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The third annual Spring Fling at Ponce City Market is set for Saturday, April 20 from 11am-11pm in Midtown Atlanta. Here’s everything you need to know.
The rooftop event will go on whether rain or shine. Spring Fling will feature family-friendly fun during the day and transform into an adults-only party beginning at 5 pm.
Spring Fling at Ponce City Market: Everything you need to know
Spring Fling is one of Ponce City Market’s most popular events for both children and adults. They expect things to continue as usual this year.
Family-friendly fun from 11 am to 3 pm will include face painters, balloon artists, a bubble play zone and a paint with nature station, with DJ Grace spinning for the kiddos. Children and adults will also be able to enjoy complimentary access to Skyline Park’s heege tower and three-story slide.
After 5 pm, we’ll turn the party up with to 21+ only with DJ Fadelf spinning from 7-11 pm.
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
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The third annual Spring Fling at Ponce City Market is set for Saturday, April 20 from 11am-11pm in Midtown Atlanta. Here’s everything you need to know.
The rooftop event will go on whether rain or shine. Spring Fling will feature family-friendly fun during the day and transform into an adults-only party beginning at 5 pm.
Spring Fling at Ponce City Market: Everything you need to know
Spring Fling is one of Ponce City Market’s most popular events for both children and adults. They expect things to continue as usual this year.
Family-friendly fun from 11 am to 3 pm will include face painters, balloon artists, a bubble play zone and a paint with nature station, with DJ Grace spinning for the kiddos. Children and adults will also be able to enjoy complimentary access to Skyline Park’s heege tower and three-story slide.
After 5 pm, we’ll turn the party up with to 21+ only with DJ Fadelf spinning from 7-11 pm.
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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This is one of those weekends in Atlanta that they warn you about: Good food, live music, sports and parties are everywhere. There are so many things to do in Atlanta this weekend, it’s hard to keep up, but let’s try, shall we?
Things to do in Atlanta this weekend include parties, conventions, Wine & Rhymes at Apache Cafe, a film festival, a winter anime fest and much, much more.
Things to do in Atlanta this week
5 FREE things to do at the Atlanta Film Festival
The 43rd annual Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) is going on all week in Midtown. The event will feature 11 days of movie happenings, film screenings, educational workshops and more. Some good movies are being screened, too!
If you’re a movie buff, you’ll love the talent and filmmaker appearances as well as the special music, food, and art-focused presentations. But there are also FREE things to do.
Easter egg hunt on the farm
On April 8, 2019, come out for some fun as kids search for colorful eggs, play games, and create springtime crafts during Magic Monday: Egg Hunt at the Atlanta History Center.Things to do Tuesday, April 9 2019
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Library on the Lawn10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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Provost’s Visiting Scholar: George Lewis, Edwin H. Case Professor of American Music, Columbia University11:00 a.m. / Georgia State University College of Arts and Sciences
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Rival Sons7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. / Masquerade
What to do Saturday: Atlanta Spring Wine Festival
Sample 50 wines with beer, cider, live music, and food for sale at Atlanta Spring Wine Festival at Historic Fourth Ward Park for age 21+. Repeats in Jan. & Aug.
Things to do Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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Environmental Justice in Global Communities7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. / Center for Civil and Human Rights
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Hawks vs. Pacers8:00 p.m. / State Farm Arena
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Library on the Lawn10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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Opening: I Love to EatThe Balzer Theater at Herren’s
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Provost’s Visiting Scholar: George Lewis, Edwin H. Case Professor of American Music, Columbia University11:00 a.m. / Georgia State University College of Arts and Sciences
Things to do Thursday, April 11, 2019
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How We Fight Supremacy7:00 p.m. / Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
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Pop Up Row Kick Off Party12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Sebastian Maniscalco7:30pm – 9:30pm / The Fox Theatre
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Peachtree Center Green Market11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Provost’s Visiting Scholar: George Lewis, Edwin H. Case Professor of American Music, Columbia University11:00 a.m. / Georgia State University College of Arts and Sciences
Things to do Friday, April 12, 2019
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CANDIDE8:00 p.m. / The Rialto Center for the Arts
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Mike Epps8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / State Farm Arena
Mike Epps @ State Farm Arena
Comedian Mike Epps comes to State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta. Find tix.
