Entries by Liz Attaway

CHAMPAGNE AND OYSTERS PATIO PARTY AT TWO URBAN LICKS

TWO urban licks is inviting seafood fanatics to a high-energy Champagne and Oysters Patio Party on Saturday, April 27th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Located on the BetlLine in the Old Fourth Ward, guests are invited to listen to live music, sip on a selection of champagne and sparkling wines from their acclaimed wine program and include fresh, raw oysters on the half shell, grilled oysters, seafood specials and much more. TWO’s Champagne and Oysters Patio Party is for ages 21 and up and includes two hours of food and champagne. Tickets are $50 per person; tax and gratuity are not included and available for purchase here. Reservations are required

BUCKHEAD VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD ANNOUNCES THIRD ANNUAL BODACIOUS BLOOMS FLOWER FESTIVAL, MAY 2-4, 2024

Buckhead’s flower fête of the season is back in Buckhead Village with the third annual Bodacious Blooms Flower Festival, slated to make its lively return Thursday, May 2 through Saturday, May 4. Stacked with design heavy hitters including nationally acclaimed London-based paper floral designer Zoe Bradley and Canaan Marshall, renowned Atlanta-based florist of HBO Max’s “Full Bloom” who is returning for his third consecutive year, the community-wide spectacle invites visitors and floral enthusiasts for a weekend of floral installations, hands-on floral workshops from expert floral designers, in-store events, and photo-ready moments.

ENTRE MUNDOS – BETWEEN WORLDS

For the first time in Atlanta, witness the extraordinary fusion of flamenco dance and Spanish classical piano music! Learn how Spanish classical composers captured the essence of flamenco, including traditional flamenco guitar, and transformed it into mesmerizing piano compositions.

THE INTERLOCK CELEBRATES POETRY MONTH WITH FREE “TO BE OR NOT TO BE AT THE INTERLOCK” EVENT

Just in time for William Shakespeare’s birthday, Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department album release and National Poetry Month, The Interlock is hosting “To Be or Not to Be at The Interlock,” an evening full of poetry and performance. The event kicks off on Saturday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. with a Taylor Swift pre-party featuring music from her new album releasing on April 19. Guests who guess if lines are Swift lyrics or Shakespearean poetry correctly will receive prizes, including The Interlock’s new loyalty card – The Trendsetter – with exclusive deals and discounts. 

SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT THE OLD FOURTH WARD ARTS FESTIVAL

Join the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces as they celebrate the return of the Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, April 21, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The two-day festival will once again be held in Historic Fourth Ward Park which is conveniently located along the bustling Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail. Festival goers are invited to explore painting, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, woodwork and handcrafted items. The festival also features live DJs courtesy of Captains of Revelry, food vendors, drinks, a children’s area, art demonstrations, games, and more. The event is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome

JOHNNY’S HIDEAWAY CELEBRATES 45 YEARS

This April, Johnny’s Hideaway celebrates 45 years of “dancing, dining, and cocktails,” as the equally iconic marquee promises at its entrance. This formula is tried and true for one of the Southeast’s most cherished nightclubs and has proven to stand the test of time. The anniversary will be celebrated on Thursday, April 25, starting at 11 am, with specials on the menu, including $10 cocktails and $4.50 beer and wine offerings all day.

TASTE OF TRUIST PARK & THE BATTERY ATLANTA FOOD TOUR

Today, the Atlanta Braves unveiled the Taste of Truist Park & The Battery Atlanta food tours, a guided ballpark and culinary tour for baseball enthusiasts and food lovers. The tour will lead off with a Terrapin beer and a soft pretzel in the Truist Park Press Box. This will be followed by a trip to the Braves dugout to sample Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q. Continuing into The Battery Atlanta, the tour will feature stops at ASW Distillery, Mac McGee’s Irish Pub, and El Super Pan, ending with a classic Southern treat at River Street Sweets. April 18th is the first one.

LATINO FAMILY FESTIVAL AND LIGHT SHOW RETURNS TO STONE MOUNTAIN PARK THIS MAY

The second annual Latino Family Festival celebrating Latino culture and heritage, is set to take place the first three weekends in May at Stone Mountain Park, Georgia’s No. 1 most visited attraction. The festival is a vibrant and lively celebration of Latino music, dance, and culture, featuring a wide variety of live international talent including dancers, musicians, a marching band, all-new festive parade, and a massive drone and light show.