Atlanta Weekday Events: See What's Happening In The Area

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09 August, 2021

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ATLANTA, GA — Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events and happenings taking place this week in and around Atlanta. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Have an event you would like to see it in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and near Atlanta: Featured Event: Choral Guild of Atlanta Auditions When: Monday, August 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Shallowford Presbyterian Church What: Choral Guild of Atlanta is excited to be back and is holding auditions for all voice parts August 9th and 16th  6:30-9:30pm. To schedule an audition contact us at: [email protected].  For more information contact us at: [email protected] Learn More Book-A-Librarian - DeKalb County Public Library When: Monday, August 9th at 2:00 p.m. Where: DeKalb County Public Library What: Event listing from DeKalb County Public Library: Monday, August 9 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMNeed help with email, Microsoft Office, starting the research process, and finding good books or downloading eBooks? Then book a one-on-one session with a librarian. Sessions available each we... Learn More Bunche Middle School Cheerleading Tryouts When: Monday, August 9th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Ralph J. Bunche Middle School What: Event listing from Ralph J. Bunche Middle School: Monday, August 9 at 4:30 PM through Wednesday, and August 11 at 6:30 PM Learn More Community Zoning Information Meeting (CZIM) - Virtual When: Monday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of South Fulton What: Event listing from City of South Fulton: Monday, August 9 from 6:00 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.cityofsouthfultonga.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3033 Learn More The Art of the Hebrew Letter When: Monday, August 9th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Intown Jewish Academy What: IJA's Hands-On Mitzvah SeriesA Workshop with an Expert Jewish Scribe It takes years to become a proficient sofer, a scribe trained to write Torahs and other holy Jewish ritual items. Come and see up-close how the Torah and mezuzah letters are written and try your hand at it as... Learn More Fall Sports Tryouts Begin - Ridgeview When: Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Ridgeview What: Event listing from Ridgeview: Tuesday, August 10 (all day) Learn More JV Volleyball vs. Fayette County HS & Stockbridge HS @ Fayette HS When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:30 a.m. Where: Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School What: Event listing from Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM Learn More GWBC® and Emory University Partnering With Women Businesses When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Greater Women's Business Council What: Event listing from Greater Women's Business Council: Tuesday, August 10 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMThe Greater Women's Business Council and Emory University Present "Emory University Partnering With Women Businesses," a supplier diversity event. The panel will be moderated by Ran... Learn More 2021-2022 NWEA MAP Growth Administration & MAP Reading Fluency Virtual Training for Elementary Schoo When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Cascade Elementary School What: Event listing from Cascade Elementary School: Tuesday, August 10 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More Congressional Luncheon - Georgia Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, August 10th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Georgia Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Georgia Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 10 at 11:00 AMDetails Join us in Columbus, Georgia, on August 10th for the Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon, presented by Columbus State University. This… More https://www.facebook.com/events/502698604183015 Learn More Future of Georgia Summit & Reimagined NGE Tour When: Tuesday, August 10th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Georgia Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Georgia Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 10 at 2:30 PM through Wednesday, August 11 at 12:00 PMDetails Join the Georgia Chamber in Columbus Georgia on August 10-11, 2021, as we unpack the current state of our economy. This event will host… More https://w... Learn More City Council Special Called Meeting - City of South Fulton When: Tuesday, August 10th at 3:30 p.m. Where: City of South Fulton What: Event listing from City of South Fulton: Tuesday, August 10 from 3:30 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.cityofsouthfultonga.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3040 Learn More City Council Work Session - City of South Fulton When: Tuesday, August 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: City of South Fulton What: Event listing from City of South Fulton: Tuesday, August 10 from 4:00 PM to 11:59 PMDue to precautions being implemented by the City of South Fulton in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, these meetings will be virtual meetings. The Meetings will be broadcast as n... Learn More Astros vs. Westlake (JV Volleyball) - Frederick Douglass High School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Frederick Douglass High School What: Event listing from Frederick Douglass High School: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:00 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Varsity Softball vs. Lithia Springs @ MJHS Field When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:55 p.m. Where: Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School What: Event listing from Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:55 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Planning Commission Meeting - City of Hapeville When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of Hapeville What: Event listing from City of Hapeville: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:00 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.hapeville.