AMG Weekend Picks: The B-52s, Canada Fest & Dave Chappelle

It’s the last weekend in June so you’d better make it count! Cap off the first half of 2013 with a great show this weekend! Athens, GA legends The B-52s hit the Atlanta Botanical Garden this Friday, so hopefully you secured your tickets to this sold out show. If not, there’s still room at Canada Fest, taking place in Atlantic Station this Saturday! Finally, see Dave Chappelle Friday, Saturday OR Sunday this weekend! Most of his shows are sold out but there’s still tickets available for some! If you still don’t see anything you like, check out our complete list of picks below.
 
Friday, June 28th – The B-52s at The Atlanta Botanical Garden
 
Athens dance-rock vets The B-52s will be playing all your favorites in the garden this Friday! Hope you got your tickets ahead of time because this show is SOLD OUT.
 
Friday, June 28th – Angie Aparo at Atlantic Station
 
This songwriter is the brains behind hits such as Faith Hill’s “Cry.” And good news, the show is FREE!
 
Friday, June 28th – Ravens & Wolves at Hard Rock Cafe’s Velvet Underground
 
This local quartet will be serving up music inspired by My Chemical Romance, Paramore, 30 Seconds to Mars and Panic! At the Disco. Check them out at the Hard Rock Cafe’s Velvet Underground this Saturday.
 

 
Friday, June 28th – The Higher Choir at Smiths Olde Bar
 
Get your Southern rock fix this weekend with The Higher Choir! Check out our interview with the band here before you head out.
 

 
Saturday, June 29th – 8th Annual Canada Fest at Meehan’s in Atlantic Station
 
Celebrate Canadian culture with food, music and more at the 8th Annual Canada Fest!
 

 
Saturday, June 29th – Bob Dylan’s Americanarama Festival of Music at Aaron’s Amphitheatre
 
The voice of the ’60s returns to Atlanta this weekend and he’s got company! Wilco, My Morning Jacket and Bob Weir will be joining Dylan for this show.
 

 
Saturday, June 29th – Mood Rings (Album Release Party) at 529
 
Atlanta locals Mood Rings just released their debut album on Mexican Summer! Come celebrate its release this Saturday!
 

 
Saturday, June 29th – The Temptations at Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater
 
Sing along to some Motown classics when The Temptations take the stage at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater!
 

 
Sunday, June 23rd – Della Mae at Eddie’s Attic
 
Don’t miss a high energy performance from this folk quintet at Eddie’s Attic this Sunday!
 

 
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 28th-30th – Dave Chappelle at The Tabernacle
 
Renowned comedian Dave Chappelle keeps adding more and more Atlanta shows! Though many are already sold out, there are some tickets still available for others! Hurry up and claim yours!