Winter Wonders: Fun Atlanta Events to Attend This Season

By Freida Key

Enjoy our great city this season with these fun Atlanta winter events!

“The Nutcracker”
Dec. 8-24
The Atlanta Ballet will debut its new version of this Christmas classic. Viewers can feast their eyes on a magical world filled with awe-inspiring set designs by Tony Award nominee Tom Pye and choreography by Yuri Possokhov.
AtlantaBallet.com/Performances/Nutcracker

2019 Resolution Run
Jan. 1
Start the New Year on the right foot and get moving with the Atlanta Track Club. Take part in the 5K, 1-mile, or 50-meter dash run.
AtlantaTrackClub.org

Bring the Pain
Jan. 19-Feb. 14
This thought-provoking exhibition at Art Gallery Seven highlights works by local artist Dwayne “Dubelyoo” Wright. His pieces showcase boxing and combat sports as vehicles to explore the confrontation of fear. G7Atl.com

41st Annual Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival
Jan. 25-27
Take complimentary juggling lessons and then watch the pros ride unicycles, twirl Hula-Hoops, and more. AtlantaJugglers.org

Touchdown Trunk Show
Feb. 1-2
This stylish pop-up shop includes a star-studded guest list of MLB, NBA, and NFL players along with a new line of luxury hats by Nicole Jones (one of the creative forces behind celebrity favorite, Honest Jewelry) and clothing from Teresa Caldwell, owner of Taste of Swagg Boutique (and beloved mom of rapper Bow Wow). SalonMoraee.com