February at Atlantic Station: Celebrating Black History, Lunar New Year, and Hello Kitty Café Truck Visits! Friday 02 February, 2024

Culinary delights, cultural festivals, and fan-favorite events are all on the agenda – who could resist? This February, Atlantic Station is bustling with a varied array of happenings to honor Black History Month, welcome the Lunar New Year, and embrace the season of affection. Embrace the Year of the Dragon with the enchanting Lunar New Year Lantern Show and Festival, observe Black History Month with the captivating Movie Series, greet the Hello Kitty Café Truck, or indulge in the 12th annual Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival. With a mix of ticketed and free events that promise to capture your heart, make your way to the Heart of Atlanta for an unforgettable series of celebrations this February.

LUNAR NEW YEAR LANTERN SHOW

Through Monday, Feb. 12
Located at Atlantic Green | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT
Experience an enchanting celebration of Lunar New Year featuring lights, music and visuals at the top of every hour from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the Atlantic Green. The nightly show features a beautifully designed, 90-foot-long dragon with over 25,000 lights, known as a Chinese symbol of good fortune, emerging from a cloud of fog near Atlantic Green and over 400 red lanterns illuminating the area for a special lantern show to honor the spiritual tradition that celebrates the reunion of loved ones. Visit here to learn more.

OVERTIME ELITE GAMES

Throughout February:
Located at OTE Arena | 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. EDT
Experience thrilling basketball matchups amongst the nation’s top amateur players at Overtime Elite. Launched in 2021, OTE is an alternative option for young players aspiring to make it to the NBA, offering star athletes state-of-the-art training facilities, personalized education, media training and more. Throughout the season, experience exciting activities, including special performances, celebrity guests, surprise giveaways and more! See below for the February schedule and purchase tickets here.
Game Schedule: Thursday, Feb. 1, Friday, Feb. 2, Friday, Feb. 9, Saturday, Feb. 10, Thursday, Feb. 15, Friday, Feb. 16

BLACK HISTORY MONTH MOVIE SERIES

Thursday, Feb. 8 & Thursday, Feb. 22
Located at Atlantic Green | 7 p.m. EDT
Celebrate Black History Month with epic, educational and iconic films! “The Color of Friendship” (2000), a tale about friendship, understanding and the importance of embracing diversity, screens on Thursday, Feb. 8. and “Remember the Titans” (2000), a film that explores the power of unity and triumph over racial divisions through the lens of a high school football team, screens on Thursday, Feb. 22. Bring blankets or chairs and choose a place to sit on the Atlantic Green lawn.
Thursday, Feb. 8 — “The Color of Friendship” (2000)
Thursday, Feb. 22 — “Remember the Titans” (2000)

LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL

Saturday, Feb. 10
Located at Atlantic Green | 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT
Join the Heart of Atlanta in honoring Lunar New Year with a festival full of traditional rituals and fun for the entire family. The festivities include a mesmerizing Lion Dance, a captivating Kung Fu/Tai Chi performance, a symbolic craft station, a numerologist who will make predictions based on your birthdate and much more. Visit here to learn more.

HELLO KITTY CAFÉ TRUCK

Saturday, Feb. 17
Located at West District Avenue | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. EDT
The iconic Hello Kitty Café Truck returns to Atlantic Station. Come say hello and pick up some delicious Hello Kitty-themed treats and merch while supplies last! Please note that the Hello Kitty Café Truck accepts only credit and debit card payments. Visit here to learn more.

THE SISTAH SHOP BLACK HISTORY MONTH MARKET

Saturday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 18 & Saturday, Feb. 24 through Sunday, Feb. 25
Located at Suite 14125 | Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. EDT
Join The Sistah Shop at the #ShopWithSistahs Black History Month Market for an unforgettable shopping experience in the 30363. Celebrating Black History and Black Business, the market will feature over 40 Black woman-owned brands, live music, giveaways, a hot chocolate bar and much more! Visit here to learn more.

BEER, BOURBON AND BBQ FESTIVAL

Saturday, Feb. 24
Located at Pinnacle Lot | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. EDT
Indulge in a barbeque feast at the 12th annual Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival at the Pinnacle Lot! Spend the day outdoors soaking up the pleasures true Southerners live by: beer, bourbon, barbeque, biscuits and bluegrass! The VIP early entry begins at noon, while general admission starts at 2 p.m. Tickets include a souvenir glass and, most importantly, all-you-can-taste samples. Visit here to learn more and purchase tickets.

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