Film buff? Beer nerd? This week is filled with fall festivals, film screenings, live music and so much more.
Monday, Sept. 28
Italian Zuppa cooking class
7 p.m. at Cibo e Beve at Cook's Warehouse. Now that the temperatures are dropping, it's time for you to up your cooking skills. Learn how to make hearty Italian soups with a friend or date under the instruction of Chef Linda Harrell. Chef Harrell will teach you how to prepare smoked sweet potato with prosciutto soup, a Tuscan kale and bean and more. Guests also get to indulge in handmade cannolis prepared by Chef Harrell. Tickets are $50 and there are only 30 spots in the class. Event details at classes.cookswarehouse.com
Movie Mondays in the Garden
Sunset at Community Smith's rooftop. Catch a screening of the classic film "Dirty Dancing" with your friends or a hot date on one of Midtown Atlanta's best rooftop. Get cozy under the stars with free popcorn and a cocktail and enjoy the flick, which will be projected on a large screen. Be sure to come early to reserve a good seat. Event details at communitysmithatl.com
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Spanish Film Festival
6:30 p.m. at Clayton College and State University. Films, films and more films. Travel to Mexico, Spain, Argentina and more as you enjoy this film series, which was made possible with the support of Pragda, SPAIN arts & culture and the Secretary of State for Culture of Spain. The event is free and open to the public, but the movies are geared towards an adult audience. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com/morrow/events/spanish-film-festival-clayton
Open Mic Atlanta
10 p.m.-1 a.m. at Royal Peacock. Enjoy open mic night at one of the most historic clubs in the South and bring a friend to enjoy drink specials, a hookah bar and pool table. Sign-up is from 9-10 p.m. Doors open at 10 p.m with a $10 admission fee for gentleman and $3 for ladies before 11 p.m. After 11 p.m., ladies pay $10. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com/atlanta_ga/events/open-mic-atl-/
Wednesday, Sept. 30
Show: My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish, and I'm in Therapy
All day at The Strand Theatre. The two-time award winning comedy by Steve Solomon has become one of the longest-running-one-man-shows in Broadway history. See what people are raving about and enjoy several big laughs with some friends this hump-day. Tickets start at $30. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com/marietta/events/my-mothers-italian-my-fathe
Thursday, Oct. 1
Out on Film, Atlanta's LGBT Film Festival
7-11 p.m. at Landmark's Midtown Art Cinema. Calling all film buffs -- nearly 100 films will be shown at Atlanta's LGBTQ film festival this year. Celebrate the festival's 28th year with friends as you watch Julianne Moore and Ellen Page in "Freeheld," Chord Overstreet in "Glee" and more. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com/atlanta_ga/events/out-film-atlantas-lgbt-fi
Friday, Oct. 2
New Belgium's Clips Beer & Film Tour
7:30-10:30 p.m. at Fourth Ward Skate Park. Grab your buds for this national beer and film festival and try beers from New Belgium Brewing's Lips of Faith series and of course, popular classics like Fat Tire Amber Ale. You'll also enjoy short films made by the brewery's fans. All proceeds benefit local nonprofit Atlanta Bicycle Coalition. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com/atlanta_ga/events/new-belgiums-clips-beer-film-tour
Saturday, Oct. 3
Candler Park Fall Festival
Oct.3-4 at Candler Park. Welcome the new season at Candler Park's 15th annual Fall Fest featuring over 100+ artists, live music and popular food vendors around Atlanta. This family-friendly event features a 5K race, Kids Zone and a Tour of Homes. Admission is free. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com/atlanta_ga/events/fall-fest-candler-park
Sweet Auburn Music Fest
Oct. 3-4 on Irwin Street. Enjoy the weekend with fellow music lovers at this year's Sweet Auburn Music Fest featuring live music from a variety of genres including R&B, Hip-Hop and Gospel. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com/atlanta_ga/events/sweet-auburn-music-fest
Sunday, Oct. 4
Barbequing with Myron Mixon for the Fragile Kids Foundation
6:30 p.m. at Sweetwater Brewery. End your weekend with some barbeque, beer and philanthropy. Join the Fragile Kids Foundation -- which provides rehabilitative and medical equipment not covered by insurance or government programs for medically fragile children in Georgia. You and your guest(s) will get to watch World Champion and Celebrity Chef Myron Mixon make delicious barbeque as you have dinner, enjoy a silent action, live music and six beer tastings from Sweetwater Brewery. All proceeds benefit the Fragile Kids Foundation. Tickets are $45 for adults and $20 for children. Event details at fragilekids.org
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