From fancy cocktail dinners to one of the state's biggest music festivals to colorful nighttime races, this week is filled with exciting things to do around Atlanta.
Monday, Sept. 14
Bohemian Circus: The Afropunk Social
Dinner and drinks at 7 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m. at Apache Cafe. Interested in a truly unique visual art experience? Liven up your Monday at Apache Cafe as you enjoy the visual, performance and underground arts. The evening features artist receptions, community figure drawing classes and more. Enjoy dinner and drinks with friends while listening to live experimental jazz and electronic music. Admission is $7 cash before 9 p.m. and $10 cash after. You must be 18 years to attend. Event details at apachecafe.info/event
Tuesday, Sept. 15
An Evening with Kathryn Stockett, author of bestselling novel, "The Help"
7-9 p.m. at Forsyth Conference Center. As part of Forsyth County Public Library's annual Forsyth Reads Together program, author of the New York Times bestselling novel, "The Help," will appear for a book signing Tuesday night. Don't miss out on the chance to meet the author of a literary sensation. Admission is free, but registration is required. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com/cumming/events/evening-kathryn-stockett
Wednesday, Sept. 16
Geek Trivia
8 p.m. at Battle and Brew. Bring your team of brainiacs for a night of trivia featuring topics of science, "Star Wars" and more. Standard prizes are House cash for First, Second, and Third place. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com/atlanta_ga/events/geek-trivia-/
Thursday, Sept. 17
Noon to Night at Avalon Fashion Benefit
6-9 p.m. at Avalon in Alpharetta. Enjoy a cocktail reception followed by the big fashion show featuring families of Bert's Big Adventure and local celebrities modeling more than 100 looks put together by Avalon's retailers including Anthropologie, Free People, Banana Republic, fab'rik and more. Proceeds help provide an all-expenses-paid trip to Walt Disney World® for children dealing with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families through Bert's Big Adventure. General admission is $50. Bring cash for the bar and bites. Event details at experienceavalon.com/happenings/news/featured-events/eventitems/noon-to-night-at-avalon
Party in the Kitchen
7 p.m. at American Spirit Works. Feel like doing some good this Thursday while having a great time yourself? Dress up in cocktail chic attire with a date or friends for an evening of music, cocktails and delicacies prepared by some of Atlanta's finest restaurants' talented chefs. The event will also hold silent and live auctions that benefit Open Hand Atlanta, which delivers more than 5,000 meals daily across Metro Atlanta. Tickets are $250 each. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com/atlanta_ga/events/party-kitchen
Gwinnett County Fair begins
Sept. 17-Sept. 27 at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. If you're looking for some good old family-fun, look no further. The Gwinnett County Fair begins Thursday and features more than 50 rides, live music, games, the Miss Gwinnett County Pageant, stunt shows and more. Admission is $5 for ages 5-64 and $2 for seniors 65 and older. Children under 5 years enter for free. Event details at gwinnettcountyfair.com
Friday, Sept. 18
Lawrenceville Ghost Tour
8:30 p.m. at Lawrenceville Square. Looks like Halloween's a little early this year. If you have the guts, check out this 90-minute walking tour of Metro Atlanta's oldest city and stroll down the haunted streets through historic courthouse square. You'll even get the chance to enter the Old Jail ... if you dare. Admission is $6. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com/lawrenceville/events/lawrenceville-ghost-to
Music Midtown begins
Sept. 18-19 at Piedmont Park. Headliners for this year's music festival include Drake, Elton John, Sam Smith and more. The park will have three separate stages set up for the artists. Music lovers, you don't want to miss out. General admission tickets are $125 and VIP tickets are $600. Event details at musicmidtown.com
Saturday, Sept. 19
The Color Run Night Atlanta
8-11:30 p.m. at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Grab your friends and get your sneakers ready for a 5K you'll never forget. Run on glowing color zones with bubble stations along the way as you head past the finish line and into a wild festival glow party. Individual runner tickets are $45. If you are running on a team of 4 runners or more, tickets are $39.50 per person. Event details at thecolorrun.com/night/atlanta
Japanfest begins
Sept. 19-20 at Infinite Energy Center. Immerse yourself in and celebrate Japanese culture as you enjoy dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, Japanese food and beer, traditional music and more. Several cultural workshops will also be available including a tea ceremony, calligraphy class and more. Tickets are $11.50. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com/duluth_ga/events/japanfest
Sunday, Sept. 20
Trapped in a Room with a Zombie
12:30-4:30 p.m. at Room Escape Atlanta. Enjoy for an experience you'll always remember as you work together with other participants and use your sleuthing skills to solve puzzles, find clues and unlock a door within 60 minutes to escape a locked room while the zombie gets closer and closer. Tickets are $28 per person. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com/tucker/events/trapped-room-zombie
Word is Born Poetry Open Mic
Doors open at 7 p.m.; show at 8:30 p.m. at Apache Cafe. Bring a date or friend for a night of inspiring spoken word. General admission is $10, but for guaranteed table seating, purchasing table tickets is recommended. You must be 18 years of age to attend, but will be charged an additional $5 if you are not 21 years or older. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com/atlanta_ga/events/word-born-weekly-poetry-o
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