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2882 Learn More City Council Zoning Public Hearing - City of South Fulton When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of South Fulton What: Event listing from City of South Fulton: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:00 PM to 11:59 PMDue to precautions being implemented by the City of South Fulton in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, these meetings will be virtual meetings. The Meetings will be broadcast as n... Learn More Astros vs. Westlake (V Volleyball) - Frederick Douglass High School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Frederick Douglass High School What: Event listing from Frederick Douglass High School: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:00 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Varsity Volleyball @ Fayette County HS (Fayette Co. HS & Stockbridge HS) When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School What: Event listing from Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More Book Discussion - DeKalb County Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:30 p.m. Where: DeKalb County Public Library What: Event listing from DeKalb County Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMPlease join the Dunwoody Adult Book Club discussion of the "The Man in my Basement" by Walter Mosley. Learn More Georgia CORE COVID-19 Vaccinations at Washington for Students When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Booker T Washington High School What: Event listing from Booker T Washington High School: Wednesday, August 11 (all day) Learn More Quit Smoking - Fulton County Meetings & Elections When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Fulton County Meetings & Elections What: Event listing from Fulton County Meetings & Elections: Wednesday, August 11 from 6:00 AM to 7:30 PMDid you know that smoking is the leading cause of preventable death? Our Chronic Disease Prevention Program is hosting Freedom from Smoking series. Learn More HHES Foundation Meeting - Hope-Hill Elementary School When: Wednesday, August 11th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Hope-Hill Elementary School What: Event listing from Hope-Hill Elementary School: Wednesday, August 11 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Learn More Fresh On DeK: DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Scott Candler Library What: Event listing from Scott Candler Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMFresh on DeK, the DeKalb County Mobile Market, was created to educate residents living in communities designated as â��food desertsâ�� on the importance of healthy living and fresh, in-seaso... Learn More Workforce Wednesdays: Mobile Career Center When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: City of South Fulton What: Event listing from City of South Fulton: Wednesday, August 11 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PMJob Search Assistance Resume Writing Job Training Digital Literacy Training http://www.cityofsouthfultonga.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=2979 Learn More Crossing Guard Training - Sarah Smith Elementary School When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Sarah Smith Elementary School What: Event listing from Sarah Smith Elementary School: Wednesday, August 11 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AMLt. Hill of APS Security will be conducting Crossing Guard Training on August 11 from 9:30 am to 11 am at the IC. The training will be in-person and will be held outside. Because of ... Learn More Public Hearing to Set the 2021 Millage Rate When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: City of South Fulton What: Event listing from City of South Fulton: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.cityofsouthfultonga.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3037 Learn More Principal's Town Hall Meeting - Cascade Elementary School When: Wednesday, August 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Cascade Elementary School What: Event listing from Cascade Elementary School: Wednesday, August 11 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Featured Event: All Ages Open Mic Virtual! - DeKalb County Public Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 5:30 p.m. Where: DeKalb County Public Library What: Event listing from DeKalb County Public Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMCome sing, dance, rap, play an instrument, recite slam poetry or just hang out! Learn More Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions When: Thursday, August 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 390 17th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363 What: We're a small, female-run company of 22 team members whose mission is to make professional photography more accessible to the community while providing stability and opportunity for freelance photographers. All of our 30 minute mini sessions are free to book and take place out... Learn More Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions (Rachel Wasserman) AARP Smart DriverTEK Interactive Workshop copy When: Thursday, August 12th at 11:30 a.m. Where: DeKalb County Public Library What: Event listing from DeKalb County Public Library: Thursday, August 12 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PMThe AARP's Smart DriverTEK 90-minute workshop is FREE, fun and interactive. Learn all about the latest high-tech safety features in your current or future car. Registration required vi... Learn More Fresh on DeK Weekly Living Classes - DeKalb County Public Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:00 p.m. Where: DeKalb County Public Library What: Event listing from DeKalb County Public Library: Thursday, August 12 from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PMYou are invited to participate in Fresh on DeK Healthy Living Classes. Weekly classes are based on health and wellness. Learn More FCS Board Work Session - Fulton County Schools When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Fulton County Schools What: Event listing from Fulton County Schools: Thursday, August 12 from 12:30 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More COVID Vaccine Clinic @ Sylvan - Sylvan Hills Middle School When: Thursday, August 12th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Sylvan Hills Middle School What: Event listing from Sylvan Hills Middle School: Thursday, August 12 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMNeed to get Vaccinated? You