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One of the most fun events that comes to Atlanta annually is Comic Con, the all-things-comics festival and convention. Every year, thousands of superheroes, vampires and other creatures pulled from the pages of pop culture descend on downtown Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. Come this weekend, Friday, July 13-15, there’ll assemble again.
Atlanta Comic Con 2018: What you need to know
Exhibitors cater to a ton of pop culture interests including movies, comic books, magazines, toys, games, anime, manga, cosplay, artwork, sketches and more.
One of the cool things about Comic Con is that it draws some of the hottest luminaries in entertainment, from comic industry professionals, celebrities, filmmakers and other creatives. The best thing of all? That you get to meet and greet other geeks and bond over your fandom.
Panelists this year include Sean Astin, Nichelle Nicholls, Matthew Lewis, Cary Elwes, Brianna Hildegrand, Austin St. John and more.
Being one of the largest conventions downtown, Atlanta Comic Con keeps it family-friendly.
Here are the deets on Comic Con 2018:
Date: July 13-15 2018
- Friday — noon to midnight
- Saturday — 10 a.m. to midnight
- Sunday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Georgia World Congress Center, Hall C1, 285 Andrew Young International Boulevard, Atlanta GA 30313
Price: Tickets are $60 for three-day admission. $30 for Friday; $40 for Saturday and $30 for Sunday.
Comic Con is invading Atlanta this weekend— Ready to party? https://t.co/l9aYFqEY4D pic.twitter.com/jwgwNC3Qus
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) July 12, 2018
Bring your Eventbrite printout(s) with you to the “Will Call” area so that it can be scanned. We can also scan them from your smartphone.
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Casting directors in the Atlanta area are looking to hire actors to work on scenes for a new movie starring Diane Keaton on July 20 in Duluth, Georgia.
The movie, “Poms,” is about a comedy about a group of women who form a cheerleading squad at their retirement community, according to Deadline. Jacki Weaver will also star in the film.
Atlanta-area children are encouraged to apply for the scenes, which will take place in family settings.
Atlanta casting details for ‘POMS’
Casting families with children ages 7-14 to portray families at an event. Families must include children in this age-range. Looking for moms, aunts, grandmas, and a few dads and grandpas.
Date: July 20
Rate: $75/8 per person in the family
Location: DULUTH, GAHOW TO SUBMIT:
To be considered, please submit each family member’s name, age, height & weight, along with a phone number & email. Also please submit a photo of each family member to submissions@catrettcasting.com
Subject: 7/20 FAMILY**Please include your child’s GA Dept of Labor number if already registered with the state.
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IHOP is throwing a party and inviting guests to join by offering a short stack of its Original Buttermilk pancakes for just 60 cents on Tuesday, July 17 from 7 am-7 pm at restaurants in metro Atlanta and across the nation.
“The IHOP name is synonymous with pancakes, pancakes, pancakes – a rallying cry that sets our menu and our restaurants apart from every other dining destination,” said Brad Haley, Chief Marketing Officer, IHOP. “To celebrate six decades of pancakin’ and the love our guests have shown us since we first opened our doors back in 1958, we’re treating folks to a 60-cent short stack of our world-famous Buttermilk pancakes – the pancake that started it all – on Tuesday, July 17.”
Looking for a local IHOP? Here are some locations in metro Atlanta:
510 Flat Shoals Road, Atlanta, Ga, 30349
2741 Clairmont Road, Ne, Atlanta, Ga, 30329
428 Ponce De Leon Avenue Ne, Atlanta, Ga, 30308
7700 Spine Road, Concourse T, 3Rd Floor, Suite Ts3-3-3G, Atlanta, Ga, 30320
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Rahsaan Patterson has come along way since playing portraying “The Kid” on the popular 1980s television show Kids Incorporated.
Now the soul and R&B artist is coming to Atlanta to perform after nearly two years away. Patterson will be at Suite Food Lounge at 375 Luckie Street in Atlanta, GA 30313. The show runs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 19.
He will perform one show with the Suite Jazz Band. Tickets for this show will go quickly.
Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: TJohnson@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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Rahsaan Patterson has come along way since playing portraying “The Kid” on the popular 1980s television show Kids Incorporated.
Now the soul and R&B artist is coming to Atlanta to perform after nearly two years away. Patterson will be at Suite Food Lounge at 375 Luckie Street in Atlanta, GA 30313. The show runs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 19.
He will perform one show with the Suite Jazz Band. Tickets for this show will go quickly.
Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: TJohnson@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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Source: AtlantaFi
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Atlanta Field Day is a throwback to grade school, built with adults in mind. We’ve got all the classic events like tug of war, relay races, obstacle courses, etc. – plus some crazy new games and some surprises throughout the day. Teams will earn points in each event to add up to your total for the day.
Will your team have what it takes to take home the King of the Field title? Grab some friends, start your team (8 or more people), and gear up for the competition of the Summer!
This event is brought to you by Atlanta Sport and Social Club and Creative Loafing.
