Sandy Springs has a compact but varied calendar from Monday, October 26 through Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The week opens with Geek Trivia Night on Wednesday, followed by a public planning workshop at City Springs on Thursday, a sitar concert honoring Zakir Hussain on Friday, and a beginner-friendly Mahjong Social on Sunday afternoon. Together they cover a night out with friends, a look at the city's long-range plans, live music, and a relaxed weekend game session along the Roswell Road corridor.
Geek Trivia Night at Battle & Brew
What to Expect
Battle & Brew hosts Geek Trivia Night on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at 5920 Roswell Road, Suite A120, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. The venue lists competition beginning at 8 p.m., with rounds that run through cult classics, movies, gaming, comics and deeper fandom topics. You can join a team or play solo. First place wins $100 in House Cash, second place wins $50 and third place wins $25, and several raffles sponsored by Three Taverns Brewing give away prizes such as Funkos and board games. Food and signature cocktails are available while you play.
Why It Stands Out
A midweek night with a real prize pool, and nothing to pay to enter. The event page lists it as free and asks guests to reserve a spot through Tock. The mix of team and solo play means a group of friends can claim a table together, while a solo guest can still jump into a round and meet people.
Neighborhood Angle
Roswell Road is the commercial spine of Sandy Springs, and Battle & Brew sits right on it, which makes this a convenient stop for anyone living nearby who wants a casual night out without a long drive. It is a good example of the kind of everyday, close-to-home entertainment that shapes how a neighborhood feels after work hours.
Public Workshop on the Next Chapter Plans
What to Expect
On Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., the City of Sandy Springs holds Public Workshop #3 for its Comprehensive Plan and Recreation & Parks Master Plan at the Conference Center at City Springs, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. The evening begins with a brief presentation on progress to date and key themes from earlier community engagement. Interactive activities follow, gathering input on policy direction and preliminary recommendations, and city staff and the consultant team are on hand all evening to answer questions. Details are on the city's workshop listing, and since one city page lists the Studio Theatre instead, it is worth confirming the room on arrival.
Why It Stands Out
The Comprehensive Plan is the city's long-range guide covering growth, land use, infrastructure, housing and economic development over the next 20 years. The parks plan will review existing parks, greenspaces, greenways, trails and recreation programs, since the last update came in 2019. Both plans are expected to be adopted by the Mayor and City Council in June 2027, so this is an informative look at how the city is thinking about the years ahead.
Best For
Newcomers who want to understand how Sandy Springs plans its growth, longtime residents with ideas about trails and parks, and anyone curious about the future of the City Springs district will find the format approachable. Additional details and participation options are available at PlanTheNextChapter.org.
Niladri Kumaar: The Space Between the Notes
What to Expect
On Friday, October 30, 2026, sitarist Niladri Kumaar takes the stage at Byers Theatre inside the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 8 p.m. Presented by Axent Live, the program honors Zakir Hussain, a frequent collaborator whose final duo recording with Kumaar, also titled The Space Between the Notes, was captured in a live Mumbai concert. Expect material from that recording alongside Kumaar's own compositions, performed with an ensemble of American and Indian musicians: Agnelo Fernandes on keys, Sambit Chatterjee on drums and Satyajit Talwalker on tabla.
Why It Stands Out
Indian classical music on a Friday night in Sandy Springs is a distinctive booking, and this one pairs a tribute to Kumaar's late mentor with a live band that blends American and Indian musicians. The City Springs event page lists ticket prices from $51 to $121, and tickets are sold through the Sandy Springs PAC.
Neighborhood Angle
City Springs gathers the theatre, City Hall, the Conference Center and the City Green around a single district at 1 Galambos Way. For couples and music lovers, an evening here can be built around a single address, with the theatre, the green and the civic buildings all in one place, which is much of what makes the district a recognizable center of Sandy Springs life.
Mahjong Social: Riichi at Battle & Brew
What to Expect
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., Battle & Brew hosts its monthly Mahjong Social at 5920 Roswell Road, Suite A120, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. The afternoon runs on the first Sunday of every month and is hosted with the Atlanta Riichi Club and ATLRPG. The partners provide the tiles, the rules and expert guidance, while Battle & Brew provides food, drinks and a relaxed, geeky atmosphere. The event welcomes total beginners and experienced players alike, and the page invites guests to learn, play and make new friends.
Timing and Planning
Seats are booked through Tock at exploretock.com/battleandbrew. The event page does not publish a price, so confirm the cost when you reserve. Questions can go to the venue at 678-560-1500 or [email protected]. Five hours is a generous window, so you can arrive at the start to learn the basics or drop in later in the afternoon.
Best For
Friend groups, couples and newcomers to the area who like a hands-on activity will enjoy this one. Because the partners teach the game, nobody needs to bring prior experience or their own set, which keeps a Sunday afternoon easy and social.
Event Q&A
How do I get tickets for the Niladri Kumaar concert?
Tickets are sold through the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. The City Springs listing shows prices from $51 to $121. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show on Friday, October 30.
Which events ask for a reservation?
Geek Trivia Night asks guests to reserve a spot through Tock, and the Mahjong Social books seats through Tock as well. The city's public workshop listing does not mention registration, and it runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
What do the city's Next Chapter plans cover?
The Comprehensive Plan guides growth, land use, infrastructure, housing and economic development for the next 20 years. The Recreation & Parks Master Plan reviews parks, greenspaces, greenways, trails and recreation programs. Both are expected to be adopted in June 2027.
Where are these four events located?
The workshop and the concert are both at City Springs, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, in the Conference Center and Byers Theatre. Geek Trivia Night and the Mahjong Social are both at Battle & Brew, 5920 Roswell Road, Suite A120, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.
