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25 Annual Atlanta Caribbean Carnival
Sat., May 25, 10 a.m.
404-519-6120Festivals/Events
The Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Bandleaders Association welcomes one and all to an all-encompassing celebration of Caribbean culture in downtown Atlanta. Bring your family and friends and expose yourself to new experiences, and feed your soul with the unique and diverse beauty of the Caribbean.
$10
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Brew at the Zoo
Sat., May 25, 5:30-9:30 p.m.Festivals/Events, Summer Guide
If cupfuls of free-flowing beer aren't enough to unleash your inhibitions, imagine sipping while surrounded by a bunch of animals. Zoo Atlanta's Brew at the Zoo takes the suggestion literally on Sat., May 25, with the return of its twist on the beer fest. After selling out last year, the zoo has expanded its selection of beer and wine. And with a DJ, interactive games, and live music from Atlanta band Tongo Hiti, it's an open invitation to go ape.
$35-$85
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Radar, Stewart & Winfield
Sat., May 25, 7 p.m.Rock/Pop
The members of Atlanta's long-defunct Radar will play a reunion show at Smith's Olde Bar, bringing together the lineup from Radar's 1967-'73 peak. $20
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Blow-Up
Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. Continues through May 25Visual Arts
Blow-Up is a five-artist exhibition featuring the work of Nikita Gale, In Kyoung Chun, Sharon Shapiro, Ben Steele, and Nancy VanDevender, who each explore aspects of the classic 1966 Michelangelo Antonioni film, BLOW-UP.
Free
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Michael Feinstein Dinner and Show
Sat., May 25Food and Drink
Join South City Kitchen for a three course prix fixe dinner, followed by a concert by Michael Feinstein at the Atlanta Symphony Hall at 8 p.m. Reservations will be for 5:30, 6, or 6:30 p.m. CHOICE OF FIRST COURSE – (choice of one) Fried Green Tomatoes goat cheese, sweet red pepper coulis and chiffonade of basil Mixed Greens Salad toasted pecans and cider-balsamic vinaigrette Cup of Old Charleston She Crab Soup fresh cream and sherry CHOICE OF SECOND COURSE – (choice of one) Buttermilk Fried Chicken bliss potatoes, garlic collards and honey-thyme jus Shrimp & Red Mule Grits house-cured Tasso ham, Poblano peppers and smoked tomato gravy Smoked Pork Chop lady peas, snap beans, pickled rhubarb and liquid bacon CHOICE OF THIRD COURSE – (choice of one) Banana Pudding banana pastry cream, ripe bananas, housemade vanilla wafers and fresh cream White Chocolate Cheesecake Bread Pudding spiced blueberry compote (tax and gratuity not included)
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Victor Pons Contemporary Percussion Works, "AMPERE"
Sat., May 25World/Classical
$5 (suggested donation)
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Crafting Bowls for Change: A Community Fundraiser at Wheat Street Garden
Sat., May 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 404-277-4026mark@trulylivingwell.com
Food and Drink
Truly Living Well Center for Urban Agriculture and WonderRoot will be hosting Crafting Bowls for Change, a community-based food and art celebration. Tickets include soup prepared by local chefs, an artist made bowl and a chance to win a TLW CSA subscription or a garden class. $40
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Crafting Bowls For Change
Sat., May 25, 11 a.m. 678-973-0997Organizations, Summer Guide, Festivals/Events
Truly Living Well and New Leaders Council – Atlanta are proud to partner with Wholesome Wave of Georgia to increase food security in Atlanta and support progressive leadership in our community.
A community-based food and art celebration, Crafting Bowls for Change is a one-day event of food, community, art, music and gardening. Guests receive a bowl as a reminder of those struggling with food insecurity in our city, nation and world. Wholesome Wave, SNAP and food security information will be available at the event. Participants are invited take part in garden tours, family garden activities and crafts, and volunteer opportunities.
$40
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GREAT Jubilee Family Festival
Sat., May 25, 11 a.m.Festivals/Events
A Fun, Family Festival
in the magnificent grounds of Oglethorpe University
Saturday, May 25th, 2013 from 11:00am - 4:30pm
Adult Admission [SAVE 33%]
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MLK Renaissance Festival
Sat., May 25, 11 a.m. 678-701-7954Festivals/Events, Hip-hop/Soul, Family
Streetz 94.5 FM, Metro PCS, G.M.E. Sports Lounge announces the ATL Super Stage headliners: Tex James, Myko Montana, Ying Yang Twins, La Da Booman, Lil Chuckee, Pastor Troy, Big Bank Black, Jose Quapo, Dj UNK, Charlie Boy Gang, Young Tone and Yung Ralph. Saturday, May 25th, 2013 and Sunday, May 26th, 2013 thousands of Atlanta residents will be able to attend a free concert brought to you the by the best in Atlanta. Held in the Historic Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (From Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard to Paschal Drive), attendees are in for a family oriented entertaining weekend.
Free
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Atlanta Bicycle Coalition's Bike Valet at Atlanta Jazz Festival
Sat., May 25, 12 p.m.Festivals/Events
The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition's most infamous service, Bike Valet, will be parking bikes for Atlantans this weekend with the many things that are going on around our great city. The Bike Valet, which is organized as yet another initiative of Atlanta Bicycle Coalition's steadfast mission of sustainability, has been helping Atlanta bicyclists park their bikes at large scale events for several years. The Bike Valet is made free to the public by organizers and sponsors of the event who rent out the valet equipment and personnel from The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition.
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Best Butcher and Fishmonger face-off event
Sat., May 25, 12-3 p.m.Food and Drink
Ready to see the South's best butchers and fishmongers put their skills to the test? Whole Foods Market will be hosting this regional semi-final event where the cutters will square off to break down their cuts in the allotted time and judges will determine who goes on to the final event at Whole Foods Market Merchants Walk next month. Shoppers are invited to participate in sampling, giveaways, and healthy competition. Free
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