Atlanta - Daily Events List

April 19, 2012

THURSDAY

Headliners

7:30 pmVan Halen.
Rock Artist Van Halen performing live. Philips Arena. (Arts - Concerts). 404-878-3000

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-
10:00 pm
Jazz Fridays.
Live performance from local jazz performers. High Museum of Art. (Arts - Concerts). 404-733-4444
11:00 am-
6:00 pm
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition.
Become part of the official story of this 100 year journey as Atlantic Station hosts, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. It is an… Atlantic Station. (Arts - Artifact Exhibit). 404-876-2616
12:00 pm-
6:00 pm
The Ends.
THE ENDS combines drawings, contemporary artifacts, outdated electronics, and recorded events to decipher potential teleological… Beep Beep Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-313-5722
7:00 pmGhost Brothers of Darkland County.
A musical written by novelist Stephen King with original music written by rock musician John Mellencamp. he schedule shown may n… Alliance Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 404-733-4700
7:30 pmVan Halen.
Rock Artist Van Halen performing live. Philips Arena. (Arts - Concerts). 404-878-3000
8:00 pmJersey Boys.
The Braodway Musical. Fox Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 404-249-6400
8:00 pmFlanagan's Wake.
A hilarious interactive Irish wake that is one of the longest-running shows in Chicago theater history. May not list all the sho… 14th Street Playhouse. (Performance - Interactive Theater). 404-733-4738
8:00 pmYuja Wang.
Yuja Wang performs the supremely demanding Rach III, at the very summit of pianistic achievement. Atlanta Symphony Hall. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 404-733-4939
9:00 pm-
3:00 am
Pop-Up Gallery: "Art Official".
Celebrate spring and the 76th Annual Dogwood Festival with some of Atlanta's most eclectic artists as they collaborate to kick-o… W Atlanta Midtown. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-892-6000
 Mary Poppins.
Based on the stories by P.L. Travers and the Oscar-winning 1964 Walt Disney film. The show fatures original film score by Robert… Fox Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 800-982-ARTS

Retail Events

10:00 am-
9:00 pm
First Ever GrandCamp Adventures Retail Kiosk in Perimeter Mall.
Come learn all about what GrandCamp Adventure products and services have to offer - imagination, creativity and the opportunity… Perimeter Mall. (Retail - Retail Event). 646-649-9091

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
 Georgia Aquarium.
Worlds largest aquarium with over 8 million gallons of water. Georgia Aquarium. (Kids - Children's Activities). 404-581-4000

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
6:00 pm-
9:00 pm
Cocktails 4 A Cause.
Lets mingle before the tour. Helping raise money for Cystic Fibrosis and the Dresden Wine Crawl. Complementary Cocktail: "The Ca… Tantra. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 404-228-7963
 The Vault of the Secret Formula Exhibit.
At The Vault of the Secret Formula, visitors will learn about the most closely guarded trade secret in history through an immers… The World of Coca-Cola. (Educational - History). 404-214-0879

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).
8:00 pmGalactic.
Live in concert. Variety Playhouse. (Nightlife - Live Music). 404-521-1786
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… Masquerade Music Park. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 404-577-8178
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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