**Pricing is listed per person**
Event details and schedule
Day of Check In:
Team Captains need to visit the registration check-in tent on the corner of Angiers & North Ave to pick up the teams playing schedule, rosters, and participant wristbands. Check-in will begin at 11:00am, and all teams must be checked in by 11:30am
Parking:
There extremely limited street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods near the park. We highly encourage carpooling. Better yet, take a Lyft or an Uber!
Food & Beverage:
* There is no outside alcohol permitted at the event. *Bring a water bottle to refill at the Player’s Lounge. Food will be available to purchase from food trucks, and the bar opens at 11:30am. Vendors will accept both cash and credit card payments.
The Games:
This year’s event will feature some Field Day classics, as well as a variety of new games created by the Field Day team. Atlanta Field Day has featured the following games and competitions in the past: Bubble Gauntlet, P.D.I. Relay, Grass Twister, Tug-O-War, Eating Contests, Backyard Wheelbarrow Race, Photo Booth Scavenger Hunt, Back is the New Front Relay, Giant Paper Airplane Toss, and more!
Each game station will have a copy of the rules and Game Official to explain those rules, participation requirements, and to take your score. Scores can be viewed at: www.fielddaysocres.com
What to Wear:
It’s Atlanta in July, so it’s going to be hot out! Sunscreen, Sneakers (no cleats allowed), Shorts & T-shirts/Tanks are recommended. Also, please be prepared to get a little wet. Team costumes are strongly encouraged! Don’t forget we are awarding prizes for Team Spirit/Best Costumes.
Prizes and awards:
— King of the Field – The team with the most points at the end of the day will take home the King of the Field title and trophy, have their photo included in Creative Loafing, and some major sponsor swag!
–– Team Spirit – The team that is the most spirited with the best costumes will receive the Team Spirit award! This award will be given to the team voted most spirited by the event volunteers and staff. Prizes include complimentary registration to and Atlanta Sport and Social Club league, sponsored swag bags, and other prizes!
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Vivica A. Fox is back with a new movie about an affluent woman who gets into a romantic affair with a billionaire — and it’s set in Atlanta’s priciest ZIP code: Buckhead.
In the new film, “Kinky,” Fox plays Dr. Joyce Richardson, a surgeon who begins a sexual journey with billionaire investor, Darrin Wethington. After a few months of dating, the couple begin exploring their most kinky sexual fantasies, leading them into a world of BDSM and hardcore sexual exploration.
Vivica Fox movie filmed in Buckhead
No word yet on what the film will be rated, but it has just recently been acquired by Patriot Releasing, a full service theatrical Distribution company. The movie hopes to appeal to the “50 Shades of Grey” set, but with an African-American twist.
The movie was written and directed by Jean Claude Lamarre (Chocolate City), and stars Dawn Richard (Danity Kane), Robert Ri’Chard (Coach Carter), Eurika Pratts (Black Magic) and Gary Dourdan (CSI).
Look for “Kinky” in theaters on October 12, 2018.
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Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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The Atlanta Dream almost made an epic comeback against the Seattle Storm on Friday, July 6 in McCamish Pavilion, but it was not to be. The final score, 95 to 86, doesn’t really show how close the game was.
The Dream were paced by Angel McCoughtry, who scored 26 points, and Tiffany Hayes, who pumped in 23.
Atlanta looked like they were going to run away with the game in the early going, jumping out to a 9-2 lead. But the Storm scored 14 of the next 15 points and led the rest of the way.
Seattle, led by Breanna Stewart’s 29 points, dominated the first half and at one point led by 19 points, before the Dream staged a furious rally.
Atlanta Dream almost stage epic comeback against Seattle Storm https://t.co/G5mmwzpQVK pic.twitter.com/vSI9v5nBJG
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) July 7, 2018
Every time Atlanta mounted consecutive buckets, Stewart, or Sue Bird (18 points) would counter. The Storm were nine of 20 from 3-point range.
Atlanta (8-9) hosts the Phoenix Mercury at home on Sunday, July 8.
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If you love seafood, then you’re going to want to be in the place for the Southeast Crab Feast, set for Saturday, July 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. The event takes place at Yaarab Shrine, 400 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA. 30308.
Menu items will include Crab, Shrimp, Alaskan Snow Crab Leg clusters, Corn on Cob, Potatoes & Butter and more.
SouthEast Crab Feast – Atlanta (GA)
SouthEast Crab Feast
Saturday, July 7, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (EDT)
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Mali Ama’s first live show is going down in Atlanta on Friday, July 6, 2018 brought to you by Goode House Productions.
She will perform songs from her debut EP titled, “God vs. Men” which will be released on all streaming services on midnight.
This will be on of the best Alternative R&B Indie artist Live Shows to date held in Atlanta! Come out and catch these vibes set with one of the city’s gifted artist, MALI AMA. Dope Production meets Nostalgia and an intimate venue. You do not want to miss this!
Providing FREE drinks, incredible performance backed by a live band and background singers, merch and much more!
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DOORS OPEN PROMPTLY AT 7 PM TILL 9:30 PM
*** First 20 people to arrive will receive a FREE gift bag! ****
** OPEN BAR 7-8:30 PM
* SHOW BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8:45 PM-9 PM!