Monday, June 1 - Negroni Week
Hours vary, June 1-7 at participating Atlanta restaurants. It's national Negroni week. Celebrate by sipping on this summer classic--made with gin, vermouth, and campari--all week, and all for a good cause. Participating restaurants include Empire State South, Gunshow, H. Harper Station, Holeman & Finch Public House, JCT Kitchen & Bar and Lusca, with each donating a portion of drink proceeds to their charity of choice. Selected charities include Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, The Giving Kitchen, and Wholesome Wave Georgia. negroniweek.com/
Tuesday, June 2 - Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band
8 p.m., Arena at Gwinnett Center. Nothing says summer quite like the music of Jimmy Buffett. Margaritas are optional while hanging with your favorite parrotheads and enjoying the show. A "Tropical Tailgate" in front of the arena starts at 2 p.m. and will feature a beer garden, Sauza 901 specialty drinks, music and prizes. www.gwinnettcenter.com/jimmybuffett
Wednesday, June 3 - National Running Day
6 a.m., Piedmont Park. Start National Running Day right with a group run launching from Park Tavern in Piedmont Park and hosted by the Atlanta Track Club. Participants can take part in interval training on the Active Oval as part of the In-Training Program for Peachtree, or run or walk two and four mile routes. Refreshments, snacks and prizes are your reward for the early wake-up call. Mornings aren't your thing? Join Big Peach Midtown for a group run at 6:30 p.m. that evening. Event details here.
Thursday, June 4 - West Elm + heirloomed Made in the South Event
6 p.m., West Elm, Atlantic Station. Celebrate the relaunch of heirloomed (from IceMilk Aprons) and its new Made in the South collection, all made in Atlanta, as well as the Southern Artisan Collection, a partnership with artisans and makers across the South for handcrafted products. Meet the designers and stock up for your own home or on holiday gifts a bit early. Event details here.
Friday, June 5 - Pop-Up Ticket Sales for Taste of Atlanta
8 a.m., various locations. Taste of Atlanta, which will be held in Midtown at Tech Square on September 25-27, kicks off ticket sales in a unique way--"pop-up" sales at ten Atlanta-area eateries through the day. Participating restaurants include El Felix, Gu's Dumplings, Sprinkles Cupcakes, and DBA Barbecue. The first 50 people at each location will receive one presale pass, which includes an access code to redeem two tickets with ten taste points each for only $20 (normally a $54 value). Everyone attending will receive a treat from the participating restaurant and be entered for a chance to win a Big Green Egg. Tickets are only available for one hour at each location, so check the full schedule here and plan accordingly.
Saturday, Jun 6 - Avenue Q at Piedmont Park
7:30 p.m., Piedmont Park. Horizon Theatre takes its production outdoors with the popular Broadway musical, Avenue Q, in Piedmont Park. The performance will be a toned down, PG-13 version, but no less entertaining. Tickets are free (based on availability, plus your own seating) up to $35/person. www.horizontheatre.com/plays/avenue-q/
Sunday, June 7 - Fox Theatre Block Party
12 p.m., Fox Theatre. In honor of the Atlantans who saved the historic theatre 40 years ago, the Fox will be hosting a free block party starting at noon and lasting until 6 p.m. that evening. Festivities include live music from acts like Francine Reed, free theatre tours, family fun activities, food trucks, and more. www.foxtheatre.org/blockparty
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