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ATLANTA - Whether you want to feel the Holy Spirit or the Spirit of Halloween, we have plenty of activities you can get into to enjoy this transition into fall. Here's a look at a few fun Things to Do in metro Atlanta this weekend.

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Macy Gray in concert

The Eastern; 800 Old Flat Shoals Road SE, Atlanta

7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Oct. 13

She's known and loved for her raspy, soulful voice. Macy Gray is making time for "The A" on her North American-European tour. You can catch her performing at The Eastern this weekend. Learn more.

Kirk Franklin: The Reunion Tour

State Farm Arena; 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta

7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Oct. 13

Kirk Franklin, Tye Tribbett, The Clark Sisters, David and Tamela Mann and Israel Houghton have an uplifting, soulful, spiritual night planned for you. Whether you want to smile, stomp, bow or be taken to the King, these gospel greats say ‘You Shall Receive.’ Tickets are selling quickly here.

Halloween Adult Night

LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta; 3500 Peachtree Road NE Suite G-1, Atlanta

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Oct. 13

Leave the kids at home (but, not without a babysitter), and enjoy a grown-up friendly play-date at the LEGO Discovery Center in Buckhead. It's Friday the 13th, so all attractions are Halloween-themed. There's even a chance to win prizes. Learn more.

RELATED: Halloween festivities in metro Atlanta and North Georgia | 2023

Wire & Wood Music Festival

Downtown Alpharetta; 131 Alpharetta Highway, Alpharetta

Oct. 13-15

Two days. Six stages. Over 30 artists. Alpharetta's Wire and Wood Festival is an opportunity to introduce yourself to national and home-grown artists. Did we mention admission is free? Learn more.

RELATED: Fall festival guide for metro Atlanta & North Georgia | 2023

Taste of Chamblee

Downtown Chamblee; 5468 Peachtree Road, Chamblee

3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Oct. 14

Bring your appetite, and "prepare the stretchy pants." The event is free to attend. The food and drinks will be available on site for purchase. Oh, and you'll want to rep your favorite college sports team. Football will be playing on the big screens in the beer gardens. You're welcome. Learn more.

RELATED: Where and what to eat in metro Atlanta | October 2023

King of Pops Yoga

Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark; 830 Willoughby Way NE, Atlanta

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Oct. 14

Grab a friend, a yoga mat and a popsicle at the very end. Jenneffer Pichardo is leading a free stretch on the BeltLine, and all are welcome. Learn more.

Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade 2023

Piedmont Park

Oct. 14-15

Show some pride at Piedmont Park this weekend. Whether you're a member of the community or a loyal ally, all are welcome to celebrate the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ people in the Southeast. There's music, food, art and of course, plenty of stuff to buy. Here's a list of the various marches and where and when to meet for them.

For even more Pride events happening this weekend, check out extended list.

Atlanta Hawks vs. New Orleans Pelicans

The Gateway Center Arena at College Park; 2330 Convention Center Concourse College Park

3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Oct. 14

Watch the Hawks take on the Pelicans in a preseason game in College Park. Tickets are selling fast.

Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Commanders

Mercedes-Benz Stadium; 1 AMB Drive NW, Atlanta

1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Oct. 15

The Falcons are gearing up to teach the Commanders about the Dirty South. Tickets are selling here.

Free Family Fitness at Pittsburgh Yards

Pittsburgh Yards; 352 University Avenue Sw, Atlanta

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Oct. 15

Spend an afternoon getting fit with the family at Pittsburgh Yards. There are great activities planned for any family dynamic. Learn more.

The Pumpkin Patch at Yule Forest

Yule Forest; 3565 GA-155 N, Stockbridge

Until Oct. 29

Autumn is well under way, and we have a few ways to put you in the fall mood.

The Pumpkin Patch at Yule Forest is open for the season. You can pick the perfect pumpkin for carving, spend a day with the dinosaurs, get lost in a corn maze with some friends, and so much more. The patch will close just before Halloween, so plan your weekend ahead. Learn more.

RELATED: Apple picking, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and fall festivals in North Georgia | Fall 2023

Sneak Peek to Next Week

From Mitchell Street SW to 15th Street NE

1 p.m. 5 p.m. Oct. 22

Atlanta Streets Alive is back after a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic. If you didn't get to experience it back in September, try and picture this: Nearly three miles of Peachtree Street are blocked off. People are walking, biking and skating instead. There's food, drinks, art – anything you could want on a lazy Sunday in the city. Learn more.

Come back next week for a look at even more special events happening near you.

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Where Las Vegas import Carson Kitchen failed, Roswell restaurant the Standard hopes to succeed when it opens at Alpharetta City Center later this fall.

A second location of the popular Roswell bar and grill, located inside an old gas station at the corner of Highway 9 and Norcross Street, is headed to downtown Alpharetta by the end of the year. The Standard takes over the former Carson Kitchen space along Main Street at Alpharetta City Center. Carson Kitchen closed earlier this year in Alpharetta after only three years.