Things to do Saturday, April 13, 2019
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CANDIDE8:00 p.m. / The Rialto Center for the Arts
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Oakland Cemetery Spring Plant Sale9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Oakland Cemetery
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Passport Day8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / 230 Peachtree
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The Spring Extreme11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / The Home Depot Backyard
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UFC 2366:15 p.m. / State Farm Arena
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Yoga in the Park9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. / Woodruff Park
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2nd Annual Sharecare Heartbeat Festival11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. / Central Park
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Opening: OtherWorld EncounterVaries by day
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“A Better View” Spring Invitational Group Exhibit6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Things to do Sunday, April 14, 2019
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CANDIDE3:00 p.m. / The Rialto Center for the Arts
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Celebrate Passover: A Cultural Exploration11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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The AgLanta Conference 20199:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. / Georgia Railroad Freight Depot
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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HBO is hiring several actors and extras for several projects, codenamed “Brooklyn,” AtlantaFi.com has learned.
The “Brooklyn” project has been filming all around middle Georgia, including in Atlanta, Griffin and Macon. One of the latest casting calls is a riot scene for a period piece.
Here are the latest Brooklyn casting calls
We are in need of Vietnamese extras! We will be recreating a street fair in Vietnam in the 1980s and want to be as authentic as possible. We are looking for people age 6 and older. This will be a fun day to share with the family, while being in a television show, and getting paid!
Extras will make $150/12, which means you are guaranteed $150 for each shoot day. If we shoot more than 12 hours, you make time and a half overtime. You’ll also receive a $25 gas bump each day.
We will be filming in Griffin, GA, on three dates (April 29th, April 30th, and May 1st). We would love if you could do all three, but the 29th is the big day that we want everyone we can get!
If you are interested in being a part of this exciting project, please email us at Extras@RoseLockeCasting.com with the subject “VIETNAMESE” and include your phone number and a recent photograph.
Hope to see you on set!
Please help spread the the word! if you refer someone then please list in body of email – There will a finders fee for those who referred the most
1st place – 200
2nd place – 150
3rd place – 100Please share with your friends and family.
let us know if you have any connections that might be able to help us.
BROOKLYN
Seeking intelligent-looking, diverse women!
Need to be pre-fit late next week.
Women 18+. All ethnicities.Filming Date: April 26th
Filming Rate: 75/8
Fitting requires: 4/18 or 4/19
Fitting Rate: 19/2
Fitting Location: Union City
Filming Location: Peachtree CityPlease email Extras@RoseLockeCasting.com
Include 3 pics (head, body and selfie holding a piece of paper on it) age, ht, wt, all sizes and contact info.
Subject: LADY T WOMEN
DEAD MEN
Seeking Caucasian men to portray dead soldiersRate: 75/8
Date: 4/19 – approx hours 10pm – 3am
Location: Union CityPlease email Extras@RoseLockeCasting.com
Include 3 pics (head, body and selfie holding a piece of paper on it) age, ht, wt, all sizes and contact info.
Subject: DEAD MEN
Last day to slip in and go back to 1938!!!
have your hair mad makeup done and transport you to another time!!!
Seeking more ladies!!!NYC 1938
Seeking Caucasian Men and Women
Must have natural hair / No artificial colors / No shaved heads
Men clean shaven or willing to shave
Men should be willing to let us cut to make period correct
No visible tattoos / no fake nailsFilming Date: April 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th
Filming Rate: 150/12 (that’s not a typo)
Fitting requires: 4/11
Fitting Rate: 38/2
Fitting Location: Union City
Haircut bump: $15
Filming Location: Macon (please look up)
Gas Bump: $25Please email Extras@RoseLockeCasting.com
Include 3 pics (head, body and selfie holding a piece of paper on it) age, ht, wt, all sizes and contact info.
Subject: MACON Date(s) you are available.Atlanta has become a film lover’s paradise in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Here are the movies filming in Atlanta right now
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Rapper 2 Chainz is adding to his corporate portfolio. The rapper and businessman opened a new lounge called Members Only on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Snoop Dogg is also reportedly attached to the business as well.
