It's a sure sign of spring and it doesn't sport a red breast. The farmers are coming to town with the freshly picked produce from their fields. On Saturday, the Peachtree Road Farmers Market at the Cathedral of St. Philip in Buckhead opens for business. From 8:30 a.m. until noon, peruse the selection of organic and naturally grown produce, along with pastas, sauces, baked goods and locally roasted coffee. Along with the edible treats, there's an assortment of artisan crafts. The market will operate every Saturday through Oct. 20. It's located on the cathedral grounds, 2744 Peachtree Road; www.peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com.

• Savor French food and save a pug. The two team up Friday at Petite Auberge when the restaurant hosts a buffet to benefit the Southeast Pug Rescue and Adoption group. For $40, guests will partake of the restaurant's signature dishes, including chicken Cordon Bleu, beef and cheese penne, roasted New York strip, turkey and more. The dessert table will be laden with homemade cakes, tarts, mousses and more. During the meal, an auction will help raise additional funds for the rescue group. For reservations, call the restaurant, 2935 N. Druid Hills Road, at 404-634-6268; www.petiteauberge.com.

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• Plans for dinner and a show have been made easy by the folks at Silk, 919 Peachtree St. in Midtown. The restaurant's monthly Theatre Night is Sunday, when guests can dine on a three-course dinner of appetizer, soup or salad and an entree of grilled chicken breast, filet and salmon, sushi or the chef's choice of tapas. Then head to an orchestra seat at the Alliance Theatre to see "Doubt." Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m.; the show, two hours later. The cost is $56 and includes dinner and a ticket. 678-705-8888; www.silkrestaurant.com.

• Good news for diners who find themselves full of delicious food after eating at Strip. No longer do you have to wander the Atlantic Station parking decks in a daze, searching for your car. The restaurant at 245 18th St. now offers valet parking for lunch, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday; and at dinner from 5-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. (Weekend events at the complex prohibit the service from running.) Details: 404-385-2005; www.heretoserverestaurants.com.

• Here's a way to enjoy Italian food without the "I'm so stuffed" feeling afterward. Drop by one of the area locations of Doc Green's Gourmet Salads before the end of May and try the mozzarella salad, with basil, tomatoes, spinach, peppers, olives and cheese topped with turkey ($7.99). There's also a new turkey mozzarella pocket that layers turkey, spinach, peppers, onions, cheese and pesto sauce inside a tomato tortilla ($7.89). Find a Doc Green's near you at 782 Ponce de Leon Ave. in Midtown; 264 19th St. in Atlantic Station; 2022 Powers Ferry Road in Sandy Springs; and 4367 Roswell Road in Buckhead. www.docgreens.com.

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