August 24, 2012
FRIDAYThe 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- 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 |
| 7:00 pm | My Morning Jacket & Band of Horses. My Morning Jacket & Band of Horses perfroming live. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park. (Arts - Concerts). 404-733-5397 |
| 7:30 pm | Toby Keith & Brantley Gilbert. Performing live on stage. Aarons Amphitheatre At Lakewood. (Arts - Concerts). 404-443-5000 |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Cineprov!. Our improvisers mock (without mercy) the best and worst movies. Relapse Theatre. (Performance - Improv). 404-914-4579 |
| 8:00 pm- 9:30 pm | Cirque Motion - Awaken. Cirque Motion - Awaken is a 90 minute "contemporary circus" featuring dynamic juggling, high-flying acrobatics, balancing, elega… 14th Street Playhouse. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 404-733-4738 |
| 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 |
| 8:00 pm | Loretta Lynn. Loretta Lynn performing live in concert. Chastain Park. (Arts - Concerts). 404-733-5000 |
| 8:00 pm | Mary Chapin Carpenter. Mary Chapin Carpenter performing live along with special guest Tift Merritt. Atlanta Botanical Garden. (Arts - Concerts). 404-876-5859 |
| 8:30 pm | Jeff Lorber Fusion. Jeff Lorber Fusion performing live in concert. Variety Playhouse. (Arts - Concerts). 404-521-1786 |
| 10:00 pm | Big Freedia. Big Freedia performing live. Terminal West. (Arts - Concerts). 404-876-5566 |
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
| 7:05 pm | Gwinnett Braves vs. Syracuse Chiefs. Minor League Baseball Game. Coolray Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 678-277-0300 |
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- 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 |
| 5:30 pm- 10:00 pm | Martinis & IMAX. Perfect for date night or a group, enjoy cocktails, amazing films, live music and creative cuisine - all taking place under the… Fernbank Museum of Natural History. (Community). 404-929-6400 |
| 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 |
Dining Specials
| 11:00 am- 2:00 pm | Food Truck Fridays. Every Friday Atlantic Station is home to Food Truck Fridays. Each week 17 1/2 Street will be filled with some of Atlanta's best… Atlantic Station. (Dining - Dining Specials). |
| 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Fogcutter Friday. What is a Fogcutter you ask? For only $5.00 and a trip to down to Trader Vic's on Fridays from 5 - 7 p.m., you can find out! Trader Vic's. (Dining - Happy Hour). 404-221-6339 |
| 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
| 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Martini Fridays at Kat's Cafe. After work come experience a lounge where the Professionals Play. $5 Signature Martini's, $3 Appetizers and $8.99 Snow Crab Legs… Kat's Cafe. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 404-347-2263 |
| 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 pm- 9:30 pm | Friday Night Live. Rock out in Central Park with live music from some of Atlanta's best bands. Each week a new, up and coming artist will perform o… Atlantic Station. (Nightlife - Live Music). |
| 9:00 pm- 2:30 am | Friday's Rhythm & Groove. Enjoy Old School, New School, Hip Hop and Top 100. Tongue & Groove. (Nightlife - Dance). 404-261-2325 |
| 9:00 pm | One World Fridays. House band Rua 6 plays Latin jazz and Brazillian jazz. This 5 arrangement features Andre Rievers, Vlamir Abbud, Jason Lamarca, J… Loca Luna. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 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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