Category: Things To Do

  • Business / Things To Do

    Bring Your Own Grandma (BYOG) Painting Class
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 30, 2018
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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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  • Things To Do

    This Week: Tuesday Comedy In Atlanta
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 30, 2018
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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.

    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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  • Atlanta / Things To Do

    Here’s How You Can Get Lunch Buffet at Sage Woodfire Tavern
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 26, 2018
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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 in midtown Atlanta
    Atlanta / Things To Do

    5Church Atlanta Hosts Patio ‘Happy Hour’
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 25, 2018
    1 Min Read
    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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  • Things To Do

    This Week: Nollywood Travel Film Festival
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 25, 2018
    1 Min Read

    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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  • Atlanta / Things To Do

    Food-O-Rama Hits Old Fourth Ward This Week
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 25, 2018
    2 Min Read

    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.

    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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  • Development / Things To Do

    Atlanta Burger Week Offers $5 Burgers At Key Restaurants
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 25, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Ahh, the hamburger. Lionized in fast-food lore as laden between a sesame bun, the hamburger has been castigated and criticized by health kickers for years, yet remains America’s most accessible meal. Notice we said meal. Yes, a real hamburger is a meal unto itself.

    Get $5 burgers in Atlanta during ATL Burger Week

    ATL is the epicenter this week as Atlanta Burger Week is on and poppin’ like French fry grease. The annual partnership between the Georgia Beef Board and Creative Loafing brings  ATL Burger Week to the city once again.

    From Monday, April 2 through Sunday, April 29, Atlantans can get $5 burgers at more than 40 participating restaurants.

    Of course, with the delish deal, you’ll be encouraged to vote for your favorite burger at atlburgerweek.com. If you go online to the site, you’ll be able to map out your burger destinations to find out where the sandwiches within a certain radius to your location.

    If you want something to wash it all down with, check out which eateries are also offering $5 Evan Williams Peach Bourbon drinks as part of the deal  as well.

    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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  • Art / Things To Do

    Janelle Monáe Announces North American Tour For ‘Dirty Computer’
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 23, 2018
    3 Min Read

    Janelle Monae’s unique brand of afrofuturism, R&B and pop interwoven with social commentary puts her on the vanguard not only in music, but in entertainment as a whole. Now she’s ready to take on the world.

    Janelle Monáe: ‘Dirty Computer Tour’ Dates

    The star announced Monday the “Dirty Computer” tour in support of her new album. She also released the video for “I Like That,” a sultry inter-galactic ballad.

    Watch: Janelle Monae’s new video for “I Like That”

    Joining here on tour will be fellow Wondaland artists Alexe Belle and Isis Valentino, known together as the soulful duo St. Beauty.

    Monáe’s previous singles from the upcoming “Dirty Computer” album include “Make Me Feel,” “Django Jane” and “PYNK,”

    The 27-city tour will be produced by Live Nation and start June 11 in Seattle, WA. From there it will go to Los Angeles, Detroit, Nashville, New York, Atlanta, Miami and more before wrapping August 4 in Atlanta, GA.

    Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Wednesday, May 2 at LiveNation.com. Dirty Computer will be released this Friday, April 27th and is available for pre-order now.

    Here are the dates for Janelle Monae’s ‘Dirty Computer Tour:

    JANELLE MONÁE WITH SPECIAL GUEST ST. BEAUTY ‘DIRTY COMPUTER TOUR’ DATES:

