#36 January 21, 2026 - Fun Things to do in Atlanta this Week

Hello everyone—and welcome to another wintery week in the city, where a light dusting of snow somehow turns into a full-blown spectator sport. In this episode of the City on Purpose Podcast, we’re leaning into the season with good humor and good plans, sharing virtuous ways to live, work, and play around Atlanta (bread and milk optional). We round up this weekend’s things to do, including Theology on Tap, a 10 Things I Hate About You movie night, volleyball with the SCS 20/30s, Fernbank’s groovy 70s Night, and even Mass in the Mountains if you’re craving a little adventure with your liturgy. Our Featured Find takes you to Little Shop of Stories in Decatur—a charming, joy-filled bookstore with cozy corners, community events, and an art print machine that’s worth digging up some quarters for. We also highlight meaningful job opportunities with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Office of Life, Dignity, & Justice, share an Honest to God episode reminding us that spiritual battles are real—but God always wins—and wrap up with sermon insights from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Monsignor Frank McNamee, Andy Stanley, Louie Giglio (Loo-ee Gig-lee-oh), and Trinity Anglican Church, all pointing back to wisdom, trust, identity, and belovedness. This quick, upbeat rundown is lightly AI-assisted and designed to fit neatly into your week. If you enjoyed listening, be sure to download the episode, follow the podcast, and subscribe so you never miss what’s happening next around the city. Get full access to City on Purpose Newsletter at cityonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe