Fun Things to Do in Atlanta Week of July 12th to July 18th
Monday, July 12th, 2010By Dee Corley.
It’s “3 for $5 Night Again at Smith’s Olde Bar
Monday, the 12th
Come enjoy performances by Fifth On The Floor, La Strada and Along Those Lines upstairs in the Music Room at 7 pm. Find out more at www.smithsoldebar.com.
Death Angel Performs at the Masquerade
Tuesday, the 13th
Metal fans, Death Angel performs tonight “in Heaven” with Halycon Way, Force of Habbit and Brazen Angel, while in “Hell” you’ll find Black Veil Brides with Vampire Everywhere, Modern Day Escape, Get Scare, and Stranger Among Worlds at the Masq. “Hells’s” show starts at 6:30 and ”Heaven’s” show starts at 7 pm. Find out more at www.masq.com.
Joe Pug and Rayland Baxter Perform at Eddie’s Attic
Tuesday, the 13th
If you like Bob Dylan you’ll like Joe Pug. Rayland Baxter opens this show at Eddie’s Attic, which starts at 8 pm. Tickets are available at www.eddiesattic.com.
End Rezult Performs in the Crown Lounge at Wild Bills
Wednesday, the 14th
Wednesday is Bike Night in the Crown Lounge at Wild Bill’s, so if you have a bike to show off this is the time and place! Tonight End Rezults is performing, and the whole thing starts at 7 pm. Find out more at www.wildbillsatlanta.com
”Best of the Night” Entertainment at Smith’s Olde Bar
Wednesday, the 14th
Stereo Reform, Jeremy Thornton and the Dana Plato Experience await you upstairs in the Music Room at 8 pm. Find out more about the show and others during the week at www.smithsoldebar.com.
Lexi Street and Lindsay Appel Perform at Eddie’s Attic
Thursday, the 15th
The “uniquely her own” sound of Lexi Street comes to Eddie’s Attic tonight, joined by the upbeat sound of Lindsay Appel. Both are artists from Atlanta and you won’t want to miss the show, which starts at 8 pm. Tickets are available at www.eddiesattic.com.
Concert Night Always Offers the Best Music at Wild Bills
Friday, the 16th
Known as the largest dance club and concert hall in the country, Wild Bill’s has performances by the music greats every Friday night and they always start at 9:30pm. On the occasional “no band” night expect a great DJ instead. Hang around afterwards and enjoy the party for just $10. There’s a dress code for Wild Bill’s, so check the site for guidelines. More info can be found at www.wildbillsatlanta.com
Motel 6 Rock Yourself to Sleep Tour at the Masquerade
Friday, the 16th
“Hell” at the Masquerade has the Motel 6 Rock Yourself to Sleep Tour This is an event including the talent of Every Avenue, with Sing it Loud, the Secret Handshake and There for Tomorrow. The show starts at 6:30. Find out more at www.masq.com.
Girls Rock Camp Showcase at Variety Playhouse
Saturday, the 17th
Show your support for these rockers in training! Girls Rock camp gives Atlanta’s girls ages 10 to 16 a safe place to explore their musical talent. This is a week long program held at Atlanta Charter Middle School. It is in its third year running, and the culmination of a week of hard work coupled with the fun of a camp setting is the Showcase scheduled for this night. The show starts at 7:30 and proceeds will go towards supporting the Girls Rock Camp program. Find out more on the event and tickets at www.girlsrockcampatl.org.
Hold on for a Wild Saturday Night Ride at the Masquerade
Saturday, the 17th
It’s a busy night again at the Masq, where you’ll find Nekromantix in“Hell” with the Howler and the Mutilators at 7 pm, while in “Purgatory at 5 pm LoveHateHero can be found along with Young and Divine and the Venetia Fair. Then again at 10 pm you’ll want to check out “Purgatory” to get in on Timati for free. Find out more at www.masq.com.
Visit the Edible Garden at Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Saturday, the 17th
If you have an interest in growing your own veggies and fruits you might enjoy a trip to Atlanta Botanical Gardens this summer. You’ll explore the acre sized garden and take advantage of the knowledge of top chefs as they prepare dishes before you from the veggies that grow in the garden. For a limited time the collection of fruit replicas from the blown glass art of Cohn-Stone Studios out of California will be displayed. Get all of your information by visiting the site at www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org.
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