August 25, 2012
SATURDAYFestivals
| 10:00 am- 10:00 pm | Grant Park Summer Shade Festival. The 10th Annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival offers a full weekend of fun! Festival goers will enjoy a juried and a non-jur… Grant Park. (Festivals). 404-521-0938 |
| 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Corks & Forks: A Fine Food & Wine Event. This event pairs a decorated, shady pavilion space with visits from some of the city's best chefs who prepare their favorite sum… Grant Park. (Festival - Culinary). 404-521-0938 |
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- 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- 3:30 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 |
| 2:00 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 |
| 7:30 pm | Phish. Performing live. Aarons Amphitheatre At Lakewood. (Arts - Concerts). 404-443-5000 |
| 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 | Old Crow Medicine Show. Old Crow Medicine Show performing live. Fox Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 404-249-6400 |
| 8:00 pm | Loudon Wainwright III. Loudon Wainwright III performing live in concert. Variety Playhouse. (Arts - Concerts). 404-521-1786 |
| 10:00 pm | Alvin Risk, Street Lurkin, & MK Ultra. Alvin Risk, Street Lurkin, & MK Ultra performing live in concert. 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
| 7:00 pm | Atlanta Dream vs. Minnesota Lynx. WNBA Basketball Game. Philips Arena. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 404-878-3000 |
| 7:05 pm | Gwinnett Braves vs. Syracuse Chiefs. Minor League Baseball Game. Coolray Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 678-277-0300 |
| 7:30 pm | Atlanta Silverbacks vs Carolina RailHawks. NASL Soccer Game. 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 |
| 9:00 am- 4:00 pm | Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project. Help keep beaches, rivers and lakes across America barefoot friendly. After, volunteers 21+ are invited to attend a Surfrider-ho… Atlanta Metro Area. (Community - Environmental Cleanup). 212-679-6600 |
| 10:30 am- 3:30 pm | Booth Birthday Party. The Booth Museum is turning 9! The party will include continuous Western-themed games and activities and several other birthday… Atlanta Metro Area. (Community). |
| 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 |
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- 4:00 pm | Cypress Street Pint & Plate's Annual Pig Roast. Annual end of summer pig roast. Join the Cypress team on the patio for a day filled with fantastic fare, ice-cold SweetWater bre… Cypress Street Pint & Plate. (Dining - Dining Specials). 404-815-9243 |
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 |
| 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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