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Memorial Day the Atlanta Way

Memorial Day weekend is fast-approaching, bringing Summer on its heels. Looking for a few fun twists for your long weekend? Check out what the city has to offer:

Ded Bob's Shakespeare Comedy Spectacular!
Shakespeare Tavern
Through May 30

The famous, floundering insult comedian returns to the stage! This weekend is your last chance to catch The Ded Bob show, which presents "Shakespeare with all the boring parts removed" for your gasping delight. Ded Bob, a saucy skeleton with a roving eye regales you with spoofs and parodies of Shakespeare's best-known work, as well as his insult/stand-up routine. The Shakespeare Tavern offers food and drinks for anyone interested. Fair warning: Bob is hilarious, so no spitting out that cocktail!

Decatur Arts Festival
Decatur Square
May 29 and 30

This weekend event celebrates arts, culture and creativity with a fun, neighborhood vibe. Enjoy an Artists' Market, filled with fantastic finds including pottery, photography and artisan pieces such as glass- and woodworks. Both days also feature music, dance and literary performances from local talents. Bonus: Take the MARTA Blue Line directly to the festival!

Atlanta Jazz Festival
Piedmont Park
May 29 and 30

The Atlanta Jazz Festival proudly celebrates 33 years of talent and passion in Piedmont Park. Featuring masters of numerous genres - from jazz and blues to striking vocals - these two days showcase the best talents city and nation-wide. In addition to exquisite music, food and merchandise vendors will be on hand for the event. For all you jazz lovers: follow the Twitter feed for up-to-minute details!

Memorial Weekend at Stone Mountain Park
Stone Mountain Park - Memorial Lawn
May 29 - 31

Grab your All-Attractions Adventure Pass for an active, fun-filled weekend. This pass gets you unlimited access to every inch of the park, including Sky Hike, Journey to the Center of the Earth 4D Adventure and Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf! Passes are just $27 adults and $21 for ages 3-11, valid all 3 days. Only interested in the Lasershow Spectacular? Enjoy the city's oldest choreographed laser- and pyrotechnics show for free - just pay $10 for parking.

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