DRUID HILLS
“Yuri’s Night” Space Celebration
Each April, an international celebration commemorates milestones in space exploration. “Yuri’s Night” is named in honor of Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, who flew the first manned spaceflight in 1961. This year, the celebration is marked in more than 50 countries all over the world. At home, the event will be hosted by the Georgia Tech Planetary School at the Fernbank Science Center. The evening kicks off with a lecture by Britney Schmidt, a professor of Space and Planetary Science at Georgia Tech. The planetarium show, “Back to the Moon for Good,” follows at 8 p.m. Science and space enthusiasts of all ages are welcome; children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
7-8 p.m. April 18. $7 adults, $5 kids. 156 Heaton Park Drive, Atlanta 30307. 678-874-7102. www.fernbank.edu.
MARIETTA
Departure: The Journey Tribute Band
If you missed the real deal at last year’s Music Midtown, here is your chance to rock out to the next best thing at the Strand Theatre in Marietta. The 5-year-old Departure is one of the most respected Journey tribute bands, delivering an exciting, high-energy stage show by replicating the look, sound and feel of the original ’80s rock supergroup. Each year, the five-member troupe of professional musicians performs more than 100 shows filled with the original rock band’s classic hits, including “Don’t Stop Believin’.” Tickets are general admission and are available in advance or at the door.
8 p.m. April 19. $15-$18. The Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta, 30060. 770-293-0080, www.earlsmithstrand.org.
ATLANTA
“Hoppy” Easter
Looking for a great Easter brunch but don’t want to tackle the usual monster buffet options? Head over to Cook Hall, the gastropub inside the W Atlanta-Buckhead, where the “Hoppy” Easter meal is geared toward those who want to sample something different with their egg sliders or omelets. This feast features limited-edition Indian Pale Ales (IPAs) matched to the regular brunch menu and some blackboard specials of traditional holiday dishes, dressed up with a bit of Southern flair from the creative talents of executive chef David Gross. Each IPA will be a craft beer from a local brewery, including hometown favorite Sweetwater. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 20. 3377 Peachtree Road, Atlanta 30326. 404-523-3600, www.cookhallatlanta.com.
