Take advantage of the spring weather this week by going outdoors with friends and family. Whether you’re taking your fur baby to a local dog park or visiting the newest exhibit at Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Gainesville location, this roundup will ensure that you have your fair share of play during this work week.
Here are five things to do throughout metro Atlanta this week:
Go to a dog park
The AJC’s latest Go Guide features 7 of the best dog parks in metro Atlanta and each of them offers something unique and fun for pets and owners alike.
“Pete the Cat” at Center for Puppetry Arts
Based on the popular series created by illustrator James Dean, Center for Puppetry Arts’s production of “Pete the Cat” runs through May 28. Atlanta native Eric Litwin wrote the original book in the series, “Pete the Cat: I Love my White Shoes.”
Times vary. Through May 28. $20.50. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St., Atlanta. puppet.org.
Ribbit the Exhibit
Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Gainesville location is currently hosting 23 frog sculptures from North Carolina artist Andy Cobb. The exhibit features meditating frog sculptures and even one of an amphibian painting.
Through July 15. Free (children under 3, members), $5 (children 3-12), $8 (adults). Atlanta Botanical Garden (Gainesville), 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville. Atlantabg.org.
Desiigner
Desiigner will bring his infectious energy to Center Stage Theater on April 25. The Brooklyn rapper gained attention after his hit song “Panda” was featured on Kanye West’s “The Life of Pablo” album.
8 p.m. April 25. $23. Center Stage Theater, 1374 West Peachtree St., Atlanta. centerstage-atlanta.com.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers are celebrating their debut album’s 40th anniversary with a tour. After opening in Oklahoma last week, the show is coming to Philips Arena. Join the band and opening act Joe Walsh on Thursday.
7:30 p.m. April 27. $49.50-$225. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. Philipsarena.com.
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