AUGUST 6 - 12


WED AUG 6
thru SUN AUG 10
Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week
This biannual event showcases Downtown Atlanta restaurants with special dining promotions of three-course dinners for $20.03 per person, plus tip, plus tax. In addition to enjoying cuisine from some of Atlanta's finest restaurants, Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week offers you a chance to enjoy art, music and other Downtown Attractions. Many of Downtown Atlanta's finest dining establishments were selected to take part in this fabulous food event. There are no passes to buy, coupons to carry or cards to punch. You simply attend the restaurant of your choice during Restaurant Week and select from a special 3-course dinner menu, for $20.03 per person, plus tip, plus tax. Reservations are accepted and encouraged. Reservations are made by calling the individual restaurants.


http://www.atlantadowntown.com/HavingFun_RestaurantWeek.asp



WED AUG 6 thru SEPT 19
Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats @ SciTrek

“Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats” (a new traveling exhibit) brings the mystery
surrounding bats out of the dark. The exhibition, with concurrent tours in
the United States, Mexico and Europe, dispels popular misconceptions about
bats, describes their ecological importance and gives visitors an
appreciation of the true wonders of the bat world. Special effects,
multi-sensory interactive displays, a Gothic castle and environmentally
lifelike settings such as caves and rain forests present bats in mythic and
real-life settings. For more information, please visit www.scitrek.org or
call 404-522-5500 x206.

SciTrek - Georiga's Techonology Adventure
407 Piedmont Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
http://www.scitrek.org/




THU AUG 7
First Thursdays @ Downtown Atlanta
This is the perfect time to experience art inside and out. This month we invite you to stroll with us through magnificent buildings and streets to enjoy the beauty of our city and the art created by our neighbors. Come take a walk with us the First Thursday of each month, from 5-9 p.m.


http://www.atlantadowntown.com/HavingFun_FirstThursdays.asp


FRI AUG 8
ADNA Downtown Dweller Happy Hour @ Max Lager's 6p
If you live in the downtown Atlanta area and would like to meet you neighbors, please join the Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association for our bi-monthly "Downtown Dweller Happy Hour" from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.


Max Lager's American Grill and Brewery
320 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 525-4400
http://www.maxlagers.com/





FRI AUG 8 (thru FRI AUG 22
)
Aquafina On the Bricks @ Centennial Olympic Park 6p
Performers this week:
Headliner: Hootie & The Blowfish
Fourth Band: Tonic
Third Band: Liz Phair
Second Band: The Clarks
First Band: Bain Mattox
Presented BY STAR 94 and Mad Booking , On the Bricks returns to Centennial Olympic Park this summer.
Tickets will be available for the 2003 show for $3.00 or 12 tickets for $25.00 - Children 5 and under are free; gates will open weekly at 5:30 with music from 6-11pm. For more information visit www.onthebricks.com

Centennial Olympic Park
(404) 222-PARK (7275)
http://www.centennialpark.com/




FRI AUG 8
Screaming Ill Tour Starring B2K @ Philips Arena 7:30p
Doors open at 6:00p, concert starts at 7:30p.
Tickets are on sale at the following rates: $37.50, $32.50, & $22.50.


Philips Arena
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303

(404) 878-3000
http://www.philipsarena.com/




FRI AUG 8
Can Can Ball  @ Fox Theatre 
Come and kick up your heels at this annual black-tie affair hosted by the Atlanta Apartment Association (AAA). The event signals the official start of the AAA's annual food-a-thon and includes dancing, a silent auction, live entertainment and food. All proceeds benefit the Food Bank. And if you buy 8 tickets, your 9th one is free! To purchase tickets contact Jack Weissman at 770-590-7334. For more information about the ball, contact jessica.david@acfb.org or call (404) 892-FEED (3333), ext. 248.

The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 881-2100
http://foxtheatre.org/





SAT AUG 9
Atlanta Falcons vs. Greenbay Packers @ GA Dome
(pre-season game) 8p
The Falcons meet the Packers on the heels of their historic playoff victory at Lambeau Field last January. The Falcons and Packers have met five times in the preseason, with Green Bay holding a 3-2 series edge.

Georgia Dome
285 Andrew Young International Boulevard
Atlanta, GA 30313
For GA Dome: (404) 223-8427
http://www.gadome.com/




SAT AUG 9
Pop Tart Presents: American Idol Live! @ Philips Arena


Philips Arena
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303

(404) 878-3000
http://www.philipsarena.com/




SAT AUG 9
Mega Comedy Jam featuring Arnez J @ Atlanta Civic Center 8p

Tickets $32.50 - $45.50.

Atlanta Civic Center
395 Piedmont Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 523-6275
http://www.atlantaciviccenter.com/




SAT AUG 9
Challenger Space Mission @ SciTrek 12p

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an astronaut? Well, now is your chance to find out! Come explore SciTrek's new Challenger Learning Center and participate in a 2-hour space mission simulation program. You will have an opportunity to experience both Mission Control and the Space Station! Missions are geared for children and adults ages 9 and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit www.scitrek.org to register now online and reserve your space to blast off at SciTrek! Call 404-522-5500 x253 for more details. (Members: Adults $10, Children $8; Non-members: Adults $20, Children $15).

SciTrek - Georiga's Techonology Adventure
407 Piedmont Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
http://www.scitrek.org/




SAT AUG 9
Left Front Tire @ Cotton Club 8p

CD Release Party for 42 WAYS TO LOSE A FRIEND w/ 10 Star, Favorite, Royal 7.  99X presents a "Freeloader Concert" .  $4.99 w/ 99X Freeloader card - $10 without.  **All Ages show .  Doors @ 8pm.  www.leftfronttire.com

The Cotton Club
152 Luckie St.
Atlanta, GA 30303
Show info: (404) 688-1193
Office: (404) 688-2516
http://www.atlantaconcerts.com/cottonclub.asp
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/ATL/43/





SUN AUG 10
Atlanta Beat vs. New York Power @ Herndon Stadium 6:30p


Herndon Stadium
643 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Atlanta, GA 30303
http://theatlantabeat.com/guest_relations/




SUN AUG 10
SciTrek's Got the Beat @ Herndon Stadium 6:30p

Join SciTrek for a special night with the Atlanta Beat. Catch all of the family fun and excitement when the Beat take on the New York Power with specially discounted tickets starting at just $9.00. For every ticket sold through this special offer a portion will go back to SciTrek. For more information or to order tickets, contact Chad Edwards at 404-269-7486 or chad.edwards@theatlantabeat.com. Game starts at 6:30 pm at Morris Brown College Herndon Stadium. For more details, visit http://www.theatlantabeat.com.

SciTrek - Georiga's Techonology Adventure
407 Piedmont Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
http://www.scitrek.org/





SUN AUG 10
World of Coca-Cola turns 13 @ World of Coca Cola

The World of Coca-Cola turns 13. Celebrate the 13th anniversary with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear, birthday cake and lots of fun activities. You can also strut your stuff in the talent show.


World of Coca-Cola
55 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW
Atlanta, GA
404-676-5151

www.woccatlanta.com





TUE AUG 12 thru AUG 14
Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres
@ Turner Field


Turner Field
755 Hank Aaron Drive
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 522-7630

http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/atl/ballpark/atl_ballpark_history.jsp