can do it right here at Sylvan Hills Middle School! Register Here! http://apsvax.coreresponse.org/ All patients under 18 must have a consent form signed by a... Learn More Crochet for Relaxation - DeKalb County Public Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 2:00 p.m. Where: DeKalb County Public Library What: Event listing from DeKalb County Public Library: Thursday, August 12 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PMContinue ripple, granny square, popcorn, and V stitch versions of double crochet. Complete unfinished projects or start a new one. Learn More ATL: Where Startups Start When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: virtual event What: ATLiens know that Metro Atlanta is the Silicon Valley of the South. From Tech to Analytics to Logistics and Software, ATL is truly where startups are born. The "City Too Busy To Hate" attracts talent from across the nation (And world!) but what differentiates Atlanta from othe... Learn More Astros @. Maynard (JV Volleyball) - Frederick Douglass High School When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Frederick Douglass High School What: Event listing from Frederick Douglass High School: Thursday, August 12 from 5:00 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More JV Volleyball vs. Douglass HS & Mays HS @ MJHS Gymnasium When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School What: Event listing from Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School: Thursday, August 12 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Varsity Volleyball vs. Douglass HS & Mays HS @ MJHS Gymnasium When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School What: Event listing from Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School: Thursday, August 12 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Lady Astros @ GAC (Softball) - Frederick Douglass High School When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Frederick Douglass High School What: Event listing from Frederick Douglass High School: Thursday, August 12 from 5:30 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Varsity Softball @ Villa Rica HS - Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:55 p.m. Where: Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School What: Event listing from Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School: Thursday, August 12 from 5:55 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Astros @ Maynard (V Volleyball) - Frederick Douglass High School When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Frederick Douglass High School What: Event listing from Frederick Douglass High School: Thursday, August 12 from 6:00 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Buckhead Rooftop Comedy Series When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Shake Shack What: Join local comedian Damon Sumner and his comic friends for a summer comedy showcase on Shake Shack Buckhead's rooftop patio! This hilarious, witty line-up will take the mic every other Thursday in July & August, kicking off with our first show on 7/15. Grab some Shack, kic... Learn More Henry Cho: Nationally Touring Stand-up Comedian When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:30 p.m. Where: MadLife Stage & Studios What: Henry Cho Henry's TV credits include appearances on NBC's The Tonight Show, CBS's The Late, Late, Show, and NBC's Young Comedians Special. He served two years as host of NBC's Friday Night Videos and had many guest roles on various network sitcoms. Henry was co-creator, co- pr... Learn More School Store opening - M. Agnes Jones Elementary School When: Friday, August 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: M. Agnes Jones Elementary School What: Event listing from M. Agnes Jones Elementary School: Friday, August 13 (all day) Learn More American Red Cross Blood Drive - DeKalb County Public Library When: Friday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: DeKalb County Public Library What: Event listing from DeKalb County Public Library: Friday, August 13 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMHelp maintain the blood supply. Give now! Learn More How to Fight Back Against Voter Suppression When: Friday, August 13th at 11:00 a.m. Where: National Center for Civil and Human Rights What: Event listing from National Center for Civil and Human Rights: Friday, August 13 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin The Center as we explore the history of voting suppression with the Center's own Jasmine Waters-Page and then learn how citizens can take action against recent legisl... Learn More SCANA Falcons Game - M. Agnes Jones Elementary School When: Friday, August 13th at 4:30 p.m. Where: M. Agnes Jones Elementary School What: Event listing from M. Agnes Jones Elementary School: Friday, August 13 from 4:30 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Music Authority Band Eclipse at RockSolid Brewing When: Friday, August 13th at 6:30 p.m. Where: 325 Gilmer Ferry Rd What: Aug. 13, 6:30 pm -- If you want to hear live local music, and the rocks stars of tomorrow, grab some friends and come out to support Cumming area musicians at RockSolid Brewing located at 325 Gilmer Ferry Rd, Ball Ground, GA 30107. Featuring Music Authority Band Eclipse! Learn More Astros vs Therrell (scrimmage @ Lakewood Stadium) When: Friday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Frederick Douglass High School What: Event listing from Frederick Douglass High School: Friday, August 13 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Varsity Football vs. Maynard Jackson HS (Henderson Stadium) When: Friday, August 13th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Booker T Washington High School What: Event listing from Booker T Washington High School: Friday, August 13 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute When: Friday, August 13th at 9:55 p.m. Where: MadLife Stage & Studios What: Slippery When Wet Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute was formed in 2003 by Jason Morey after answering many inquiries of "Are you Jon Bon Jovi?". Most notably comedian Dave Chappelle invited Jason backstage following one of his comedy shows thinking that he was ... Learn More Featured Event: Concert with Victoria Hill, 2019 Miss Georgia, and the Atlanta Concert Band (Free) When: Saturday, August 14th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA What: The Atlanta Concert Band is