Craft Classic Atlanta And ONE Musicfest: Atlanta This Weekend

ATLANTA, GA — If you're up for a little excitement this weekend, Zoo Atlanta will host a special Wild Encounter with one of Africa’s most feared predators, the lion. During the encounter, you'll have the chance to meet a member of the zoo's "bachelor pride." If getting up close and personal with a wild animal isn't quite your thing, there's also Harry Potter Night at the All Fired Up pottery shop.

And for the musically inclined, ONE Musicfest is bringing some of the country's biggest music acts to Centennial Olympic Park. Finally, if you participate in the 5K or half marathon at Craft Classic Atlanta, you'll be rewarded with a beer at the finish line.

Here's what else is happening around the city:

Harry Potter Night

Neighborhood: Druid Hills

Calling all muggles, wizards and witches! All Fired Up, a pottery shop located in Druid Hills, will host a special Harry Potter Night on Friday. There will be pottery painting, movie marathoning, butterbeer and snacks. For $35, you'll have the opportunity to craft your own Harry Potter-themed piece of pottery.

Where: All Fired Up, 1563 North Decatur Road NE

When: Friday, Sep. 6, at 4 p.m.

Craft Classic Atlanta

Neighborhood: Grant Park

What's not to love about the combination of beer and running? Craft Classic Atlanta is a half marathon and 5K that rewards runners with a craft beer from Monday Night Brewing upon completion of the course. Runners will also receive a commemorative event shirt, beer glass and a special finisher’s medal.

Where: Grant Park, 615 Park Avenue SE

When: Saturday, Sep. 7, at 7:30 a.m.

Korean BBQ Festival

Neighborhood: Brookhaven

There is no denying the delicacy that is Korean BBQ. It's so delicious in fact that an entire festival has been created around this type of cuisine. Hosted by the Korean American Restaurant Association, the Korean BBQ Festival will feature dishes from a number of Korean restaurants in the metro Atlanta area.

Where: Blackburn Park, 3501 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE

When: Saturday, Sep. 7, at 11 a.m.

ONE Musicfest

Neighborhood: Downtown

Attention music-lovers! One of Atlanta's biggest music festivals is set to take place this weekend. In honor of their 10-year-anniversary, ONE Musicfest has prepared a stellar lineup. Among the acts scheduled to perform this weekend are Gucci Mane, Three 6 Mafia, Wu-Tang Clan and Busta Rhymes.

Where: Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Avenue West NW

When: Saturday, Sep. 7, at 12 noon.

Wild Encounter: Lion

Neighborhood: Grant Park

If you've ever wanted to get up close and personal with one of Africa's most intimidating predators, here's your chance. With Zoo Atlanta's Wild Encounter, you'll have the opportunity to join a zoo educator as you explore the lion habitat. You'll then head behind the scenes to meet a member of the zoo's bachelor pride.

Where: Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Avenue SE

When: Saturday, Sep. 7, at 2:30 p.m.

Atlanta Craft Cocktail Festival

Neighborhood: Old Fourth Ward

What better way to toast to the weekend than with a cocktail festival? The Atlanta Craft Cocktail Festival is a celebration of a variety of boozy, carefully curated sips. Attendees will enjoy craft cocktails, beer, wine, live music and tunes from a local DJ. Tickets to the festival start at $50.

Where: City Winery, 650 North Avenue NE

When: Saturday, Sep. 7, at 6 p.m.

2019 Falcons Kickoff Celebration

Neighborhood: Downtown

The Falcons may be heading to Minnesota for their first regular game of the season, but the excitement will be very much present at Mercedes-Benz Stadium thanks to a kickoff celebration. During the kickoff celebration, attendees will enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour, games, photo opportunities and much more.

Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Drive

When: Sunday, Sep. 8, at 12 noon.