
Your Next Trick: This Week’s Events in Atlanta

2025 SEC Football Championship - Georgia Bulldogs vs Alabama Crimson Tide
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat Dec 6, 2025
The SEC title game returns to Atlanta with a blockbuster rematch as the Georgia Bulldogs face the Alabama Crimson Tide under the lights at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With CFP implications likely on the line, expect a playoff-level atmosphere: packed lower bowl, deafening third-down noise, and two of college footballʼs deepest rosters trading blows. From pregame traditions and marching bands to big-play offense and bruising SEC defense, this is as close as it gets to an NFL-style spectacle on a college stage. Inventory is already moving on resale, with options ranging from upper-deck sightlines over the halo board to lower-level seats near the 50-yard line for fans who want to be in the thick of it.

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Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine Tour
State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA, Thu Dec 4, 2025

R&B icons Brandy and Monica reunite for a major “The Boy Is Mineˮ tour stop in Atlanta, delivering decades-deep hits and their trademark harmonies. After a sold-out 31-date run, the Dec 4 show was added by popular demand: expect a full retrospective setlist blending early-career anthems, soulful ballads, and high-energy R&B classics. The production promises full-arena vibes, multimedia staging, and big-band intensity, and is ideal for longtime fans or anyone who wants a full-on nostalgia night.
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Teddy Swims
Coca‑Cola Roxy, Thu Dec 11, 2025

Rising soul-pop star Teddy Swims brings his dynamic vocal range and genre-blending energy to Coca-Cola Roxy in a night set to showcase his latest hits and deeply personal live renditions. Expect a mix of his breakouts, fan favorites, and raw, emotionally rich performances that highlight his unique blend of soul, R&B, and rock influences. The venueʼs intimate indoor setup promises an up-close vibe, perfect for fans who want to feel every note and lyric.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final Draw
Global Broadcast, Fri Dec 5, 2025
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially begins this Friday as the final tournament draw sets the stage for all 48 teams. Expect a global spotlight moment: pot assignments, group-stage matchups, and the reveal of early heavyweight clashes that could shape the entire tournament narrative. With the expanded format debuting next year and matches spread across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the stakes are higher than ever. Every group could become a story of its own. Fans should watch for potential “groups of death,ˮ key continental rivalries, and host-nation paths that could influence ticket demand and early-round drama.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Atlanta Fixtures
Match 14 | Group Stage | Monday, 15 June
Match 25 | Group Stage | Thursday, 18 June
Match 38 | Group Stage | Sunday, 21 June
Match 50 | Group Stage | Wednesday, 24 June
Match 72 | Group Stage | Saturday, 27 June
Match 80 | Round of 32 | Wednesday, 1 July
Match 95 | Round of 16 | Tuesday, 7 July
Match 102 | Semi-final | Wednesday, 15 July
Congrats to the winners (pictured below) of last week's competition for tickets to the Georgia vs Georgia Tech game!
There are plenty more competitions to come as we grow the newsletter so stayed tuned. Be sure to share the newsletter with friends and family in the ATL area.

Did you Know?
Atlantaʼs trap sound, now one of the most influential styles in global music, is built around the deep bass and sharp percussion of Roland TR-808–inspired drums.
Early Atlanta-based producers like Shawty Redd and Zaytoven, and later Lex Luger, leaned heavily on booming 808 kicks, crisp hi-hats, and snappy snares to shape the cityʼs signature sound. Those 808-driven beats powered records from Atlanta legends like T.I., Gucci Mane, and Jeezy, helping transform trap from a local scene into an international sonic movement.
How Atlantaʼs Nightlife Shapes Music Trends
Atlantaʼs nightlife has long been a testing ground for new sounds. On Edgewood and in the Old Fourth Ward, spots like Mother Bar + Kitchen and other small clubs helped turn the strip into a magnet for hip-hop DJs, underground rap, and genre-bending sets, where new tracks get tested on late-night crowds. Across town, Buckhead mainstays like Tongue & Groove and big-room destinations such as Compound helped define Atlantaʼs mainstream hip-hop and pop-crossover moments, giving fresh singles a chance to prove themselves on packed weekend floors. In Midtown, venues like Opera and Lava Lounge brought in touring DJs and big dance-music productions, reinforcing the cityʼs EDM and house footprint while giving local producers a larger stage. Taken together, these neighborhoods turn Atlantaʼs clubs into real-time feedback loops, where crowd reaction still helps decide which tracks, trends, and artists break out next.
Pre-Show Plan
Heading to a show at The EARL or elsewhere in East Atlanta Village? Start your night at Argosy on Flat Shoals with wood-fired pizza and a pint from their deep craft beer list, linger in the cozy back bar, then take a short stroll up the street to The EARL for the main event.
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