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center, 2450 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta and Cobb Galleria Convention Center, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta.

Play table, arcade, pinball and console games, listen to speakers and panel discussions, enjoy live music, participate in costume contests and much more.

DeKalb

Education Day – Back to School Event

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday July 20. Browns Mill Recreation Center, 5101 Browns Mill Road, Stonecrest. 770-224-0200.

Bring the kids to receive backpacks, school supplies, vaccinations, BMI tests, and vision, hearing, and dental tests.

Screen on the square

9 a.m. Friday July 19. Free. Decatur Square, 509 N. McDonough St., Decatur.

Come early to reserve your spot and play yard games on the square before settling in to watch “Wish.” Free popcorn is available while supplies last.

Sacred Space Egyptian Yoga

9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 20. Free. Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Center, 3787 Klondike Road, Stonecrest. 770-484-3060.

Bring water, a mat, a towel and insect repellent and join a class that covers meditation, sound bowl healing, yoga postures and more.

Fulton North

Beyond Borders: Exploring Artistic Freedom

5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday July 20. The Scene Art Gallery, North Point Mall, 2070 North Point Circle, Alpharetta. 470-994-6940.

Experience the diverse perspective of local artists accompanied by live music, light snacks and complimentary wine.

Chinese music concert

2-3 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Free. Fulton County Library, Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. 404-613-7300.

Enjoy a performance of Chinese music by the Atlanta Orchestra, accompanied by a Q&A session.

Historical Research Saturdays: Tools of the Trade

10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 20. Free. Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell. 770-641-3978.

Explore 19th century tools and learn how they were used. They were often made by slaves and used for all types of work on a plantation.

Gwinnett

Stamp and scrapbooking fair

9am-6pm Friday, July 19 and 9am-5pm Saturday, July 20. Admission $12, free for children 12 and under. Additional fees for special events, including workshops. Parking $5-$10. Gas South Convention Center, Exhibit Halls CD, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 951-403-9781.

Connect with other stampers and scrappers, shop, and participate in workshops and other special events.

Midsummer Children’s Festival

2-5 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Free. Town Green, 5140 Town Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners.

Experience an afternoon of inflatables, bubbles, games, activities and a vendor market showcasing the talents of young entrepreneurs.

Bob Ross Painting Class

2-5 p.m. Saturday, July 20. $115 for non-members, $95 for members. Suwanee Arts Center, 3930 Charleston Market St. NW, Suwanee. 678-878-2818.

Learn the basics of Bob Ross’ wet-on-wet technique to create a landscape painting. All materials are included and bilingual instructions are available in Korean/English.