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Metro Atlanta will be in full fiesta in the coming days as local Cinco De Mayo celebrations kick off in various locations. The day observes the date of the Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War in 1862.
If you want to be all healthy and stuff, you can participate in a race for a good cause. The event is sponsored by Tin LIzzy’s and costs $30 per runner. The race will take place at:
330 Town Center Ave
Suwanee, GA US 30024Run for the Chips and Cheese at Jeff & Jenn Show’s 5Queso 5K
The Jeff & Jenn Show, Star 94.1, and Tin Lizzy’s are inviting people to run this 3.1 mile Peachtree Road Race qualifier course with a common goal in mind… tortilla chips, melted cheese, and margaritas.
The race starts at 8:30 am Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Suwanee Town Center Park — 330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee, GA 30024. Sign up here.
The Jeff & Jenn Show’s 5Queso 5K will kick off a full day of live music, great food and fun at Suwanee Town Center Park, as Star 94.1 hosts Woofstock, the 15th annual Pet Party. All señors and señoritas, bring your sombrero, salt, and a lime along with your pup to this dog-friendly race.
Awards will go to the top runners in all age groups — and you’ll get a signature race T-shirt.
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Metro Atlanta will be in full fiesta in the coming days as local Cinco De Mayo celebrations kick off in various locations. The day observes the date of the Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War in 1862.Hapeville is having its May 5, 2018 Cinco De Mayo event, called La Fiesta Del Cinco Del Hapeville, at Jess Lucas Park.The park is located at 680 S. Central Ave, Hapeville. The event will run from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. and serve authentic Mexican dishes, live bands, inflatables & a mechanical bull ride.There will be free admission & parking.Here is the Schedule of events:
11 a.m. Festival begins & DJ Bravo Jay will entertain you with all your favorite Hispanic hits throughout the day!
11:45 – 12 pm Royal Allusion Dance performs
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Mariachi Amigoz De Taylor Fuentes performs
1:00 p.m.- 1:15 p.m. dance performance from Hapeville’s Jazzy Girls
2:00 p.m. -2:15 p.m. Karate with Secondria Keith
2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Join in with Hapeville’s Zumba performance with Sheila Sellers
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Conjunto Alazzan Performs
3:15p p.m.-3:45 p.m. Soccer awards and Trophies
5 p.m. Festival endsGot 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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A new twist on Cinco De Mayo promises to bring just as much flavor with a bit of crunkness to the city of Atlanta this weekend. On May 5, it’s all going down at the new League Tavern.
Trap De Mayo On May 5 In Downtown Atlanta
TRAP DE MAYO will feature all your favorite trap music blasting from the speakers while you indulge in your succulent and tasty Mexican food. The event will be spread across three floors with a rooftop view to boot.
More highlights include:
$5 Drink and Food Specials All Night
Everyone Free Till 11:30 W/RSVP
Text or 678.886.8542 Table Reservations or More Info.
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Metro Atlanta has a lot of hardworking and dedicated educators in the classroom. Pop culture seems to associate them with apples on their desks, but why shouldn’t it be something even more nutritious … like salad?
Salad restaurant Salata will celebrate area teachers buy a “Buy One, Get One Free” promotion on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. The nationwide deal will be good for all of Salata’s 75 locations.
Teachers get BOGO Salada salad
What: Educators with a valid school ID are invited to visit any Salata location to enjoy a “Buy One Get, One Free” offer including any size salad or wrap with the choice of one protein.
When: Tuesday, May 8 – during regular business hours
Where: All Salata locations
If you’ve ever been to Salata, you know that they have a bevy of healthy options, such as an array of lettuces, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, seeds, nuts, chicken, seafood and vegan proteins. All dressings, soups and sauces are house-made as well.
Salata has four metro Atlanta locations:
Atlantic Station265 19th Street NW
#2155
Atlanta, GA 30363Glenridge Point860 Johnson Ferry Road
Ste. 200
Atlanta, GA 30342(470) 233-7493Liberty Village2560 Old Milton Parkway
Suite 110
Alpharetta, GA 30009Providence Square4101 Roswell Rd
Suite 1100
Marietta, GA 30062(470) 200-0876Got 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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With Mothers Day quickly approaching, WonderRoot is having an all-ages family painting class led by Meagan Jain of Ageless interAction.
Ageless interAction uses visual arts to connect communities with elders 70+ to foster an interchange of love, respect and artistry.
The event will especially highlight how art can create conversations, community, and connections around aging. At the end of the class, everyone will have their own handmade artwork.
BYOGs Can Be Any Elderly Woman, Not Solely Grandmas
Please register in advance, space is limited. Each $5 ticket covers one family member.
Family Root promotes interaction and civically-oriented communication between artists and families. Family Root is designed for a broad range of ages to nurture artistic collaboration between children and adults, creating an emotional scaffolding to navigate challenging conversations and promotes working and thinking creatively and critically as a cohesive unit. Family Root connects artists and families to imagine an equitable thriving Atlanta for all.
