Things to do | May 20, 2019 By Carolyn Desalu and Nicole D. Smith, For the AJC
Bring a blanket or lounge chairs, a big picnic basket and plan to spend the entire day at the Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park. While the actual event is 31 days long—yes, the entire month of May— the big celebration takes place Memorial Day weekend and will include performances by notable artists such Rhonda Ross (Diana Ross’ daughter) along with Rodney Kendrick, Lizz Wright, Delfeayo Marsalis (Wynton Marsalis’ brother), Makaya McCraven, Rialto Jazz for Kids, Kandace Springs and others. If you stay for the evening concerts, bring glow-in-the-dark sticks or use the flashlight feature on your phone since it gets pretty dark in the park.