Atlanta - Daily Events List

September 1, 2011

THURSDAY

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
8:00 pm-
9:30 pm
Improv Monster.
True Stories. Live Comedy. Completely Unscripted! 90-minutes of unscripted hilarity inspired by guest monologuists from all w… Relapse Theatre. (Performance - Improv). 678-887-7809

Sports

7:00 pmAtlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals.
MLB Baseball Game. Turner Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 404-577-9100
7:30 pmAtlanta Falcons vs. Baltimore Ravens.
NFL Preseason Football Game. Georgia Dome. (Sports - Pro Football). 404-223-8444
 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

For Children

11:00 amStorytime!.
Bring kids of all ages to storytime fun where every week they get to indulge in the wonderful world of reading. Borders Douglasville. (Kids - Children's Activities). 770-577-9787
11:00 am-
3:00 pm
Toddler Thursday.
This pre-school art education program features a new project each week. Drop in any time, no registration is required. High Museum of Art. (Kids - Children's Activities). 404-733-4463

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
1:30 pm-
2:30 pm
Garden Tours.
Stroll through the Atlanta Botanical Garden with one of the Garden's knowledgeable volunteer guides for an insider's look at the… Atlanta Botanical Garden. (Educational - Walking Tour). 404-876-5859
8:00 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

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

8:00 pm-
12:00 am
Mai Tai Thursday.
Mai Tai Thursday is the ultimate night for drinking and dancing! Hula girls and live music featuring Tongo-Hiti from 8:00pm unti… Trader Vic's. (Dining - Happy Hour). 404-221-6339

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
8:00 pm-
11:00 pm
Upbeat Latin Sounds Rua 6: 6 Piece Arrangement.
House band Rua 6 plays Samba, Rhumba and other upbeat latin sounds, This 6 piece features Cooper Tisdale, Vlamir Abbud, Drew Dub… Loca Luna. (Nightlife - Live Music). 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
8:00 pmIsland Rhythms.
Savour free Caribbean buffet between 8pm-9pm. Enjoy Exotic Cocktail Specials. Feel the Natural Mystic through the Music: Reggae… The Valley Bar and Bistro. (Nightlife - Live Music).
9:00 pm-
2:30 am
Southern Hospitality.
Southern Hospitality T&G's Trademark Night features Rock Smash-Up, Pop, House and Hip Hop. Tongue & Groove. (Nightlife - Dance). 404-261-2325
10:00 pmThe Breeze Kings.
Live performance every Friday Night. Northside Tavern. (Nightlife - Blues). 404-874-8745
10:00 pm-
3:00 am
Old Wave at Masquerade.
Featuring DJ Christopher Kind as he spins the biggest alternative dance hits of the 80's and beyond. Drink specials include $2.5… The Masquerade/Music Park. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 404-577-8178
10:00 pm-
3:00 am
Connect.
The 4Deep Crew plus select special guests playing the best in underground house grooves every first Thursday of the month. This… CosmoLava. (Nightlife - Live Music). 404-873-6189
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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