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If you want that funnybone tickled, there’s a spot on Piedmont Avenue NW that will have you falling down and LOL’ing this week. Kat’s Cafe will have its weekly comedy acts on stage and the place will be lit.
Check out more of this event here.
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The recently opened Sage Woodfire Tavern In Buckhead wants you to experience the hearty meals, decadent drinks and succulent desserts that have made the new restaurant a hit.
To show their appreciation the eatery located at 3379 Peachtree Road NE is throwing a grand opening celebration in which you can enjoy a complimentary buffet. It’s all going down Thursday, May 3, 2018.
Grand Opening Complimentary Lunch Buffet at Sage Woodfire Tavern
Woodfire Tavern has several locations in metro Atlanta, including the two most recent ones in Buckhead and Marietta. On Peachtree, the restaurant took over the place formerly occupied by Morton’s Steakhouse.
The eatery is expecting 1,000 people to come through for the free buffet inside the $3 million restaurant. Owner James Liakakos is throwing the event, which is billed as a “Welcome Buckhead” Grand Opening celebration.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will also take place around noon with leaders from the Buckhead Business Association and community politicians in tow.
Corporate Executive Chef, Michelle M. Matlock is in charge of the complimentary buffet, which will feature Oysters Rockefeller, Watermelon and Roquefort Salad, live action Pasta and Carving Stations, New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp and Grits, gourmet salads, magnificent ice carvings and an over-the-top dessert display.
The restaurant will officially open for dinner service later that evening, at 4 p.m.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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5Church Atlanta will be rocking and rolling this week as part of the restaurant’s “happy hour” on Friday, April 27.The festivities take place on the restaurant’s rooftop patio, where patrons can take in a cool breeze while enjoying the freshest indulgences from the bar.5Church Patio Happy Hour: Friday, April 27
The Midtown Rooftop Party is the official start to the summer-outside season in the ATL. Things get poppin’ at 6 p.m.Seasonal cocktails will be flowing and light bites will be in abundance. No reservations or tickets required.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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One week after the Atlanta Film Festival wrapped, Atlanta is hosting the Nollywood Film Festival. From Wednesday, April 25 through April 28, fans of black film will gather in the city and network, attend screenings and pitch ideas.
Nollywood Travel Film Festival In Atlanta: Dates, Time, Info
Metro Atlanta has several films and TV shows in productio, so it’s now wonder Nollywood would come calling for their event. Georgia is the No. 1 filmmaking state in the nation. And we’re not just talking independent projects. The major Hollywood studios, along with CBS and other networks, have hired local talent and crew to put together high-end productions.
As for this week’s film festivities, actress Khalimah Gaston will host the kickoff event on Wednesday at Negril Village, which is located at 30 North Ave NE Atlanta.
Gaston is the creator of Screening Room ATL, which is a place to foster and help grow the indie film scene of Atlanta. She has events every Wednesday.
For The Nollywood Travel Film Festival check out the details below:
The doors open at 8 p.m.
Cost: $25 in advance $30 at the door
See thescreeningroomatl.com for more info.This is a black tie event.
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Some of Atlanta’s top food vendors will be on hand this weekend for the city’s first major food truck event. Food-O-Rama will take place Sunday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Old Fourth Ward Park.
Food-O-Rama invades O4W April 29
With spring in the air, come out to take in the aroma of fresh barbeque, fish tacos and all the pastries and other treats. The location adjacent to the BeltLine and across the street from Ponce City Market.
There will also be arts and crafts and live music, and best of all there’s no cost of admission.
The event will be a celebration of the city’s food truck industry, which has grown by leaps in bounds in recent years but still lacks the recognition and authority seen in some major cities.
On Sunday, more than 30 vendors will sell a variety of foods of different portions, allowing attendees to sample and enjoy multiple delicacies.
Here are the vendors that have already signed up:
HIBACHI, UPTOWN FOOD TRUCK, TEX TACO, LET’S TACO ABOUT IT, PEACE OF PITA, ROYAL PIG, KING KABOB, FILIPINO, PATTY WAGON, PUP TRUCK, SMITH’S GOURMET, NAMASTE, HOLE IN THE WALL, FIVE FINGER PHILLY, BENTO BUS, ISLAND NOODLE TENT, BRATPLATZ GERMAN, GEKKO SUSHI HIBACHI, BROOKE LYNN’S OWN STICKS AND CONES, LowCo Motion, PROPOSITA TACO, CHAZITOS, ATLANTA SEAFOOD COMPANY, LITTLE JIMMY’S, HAUTE COOKIE, ALVIN COFFEE, CHICKEN SHACK TRUCK
Location: Historic Old Fourth Ward Park (O4W Park) 680 Dallas Street, Atlanta, GA 30308
See the event website for more details such as parking.
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