MONDAYS

Check out Acoustic Mondays at The Five Spot in Little Five Points. For a blend of live music and art, stop by this local shop. All kinds of music — from bluegrass to indie rock — are featured. It’s also a showcase for artwork, described on its Web site as “the area’s premier gallery for grassroots artistic expression.”

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Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

There’s still two weeks left to catch a movie at Screen on the Green.

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Specialty and deli sandwiches, as well as vegetarian dishes, highlight a menu that also includes more than 100 beers. 1123 Euclid Ave., N.E. 404-223-1100. www.fivespot-atl.com.

TUESDAYS

It’s still early in the week, but it’s never too early for a good laugh. Every other Tuesday (June 16, 30, …), Urban Grind plays host to stand-up comedians. The biggest expense might be your ego if you find yourself the butt of a joke; otherwise, there’s no charge. The coffeehouse holds open mic poetry readings for free on Thursdays. Both are from 7-10 p.m. 962 Marietta St. 404-724-0605. www.urbangrindatl.com.

WEDNESDAYS

Have a picnic in the park. Pack loads of goodies — leave the alcohol at home — and listen to live music from 5:30-8 p.m. every Wednesday at Centennial Olympic Park. The concert series is in its 10th season and features everything from jazz to contemporary music. It runs through September. 265 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, N.W.

THURSDAYS

Head over to Atlantic Station’s Central Park, which launches its free outdoor movie series starting June 18 with “A League of Their Own.” The movies run through the end of the summer. Retailers and restaurants also offer discounts from 5-9 p.m. Movies will begin around 8:45 p.m.

Another option: No need to gripe about Screen on the Green being at Centennial Olympic Park instead of Piedmont Park. Centennial is easy to get to on MARTA, there’s ample parking in the area and the park is spacious enough for you to spread out and enjoy a free flick outdoors. Two movies are left: “Home Alone” on June 18 and the viewers’ choice, “Ghostbusters,” on June 25. 6 p.m. 265 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, N.W.

FRIDAYS

Historic Marietta Square has plenty to offer, and not far away is the Avisca Fine Art Gallery. Specializing in work by African-American artists and artists of African and Caribbean descent, the gallery is currently featuring the work of April Harrison. The First Friday Marietta Art Walk will skip July and resume in August. However, Avisca remains open and free to the public noon-6 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. There are works from 15 artists on display in the 2,500-square-foot gallery. 507 Roswell St., N.E., Marietta. 770-977-2732. www.aviscafineart.com

Another option: After a long week, what better way to shake off the blues than dancing? Touting itself as a solution to the Friday evening traffic crawl, Two to Tango + the City is a fun way to get tango demonstrations and instructions — at 5:30 p.m. the first Friday of every month. The Buenos Aires Tango Academy provides the lessons at the north end of Woodruff Park near the Reading Room. No reservations required. Located at Auburn Ave. N.E. and Peachtree St. N.E.

SATURDAYS

Stroll through Stone Mountain Village on a self-guided tour and stop for sips of wine along the way on the Walk and Wine Tour held from 6-8 p.m. the third Saturday of each month. As a bonus, Stone Mountain Village will host a free Memphis-style Grillin in the Village barbecue contest June 20. Fifteen professional grillmasters will compete for $7,000 in prize money. The all-day event includes classic cars and live music. 770-498-7334. www.stonemountainvillage.com

SUNDAYS

Check out the Concerts on the Square through June 21 in Roswell. The free live music is 3-4:30 p.m. and features various music genres. Starting July 11, the party moves to Riverside Park, 535 Riverside Dr., also in Roswell, with future dates of Aug. 1, Sept. 5 and Oct. 3.

Another option: Ride the trolley for a history tour of Lawrenceville through June 28. You’ll see historic homes, walking trails and parks. If you get the urge to hop off and make a purchase, the homes on the tour are for sale. The Annabel trolley carries up to 30 people at a time, with two scheduled tours each week at 12:30 and 3 p.m. 404-375-1496. newlawrenceville.com