Atlanta - Daily Events List

August 20, 2011

SATURDAY

Headliners

7:00 pmAtlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks.
MLB Baseball Game. Turner Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 404-577-9100

Festivals

10:00 am-
7:00 pm
Piedmont Park Arts Festival.
Festivities include local food, a children's area, a street market and acoustic music. Approximately 150 local artists and craf… Piedmont Park. (Festival - Arts Festival / Fair). 404-845-0793

The Arts

10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Ancient Egyptian Art.
This collection covers the full scope of the Egyptian civilization. View mummies, coffins and variety of artifact. Some acquired… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Ancient Near Eastern Art.
See the legacy of the ancient Near Eastern from the beginnings of agriculture and writing of the first cities and empires like M… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Art of the Ancient Americas.
See the over 1,900 pieces of Art work from all three principle cultural centers of the Americas: Mesoamerica, Central America, a… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Asian Art.
View the collection of Asian Art work with an emphasis of South Asia. Pieces include the seated Buddha, the eighteen-armed Vishu… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Greek and Roman Art.
View the collections of Greek and Roman Art which include pieces from as early as 4000 BC. Including works in many media such a… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Sub-Saharan African Art.
Exhibit include objects from West Africa such as Igbo Ikenga shrine figures, Sowo Mask, paintings, beaded bowl figures from the… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Works of Art on Paper.
This exhibit started by the Art History Department of Emory University in 1987 is made up of Six centuries of European and Ameri… Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-727-4282
12:00 pm-
6:00 pm
"Me/We" Collaborative Group Show.
A collaborative exchange show where a piece of art is started by one artist and completed by another. Every artist in the show… Beep Beep Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-313-5722
2:00 pmGuys and Dolls.
Live on stage. Fox Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 404-249-6400
8:00 pmGuys and Dolls.
Live on stage. Fox Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 404-249-6400
8:00 pm-
9:30 pm
ANYTOWN: The Improvised Musical.
In this musical comedy, anything is possible, and everything (including live musical accompaniment) is improvised! Please call… Events@590. (Performance - Musical). 770-552-6837
 Gwinnett Technical College Portfolio Show.
A Portfolio Presentation of the Graduating Photography Seniors of Gwinnett Technical College. The Portfolio Show is also listed… ART Station. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 770-469-1105

Retail Events

9:00 am-
1:00 pm
All 4 Kids Children's Consignment Sale.
Atlanta's Biggest and Best Children's Consignment Sale for over 20 years! Up to 70,000 children's items at each sale at a fracti… Mount Paran North Church of God. (Retail - Retail Sale). 770-578-9081
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show.
Precious and semi-precious gemstone beads, sterling silver, unique findings, fantastic freshwater pearls, beautiful hand blown g… Gwinnett Center. (Retail - Jewelry Show). 888-729-6904

Sports

7:00 pmAtlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks.
MLB Baseball Game. Turner Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 404-577-9100
 Fishing From Georgia.
One Day Deep Sea Offshore Lake fishing trips to Georgia Coast, Lakes, Florida Coast, Panama City Beach, Gulf Of Mexico. 8 fishi… Atlanta Metro Area. (Sports - Fishing). 770-502-9560

Community

8:30 am-
6:00 pm
Vibha Open 2011.
Tennis one day charity event. Mixed and Men's doubles tennis event. James Creek Tennis Center. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 770-205-5380
9:00 am-
7:30 pm
World of Coca-Cola Tour.
Take a 90-minute tour of the international headquarters of the Coca-Coca Company and its main bottling factory, then visit the C… The World of Coca-Cola. (Educational - Walking Tour). 800-676-COKE
9:30 am-
3:45 pm
German Language Classes.
Come learn German from the experts at the German Cultural Center of Atlanta. 10-week courses for speaking, writing, and cultural… Goethe-Zentrum / German Cultural Center Atlanta. (Educational - Class). 404-892-2388
10:30 amBirds of Prey.
Experience the grace and speed of rare hawks and falcons with bird expert, Dave Arrowood, at "Birds of Prey" at Historic Banning… Atlanta Metro Area. (Educational - Science & Nature). 770-834-9149
12:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Pole Dancing Classes.
Tips or Taps offer an array of dance classes such as pole dancing, hip hop, and belly dancing. These classes will make you "ditc… Tips or Taps. (Educational - Class). 678-224-5699
7:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Bottoms Up for CCFA.
Bottoms Up is the Georgia chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's newest fundraiser that specifically targets a younger ge… Cosmopolitan Lava Lounge. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 404-873-6189
8:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Decatur Ghost Tour.
Your tour begins in the heart of Downtown Decatur's Historic Town Square. Every stop along the Decatur Ghost Tour has claims of… Bandstand. (Educational - Walking Tour). 404-269-7771
 Bottoms Up for Crohn's and Colitis.
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's newest fundraiser that specifically targets a younger generation of charity-minded attendees.… CosmoLava. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 404-873-4202

Miscellaneous

12:30 pmFountain Show.
Don't miss your chance to view this spectacular 251 computer controlled water jets, 400 fog jets, 487 lights and miles of underg… Centennial Olympic Park. (Miscellaneous). 404-223-4412
3:30 pmFountain Show.
Don't miss your chance to view this spectacular 251 computer controlled water jets, 400 fog jets, 487 lights and miles of underg… Centennial Olympic Park. (Miscellaneous). 404-223-4412
6:30 pmFountain Show.
Don't miss your chance to view this spectacular 251 computer controlled water jets, 400 fog jets, 487 lights and miles of underg… Centennial Olympic Park. (Miscellaneous). 404-223-4412
9:00 pmFountain Show.
Don't miss your chance to view this spectacular 251 computer controlled water jets, 400 fog jets, 487 lights and miles of underg… Centennial Olympic Park. (Miscellaneous). 404-223-4412

Nightlife

9:00 pm-
2:30 am
New Grove Saturdays.
Features new dance music of all genres. Tongue & Groove. (Nightlife - Dance). 404-261-2325
9:00 pm-
1:30 am
Latin Sol Saturdays.
Featuring live Latin music by Orquesta MaCuba. Hear the Salsa, Merengue, Mambo, Reggaeton, and Bachata music by Latin DJs. Loca Luna. (Nightlife - Live Music). 404-875-4494
10:00 pmLive DJ.
DJ will be spinning a unique music coalition that has a taste of Brit Pop, Top 40, and all your favorite classics. Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant. (Nightlife - DJ). 404-841-0066
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