Members Only is located in Midtown Atlanta and is the second establishment opened by 2 Chainz in the area. A few miles south, 2 Chainz owns Escobar restaurant and lounge in the Castleberry Hill area.
Members Only Atlanta: How To Apply For 2 Chainz Exclusive Lounge In Midtown
In addition to being an exclusive establishment, “Members Only” is also the name of a song by 2 Chainz.
The spot is billed as “an exclusive VIP lounge for the city’s socialites and elite professionals.”
Here are some of the perks of joining Members Only:
- Access to exclusive monthly events ranging from Lunch & Learns, networking functions, private events and more
- Freedom to place full orders in advance to be ready upon arrival
- $100 complimentary tab the month of your birthday
- A gift from 2 Chainz during your birthday month. This can be concert tickets, 2 Chainz branded merchandise, or VIP entry to 2 Chainz events, etc.
How To Join Members Only Atlanta
To join the exclusive club that caters to elite professionals and socialites, you have to fill out an application, which is linked below.
Click here to join Members Only
Members can expect top-shelf catering and drinks as well as exclusive access to events and performances.
Where is Members Only located In Atlanta?
Members Only is located at 139 Ralph McGill Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30308 between downtown Atlanta and Old Fourth Ward. Here is a map to help you find it.
Read more: 15+ essential soul food spots in Atlanta
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
The ATL has other cool eateries as well. If you’re gluten-free, there’s plenty of options. Same goes for keto-friendly restaurants or Asian fare in Atlanta.
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Butter & Cream near the Atlanta BeltLine is celebrating after some major construction. Now the establishment wants to spread the love.
Guests can get a free upgrade to a waffle cone April 25 – 26, 2019. All you have to do to qualify is mention the free upgrade.
Butter & Cream: Get a free waffle cone upgrade in Atlanta
WHAT: Butter & Cream Celebrates the End of Scaffolding with a Free Upgrade to a Waffle Cone
WHEN: Thursday, April 25, – Friday, April 26
WHERE: Butter & Cream BeltLine Location
661 Auburn Avenue Suite 130, Atlanta, GA 30312
Butter & Cream’s opened in 2014 in Decatur before arriving at the Beltine and cementing itself as one of Atlanta’s favorite ice cream shops.
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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NC Writes author and life coach Inita Nicole Callaway, is an encourager by nature who uses her pen and voice to impact the lives of women living in fear. On May 18, she will host the Write. Paint. Heal. Experience at Atlanta. The event will be held at the Pink Charm Boutique located at 3029 Grandview Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30305.
The Chicago native published her first book back in October 2018 titled I’m Writing My Wrongs, I’m Not Righting My Wrongs available on Amazon.
The Write. Paint. Heal. Experience hits Atlanta in May
Since released, the thought-provoking novel has touched and healed many women of color who can relate to Inita’s past life of insecurities, not being able to look at herself in the mirror, people pleasing, uncertainty and stagnation. She even went as far as designing an intimate women’s workshop by the name of “The Write. Paint. Heal. Experience” which focuses on helping women move forward and begin to heal through creative writing, artistry and public speaking.
Inita has also ghost authored books for people like Evan Holyfield son to Evander Holyfield, Atlanta rap artist J Torah, a luxury real estate agent, and a former NFL player. Recently, she closed a deal to ghostwrite a novel for a retired NFL player who has not given consent to release his name. However, Inita is writing faithfully whether it be for herself or for people who are inspired by her work.
In addition, Inita is a loving mother of two and is an entrepreneur. Winning people with her smile and gentleness, Inita plans on taking her women’s workshop across the country impacting one woman at a time.
To find out more information about Inita Callaway, please be sure to visit www.theb-logs.com as well as check her out on social media IG: @IncWrites & FB:@boonieslogs
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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The Home Depot Backyard is launching its inaugural programming season in an EXTREME way! Come out Saturday, April 13, for their first-ever Spring Extreme event.
This FREE, family-oriented event for residents and visitors alike will provide interactive showcases and hands-on activities, focused on Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness and Inspired Learning.
