Our list of 15 family-friendly metro Atlanta outings this weekend includes fun festivals and the opening of a National Center for Civil and Human Rights children’s gallery.

On Saturday, the Atlanta Opera will premiere “Turandot” with its own take on the enigmatic ending.

R&B singer Brian McKnight is suing his son and ex-wife in federal court in Atlanta, claiming their public lies about him are harming his career and personal life.

‘The Birth of Trap Music’ chronicles the rise and tension of trap music, a subgenre of rap created in Atlanta and rooted in lyrics about drug dealing (aka “trapping”).

“It’s been wild,” says Alabama Shakes guitarist Heath Fogg of touring and recording once again after a six-year hiatus. The band plays Synovus Bank Amphitheater on Friday.

Our 12 metro Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week include "Six" at the Fox Theatre and the Atlanta Opera’s performances of "Turandot."

Despite lower ticket prices, crowds were down from 2025, but organizers say the fest will return to the park with a focus on driving more walk-by traffic and vendor sales.

IPIC had filed a notice that the location was set to close April 28 but a spokesman now says all its theaters will remain open while the company goes through Chapter 11.

Marc Provissiero said of the new film's screening at the Toronto International Film Festival: "People were laughing so loud, some of the best lines were drowned out."

Here are five can’t-miss highlights from Atlanta Film Festival’s 50th anniversary, in which indie filmmakers focus on subjects far beyond the usual Hollywood fare.