May 12, 2017
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 |
| 10:00 am- 9:00 pm | African Art: Building the Collection. In celebration of its newly expanded Fred and Rita Richman Gallery for African Art, the High will showcase nearly 40 recent acqu… High Museum of Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-733-4400 |
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Native Lands: Indians and Georgia. Learn the history and stories of the state's original inhabitants beginning with the Mississippian peoples and continuing with t… Atlanta History Center. (Arts - Artifact Exhibit). 404-814-4000 |
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Turning Point: The American Civil War. One of the nation's largest Civil War exhibits, this collection features more than 1,500 original artifacts that help visitors e… Atlanta History Center. (Arts - Artifact Exhibit). 404-814-4000 |
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Shaping Traditions: Folk Arts In A Changing South. View handcrafted items, like pottery, baskets, quilts, metalwork and hear traditional stories and music, in this exhibit highlig… Atlanta History Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-814-4000 |
| 10:00 am- 9:00 pm | Molly Hatch: Physic Garden. A two-story-high, hand-painted "plate painting" that is now installed in the Museum's Margaretta Taylor Lobby. The work is compo… High Museum of Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-733-4400 |
| 10:00 am- 9:00 pm | Howard Finster: Paradise Garden. The High Museum owns the largest public collection of objects from Paradise Garden. Among them are sidewalk slabs; concrete scul… High Museum of Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-733-4400 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | New Life: Images of Spring. R. Alexander presents New Life, the upcoming group exhibition featuring images of Spring. On view will be works by artists inclu… R. Alexander Fine Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 770-609-8662 |
| 11:00 am- 7:00 pm | Bodies - The Exhibition. An exhibition showcasing preserved human bodies dissected to display bodily systems. Atlantic Station. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-876-2616 |
| 11:00 am- 4:00 pm | Mandarin Shutze: A Chinese Export Life. Philip Trammell Shutze, fancied himself as a collector of decorative arts, silver, pottery, rugs, paintings, Chinese porcelain a… Atlanta History Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 404-814-4000 |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Cineprov!. Our improvisers mock (without mercy) the best and worst movies. Relapse Theatre. (Performance - Improv). 404-914-4579 |
Sports
| 7:05 pm | Gwinnett Braves vs. Columbus Clippers.  Minor League Baseball Game. Coolray Field. (Sports - Minor League Baseball). 678-277-0300 |
For Children
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Fundamentally Food. Farm to grocery to table. Children get to experience life on a farm, go straight from the farm to the delivery truck, then, it's… The Children's Museum of Atlanta. (Kids - Children's Activities). 404-659-KIDS |
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Leaping into Learning. Children enter a forest where they can cast their rods and catch colorful fish & go under a waterfall without getting wet. Also,… The Children's Museum of Atlanta. (Kids - Children's Activities). 404-659-KIDS |
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Let Your Creativity Flow. Children can explore their creative sides. Paint on the wall, build sand sculptures and dress up as anything they wish to be in… The Children's Museum of Atlanta. (Kids - Children's Activities). 404-659-KIDS |
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Gateway to the World. Children can see the world right from the museum's newest permanent exhibit. Your child will be able to climb through the layers… The Children's Museum of Atlanta. (Kids - Children's Activities). 404-659-KIDS |
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Step Up to Science. Your children can learn about technology and robotics, find out about the human body and the wonders of light. They can also ord… The Children's Museum of Atlanta. (Kids - Children's Activities). 404-659-KIDS |
| 10:00 am | Pete the Cat. This new show is a groovy adventure of one cool, skateboarding, surfing, rocking blue cat and his fine friends. A new show based… Center for Puppetry Arts. (Kids Theater). 404-873-3391 |
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | From Here To There. Come explore the science of how things move by land, sea and air. Ride a hovercraft to experience air pressure, turn up the heat… The Children's Museum of Atlanta. (Kids - Children's Activities). 404-659-KIDS |
| 11:30 am | Pete the Cat. This new show is a groovy adventure of one cool, skateboarding, surfing, rocking blue cat and his fine friends. A new show based… Center for Puppetry Arts. (Kids Theater). 404-873-3391 |
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 |
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Gatheround: Stories of Atlanta. Shares the stories of individuals of many different backgrounds and perspectives who helped create the Atlanta you know today th… Atlanta History Center. (Educational - History). 404-814-4000 |
| 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 |
| 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 &3:30 pm &6:30 pm &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
| 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Jazz on The Square. Enjoy live jazz music, beer, wine and great company on The Colony Square. Colony Square Mall. (Nightlife - Live Music). |
| 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 |
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