Atlanta - Daily Events List

August 31, 2011

WEDNESDAY

Headliners

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

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
10:00 am-
6:00 pm
Manga, Comics, and CO. - The New Culture of German Comics.
An exhibit showcasing the culture of German comics. Goethe-Zentrum / German Cultural Center Atlanta. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-892-2388
7:30 pmCirque du Soleil - Dralion.
Fusing the 3,000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion d… The Arena at Gwinnett Center. (Performance - Theater). 800-745-3000
9:00 pm-
10:30 pm
So and So and His Imaginary Friends.
So and So and His Imaginary Friends bring you high-energy, short-form audience-based improv. Ages 18+. Relapse Theatre. (Performance - Improv). 404-343-0347

Sports

7:00 pmAtlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals.
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

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
12:00 pm-
8:00 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
6:00 pm-
8:45 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
7:00 pm-
8:30 pm
CNN DIALOGUES: The 2010 Census and the New America.
Thought leaders in sociology, urban studies, and popular culture will come together in front of a live audience to explore the i… The Cecil B. Day Chapel of The Carter Center. (Community - Panel Discussion / Forum). 404-727-2515

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
 Manager's Reception.
Beverages and snacks are served in the evening. Country Inn & Suites Atlanta-NW at Windy Hill Road. (Miscellaneous). 770-956-9919

Dining Specials

5:00 pmWarren Zevon Wednesday!.
Warren Zevon saw a werewolf drinking a pina colada at Trader Vic's. Celebrate with $ 4.50 Bahia all night! Trader Vic's. (Dining - Happy Hour). 404-221-6339
8:00 pmFado Pub Quiz.
Win cash and prizes in this fun game hostd by Rob Riley. Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant. (Dining - Dining Specials). 404-841-0066

Nightlife

5:00 pm-
9:00 pm
Beluga Happy Hour.
Featuring happy hour specials. No cover during the week. Must be 21 and over. Beluga Martini Bar. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 404-869-1090
7:00 pmLadies Night at Loca Luna.
Free salsa lessons at 8pm and listen to live salsa and merengue music by Swing Con Son. A glass of Veuve Clicquot for $4. Loca Luna. (Nightlife - Ladies Night). 404-875-4494
8:00 pmDance Lessons.
Get complementary dance lessons and get a chance to show off your new moves on the dance floor while listen to Country-Western m… Hoedowns. (Nightlife - Gay & Lesbian). 404-876-0001
9:00 pm-
2:30 am
Latin Elegance.
Learn everything from traditional Salsa to Merengue and more while the resident DJ's spin. Tongue & Groove. (Nightlife - Dance). 404-261-2325
10:00 pmDanny "Mudcat" Dudeck.
Performing live every Thursday Night. Northside Tavern. (Nightlife - Blues). 404-874-8745
10:30 pm-
2:00 am
Dave Scott.
Performing live. No cover charge. Beluga Martini Bar. (Nightlife - Live Music). 404-869-1090
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