Miracle Bar And Brunchgiving: Atlanta This Weekend

ATLANTA, GA — Whether you want to try your hand at sewing a pair of upcycled mittens or peruse through a holiday art fair, this weekend is all about variety.

Topstitch Studio And Lounge will host a mitten-sewing workshop at Ponce City Market. And further north, you can enjoy free photos with Santa at The Battery. If you're looking to burn some calories after Thanksgiving, check out Friday's opening of The Rink at Park Tavern.

Here's what else is happening around the city:

The Rink At Park Tavern

Neighborhood: Midtown

A Fire & Ice-themed season will soon begin at Friday's opening of the ice skating rink at Park Tavern. This year, skaters at Park Tavern can enjoy fire pits and fireplaces, as well as seasonal cocktails, before or after they hit the ice. The Rink at Park Tavern will run until January 21.

Where: Park Tavern, 500 10th St. NE

When: Friday, Nov. 23, at 4:30 p.m.

Miracle Atlanta

Neighborhood: Midtown and Virginia-Highland

Another holiday favorite opening its doors this week is Miracle holiday bar. This time around, the pop-up bar is taking over three different locations in Atlanta. Come decked in your favorite holiday gear and enjoy cocktails, music, and over-the-top Christmas decor.

Where: 931 Monroe Dr. NE, 240 North Highland Ave. and 674 Myrtle St. NE

When: Friday, Nov. 23, at 5 p.m.

Get Brunch! Brunchgiving

Neighborhood: Downtown

When you run out of Thanksgiving leftovers, head on over to Get Brunch! at Suite Food Lounge for Brunchgiving. Choose from a bevy of brunch-inspired bites, including bananas Foster French toast and steak and eggs, while enjoying tunes from DJ Silver Knight.

Where: Suite Food Lounge, 375 Luckie St.

When: Saturday, Nov. 24, at 10 a.m.

Free Photos With Santa

Neighborhood: The Battery

Round up the kiddos, and enjoy free digital and printed photos with Santa at The Battery Atlanta. After you receive your photo, treat yourself to a meal at one of the many restaurants on hand at The Battery.

Where: 800 Battery Ave.

When: Saturday, Nov. 24, at 12 noon

Artist Made Gifts

Neighborhood: Midtown

Bypass the Black Friday mayhem by shopping local this weekend. At the Artist Made Gifts holiday art fair, you'll have the opportunity to purchase artist prints and original works, handmade quilts, jewelry, and other items.

Where: Mason Fine Art, 415 Plasters Ave. NE

When: Saturday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m.

Topstitch Holiday Gift Workshop: Mittens

Neighborhood: Midtown

Channel your inner Pinterest guru at this workshop held at Topstitch Studio And Lounge. During this two-hour class, you'll learn how to make a pair of cozy, upcycled mittens. To take part in this Topstitch workshop, you must know how to thread and use a sewing machine, and must have sewn within the last two years.

Where: Topstitch Studio And Lounge, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE

When: Sunday, Nov. 25, at 12 noon

The Internet – Hive Mind Tour

Neighborhood: Downtown

The Hive Mind is heading to Atlanta this weekend thanks to the tunes of Cali-based band The Internet. The group has been touring since early fall and will head to Boston, New York and several other cities after rocking out at the Tabernacle, this weekend.

Where: Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St.

When: Sunday, Nov. 25, 8 p.m.

First Photo: Courtesy of Park Tavern