What to do in Atlanta this weekend: July 12-14

Looking for a fun thing to do in metro Atlanta this weekend? Find treasures at the Atlanta Comic Convention, which will feature more than a million comic books, toys and more at its 30th annual event. Or, if you have young kids, head to “Bluey’s Big Play” to see the adorable blue heeler pup and his little sister, Bingo, try to get their dad to play.

Check out 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend.

In downtown Atlanta

UPS Second Sunday at the Summit

Noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, July 14. Free. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4400.

Visit the High for free and enjoy special family programming, arts activities, performances, and the museum’s collection and special exhibitions.

Barks & Bites: Dog Crawls on the Beltline

11:00 a.m. Sunday, July 14. $69 for one adult with dog, $39 for one companion (without dog) or additional dogs (up to two per person). Multiple locations in Midtown. 404-301-3751.

Treat your dog to gourmet meals at some of Atlanta’s most dog-friendly restaurants, shop pet boutiques, and get gift bags and samples. You’ll receive small bites and a craft beer or soda, and smart attire is recommended for your furry friend. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Atlanta-area animal rescue organizations.

Mystery Dinner Theater Show

6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, July 13. $59 plus fees. Hudson Grille, 942 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 888-659-2952.

Take part in a two-hour immersive 90s-themed murder mystery show and enjoy a three-course meal.

Cobb

5km run, walk and stroller ride

8am Saturday, July 13. $40, $70 for families, $10 for children. (Prices increase after Thursday). 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell.

Walk, run and roll in this 5K race for participants of all abilities. You don’t need to have a child or stroller to participate.

Def Leppard, Journey and Steve Miller Band

Saturday, July 13, 6 p.m. Starting at $74.50. Truist Park, 755 Battery Ave. SE, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000.

Rock out to the music of these three bands as they take their summer stadium tour to Truist Park.

“Bluey’s Big Game”

11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14. Starting at $27.75, plus registration fee. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 770-916-2852.

Come and see Bluey and Bingo in the Heelers’ first live theatre show as they try to get Dad off his beanbag for some fun.

DeKalb

Fernbank after dark

7pm-11pm Friday, July 12. Non-members $22.95, members $17.95. Fernbank, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta. 404-929-6300.

Enjoy an after-hours experience for guests 21 and older that focuses on the science of geology and includes museum exhibits, live music, a full bar, tapas menu, science demonstrations and more.

Atlanta Comic Convention

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 14. $5 admission, $8 parking. Marriott Hotel-Century Center, 2000 Century Blvd., Atlanta. 706-837-4976.

Visit the 30th annual convention to shop 1 million comic books, toys, posters and more.

“Barefoot in the park”

The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13, and at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 14. General admission $20, seniors/students $15, and groups of 5-10 $10 each. Doraville Civic Center, 3770 Central Ave., Doraville. 770-572-6966.

Watch Merely Players’ production of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park,” a charming and witty comedy that depicts the lives of newlyweds in New York City.

Fulton North

“The Jersey Boys”

8 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, July 13, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14. $42 to $98. Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs. 404-477-4365.

Go behind the scenes of the musical history of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons in this award-winning musical.

Breakfast with butterflies

10 a.m. to noon Sunday, July 14. Non-members ages 4 and up $25, CNC members $15. Registration required. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055.

Spend some one-on-one time with the butterflies, explore the nature center grounds before opening, and enjoy a light breakfast.

The Doobie Brothers

7:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13. $48.65 and up. Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. 404-733-5010.

Meet the multiple Grammy Award-winning Doobie Brothers, known for hits like “What a Fool Believes” and “Takin’ It to the Streets.”

Gwinnett

Plant and Flower Fundraising Event

12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13. Free admission, plants are $25-$45 each. Norcross Cultural and Community Center, 10 College St., Norcross. 678-977-9703.

Purchase plants and flowers to support the hunger-fighting nonprofit Write-Right Nutrition program. If you purchase at least two plants, you’ll receive a free lunch prepared by Maggiano’s Little Italy.

Afro-Latino Gastronomy Festival

Saturday, July 13, 1-7 p.m. Free admission, food $5-$10. Berkmar High School parking lots, 405 Pleasant Hill Road, Lilburn.

Taste the flavors of the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America and Africa and purchase artisanal products.

The Art of Lucha Libre

6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 14. General admission $25, VIP $50 (includes early admission.) Lawrenceville Arts Center, 125 N. Clayton St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222.

Come see Vary Morales, Mark Davidson, Hyera Hena, Richard Ramos and more at this family and sports entertainment event.