As in Roswell, expect a menu of pizzas, like the meat lovers and the Breakfast topped with sausage, bacon, onions, and a sunny egg, as well as burgers, wings, and sandwiches and wraps served with fries. Look for a rotating selection of craft, local, and imported beers, live music during lunch and dinner, and a late-night food menu at the Alpharetta location.

The 26-acre Alpharetta City Center now features a number of restaurants open around the expansive redevelopment of the downtown area, including Chiringa, Restaurant Holmes, Lapeer Steakhouse, and brewery and brewpub Jekyll Brewing.

Spanish-Latin restaurant Fogón and Lions opened in 2022 just beyond the border of the City Center development on Roswell Street in what has become a bustling downtown dining district in Alpharetta. Chef Mel Toledo reopened his former Roswell restaurant Foundation Social Eatery in a larger location, one block south of Fogón and Lions on Roswell Street. The restaurant features a Parisian-style cafe and market inside called Petite FSE.

4 South Main Street, Alpharetta. standardroswell.com.

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On the evening of April 23, the City of Alpharetta will begin extensive rehabilitation and resurfacing of Windward Parkway between Georgia 400 and Alderman Drive / Windward Plaza. Lane closures will occur throughout the two-week project, but at least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times, and access to side streets will be maintained.

NORTH POINT PARKWAY TO ALDERMAN DRIVE:

Due to the extent of work that must be performed to address underlying deterioration of the road between North Point Parkway and Alderman Drive, work in that area will be performed 24 hours per day so that the total number of days and impacts to motorists can be reduced.

This area of Windward Parkway has seen significant degradation of the underlying roadbed, so the asphalt layer will be removed and soil cement applied to rebuild and reinforce the foundation. Soil-cement is a mixture of Portland cement, natural soil, and water used to form a hard, semi-rigid paving surface. It is most often used in highways or as a sub-base for asphalt or other forms of paving to modify the soil subgrade strength and provide a working platform in unsuitable conditions.

In short, the section of Windward Parkway between North Point Parkway and Alderman Drive is not simply being resurfaced. It is being rebuilt to provide better strength and durability and address the underlying issues that have caused excessive formation of potholes.

GA400 TO NORTH POINT PARKWAY:

Fortunately, those underlying conditions are not present in the area between GA400 and North Point Parkway, so road work in this area is limited to resurfacing/repaving and will be performed at night. Work will begin after 7:30 PM and the road will be reopened by 5:00 AM each day.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Motorists should expect travel delays on Windward Parkway beginning April 23 and lasting for approximately two weeks. The best way to minimize travel delays and frustration will be by avoiding travel during peak commute periods, as alternate routes of travel in the affected area are limited.

Businesses in the area are encouraged to promote telework options during the construction period, and large employers are asked to consider slightly adjusting arrival and dismissal times during the workday. Traffic congestion and delays can be greatly reduced by neighboring businesses coordinating so that one adjusts their times 15 minutes earlier while a neighboring business adjusts theirs 15 minutes later.

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Last night (Sunday, July 16), Phish took the stage at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Ga., effectively closing out their three-night stint in Georgia as part of their summer 2023 tour. The final evening like the two that came before it, was hot and drenched with jams along with special moments, including two debuts and the first “You Enjoy Myself” the Peach State has experienced in two decades.

The first set opened with an energetic sequence of three songs comprised of “Buried Alive” followed by “Wilson” and “NICU.” After the build-up of energy, they transitioned into a bubbling and relaxing “Bathtub Gin” before a relatively standard “Gumbo” followed. “Limb By Limb” provided a blissful interlude before Phish unveiled a surprise debut, “The Well.” This fresh addition to their repertoire–which had been heard in June when Trey Anastasio Trio dished it out to fans in Denver–delighted fans and added to the list of debuts shared over the three days. The set continued with “Mountains in the Mist,” “Halfway to the Moon,” and a scorching rendition of “Split Open and Melt.”

After an intermission, Phish returned for the second set, which also kicked off with a jammed-out trio, this time comprised of “Mike’s Song” > “Carini” > “Weekapaug Groove.” The band’s improvisational prowess was on full display as they moved into the frame’s centerpiece, a dynamic performance of “Sand.” Phish then unleashed a crowd favorite, “Reba,” before wrapping up the second set with “More.”

For the encore, Phish returned with their first-ever rendition of “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia.” For the debut, Fishman decided to switch things up. He left his familiar drum kit behind and stepped forward with a guitar, ready to take on lead vocals for a spirited rendition of Reba McEntire’s classic. A playful romp through the song followed, with Anastasio cheering him on from the kit. As the last notes of “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” rang out, the band segued into a haphazard yet delightful rendition of “Hold Your Head Up” with the drummer still on guitar. With a charming mix of humility and humor, Fishman addressed the audience, apologizing for what he humorously referred to as his “truly wretched” guitar playing. He playfully urged the audience to tell their future grandkids they witnessed this rare and entertaining moment firsthand. Anastasio then stated that “Moses Brown” or “Moses Dewitt” is “the only man who can part the Red Sea with his guitar playing,” evoking laughter from the crowd.