Whether you stop by for boot camp with Orangetheory Fitness or get a chance to enjoy a DIY workshop with The Home Depot, the fun is endless. Extreme thrills more your speed?
Check out the ninja tower, obstacle course or zip lines. Better yet, try them all! We can guarantee there’s something for everyone, including food trucks, live performances and so much more!
The Home Depot Backyard is located next to Mercedes=Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.
The Home Depot Backyard
1 Backyard Way
Atlanta, GA 30313
Atlanta has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.
Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
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The Atlanta Film Festival continues to show some of the most creative cinematic content we’ve seen in a long time. Among them is the short film “Who You Are,” from filmmaker Joel Blacker.The hilarious short is about an artificial intelligence system in the late 1980s with just enough wit to bring its inventor to his wit’s end.Short film ‘Who You Are’ screens at Atlanta Film Festival 2019
The movie’s premise stemmed from a concept developed by writer and film collaborator Sam Root dreamed up. AtlantaFi.com talked to Blacker about the making of “Who You Are” and what we can expect from him in the future.With so many movies being produced in Georgia, it’s no longer a given that a filmmaker originates from the West Coast, so here’s the first question we wanted to know:Where are you based?
I’m based in Los Angeles. I made “Who You Are” with Leviathan Filmworks based there.
Photo credit: Joel Blacker What motivated you to get into filmmaking?
I’ve always known I was going to work in film. When I was a kid I shot movies with Legos based on storylines I stole from” Star Wars” movies. I got lucky that my parents moved me to California when I was 12. Living a couple hours north of L.A. allowed me the opportunity to work as a production assistant on sets during high school in the summer.What inspired the making of this film?
Sam Roots (writer) and I have been friends since middle school. We’ve made various short projects together in the last few years that we’ve taken on the festival circuit and seen mild success from. ‘Who You Are’ was based on a short script Sam wrote in college that I absolutely fell in love with. Sam would say at the time he wrote it he was taking one too many religious studies courses and was inspired by a panic attack he had because of them. Since then, Sam and I have been refining the concept and constantly trying to find a way to execute it on a small budget.Why did you decide to do ‘Who You Are’ as a short film?
We realized the concept lent itself more to an episodic format where we could grow and tell more of the story and so we created the short series (5x 5minute episodes) to give people a nugget of the world we want to create.What are some other projects we can expect from you?
We have a pilot script for a longer version of ‘Who You Are’ that we want to create, so working to get that out there. We’ve also written a feature script for a short we made called ‘Let’s Do It’ about a couple’s failed attempt at an orgy. That one can be found online. As we work towards making the show and feature, I’m directing some music videos that people should keep an eye out for. I’m just obsessed with music videos and the possibilities they present to make statement pieces online. You can follow me @JoelJayBlacker to see them as they’re released, or go to my website JoelBlacker.comThe Atlanta Film Festival: What to do this week
The 43rd annual Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) continues through April 14. in Midtown. The event features 11 days of movie happenings, film screenings, educational workshops and more.
If you’re a movie buff, you’ll love the talent and filmmaker appearances as well as the special music, food, and art-focused presentations. But there are also FREE things to do.
‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil And Vile’ screens at Atlanta Film Festival
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook. -
Pull Up N Play Networking Social & Pop Up Shop is slated to happen this week in Atlanta. The event will take place Friday, April 12, 2019 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET at Pegasus Restaurant & Lounge, 3375 Buford Highway Northeast #1050 Atlanta, GA 30329.
The Pull Up N Play Networking Social & Pop Up Shop is a gathering of independent minds during happy hour.
Pull Up N Play Networking Social & Pop Up Shop: What to do in Atlanta
At this Atlanta event, you can network with Atlanta’s newest brands and businesses. At PULL UP N PLAY Artist in every genre from all over the United States will be in rotation.
With our pay for play support the #indiejamconnectdjs program opens up a connection with the DJ’s to the artist. DJ’s keep the culture of music alive so this is how we show our support to the grindt. Every week we will FEATURE a different DJ and promote good quality talent. Most of all we have a good time.
So Pull Up N Play details:
- $7 Blue Pegasus
- $15 Hookah
- World Class Kitchen (menu available upon request) and more
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
Read more: The best soul food restaurants in Atlanta