Georgia Bridal Show And NFC Fight Night: Atlanta This Weekend

ATLANTA, GA - The start of the new year welcomes a little bit of everything, here in Atlanta. Gather your goals and grab a cocktail or two, during a Vision Board Pajamie Jam at a secret location. Immerse yourself in an interactive exhibit at the Federal Reserve Bank Of Atlanta. And for teens with dreams of literary stardom, check out an open house at VOX ATL.

Here's what else is happening around the city:

Undesign the Redline: An Interactive Exhibit

Neighborhood: Midtown

As part of this special exhibit, attendees will be able to see firsthand the effects of “redlining.” Redlining refers to discriminatory practices that banks and other organizations use to refuse or limit loans, mortgages, insurance, etc. to those in inner-city neighborhoods. The Undesign the Redline exhibit will use narratives of people and communities, maps and other documentation to demonstrate redlining that has existed since the 1930s.

Where: Federal Reserve Bank Of Atlanta, 1000 Peachtree Street NE

When: Friday, Jan. 4, at 9 a.m.

Vision Board Pajamie Jam

Neighborhood: Northside Drive

If the start of the new year has left you with little time to work on your vision board, here’s your chance to fix that. Tipsy Topics Textures will be hosting a vision board party where pajamas (and your amazing goals for the future) are highly welcome. You’ll also have the opportunity to sip on specialty cocktails as you craft your vision board.

Where: Location Revealed Upon RSVP

When: Friday, Jan. 4, at 8 p.m.

2019 FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff

Neighborhood: Midtown

Serving as a kickoff to design and build season, this year’s FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff will consist of presentations from various speakers, networking opportunities and, of course, plenty of workshops on subjects ranging from mechanical and electrical to Java programming and more.

Where: Ferst Center For The Arts, 350 Ferst Drive

When: Saturday, Jan. 5, at 8 a.m.

VOX ATL Open House

Neighborhood: Downtown

For talented teens looking to expand their options in 2019, VOX will be holding an open house over the weekend. Prospective VOXers will be able to check out the centrally-located downtown newsroom for VOX, and can also learn more about the publication that prides itself on being “For teens. By teens.”

Where: 229 Peachtree Street NE

When: Saturday, Jan. 5, at 2:30 p.m.

NFC Fight Night

Neighborhood: Midtown

Hailed as what will be a first, this weekend’s NFC Fight Night will feature three women’s black belt matches. Contenders in the various matches include “Tubby” Alequin, Victoria Trueb and Joanie Chamberland. Tickets for this all-ages event range from $40 to $100.

Where: Center Stage Theater, 1374 West Peachtree Street NW

When: Saturday, Jan. 5, at 7 p.m.

Georgia Bridal Show

Neighborhood: Cobb

The start of the new year is the perfect time to finally get those wedding plans off the ground. For the bride-to-be, the Georgia Bridal Show serves as a sort of one-stop-shop. Plenty of wedding vendors will be on hand, and you can also expect fashion shows, free gifts and more.

Where: Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway SE

When: Sunday, Jan. 6, at 12 noon.

Bilal Live

Neighborhood: Old Fourth Ward

One of Atlanta’s most intimate performance spaces will soon welcome back-to-back performances from soulful chanteur Bilal. Although the concert is currently listed as sold out, there is a waitlist and tickets are available through resale sites.

Where: City Winery, 650 North Avenue NE

When: Sunday, Jan. 6, at 6 p.m.

Photo: Georgia Bridal Show