Fun Things to Do in Atlanta for the Week of August 9th to the 15th
Sunday, August 8th, 2010By Dee Corley.
Jackson Browne Performs at the Fabulous Fox Theatre
Monday, the 9th
Get ready for a night with Jackson Browne at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Browne will again be joined on stage by David Lindley, who completes this show with his stringed instrument talents. The show starts at 7:30, and you’ll get tickets and more info at www.fabulousfox.com.
Justin Bieber Performs Live at Arena at Gwinnett Center
Monday, the 9th
Bieber fans will converge on the Arena at Gwinnett Center to see their talented teen idol, and you can be a part of it all. This show starts at 7 pm and will probably be really loud. Get on over to www.gwinnettcenter.com and don’t miss out.
Green Day and AFI at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Monday, the 9th
The Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre has a great concert line up as many other venues in Atlanta do, and this one is no different. Green Day along with AFI are at Encore Park tonight for a 7 pm show. Get tickets and more at www.vzwamp.com/events.
Built To Spill Performs at Arena at Buckhead Theatre
Monday, the 9th
The beautifully renovated Buckhead Theatre welcomes Built to Spill for an 8 pm event, and you can get tickets and info at www.thebuckheadtheatre.com.
Atlanta’s Dream Team vs. Seattle Storm at Phillips Arena
Tuesday, the 10th
Our own Atlanta Dream Basketball team will meet up here at home against Seattle at the Phillips Arena. Get tickets for a 7 pm game by visiting the Arena at www.philipsarena.com.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with Crosby, Stills and Nash at Phillips Arena
Wednesday, the 11th
Bringing back memories can be so sweet, with the help of Crosby, Stills and Nash, who will be joining Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Wednesday night at Phillips Arena. The show starts at 7:30, and you don’t want to miss out on your tickets. So get over to www.philipsarena.com now!
Arcade Fire with Spoon at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Wednesday, the 11th
A wide variety of instruments create the sound of Arcade Fire, a band known for their music and also for unforgettable live performances. Get ready for an 8 pm show, with Spoon as guest performers. Check it out at www.vzwamp.com/events.
Goo Goo Dolls and Switchfoot Perform at Chastian Park Amphitheatre
Thursday, the 12th
These groups are known for great music as are many others you’ll see listed here, and as usual you need to get your tickets now. Show starts at 8 pm. www.chastainseries.com
Are You Ready For Some Football??
Friday, the 13th
It’s time for Pre-Season NFL Football, and Atlanta Falcons play their first game of this year’s pre-season at home against Kansas City Chiefs at the Georgia Dome. The game starts at 8 pm. You can get more info and go get your tickets at www.gadome.com/about/index.html.
Sean Hannity’s Freedom Concert 2010 at Arena at Gwinnett Center
Friday, the 13th
All you patriotic Americans who support our troops loud and proud will be waiting for the return of Hannity’s Freedom Concert. This year special guests include Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Charlie Daniels Band, Oliver North and of course, Michael W. Smith. Proceeds from the Freedom concerts go toward college funds for the children of our fallen soldiers. More info on these yearly events can be found at www.hannity.com/pages/freedom-concerts. Doors open at 5:30 for Atlanta’s show, and you can get tickets at www.gwinnettcenter.com.
Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty at Phillips Arena
Friday, the 13th
A Friday night game calls to you from the seats at the Phillips Arena, where the Dream Team will meet up with New York’s Liberty. Go get your tickets now for a 7 pm game at www.philipsarena.com.
Trey Songz with Monica at The Fabulous Fox Theatre
Friday, the 13th
Trey Songz brings to the stage of The Fabulous Fox Theatre his “Passion, Pain and Pleasure Tour” starring Monica. This will be a don’t-miss show and it all starts at 7 pm. Ticket info can be found by visiting www.fabulousfox.com.
.38 Special with Drivin’ and Cryin’ and Sonya Leigh
Friday, the 13th
Classics and much more await you at the Delta Classic Chastain Park Amphitheatre on a fabulous Friday night. .38 Special brings their hits from the past few decades, such as “Hold on Loosly”, Sonya Leigh brings her hits such as “Beautiful” and Atlanta’s own Drivin’ and Cryin’ brings their newest and oldest hits to the stage. Doors open at 7 pm for an 8 pm show. Get your tickets and other information at www.classicchastain.com.
Rick Springfield Performs at Atlanta Symphony Hall
Saturday, the 14th
Here’s another great classics performance, but it’s at Atlanta Symphony Hall. All American Rick Springfield performs his rock classics in an 8 pm show. Get your tickets and other information at www.atlantasymphony.org/home.aspx.
The Wiggles Live Show at Arena at Gwinnett Center
Saturday, the 14th
Do you know any really short people who love the Wiggles? Well, here’s their chance to see them in person! Better yet, there are two chances this Saturday to catch a Wiggles show, one at 12:30 pm and another at 4 pm. Get on over to www.gwinnettcenter.com for your tickets!
Erykah Badu Performs at Delta Classic Chastain Park
Saturday, the 14th
The out-of-the-box talent of Erykah Badu comes to Delta Classic Chastain Park for an 8 pm show. There’s nobody like her, and she’ll keep you entertained with her lyrics, dance and her smooth sound. Get your tickets and other information at www.classicchastain.com.
Wizard of Oz at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Saturday, the 14th
Bring the family for a magical classic that we all love for an 8:30 pm show at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. You’ll watch the movie on the massive screens accompanied by Atlanta’s own orchestra. Get tickets and more at www.atlantasymphony.org/home.aspx
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