The Places and Events Around Atlanta to Help You Be Your Best Self
Check out these local events and businesses that help you be your best self. Best Self Atlanta’s Local Biz Love features five businesses and events in Atlanta!
Virginia Highlands Summerfest
Virginia Highlands Summerfest is celebrating 40 years of fun June 7-8. Join more than 30,000 Atlantans in cheering on local musicians like Eddie 9V and Frute on the new main stage, browsing works from artists and makers in the market and grabbing a bite at neighborhood favorite Murphy’s. Plus, don’t miss KidsFest activities and the Summerfest 5K.
Details: 997 Virginia Ave. NE., vahi.org/summerfest
“Man on The Mat”
June is Men’s Health month—and the perfect time to schedule in some self-care. This Father’s Day, June 15, head to Do Not Disturb in Ponce City Market for “Man on The Mat” with GRND Pilates, a wellness series featuring a 40-minute mat pilates session, followed by a 20-minute Sound Bath and a 25-minute private sauna and cold plunge session.
Details: 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. Ste. E186, NE., grndpilates.com/classes
ProstAware’s run4DAD Race
This Father’s Day show your support for the one in eight men who will be diagnosed with prostate cancer by joining ProstAware’s run4DAD on June 15. The peachtree-qualifier helps raise money and awareness to combat this all too common cancer. Race attendees can also enjoy a 1-mile walk, kids run and post-race party.
Details: 1815 Old Milton Pkwy., run4dad.org
Dill Dinkers
Dill Dinkers is Atlanta’s largest indoor pickleball club dedicated to year-round play. Opening soon in the West End, this 36,000-square-foot playground for picklers sets itself apart with 11 climate-controlled courts designed for all-weather matches, a pro shop stocked with the latest gear and private event spaces for tournaments and social gatherings.
Details: 1200 White St. SW., dilldinkers.com
Good Vibes Ice Cream Shop & Soda Pop
Dunwoody’s newest gem, Good Vibes Ice Cream Shop & Soda Pop, is bringing fizzy craft sodas, old school ice cream, arcade games and groovy ‘70s vibes back to Atlanta. But it’s not all nostalgia—Julie Abe, former owner of Batter Cookie Dough Counter, is whipping up chocolate chip egg-free, edible cookie dough for all your cravings.
Details: 5503 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., goodvibesicecream.com
