Holiday Cocktail Class And Winter Sports: Atlanta This Weekend

ATLANTA, GA – As the last weekend before Christmas quickly approaches, there are plenty of festive events taking place over the next few days. You can get in touch with your creative side by participating in a holiday cocktail class or a special candle making class with Santa.

If you’d prefer to party your way through the weekend, there’s the Beyonce vs. Rihanna dance party and the ATLien Chrimus Party. Here’s what else is happening around the city:

Visa Big Air

Neighborhood: The Battery

The city of Atlanta and extreme winter sports don’t quite go hand-in-hand, but at this weekend’s Visa Big Air the city will be privy to just that. The frosty event will highlight Olympic winter competitions and will feature elite international men's and women's big air athletes. One of the most exciting components is a 15-story steel scaffold jump structure that was constructed in the middle of SunTrust Park for Visa Big Air.

Where: SunTrust Park, 755 Battery Avenue SE

When: 5:30 p.m. Friday

Holiday Cocktail Class

Neighborhood: Old Fourth Ward

If you’re at a loss on what cocktails to mix up this holiday season, consider heading to Ponce City Market’s RFD Social for a special Holiday Cocktail Class. During the cocktail class, attendees will learn how to create four hand-crafted cocktails. Your $75 ticket covers complimentary cocktails, light bites, a certification of completion and more.

Where: RFD Social, 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE

When: 5:30 p.m. Friday

South African Wine Tasting

Neighborhood: Avondale Estates

If you’re still in search of the perfect bottle of wine for gifting (or even for yourself), Purple Corkscrew Wine Shop & Tasting Room is hosting a tasting with wines from South Africa. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample 10 premium South African wines. Your $25 ticket gets you samples and a complimentary bottle to take home.

Where: Purple Corkscrew Wine Shop & Tasting Room, 32 North Avondale Road

When: 6 p.m. Friday

Beyonce vs. Rihanna Dance Party

Neighborhood: Downtown

Whether you’re a dedicated member of the Beyhive or have proudly joined Rihanna Navy, one thing is certain — it’s guaranteed to be a good time at this weekend’s Beyonce vs. Rihanna Dance Party. The two celebrated musicians will go head-to-head (unfortunately, not in person) as their songs are paired against one another.

Where: Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Musiq Soulchild Live

Neighborhood: Old Fourth Ward

It’s not surprise that R&B crooner Music Soulchild boasts quite the impressive catalog of music. From songs like “Love” to “So Beautiful,” the list of hits is extensive. Just in time for the holidays, Musiq Soulchild will be putting on an intimate show at City Winery. Tickets to the concert start at $60.

Where: City Winery, 650 North Avenue NE

When: 6 p.m. Sunday

BYOB Candle Making With Santa

Neighborhood: Old Fourth Ward

Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, you don’t want to miss out on this BYOB candle making class with Santa. As part of the class, which will take place at Candlefish, you’ll pour two nine oz. candles. There will also be complimentary refreshments and photo ops with Santa. For the BYOB crowd, Candlefish will have glassware available for your sipping convenience.

Where: Candlefish, 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE

When: 7 p.m. Sunday

ATLien Chrimus Party

Neighborhood: West End

You can expect plenty of old Atlanta vibes at The Atlanta Podcast and Atlanta Meme’s ATLien Chrimus Party. And with the party taking place at Monday Night Garage, you can expect plenty of brew too. Tickets to the event, which will benefit Lost-N-Found and Project Community Connections, Inc., can be purchased for $10. For hungry revelers, there will be complimentary Sublime Doughnuts and food available for purchase from 95th Street Tacos.

Where: Monday Night Garage, 933 Lee Street SW

When: 8 p.m. Sunday