Don’t wait for the next festival to roll into town to get your stroll on. Atlantic Station’s Art & Antique Market provides a free open-air market of more than 50 vendors selling clothing, artwork, antiques and edibles during the first three weekends in July. On July 13 & 20, local artists and musicians strut their stuff during the Friday Night Art Market. The National Black Arts Festival International Vendors Marketplace, lining 17 1/2 St. from July 25-29, showcases art and culture of the African Diaspora.
Where to find it:
Atlantic Station, The District Area by Regal Cinemas, off 17th St., Midtown Atlanta. Free. Hours of operation: Art & Antiques Market, Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday Night Art Market, Fri. 5-10 p.m.; National Black Arts Festival International Vendors Marketplace, Wed.-Sun., times TBA. For more information, call 404-888-4900 or visit atlanticstationmarket.com .