Steamhouse Lounge to host 38th annual Oysterfest in Midtown
Steamhouse Lounge will bring back its annual Oysterfest to Midtown on Saturday, Feb. 21, and Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, marking the event’s 38th year. The two-day street festival near 11th Street and West Peachtree is produced by Rival Entertainment and will feature seafood vendors, drinks, and live music.
Organizers said the menu will include roasted and chargrilled oysters, a Lowcountry shrimp boil, fried oyster po’boys, and Steamhouse Lounge’s lobster bisque. A full bar will operate throughout the festival.
The music lineup includes Francisco Vidal, Family Truckster, Tyler Neal Band, Classic City Jukebox, and Nashville Nation on Saturday, with Francisco Vidal, Andrew Holley, Hallpass, and Mo Lowda & the Humble scheduled for Sunday.
Weekend tickets are on sale for $25 plus fees and include access to live music both days, with food and beverages sold separately. The event is cashless and accepts credit or debit cards only. Organizers said advance tickets displayed on smartphones provide access to express entry lanes. Oysterfest is a 21-and-up event, with attendees under 21 permitted when accompanied by an adult 25 or older; tickets are required for all attendees over age 12. Organizers encouraged attendees to use MARTA via the Midtown Station. Proceeds will benefit the Atlanta Leadership Project, Shells To Shore, and Giving Kitchen.
— Derek Prall
Lenox Square and Atlanta Mission to hold winter clothing drive
Lenox Square and Atlanta Mission are hosting a winter clothing drive to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness in metro Atlanta. The drive runs now through Saturday, Feb. 28, and accepts gently used clothing and shoes for men, women, and children, along with brand-new undergarments. Donations in all sizes are requested, including plus sizes.
Contribution bins are located throughout Lenox Square, and donations are also accepted at the mall’s Management Office on the Market Level near the Dining Pavilion restrooms.
Organizers said the drive is intended to help provide warm clothing during the winter months and to encourage community participation through in-mall giving. Atlanta Mission, which provides food, shelter, recovery programs, job support, counseling, and educational services, said the partnership will help increase its capacity to distribute clothing and essentials.
The nonprofit described itself as Atlanta’s largest and longest-running provider of services for people experiencing homelessness and reported serving more than 3,400 individuals in 2025.
— Derek Prall
Atlanta history center to mark 100th anniversary with yearlong centennial celebration in 2026
Atlanta History Center will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026 with a yearlong slate of exhibitions, renovated spaces, and public programs across its Buckhead campus and Atlanta History Center Midtown. The institution was founded in 1926 as the Atlanta Historical Society and has grown into a 33-acre site with museums, historic homes, gardens, and research collections.
Planned highlights begin in March with the National Archives traveling exhibition “Freedom Plane Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation,” which the center said will include 16 days of free public admission. The Atlanta stop is one of eight nationwide, with an arrival ceremony scheduled for March 23 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
In April, the center will release “Atlanta in 100 Objects: A Century of Stories,” alongside a museum-wide exhibition featuring 100 artifacts placed throughout the campus, supported by self-guided content in the Bloomberg Connects app. In May, the Goizueta Children’s Experience will relaunch with a sports theme tied to Atlanta’s professional teams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Major new exhibitions are scheduled for the second half of the year, including “More Perfect Union: The American Civil War Era” in July, “Hard Hand of War” in October, and “Exile from Georgia” on the Cherokee and Muscogee Trail of Tears in the fall.
— Derek Prall
PGA TOUR Superstore to open new Buckhead location
PGA TOUR Superstore announced it will open a new Atlanta-area store on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Buckhead Square, 3255 Peachtree Road. Doors are set to open at 9 a.m., with merchandise giveaways planned for the first customers in line.
The 30,000-square-foot store will carry golf equipment, apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and juniors. The location will also include interactive amenities such as club fittings, lessons, practice and demo bays, and a putting green. The store’s fitting and practice areas will use TrackMan technology and offer a range of club and shaft combinations, according to the company.
Additional services are expected to include club regripping and repair and a golf simulator showroom featuring options ranging from basic mat packages to higher-end systems with launch monitors and enclosures.
— Derek Prall
Atlanta Housing and Goodwill of North Georgia expand partnership to connect residents with workforce services
Atlanta Housing and Goodwill of North Georgia announced an expanded partnership aimed at linking Atlanta Housing residents with Goodwill career services, training pathways, and job placement programs. The organizations said the effort supports Atlanta Housing’s Resident Renaissance priorities by broadening access to workforce resources intended to promote economic mobility and long-term stability.
The first public event tied to the next phase of the collaboration is Goodwill’s New Year, New Job Career Fair, scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Roosevelt Hall, 660 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd. SW. Organizers said the event will connect jobseekers with employers across multiple industries and provide support such as resume assistance, interview coaching, skills training referrals, and job placement services at no cost.
Employers are expected to recruit for roles in logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and skilled trades. Goodwill’s Mobile Career Center will also be on site to provide career readiness services. Jobseekers are encouraged to bring copies of their resume, dress professionally, and be prepared to interview.
— Derek Prall
