May 12, 2012
SATURDAYHeadliners
| 10:30 am- 5:30 pm | The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival. Celebrating the South as a culinary destination. Guests will eat, drink and learn about the South's rich food and beverage tradi… Loews Atlanta Hotel. (Festival - Culinary). 877-725-8849 |
Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics.  NBA Eastern Conference Quaterfinals Games (games on 5/8 and 5/12 are if necessary). Philips Arena. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 404-878-3000 |
Festivals
| 10:30 am- 5:30 pm | The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival. Celebrating the South as a culinary destination. Guests will eat, drink and learn about the South's rich food and beverage tradi… Loews Atlanta Hotel. (Festival - Culinary). 877-725-8849 |
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 |
| 11:00 am- 2:00 pm | Convincing the Nation. A new exhibit at the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum, draws on historical artwork, archival material and artifacts to tell the sto… Heritage Green. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-851-9111 |
| 11:00 am- 7:00 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 |
| 2:00 pm | Jersey Boys. The Braodway Musical. Fox Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 404-249-6400 |
| 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 |
| 7:00 pm | Ghost 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 |
| 7:00 pm | Zac Brown Band. Performing live. Aarons Amphitheatre At Lakewood. (Arts - Concerts). 404-443-5000 |
| 8:00 pm | Jersey Boys. The Braodway Musical. Fox Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 404-249-6400 |
| 8:00 pm | Leon Bates. Robert Spano collaborates with pianist Leon bates in Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. Atlanta Symphony Hall. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 404-733-4939 |
| 8:00 pm | The Tempest. NFDC will transform the lawn of historic Roswell's Barrington Hall into a time that never existed, a steampunk age of turn-of-th… Barrington Hall. (Performance - Theater). 678-561-2273 |
| 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 |
| 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Market on the Green. This is a Farmer's Market the whole family will enjoy! Enjoy fantastic music, be enriched by handmade art and sink your teeth in… Atlanta Metro Area. (Retail - Farmer's Market). |
Sports
| 7:00 pm | Ethic, Inc. presents 'The Keirin'. The Keirin will feature six speedsters on the track at a time as the best sprinters go head to head on the track in a blur of sp… Dick Lane Velodrome. (Sports). 404-769-0012 |
| 7:00 pm | Georgia Force vs. Tampa Bay Storm. AFL Football Game. The Arena at Gwinnett Center. (Sports - Arena Football). 770-813-7500 |
| 7:30 pm | Atlanta Silverbacks vs FC Edmonton. NASL Soccer Game. Atlanta Silverbacks Park. (Sports - Soccer). 404-969-4900 |
| Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics. NBA Eastern Conference Quaterfinals Games (games on 5/8 and 5/12 are if necessary). Philips Arena. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 404-878-3000 |
For Children
| 9:00 am | Georgia Aquarium. Worlds largest aquarium with over 8 million gallons of water. Georgia Aquarium. (Kids - Children's Activities). 404-581-4000 |
| 11:00 am- 11:45 am | Heritage Sandy Springs Museum Turtle Tours. Through stories, hands-on exhibits, and crafts, Museum mascots "Sandy" the Chipmunk and "Spring" the Turtle will introduce presc… Heritage Sandy Springs Museum. (Kids - Children's Activities). 404-851-9111 |
| 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 |
| 10:30 am- 2:00 pm | Mother's Day Derby Brunch Hatwalk Hosted by Celebrity Radio Personality Shirley Strawberry. Nonprofit volunteer-vacation organization T.R.I.P. will host its 2nd Annual Derby Brunch Hatwalk. Attendees will enjoy a day of… Villa Christina. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 678-686-4272 |
| 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 |
| 6:00 pm- 10:00 pm | The Indie Series - Authors, Film Makers, Artist And Photographers Editions. A series of expos that bring together exhibitors to showcase and sell their original, handmade products. Each installment focuse… Blue Mark Studios. (Community). 917-541-9986 |
| 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 |
| 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 pm | Fountain 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 pm | Fountain 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 pm | Fountain 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 pm | Fountain 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 |
| 9:00 pm | The Black Lips, RiFF RAFF & Eli Porter. The Black Lips, RiFF RAFF & Eli Porter performing at Terminal West. The King Plow Arts Center. (Nightlife - Live Music). 678-698-7008 |
| 10:00 pm | Live 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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