Drive-in movies, Folk Fest, free beer

Drive-in movies, Folk Fest, free beer

Published on: 08/11/2008

Aug. 11

Keep the summertime rolling by watching a movie under the stars at Starlight Six drive-in Theater. Bring your own bag of popcorn and soft drinks and you've got a bargain night out at the drive-in. Get there early and set up your car/truck for the best viewing experience. 2000 Moreland Ave. S.E., Atlanta. 404-627-5786, www.starlightdrivein.com. -- Helena Oliviero

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Aug. 12

"Yada yada," you say? Then the parking lot outside Turner Field is the place for you. There you'll find a traveling exhibition devoted to the TV show that launched a thousand catch-phrases and thus mastered its own domain -- the tube. Aboard (and around) the 60-foot bus that bears the "Seinfeld" Campus Tour, fans can see costumes and props, take part in the "Monk's Diner Plate Toss" or "Marine Biologist Hole-in-One," and score free Snickers and Twix. Free. 5-7 p.m. today. 755 Hank Aaron Drive S.W., Atlanta. Too busy doing nothing to get there? You have one more chance: outside Criminal Records, 3-8 p.m. Wednesday. 466 Moreland Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-215-9511, criminal.com. -- Ed Hall

Aug. 13

The Braves' chances at the playoffs are slim at best, but there still are lots of reasons to go to Turner Field. The first 10,000 fans through the turnstiles get a Chipper Jones T-shirt, courtesy of Delta. The Braves are playing the Chicago Cubs, who (dare we say it?) have been playing like a team bound for the World Series, which they haven't won in 100 years. The Wrigley Field denizens have a lot of support wherever they go, so Braves fans need to be there and be vocal. 7:10 p.m. $6-$74. Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Drive S.W., Atlanta. 404-522-7630, 404-249-6400, www.atlantabraves.com. -- Kevin Braun

Aug. 14

Tour SweetWater Brewing Company and sample local beers. Tour begins at 5:30 and lasts 20 minutes but take your time to sample, socialize and buy some beer to take home. Just be sure to be 21 and bring ID to prove it. And a designated driver is a good idea, too. Get six tastings in a plastic cup for free. Or buy the $8 souvenir glass and get six more generous samples (six, half-pint samples) SweetWater Brewing Company. 195 Ottley Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324 -- Helena Oliviero

Aug. 15

Have the Slotin art auctions in Buford always appealed but never enough for you to make a long drive on a Saturday morning? If so, be glad: The folk potters and self-taught artists whose work regularly goes on the block at those recurring sales are coming to Norcross for this year's Folk Fest. 5-10 p.m. Aug. 15; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 16; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17. $15 Aug. 15 (includes T-shirt and re-admission all weekend); $7 Aug. 16-17 (Aug. 16 admission also good Aug. 17). North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court, Norcross. 770-532-1115, www.slotinfolkart.com. -- Ed Hall

Aug. 16

If you dig barbecue and music, grab your lawn chairs and head to Decatur's Harmony Park for Decatur's 8th Annual Decatur Barbecue Blues & Bluegrass Festival. Tickets are $5 per person and kids 10 and under are free. 4 to 10 p.m. Harmony Park sits near East Lake MARTA station (on the College Ave. side)

www.decaturbbqfestival.com. -- Helena Oliviero

Aug. 17

Many readers remember Shel Silverstein for his classic picture book, "The Giving Tree." Relatively fewer readers recall the stuff he created for adults -- his Playboy magazine work, for example. "Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein," based on the late humorist's darker, more offbeat material, is for mature audiences only. Presented by Coup de Theatre Atlanta. 6:30 p.m. today. $10. Relapse Theatre, 380 14th St. N.W., Atlanta. 678-887-7809, www.cdtatlanta.org -- Ed Hall

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