By Josh Fritz. So, the holiday season is drawing to a close and there isn’t anything more to do but to wait until the new year and the fresh starts that it brings. Family is most likely still in town and you’re not really sure what to do, since most of them don’t even really want to be here anymore. Well, Rock 100.5 is bringing Drivin’ ‘N’ Cryin’ to The Tabernacle on the day after Christmas.

Rachael Rene picks again the fun things to do next week – December 21th to 27th. Not only her picks are the funnest but she always managed to find those free entry to hours of live music deals, $5 bargains, etc. Don’t miss her suggestions every week. Hot Jam’s Swing Dance, Atomic Rockets and Psycho Devilles at The Red Light Café, The Soul Shakers at Blind Willie’s, Day Before Christmas Eve Jam at The Five Spot, Cavalia in Atlantic Station, Matzo Ball at Halo Lounge, Dan Mengini at The Laughing Skull Lounge.

Open Mic Night at Mellow Mushroom Downtown Atlanta, Jim White, Otis Gibbs, and Caroline Herring at Eddie’s Attic, Atlanta Ballet with The Nutcracker at Fox Theatre. DJ Mario Ochoa at Opera, Home for the Holidays at The Anderson Theatre, Norma Jean playing at Masquerade, Red Grant at Uptown Comedy Corner, Spoken Word Open Mic at Apache Café.

By Byron Smith

If you are looking for a destination with world-class shopping, incredible food, and a plethora of exciting attractions (not to mention an extra touch of southern charm) Atlanta, Georgia, is the place for you to vacation.