    DATE

    CITY

    VENUE

    Mon Jun 11

    Seattle, WA

    King County’s Marymoor Park

    Tue Jun 12

    Vancouver, BC

    Queen Elizabeth Theatre

    Wed Jun 13

    Portland, OR

    McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater

    Sat Jun 16

    San Francisco, CA

    The Masonic

    Wed Jun 20

    San Diego, CA

    Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU

    Tue Jun 26

    Phoenix, AZ

    Comerica Theater

    Thu Jun 28

    Los Angeles, CA

    The Greek Theatre

    Sat Jun 30

    Salt Lake City, UT

    The Complex

    Sun Jul 01

    Denver, CO

    The Paramount Theatre

    Tue Jul 03

    Minneapolis, MN

    State Theatre

    Thu Jul 05

    Chicago, IL

    The Chicago Theatre

    Fri July 06

    Milwaukee, WI*

    Summerfest*

    Sat Jul 07

    Grand Rapids, MI

    20 Monroe Live

    Mon Jul 09

    Detroit, MI

    Fox Theatre Detroit

    Tue Jul 10

    Cincinnati, OH

    Taft Theatre

    Wed Jul 11

    St. Louis, MO

    The Pageant

    Fri Jul 13

    Nashville, TN+

    Ryman Auditorium+

    Sat Jul 14

    Indianapolis, IN

    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre

    Mon Jul 16

    Toronto, ON

    Rebel

    Wed Jul 18

    New York, NY

    Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden

    Fri Jul 20

    Washington, DC*

    The Anthem*

    Sat Jul 21

    Boston, MA

    Blue Hills Bank Pavilion

    Mon Jul 23

    Raleigh, NC

    The Ritz

    Tue Jul 24

    Charlotte, NC

    The Fillmore Charlotte

    Thu Jul 26

    Tampa, FL

    Jannus Live

    Fri Jul 27

    Miami, FL

    The Fillmore Miami at Jackie Gleason Theater

    Sat Jul 28

    Orlando, FL

    House of Blues Orlando

    Sat Aug 04

    Atlanta, GA

    Tabernacle

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    Business / Things To Do

    Google, National PTA Host Family Online Safety Workshop In Atlanta
    cj-johnson-2 April 23, 2018
    2 Min Read

    One of the world’s largest tech companies teamed up with the National Parent Teacher Association to help keep metro Atlanta families abreast of privacy safeguards available to them. Google invited parents and guardians to their local office for the an Atlanta Family Online Safety Workshop.

    Google, National PTA Hosts Family Online Safety Workshop In Atlanta

    The event took place Monday, April 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Google’s Midtown office at 10 10th Street NE.

    Atlanta has been chosen as the kickoff city of the pilot program, which will offer essential tips on online safety,  parent-centered online safety workshops led by National PTA and information on how to keep your data safe.

    Google also released the findings of its Atlanta Family Online Safety survey, which includes info culled from 1,000 Atlanta families on their online safety habits and perceptions. Here are some of the data:

    • 38% use a different password for each online account
    • 66% double-check the web address of links in email
    • 29% use two-step verification
    • 82% have spoken to their kids about the information they post online
    • 81% have spoken to their kids about online bullying or harassment
    • 78% have spoken to their kids about finding trustworthy information online

    Lucian Teo, Google’s User Education and Outreach Manager, along with Sean Arthurs, National PTA’s Senior Manager of Education Initiatives, were on hand along with area parents and guardians.

    “It has never been more important to understand the basics of online safety, and parents need a strong baseline of knowledge to teach their families how to protect their information online,” Teo said in a news release. “We’ve teamed up with National PTA to introduce our first Family Online Safety Workshop, bringing families together to share the knowledge they’ve gathered teaching their own kids to stay safe on the web.”

    “As parents, we want to help guide our children so they can navigate the world and make safe, smart, informed decisions,” Teo added.

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  • Things To Do

    Deal: Roundtrip From Atlanta To Hawaii For Less Than $500
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 20, 2018
    1 Min Read

    American Airlines is offering a heavenly deal right now. For just $474, you can fly roundtrip from Atlanta to Honolulu, Hawaii. You can depart from Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport and arrive in Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

    American Airlines has Roundtrip Flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Honolulu (HNL) for select dates starting from $474. Book on Expedia or directly with American Airlines.

    Note, there is one stop for this flight.

    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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