Fun Things To Do in Atlanta Week of February 1th to 7th

By Rachael Rene.

Irish Session at the Fadó Irish Pub
(1^st at 8:00 p.m.)
The venue was created in Dublin by the Irish Pub Company, and all three levels were shipped to our very own Peachtree Road! All Atlanta artists are welcome to join in to make some beautiful Irish music. If you are not musically inclined, dancing is very welcomed. The pub is located at 3035 Peachtree Road.
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Joe Gransden with Jazz Orchestra Atlanta at Cafe 290
(1^st at 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.)
Joe Gransden sings and swings with Jazz Orchestra Atlanta’s 16-piece big band regularly on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at Cafe 290 in Sandy Springs. 290 Hilderbarnd Dr, Atlanta, GA, 30328 (404) 256-3942
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Eastside Lounge presents black Sunshine
(2^nd at 11:00 p.m.)
Never a dull Tuesday night, the Eastside Lounge continues to fill the night with DJs, dancing, and nightly drink specials. DJ black Sunshine has been doing what he does best for 11 years now, majoring in drum and bass. Check out his beats this Tuesday!
The Eastside lounge is at 485 Flat Shoals Ave. SE,ATL.
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Long Form Steakhouse at the Village Theatre
(3^rd at 8:30 p.m.)
Compared to a typical improv show, the Village Theatre holds a night with more than their own team of actors on stage. Their home team Long Form Steakhouse will be working with the 50 ft Vermin (2009 Black Box Improv Tourney Champs). In addition, each Wednesday show a new improv team joins the night. Buying tickets online saves you $3! 486 Decatur Street, Atlanta, 30312 is where the Village Theatre lies.
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The Black Eyed Peas at Phillips Arena
(4^th at 7:30 p.m.)
With major hits all over the radio, The Black Eyed Peas are notoriously known for having upbeat catchy songs. The musicians that make up the group are will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, and Fergie. They are Grammy winners of this years Best Pop Vocal album. This is surely to be a promising night full of fun! The arena is at One Philips Drive, Atlanta 30303.
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Atlanta Ballet presents Cinderella at The Cobb Energy Arts Centre
(4^th at 7:30 p.m.;5^th at 8:00 p.m.;6^th at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.;7^th at 2:00 p.m.)
Since childhood many of us grew up with the magical story of Cinderella. All ages are welcome to enjoy this timeless tale. Atlanta Ballet never fails to present a performance you won’t want your eyes to stray away from. The address is 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30339.
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“Postsecret” exhbition at Kennesaw State University
(Reception: 4^th at 5 – 8 p.m., Gallery hours: Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Wednesday evening 7 – 9 p.m., Thursday evening 7 – 9 p.m., Saturday 1 – 4 p.m; continues until March)
Frank Warren created this secretive community of art, receiving over 350,000 personal secrets decorated on postcards. All of which have never been spoken to another living person. The exhibit is at The Art Gallery, Sturgis Library
1000 Chastain Road, Bldg. 17, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
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The Ferst Center presents Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez
(5^th at 8:00 p.m.)
A different culture of ballet that is foreign to our traditional style. Come enjoy Mexico’s most celebrated dance company. Seventy-five musicians and dancers will be exhibiting their Spanish customs for all to see. The Ferst center is located at 349 Ferst Dr. NW
Atlanta, GA 30332.
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Atlanta Blues Festival at the Atlanta Civic Center
(6^th at 7:00 p.m.)
If you like blues and jazz, this festival is just for you! This Saturday will be featuring Sir Charles Jones, Mel Waiters, Floyd Taylor, Theotis Ealey, Shirley Brown, Marvin Sease, and J. Blackfoot. All artists will be battling, winning $10k directly from the audience’s vote. The center is at 395 Piedmont Ave.
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Super Bowl XLIV Party at Fuse Downtown
(7^th at 3:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.)
Offering two rooms with lots of televisions and food, the Fuse is the perfect place to watch the Super Bowl. Let’s not forget a lot of saved effort on your part as well! The cover charge is $10 and all food is half the regular price. The pre-game begins at 4:00 p.m., but get there early to insure your seats! Fuse Downtown is located at 257 Peters Street SW.
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