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Tunes From The Tombs And Free Donuts: Atlanta This Weekend

Take in the music of Kendrick Lamar and Chris Brown at Tycoon Music Festival or find a new book at Urban Book Bash.

(Oakland Cemetery/Tunes From The Tombs )

ATLANTA, GA — Grab a poncho and your favorite pair of rain boots because despite this weekend's rainy forecast, there’s still tons to do outdoors. From Tycoon Music Festival to Tunes From The Tombs, there will be plenty of live music to enjoy. And if you insist on staying indoors but still want your live music fix, check out pop star Ariana Grande at State Farm Arena.

Lastly, be sure to grab a sweet treat at Duck Donuts in honor of National Donut Day! Here's everything else happening in Atlanta this weekend:


National Doughnut Day At Duck Donuts

Neighborhood: Buckhead

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What better way to celebrate National Doughnut Day than with a free doughnut? For those celebrating the delicious holiday, Duck Donuts is offering one free, made-to-order doughnut (bare, powder sugar or cinnamon sugar). Because it’s impossible to eat just one, you can later indulge in one of Duck’s signature doughnuts, including maple icing with chopped bacon or key lime icing with graham cracker crumbs.

Where: Duck Donuts, 3655 Roswell Road NE

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When: Friday, Jun. 7, at 7 a.m.


Games On The Green

Neighborhood: Peachtree Corners

Get your game face ready, because Games On The Green is prepping for its summer kick off this week. Eager competitors can expect giant Connect Four, lawn bowling, ring toss and plenty more. Once you’ve had your fill of fun and games, head to one of the restaurants in Town Green for lunch.

Where: Town Green, 5140 Town Center Boulevard

When: Friday, Jun. 7, at 10 a.m.


Tunes From The Tombs

Neighborhood: Cabbagetown

Live music in a graveyard? As creepy as it may sound, Tunes From The Tombs at Historic Oakland Cemetery is actually quite the lively affair. In fact, this year Tunes From The Tombs will celebrate its ninth year. You can expect performances from Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics, Mike Killeen, Nate Helfrich and more. There will also be craft beer, local food trucks and free mini-tours.

Where: Historic Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Avenue SE

When: Saturday, Jun. 8, at 12 noon


Tycoon Music Festival

Neighborhood: Lakewood

Local radio station V-103 is expected to roll out quite the lineup at the first ever Tycoon Music Festival. Among the superstar acts scheduled to perform at the inaugural music festival are Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, 50 Cent, Trey Songz and T.I. Tickets can be purchased for as low as $34 per person.

Where: Cellairis Amphitheatre, 2002 Lakewood Way SW

When: Saturday, Jun. 8, at 5 p.m.


Ariana Grande: Sweetener World Tour

Neighborhood: Downtown

One of pop music's biggest stars is heading to Atlanta and she's bringing her live show to State Farm Arena. Ariana Grande, the singer behind hits like “thank u, next,” “7 rings” and “no tears left to cry,” is scheduled to perform on Saturday as part of her Sweetener World Tour. Tickets to this weekend’s show are still available for purchase and start at $200.

Where: State Farm Arena, 1 State Farm Drive

When: Saturday, Jun. 8, at 8 p.m.


Urban Book Bash

Neighborhood: Downtown

Taking place as part of Black Writers Weekend, Urban Book Bash will be the hot spot for networking, partying, drinking and last but certainly not least, buying books. Described as “the premiere party during Black Writers Weekend,” Urban Book Bash will feature a mass book signing, making it the perfect event for both authors and readers.

Where: M Bar, 186 Auburn Avenue NE

When: Saturday, Jun. 8, at 9 p.m.


Sanse Atlanta

Neighborhood: The Battery

This Sunday, celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage Day in the most enticing way possible at Sanse Atlanta. A ticket to Sanse Atlanta gets you bites from Puerto Rican chefs, as well as Atlanta’s top Latino chefs. What’s great food without an equally great cocktail? Sanse Atlanta will also feature specialty cocktails from La Factoria and live music.

Where: The Battery Atlanta, 455 Legends Place

When: Sunday, Jun. 9, at 4 p.m.

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