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4 things to do in Atlanta today: Build-your-own latke

Latkes, also commonly called potato pancakes, are prepared by frying grated potato and onions. (Roberto Rodriguez/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS)

Credit: Roberto Rodriguez

Credit: Roberto Rodriguez

Latkes, also commonly called potato pancakes, are prepared by frying grated potato and onions. (Roberto Rodriguez/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS)
Dec 8, 2015

Four things to do around Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec. 8:

1. FEATURED
Join City Winery and Ponce City Market for an evening of holiday celebration as they present Latkes & Vodka on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Hosted on the second floor of the Central Food Hall from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., guests are invited to enjoy live music, a build-your-own latke bar, vodka samplings and international bites. $10 per person. [Celebrate Hanekkah around town at these festive Atlanta events.]

2. FREE & CHEAP
Are you already feeling the holiday pinch? Explore The Children's Museum of Atlanta on Tuesdays for free through the end of the month. [Museums are a great way to escape the day-to-day. Here are some that might have escaped your radar.]

3. FOOD
Munch on half-price appetizers at Twisted Soul Kitchen & Bar in Decatur from 5 until 7 p.m. [Want to explore your options? Here are more tasty Tuesday bites and drinks for your consideration.]

4. FAMILY-FRIENDLY
Millions of bulbs illuminate more than 100 displays dotting the 1.5-mile drive through Life University's campus for Lights of Life in Marietta. Open today from 6-10 p.m. Cars: $5, vans and buses: $20. (Additional fees apply for petting zoo, train and pony rides, photos with Santa.) [Nativity scenes can also light up your life. Here are nine places to see a live nativity in the metro Atlanta area.]

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