Let the farce be with you

Spend a summer evening preparing for an early morning on a trout stream at a fly fishing clinic at Panola Mountain State Park in Stockbridge. The 90-minute class covers knot tying, casting and other basics of fly-fishing. Participants must have a Georgia fishing license. The cost is $10, plus the $3 parking fee. To register, call 770-389-7801.

Wednesday, July 30

Drag your Imperial Stormtrooper togs out of mothballs and march to Decatur for a "Star Wars" costume contest at Wordsmiths Books. Fans of all ages are invited to appear as their favorite character (or, alternatively, as Jar-Jar Binks), and "fantastic prizes" are promised. The event coincides with a visit by science fiction author Karen Traviss, whose latest novel is a romp in George Lucas' playpen titled "Star Wars: The Clone Wars." 7:30 p.m. tonight. Wordsmiths Books, 545 N. McDonough St., Decatur. 404-378-7166, wordsmithsbooks.com.

— Ed Hall

Thursday, July 31

Half of Wham coming to town. George Michael — 25 Live Tour. English singer-songwriter who has had a career as half of the duo Wham and also as a soul-influenced pop musician. In his first North American tour in 17 years, Michael performs material taken from the entire span of his career, including some classic Wham tracks. 8 p.m. July 31. $47-$152. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive N.W., Atlanta. 404-878-3000, 404-249-6400, www.philipsarena.com.

Friday, Aug. 1

Instead of fighting the morning traffic crunch, stroll through the Acworth Farmers Market. The morning market brings up to a dozen vendors to this small town in northwest Cobb County. Fresh fruits, vegetable and bedding plants are for sale from 7 a.m. to about 11 a.m. Bring some fresh corn to the office and the boss won't mind that you're a bit late. The market — set up in a parking lot at Main Street and Lemon Street — runs through Oct. 24. For more information, call Acworth City Hall at 770-974-8813.

— Clint Williams

Saturday, Aug. 2

Admire what you ride at a show of bike-based art curated by local artist Judston Akin. The opening event also features a screening of "B.I.K.E.," a documentary about an underground group of bikers in New York. 8:30 p.m. Aug. 2-Aug. 27. $5. WonderRoot Community Arts Center, 982 Memorial Dr., Atlanta. 404-254-5955. www.wonderroot.org. — Jamie Gumbrecht

Sunday, Aug. 3

Summer in Atlanta means attending one of the ASO free concerts. Bring blankets or low beach style chairs (can be no more than 9 inches off the ground). ASO Connects: Concert for the Community. Mei-Ann Chen conducts. No coolers or carry-ins permitted. Chair-seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Concertgoers are encouraged to take MARTA to the Arts Center station. On the Sifley Piazza. This series is presented by Starbucks. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3. Free. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-5000, www.woodruffcenter.org.

— Montse Knowlton