Don’t spend the last full week in January punishing yourself for failing to stick to your New Year’s Resolutions.
Treat yourself to a new film or a concert after work this week. Whether you’re looking to spend time alone or with friends, we have some great ways to escape your problems for a few hours this week.
Watershed’s 20 for $20 Wine Tasting
You don’t have to wait for Friday to treat yourself to a night of wine and good conversation. Watershed’s 20 for $20 Wine Tasting is a great way to unwind with friends or a significant other this week. Sample white, red and rosé wines from around the world while dining on light bites at this event on Tuesday.
5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 24. $20 (not including tax and gratuity). Watershed, 1820 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. watershedrestaurant.com.
Jacob Latimore
“Collateral Beauty” actor Jacob Latimore is also a singer, who released his debut album “Connection” earlier this year. The R&B singer will perform at The Masquerade on Jan. 24.
The popular Atlanta venue recently moved to Underground Atlanta’s Kenny’s Alley.
7 p.m. Jan. 24. $15. Masquerade, 75 MLK Jr. Drive, Atlanta. Masqueradeatlanta.com.
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
The 17th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival kicks off this week on Jan. 24. 75 films, including several Atlanta and world premieres, will screen at seven venues during the 23-day festival.
“Alone in Berlin” will screen at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on opening night.
Emma Thompson and Brendan Gleeson star in this film, which was adapted from Hans Fallada’s best-seller and inspired by a true story.
7:30 p.m. Jan. 24. $18. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. affj.org.
The Beach Boys
Original Beach Boys Mike Love and Bruce Johnston will be joined by supporting members Scott Totten, Jeffrey Foskett, Brian Eichenberger, Tim Bonhomme and John Cowsill during a show at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre this Wednesday.
If you’re looking to add some nostalgia to your week, this is the show to attend.
7:30 p.m. Jan. 25. $46-$72. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
The Big Fake Wedding Atlanta
Scout potential wedding vendors at The Big Fake Wedding Atlanta at Three Taverns Craft Brewery. This event will feature a ceremony, reception and light refreshments, much like a typical wedding. This wedding isn’t about the couple standing at the alter, though. This one is all about helping guests plan for their big day.
Oh, and this is a “wedding” you have to pay to attend.
7 p.m. Jan. 26. $25. Three Taverns Craft Brewery, 121 New St., Decatur. Thebigfakewedding.com.
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