Despite the already elevated level of joy, the surprises weren’t over. Anastasio dedicated the final song of the run to a devoted fan who proudly sported a shirt indicating that it had been two decades since Phish last played “You Enjoy Myself” in Georgia—a fact that was indeed true. With a knowing nod to the fan’s dedication, the band launched into the beloved tune ending the lapse.

Phish will bring their summer tour to North Carolina next, with two performances set for the Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park in Wilmington. Watch all remaining shows of Phish’s 2023 Summer Tour from home via LivePhish in 4K or HD + 48 hours of unlimited replay here.

Phish Ameris Bank Amphitheatre – Alpharetta, Ga.July 16, 2023

Set I: Buried Alive > Wilson > NICU, Bathtub Gin, Gumbo, Limb By Limb > The Well[1], Mountains in the Mist, Halfway to the Moon, Split Open and Melt

Set II: Mike’s Song > Carini > Weekapaug Groove, Sand > Reba, More

Enc.: The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia[2] > Hold Your Head Up[3], You Enjoy Myself

Notes: [1] Phish debut. [2] Phish debut; Fish on guitar. [3] Fish on guitar.

This show featured the Phish debuts of The Well and The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (the latter and HYHU featuring Fish on guitar). You Enjoy Myself was played for a fan with a shirt stating Phish had not played a YEM in Georgia in 20 years.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — What’s on your weekend getaway to-do list? If shopping, great food, live music, and family fun top the list, head to downtown Alpharetta on your next adventure.

“The destination of Alpharetta is never lacking in fun,” Kendall Bagley from the Alpharetta Convention and Visitor Bureau told WSBTV.com’s Nelson Hicks.

Downtown Alpharetta encompasses 1.7 square miles. In that area, you’ll find 70 restaurants and bars. From beach cuisine to barbecue, scrumptious sweets to Spanish sustenance, there’s an eatery that’s bound to tantalize everyone’s palate.

“Fogon and Lions restaurant is a Spanish-Latin concept,” chef Julio Delgado said. “We have beautiful tapas. Everything is cooked over a wood fire. (We have some) amazing Paellas, churrascos. We have a very diverse menu featuring cuisines from Central and South America and Spain.”

Whether you prefer an elegant dinner, a nice meal out on the patio, cold beers with friends, or a hot dog on the town green, the choice is yours.

Before and after eating, spend some time shopping. Sprinkled in between all the Alpharetta restaurants are plenty of local shops. Find your next great outfit or piece of home decor in one of the 50 shops in the downtown area.

“A big draw to this is that Alpharetta has more options for dining and shopping,” Saleh Akley from The Hamilton Hotel said. “A lot of the smaller mom-and-pop stores really bring a lot of character to the city.”

The best part is, it’s all walkable. Drive in, drop the car off, and enjoy an afternoon and evening of fun without picking up the keys. Turn it into an overnight adventure with a stay at The Hamilton Hotel.

“We offer a great option for people looking to come into Alpharetta, maybe that’s not located directly next to a corporate office or right next to big shopping, but more of the small-town, city feel,” Akley said.

Akley notes the boutique hotel attracts Atlanta area leisure guests every weekend. Carrie’s in The Hamilton just unveiled an all-day menu and will host social hour from 4-7 p.m. each day. With 119 rooms, an outdoor patio and green, a bar, and food offerings, visitors don’t have to leave the hotel on a weekend stay, but if they do, they don’t have to go far for some fun.

Next to the Hamilton Hotel sits Roaring Social, a 1920s speakeasy-themed bar. The venue notes, “As you sink into velvet sofas, taking in the impeccable surroundings, you’ll swear you hear the whispered conversations, laughter, and strains of music of a bygone era. Surrounded by opulence and world-class style, you’ll discover to your surprise that the pleasures of the past are present today.”

Live music, craft cocktails, small plates, and sharables, great conversation, and boutique bowling all fill the menu at Roaring Social.

Just down the street is Fairway Social. If your idea of fun involves sports action, this is your place.

“We offer an awesome experience for everyone in the community to come and play games,” David Gomrick from Fairway Social said. “People may think that it’s just related to golf, but we actually have 16 different games on our simulators.

There’s a large rooftop patio and a golf course called the Back Nine that is roughly based on Augusta National. Play a game, watch a game, and maybe even enjoy the Back Nine on a visit.

“The Back Nine is awesome,” Gomrick said. “So it’s a more cultivated mini-golf experience where you can get a little more out of it than you would at a mini-golf place. The greens have a bank. You have to use strategy to get around certain things. (There are) divots. It just makes it a little more challenging than your standard mini-golf course. It almost makes you feel like you’re out on a mini back nine.

Alpharetta has been voted the “#1 Place to Relocate in America.” Money Magazine listed it in the top 25 best places to Live,” and Southern Living Magazine applauded Alpharetta as one of the “Top 15 Friendliest Cities.”

Don’t miss out on all the reasons why. Head to downtown Alpharetta for your next night away and enjoy a new experience.