Monday, July 6 - Atlantic Station Loves West Elm Scavenger Hunt
All day at West Elm, Atlantic Station. Atlantic Station is celebrating the opening of Atlanta's first West Elm with a week-long scavenger hunt. Between July 6 and July 11, follow Atlantic Station on Twitter (@AtlanticStation) to receive daily clues revealing the location of a special Atlantic Station heart inside West Elm Atlanta. Find the heart and post a picture on Instagram with the heart and your favorite West Elm product. Make sure to tag @AtlanticStation and @WestElmAtlanta in your photo for your chance to win daily home decor prizes. Plus, each daily winner will be eligible for a West Elm shopping spree and special West Elm outdoor picnic prize. Event details at www.atlanticstation.com
Tuesday, July 7 - Grant Park Summer Movie Series: Maleficent
8:30 p.m. at Grant Park. The City of Atlanta's Summer Movie Series kicks off in Grant Park with Malificent, a re-imagining of the Disney classic Sleeping Beauty. All movies begin at dusk. Event details at www.grantpark.org/info/106279
Wednesday, July 8 - Wimbledon Viewing Party
10:00 a.m. at Atlantic Station. The BB&T Atlanta Open team hosts a massive Wimbledon viewing party in Central Park. Practice your serve on the Prince Sport Court, all while enjoying some of the biggest matches in tennis this year. Event details at wwww.atlanticstation.com/event/wimbledon-viewing-party
Wednesday, July 8 - Author Daniel Silva
7:30 p.m. at Marcus JCC of Atlanta. New York Times Bestselling Author Daniel Silva presents his newest spy novel, The English Spy, followed by a Q&A and book signing. The event will be in conversation with CNN's Nadia Bilchik. Tickets are $24-29. www.atlantajcc.org/bookfestival
Thursday, July 9 - Atlanta Under 40
6:00 p.m. at Atlanta W Downtown. Atlanta's popular networking group for young professionals under 40 hits up a new location-the WETBAR at newly renovated Atlanta W Downtown. Enjoy a complimentary drink and network poolside with gorgeous views of downtown Atlanta, plus the chance to win an overnight stay and a summer pool party for eight. Event details at networkunder40.com/about-atlanta-under-40
Thursday, July 9 - Nick Offerman, Gumption: Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America's Gutsiest Troublemakers
7:00 p.m. at SCADshow. A Cappella Books and SCADshow present a reading and Q&A with Nick Offerman, actor, humorist, and co-star of NBC's Parks and Recreation. Offerman celebrates the release of his new book, which combines serious history with light-hearted humor and his favorite topics-woodworking, creativity, philosophy, and of course, meat. $27-$30. www.scadshow.com/content/nick-offerman-book-signing
Friday, July 10 - Rent
8:00 p.m. at Actor's Express. Actor's Express takes on Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking Tony and Pulitzer-winning rock musical. Freddie Ashley directs a talented cast, including multi-time Suzi Bass local theatre nominee Jeremiah Parker Hobbs. Tickets are $26-$45, and the show runs Wednesdays through Sundays until August 9. Event details at www.actors-express.com/plays/rent
Saturday, July 11 - Atlanta Field Day
12:00 p.m. at Historic Old Fourth Ward Park. Relive your grade school days with classic games like tug of war, relay races, obstacle courses, and other crazy games at Atlanta Field Day. Register as an individual or with a team and earn points to win King of the Field, Back of the Back, or Team Spirit crowns. Event details www.atlfieldday.com
Saturday, July 11 - Atlanta Street Food Festival
12:00 p.m. until 10 p.m at Piedmont Park. Over 50 food trucks--including local favorites King of Pops, Sweet Auburn Barbecue and Yumbii will converge on Piedmont Park for the city's largest assembly of street food artisans and purveyors. Wristbands--$12 for adults and free for children 12 and under--are required for entry and come with a free tasting ticket. Additional food as well as alcohol will be available for purchase and proceeds benefit The Giving Kitchen. Event details at www.atlantastreetfoodfestival.com
Saturday, July 11 - Anthony Bourdain: Close to the Bone
8:00 p.m. at the Fox Theatre. The bestselling author of Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly and the curmudgeonly host of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, Parts Unknown on CNN, and the Layoff spends an evening in Atlanta sharing his candid culinary insights and extensive world travels, including an audience Q&A. VIP tickets, which include premier seating, a limited edition tour posted, and exclusive access to a post-show meet and greet reception with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and photo and signing opportunities are also available. Tickets: 855-285-8499
Saturday, July 11 - Westside New South Popup
7:00 p.m. at Brick + Mortar, Westside Provisions District. Three Atlanta-based hand-crafted, small-batch brands--Honeycomb Studio, Brick + Mortar, and Andover Trask--take over the WSPD space formerly occupied by Chrome Yellow/Brick + Mortar. The popup collaboration begins with launch party catered by JCT Kitchen and Bar with cocktails from Project Sip and runs through August 15. Event details at events.andovertrask.com
Sunday, July 12 - 4th Annual Stand up for the Hootch SUP Race
7:00 a.m. at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. High Country Outfitters hosts the largest SUP race in Georgia, with a two mile short course, a six mile elite course and a kid's race. Cash prize for the winner is $1,000, and all participants receive a custom Patagonia race jersey. No race day registration. Event details at www.meetup.com/ATLSUP/events/223394692
Sunday, July 12 - American Homebrewers Association Rally
1 p.m. at Monday Night Brewing. Sample the Westside brewery's beer and tour is brewing facility, learn about hops, and meet other local home brewers. Free for American Homebrewers Association members. Event details at www.homebrewersassociation.org
About the Author
The Latest
Featured
