August 18, 2012
SATURDAYHeadliners
| 7:10 pm | Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers.  MLB Baseball Game. Turner Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 404-577-9100 |
Festivals
| 10:00 am- 7:00 pm | Piedmont Park Arts Festival: Showing Off!. This event "knocks it out of the park" for local painters, potters, and hand crafters! Not a typical fine arts show, this one i… Piedmont Park. (Festival - Arts Festival / Fair). 404-875-7275 |
| 8:00 pm | Atlanta Indie Fest2012. This year there'll be artist out like Spaceghostpurrp, Chippy Nonstop, Rob Roy, Gangsta Boo, DJ Burn One, Ninjasonik, Jarren Ben… Terminal West. (Festival - Music). 404-876-5566 |
The Arts
| 3:30 am | Sunset Jazz Fest. Sunset Jazz featuring Will Downing, Lalah Hathaway, David Sanborn, Brian Culbertson, Gerald Albright and Norman Brown. Chastain Park. (Arts - Concerts). 404-733-5000 |
| 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- 9:00 pm | Darkness & Light Art Exhibition. Original artwork inspired by heroism, from the super heroes who fight for justice in the comic world to the human heroes who mak… Phipps Plaza. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-262-0992 |
| 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 |
| 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | Ashley Anderson: Shinobi Marilyn. The exciting new series consists of works in a variety of media including painting, drawing, digital collage, and animated gifs.… Emily Amy Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-877-5626 |
| 2:00 pm | The Addams Family. A musical comedy starring Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and Lurch live on stage. The schedule shown… Fox Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 404-249-6400 |
| 4:00 pm- 11:00 pm | The Greatest Yacht Rock Revival in the Universe. Yacht Rock Revue will anchor a lineup packed with acclaimed 1970s-era performers including Gary Wright, Robbie Dupree, Larry Hop… Park Tavern. (Arts - Concerts). 404-477-0008 |
| 7:30 pm | Tour Is A Four Letter Word: Jason Mraz. Tour Is A Four Letter Word: with Jason Mraz & Christina Perri performing live. Aarons Amphitheatre At Lakewood. (Arts - Concerts). 404-443-5000 |
| 8:00 pm | The Addams Family. A musical comedy starring Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and Lurch live on stage. The schedule shown… Fox Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 404-249-6400 |
| 8:00 pm | "Legally Blonde: The Musical". Based on the hilarious MGM film starring Reese Witherspoon, Legally Blonde: The Musical follows sorority star Elle Woods, an und… Cobb Civic Center. (Performance - Musical). 404-377-9948 |
| 8:30 pm | Elvis Royale. Elvis Royale featuring Kingsized & Dames Aflame. Variety Playhouse. (Arts - Concerts). 404-521-1786 |
Retail Events
| 9:00 am- 6:00 pm | Summer Moments of Happiness at the World of Coca-Cola. The Coca-Cola Happiness Machine has struck again - this time outside the World of Coca-Cola at Pemberton Place. This seemingly o… The World of Coca-Cola. (Retail - Retail Event). 404-676-5151 |
| 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 |
| Summer Escape at W Atlanta - Buckhead. Relax your mind with our Summer Escape package and enjoy a well-deserved time out. Summer Escape package includes: Rate from $15… W Atlanta Buckhead. (Retail - Retail Sale). 678-500-3100 | |
| Poolside on Peachtree at W Atlanta - Buckhead. Slather on the sunscreen and sip signature cocktails at the WET bar, dip in the infinity pool and indulge in Sunday jam-sessions… W Atlanta Buckhead. (Retail - Retail Event). 678-500-3100 |
Sports
| 7:10 pm | Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers. MLB Baseball Game. Turner Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 404-577-9100 |
| 7:30 pm | Atlanta Silverbacks vs Minnesota Stars FC. NASL Soccer Games. Atlanta Silverbacks Park. (Sports - Soccer). 404-969-4900 |
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 |
| 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- 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 |
| 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 |
Health & Fitness
| 7:00 am- 9:15 am | Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk. Register today for the Free to Breathe Atlanta Lung Cancer 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Walk, a family-friendly event that brings the en… John Howell Park. (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike). |
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 |
Dining Specials
| 7:30 pm | Crime and Pun-ishment - A Murder Mystery Dinner. A traditional Murder Mystery set in the world of 1920's Gangsterland. Mobsters, murder & comic mayhem ensues after a mysterious… Blue Mark Studios. (Dining - Mystery Dinner Show). 888-643-2583 |
Nightlife
| 7:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Z NiteLife Kickoff Party Jam. Kick It Off With a Pre-Season Football Dance Jam Offering Salsa, Merengue, Hip Hop, Reggatone, Club and more. . . LIVE DJs and 3… Tony's Sports Bar & Grill. (Nightlife - Parties). 678-475-0455 |
| 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 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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