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Marrietta Greek Festival, Petapalooza, 'Riverdance'
Fun things to do this weekend around Atlanta

Published on: 05/15/2008

Marrietta Greek Festival, Petapalooza, 'Riverdance'

SATURDAY, MAY 17


 
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Petapalooza. Star 94's pet festival includes live music, pet contests, vendors, pet-related demonstrations and a photo booth. Festivities will be led by Kevin Fitzgerald, a veterinarian best known for his role on the Animal Planet show "Emergency Vets." Noon-9 p.m. Free. Suwanee Town Center Park, 370 Buford Highway, Suwanee. 770-945-8996, www.star94.com.

Katt Williams. The comedian is known for his animated performances and quick wit, and began his career at an age when many a teenager is seeking a driver's license. 8 p.m. $55.50-$100. Philips Arena. 1 Philips Drive N.W., Atlanta. 404-878-3000, www.philipsarena.com.

Arturo O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Big Band. An Afro-Latin jazz band. Their debut album, "Una Noche Inolvidable," earned a Grammy nomination in 2006. Part of the Rialto Series. 8 p.m.$36-$62. Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-413-9849 www.rialtocenter.org.

"Circus Fanta-Sea." This aquatic adventure of a once great pirate captain features puppets made from recycled plastic bottles. Circus acts include: a tap-dancing octopus, an unicyclist Seahorse and a tightrope-walking starfish. Performance by That Puppet Guy. Part of the Saturday morning playhouse series. 10 a.m. $7. Aurora Theatre, 128 Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 18

"Riverdance." arewell performance of original celebration of Irish music, song and dance. 6:30 p.m. $25-$58. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-817-8700, www.foxtheatre.org.

Expressions of the Spirit. Dance styles include South Indian classical dance of Bharata Natyam, folk, and some East-West fusion pieces. Benefits the Association for India's Development. Performances by the students of Natya Dhaara Center for Performing Arts. 3:30 p.m. $10. Pace Academy, 966 W. Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta. 770-772-1533, www.paceacademy.org.

Tour de Cure Bike Ride. Distances of 100K, 50K, 25K and an eight-mile fun ride. Beautiful scenery on a smooth ride with fully catered rest stops and plenty of route support. Entertainment. Benefits the American Diabetes Association. 7 a.m. 100K; 7:30 a.m. 50K; 8 a.m. 25K; 8:30 a.m. eight-mile fun ride. $20 fee and a minimum of $150 in donations. Sandy Creek High School, 360 Jenkins Road, Tyrone. 1-888-342-2383, www.diabetes.org/tour.

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