What to do in Atlanta this weekend: July 5-7

Looking for a fun thing to do this weekend in metro Atlanta? Head to Stone Mountain Park for a special Fantastic Four celebration with a light show and patriotic fireworks display, or get an up-close look at the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales in Alpharetta.

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

In downtown Atlanta

Atlanta Mimosa R’n’B Festival

11am-3pm (session 1) and 5pm-9pm (session 2) Saturday, July 6. $50-$60 (includes admission and unlimited mimosas.) Old Fourth Ward Park, 680 Dallas St. NE, Atlanta.

Try three flavors of unlimited mimosas, savor local cuisine and shop from vendors.

Sesame Street the Musical

Friday, July 5 through Sunday, July 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., plus other dates. Starting at $29. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. Tickets: 404-873-3391, administration 404-873-3089.

Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Grover, Rosita, Bert, Ernie and more of your “Sesame Street” favorites for a show featuring live puppets, iconic songs and new compositions.

High Museum of Art First Saturday

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 6. Nonmembers $23.50, members free. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4400.

Bring your family to the High to experiment, play and create art in studio workshops and discover the art on display during gallery tours.

Cobb

Kids Fishing Rodeo

9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6. $5 per child. Hyde Farm Park, 721 Hyde Road, Marietta. 770-528-8805.

Bring your child (ages 16 and under) — along with their fishing gear and bait — to participate in the annual Cobb County Kids Fishing Rodeo.

“Mama Mia!” » and Margaritas

8 p.m. Friday, July 5 and 3 p.m. Saturday, July 6. $15. Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080.

Don your flashiest boa, grab a margarita at the bar and watch the movie “Mama Mia!” Come 30 minutes before showtime to catch a performance on the Mighty Allen Theatre organ.

Greater Atlanta Mint

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, July 7. Free admission. Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center Joe Mack Wilson Ballroom, 500 Powder Springs St., Marietta. 770-772-4359.

Buy coins, currency, bullion and more, and bring in your numismatic items for free verbal appraisals.

DeKalb

Fantastic Four Celebration

Continuous rides from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and drone and light show at 9:30 p.m., plus fireworks. Friday, July 5 through Sunday, July 7. Ride tickets $39.99 for adults, $34.99 for children, plus tax. Light show only ticket $5. Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 1-800-401-2407.

Enjoy attractions and more during the day and stay to experience the new Music Across America light show followed by a patriotic fireworks display.

Birdwatching at Legacy Park

8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, July 7. Legacy Park, 500 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur. 404-664-4320.

Take a 2-mile birding trail to look for red-headed woodpeckers, hawks and resident songbirds.

Photos in the park

9:00 p.m. Friday, July 5. Pernoshal Park, 4575 North Shallowford Road, Dunwoody. 678-382-6700.

Watch “Kung Fu Panda” in the park while munching on provided popcorn and candy.

Fulton North

Cops ‘N Cars Show

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 7. Free. Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell.

Come see unique cars and motorcycles at this event that supports the charitable efforts of the Friends of Roswell Police Foundation.

Green Alpharetta Concert Series

7:00 p.m. Friday, July 5. Free. Town Green, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta.

Listen to classic tunes from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s performed by the Decades Band.

Credits: Rich Polk

Credits: Rich Polk

Clydesdale Parade

Clydesdales depart at 11 a.m. from City Hall, noon to 2 p.m. at Alpharetta American Legion. Saturday, July 6. Free. Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, and Alpharetta American Legion, 201 Willis Road, Alpharetta. 770-475-9023.

Watch the Budweiser Clydesdales make their way from Alpharetta City Hall to the American Legion, where you can see them up close.

Gwinnett

Lift Up Atlanta Family Festival

Saturday, July 6, noon to 6 p.m. Admission $5. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. 678-245-4622.

Head to the Lift Up Atlanta Family Festival for live entertainment, face painting, vendors, a kids’ fun zone, and food. Proceeds will benefit homeless and families in need.

Chingo Bling Stand-up

7-10 p.m. Friday, July 5. $27.95-$38.25. Atlanta Comedy Theater, 4650 Jimmy Carter Blvd. No. 114B, Norcross. 770-724-6400.

Laugh as Chingo Bling, known for his insightful, unapologetic stand-up comedy and multiple viral videos, performs.

Summer Concert Series

7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 5. Free, tables for six are $80, tables for eight are $100. Thrasher Park, 93 Park Drive, Norcross. 770-448-2122.

Bring a picnic or buy food from a local restaurant and listen to music from Summer in the Park, an Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago tribute band. The event is also a collection site for the CAN-Do food drive.