thrilled to announce that it will perform a free concert with the fabulous singer Victoria Hill at the Roswell Cultural Art Center on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM. Victoria Hill is Miss Georgia 2019 and was the First Runner-Up to Miss Ame... Learn More Featured Event: Concert with Victoria Hill, 2019 Miss Georgia, and the Atlanta Concert Band (Free) (Sandra Cuttler) Featured Event: "An Evening with Katrina Adams" When: Saturday, August 14th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Sugar Creek Golf & Tennis Club What: Join us for a "Party with a Purpose!" USTA Atlanta presents "An Evening with Katrina Adams" a book signing and fundraiser event featuring the former president and CEO of the United States Tennis Association, and author of a new book Own the Arena: Getting Ahead, Making a Diffe... Learn More Featured Event: "An Evening with Katrina Adams" (Donna Douglass Williams) Coffee and Chrome - City of Hapeville When: Saturday, August 14th at 8:30 a.m. Where: City of Hapeville What:Event listing from City of Hapeville: Saturday, August 14 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PMhttp://www.hapeville.org/calendar.aspx?EID=3003 Learn More Food & Art Tour of the Atlanta BeltLine When: Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail What: Looking for things to do in Atlanta? Join us on a walking Food & Art Tour of the Atlanta BeltLine, a popular walking/biking trail. Starting at Krog Street Market, called "one of the world's best food halls," we eat our way down the BeltLine, stopping at restaurants to get ... Learn More Jordan - American Legion When: Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: American Legion What: Event listing from American Legion: Saturday, August 14 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Learn More Discovering the Poems You Need to Write with Adrienne Su When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:00 p.m. What: In this workshop, attendees will learn how to unpack what to write about in their poetry. At its best, poem-writing takes on a life of its own. Instead of going obediently from beginning to end according to plan, a draft takes unexpected turns and reveals what the writer hadn'... Learn More Computer Coding Club - DeKalb County Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: DeKalb County Public Library What: Event listing from DeKalb County Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PMLearn how to code an arcade game. Learn More Virtual Writers Group - DeKalb County Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: DeKalb County Public Library What: Event listing from DeKalb County Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMFor new writers and published authors, join us to discuss writing craft based on a monthly topic. This month, writer R.D. Lane will discuss common writing mistakes to avoid. Learn More Toni Morrison Book Group - DeKalb County Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: DeKalb County Public Library What: Event listing from DeKalb County Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMJoin us as we discuss The Three Mothers by Anna Malaika Tubbs. Learn More First Annual Screen on the Green - Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Corporate Office When: Saturday, August 14th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Corporate Office What: Event listing from DeKalb County Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMJoin us as we discuss The Three Mothers by Anna Malaika Tubbs. Learn More DeKalb Art At The Park When: Saturday, August 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 2771 Columbia Dr What: DeKalb art at the park is a great event showcasing some of the greatest artist in Ga. We are going to have modern art,fine art,black art, industrial designs,art showcase We also having wine tasting and live music. This event is totally free to the public!! Learn More Enlightened Collective-Talent Show-Shifalo When: Saturday, August 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Little Five Points Center for Arts and Community What: Event listing from Little Five Points Center for Arts and Community: Saturday, August 14 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM Learn More Bad Romance - A Tribute to Lady Gaga When: Saturday, August 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: MadLife Stage & Studios What: Bad Romance - A Tribute to Lady Gaga Capturing the spirit, energy, and music of Lady GaGa, is what Bad Romance: A Tribute to Lady GaGa, strives to do at every show! As one of only a handful of Lady GaGa tributes in the world, this Atlanta, Georgia based band, brings you a live... Learn More Midtown Atlanta Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade When:Saturday, August 14th at 8:30 p.m. Where: Colony Square What: Elegantly weird, Parliament of Owls is a black and white owl themed lantern parade based in community participation. Everyone is invited to make an owl lantern and walk in the parade! We flock in the new Plaza at Colony Square at 8:30pm and step-off at 9pm with the Black Sheep... Learn More When: Thomas Fountain When: Saturday, August 14th at 8:30 p.m. Where: MadLife Stage & Studios What: Thomas Fountain Thomas Fountain's journey through life has proven to be a fountain of inspiration for raw and honest songs. The Peach State native has quickly developed a reputation for writing and singing timeless truths, building believers one performance at a time. With his... Learn More Chasse Dance Company Performance When: Sunday, August 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Children's Museum of Atlanta What: Sunday, Aug. 15 During Session B, the Museum will host a special performance by the talented dancers of Chasse Dance Company! CMA On Stage Storytime: "Have You Thanked a Kidventor Today?" by Patrice McLaurin + Super Spectacular Science Show Session A: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12 p... Learn More WABE MixTape LIVE When: Sunday, August 15th at 12:00 p.m. Where: SweetWater Brewing Company What: Public Broadcasting Atlanta presents... WABE MixTAPE LIVE Join WABE at SweetWater Brewery on Sunday, August 15th for a day of big talent at the inaugural WABE MixTape LIVE, a showcase of live music featuring Atlanta artists who entered NPR'S Tiny Desk Contest. The one-day fest... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Atlanta Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.