Grab your golf clubs and get ready for a week filled with a local golf classic and the Masters Tournament. If golf’s not your thing, have no fear. From festivals to 5Ks, there’s plenty more events out there for you.
Monday, April 4
Jim Fausett 13th Annual Golf Classic at TPC Sugarloaf Golf Course and Country Club| 10 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
2595 Sugarloaf Club Drive, Duluth, GA 30097
https://community.kennesaw.edu/fausettgolf
Golf for a cause. All proceeds go to the Jim Fausett Foundation, which provides scholarships to deserving students in the Architecture Program at Kennesaw State University.
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Tuesday, April 5
KURIOS Atlanta at Atlantic Station | 8 p.m.
$42- $270
17th Street, Atlanta, GA 30363
cirquedusoleil.com
Catch "Kurios" before the circus tent comes down in May for an evening of humor, entertainment and awe inside the over-the-top and ostentatious "Cabinet of Curiosities."
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Wednesday, April 6
Atlanta Braves Leadoff Luncheon at the 755 Club at Turner Field | 12 p.m.
755 Hank Aaron Drive, Atlanta, GA 30315
events.accessatlanta.com
Celebrate the start of the Braves Season with a chance to hear from the players and coaches themselves. You can sit with them at lunch and listen to them during a panel discussion. All guests will also have the chance to participate in a silent auction, and everyone will take home a premium Braves giveaway.
Filled Pasta Making Class at Bellina Alimentari| 6- 7:30 p.m.
$48
675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE #131, Atlanta, GA 30308
mercatodibellina.com
Calling all Italian food lovers. At this class, you'll learn how to make your own delicious filled pasta that you get to take home afterwards. Bon appétit!
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Thursday, April 7
Oyster Roast at The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill in Buckhead | 5:30 p.m.
3279 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30305
thebigketch.com
Escape to the beach right here in Atlanta. Every Thursday in April, the Big Ketch Saltwater Grill hosts a patio party featuring live music, Creature Comfort brews and $5 Deep Eddy cocktails. This Thursday, enjoy an oyster roast and music from the Reagor Brothers.
Sound and Vision at Ponce City Market | 7 p.m.
free
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
atlantafilmfestival.com
Big Freedia, the New Orleans bounce artist whose voice can be heard in Beyonce's viral video "Formation," is among the artists that will perform at this Atlanta Film Festival event. There will be a screening of virtual reality short film "Interrupture," and local bands Culture Culture and Wrenn will also perform.
Friday, April 8
Sips Under the Sea at Georgia Aquarium | 7 p.m.
$19.95- $48.95
225 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
georgiaaquarium.org
It’s a 90s themed night at this month’s Sips Under the Sea. Adults can enjoy the Aquarium after hours while sipping on cocktails, eating tapas and jamming out to throwback 90s music. You must be 21 or older to attend.
Spring Break River Canoe Trip at Chattahoochee Nature Center | 5 p.m.
$25- $30
9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA 30075
chattnaturecenter.org
Are you having a staycation this spring break? Bring the family out on this 2 ½ hour canoe trip down the Chattahoochee River. Explore sights and sounds of the river and learn about the animals nearby.
The Art of Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison & Bob Dylan at Ann Jackson Art Gallery | 11a.m.- 8 p.m.
$23- $189
932 Canton St, Roswell, GA 30075
http://annjacksongallery.com/
Join the Ann Jackson Gallery for the debut of a rare collection of signed artwork from these sixties music legends. As an extra perk, there will be a wine and cheese reception from 6- 8 p.m.
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Saturday, April 9
Atlanta Dogwood Festival Mimosa 5K at Piedmont Park | 8 a.m.
$25- $30
500 10th Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
dogwood.org
Run in this AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier and reward yourself with mimosas in Piedmont Park after you cross the finish line.
Georgia Peach Fashion Week Closing Night at the Gwinnett Center | 8 p.m.
$20
245 N. Highland Ave. Suite 230- 100, Atlanta, GA 30307
georgiapeachfashionweek.com
Don’t miss Georgia Peach Fashion Week’s final show featuring amazing designers and the top model competition. You can also stick around to enjoy cocktails, dancing and schmoozing with these fashionistas at the official after party.
Hapeville Spring into Action Festival at Tom E Morris Sports Complex | 8 a.m.- 5.pm.
Free
3415 Claire Drive, Hapeville, GA 30354
hapeville.org
Come out for a day of fun featuring baseball and softball games, a community parade, a 5K run/walk, a mixed double's tennis tournament, children's activities and a DJ.
Sunday, April 10
Acworth Art Fest at the Historic Downtown Acworth | 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
free
4415 Senator Russell Blvd., Acworth, GA 30101
splashfestivals2.theme2html.com
Have you been looking for new home décor? Shop around at the Acworth Art Fest for paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass jewelry, yard art and much more created by talented artists from all over the country.
Complete 2016 Masters Tournament Coverage at Atkins Park Tavern
794 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306
atkinspark.com
Get your complete Masters coverage at Atkins Park Tavern in Virginia-Highland. As a plus, there will also be raffles, a chance to putt for prizes and a special menu including a pimento cheese sandwich.
Next to Normal: The Musical at Marietta Theatre in the Square | 3 p.m.
$30- $45
11 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA 30064
theatreinthesquare.net/
This emotional musical explores how one family copes with crisis and mental illness. A mother, a father, a daughter and a son- they seem to be your typical American family, but they are anything but normal.
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