Greenpeace in Atlanta July Meetup (Politics, Activism) Events in Atlanta, Georgia

Decatur Wine Festival: Wine, Food and Music

Decatur Wine Festival: Wine, Food and Music Taste over 200 wines from around the world and sample foods from local Decatur restaurants at the eighth annual Decatur Wine Festival, metro Atlanta's largest outdoor wine festival. Read More >>

Greek Festival of South Forsyth: it will have you saying "opa!"

Greek Festival of South Forsyth: it will have you saying "opa!" If a vacation to Greece is not in the budget this year, it might not be a bad alternative to spend some time in Cumming for the annual Greek Festival. It’s an exotic “staycation” that will have you dreaming of whitewashed villas and saying opa! Read More >>

Artoberfest: beer, brats and art

Artoberfest: beer, brats and art What could be better than taking in the magnificent works of a renowned art gallery? Except perhaps, exploring art while drinking beer, eating brats and celebrating “Artoberfest” during the 2009 Steffen Thomas Museum’s annual fundraiser. Read More >>

Atlanta Airline Collectibles Show & Sale: a glimpse into aviation history

Atlanta Airline Collectibles Show & Sale: a glimpse into aviation history Keep your feet on the ground and your head in the clouds because it’s up, up and away for history buffs and aviation fanatics at the 23rd Annual Atlanta Airline Collectibles Show & Sale. Read More >>

The Wedding Alliance of North Georgia Bridal Showcase will have you seeing white

The Wedding Alliance of North Georgia Bridal Showcase will have you seeing white It may not be June, but engaged couples can still begin their pre-wedding preparations at the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau-sponsored Wedding Alliance of North Georgia Bridal Showcase in October. Read More >>

The Georgia Solar Tour and Festival 2009: warm it up and go green!

The Georgia Solar Tour and Festival 2009: warm it up and go green! Changing the world begins at home – literally. Get ready to witness the real potential of our environment during the Georgia Solar Tour and Festival 2009 on Oct. 2-3. Read More >>

"Bard in the Yard" puts new spin on Shakespeare

"Bard in the Yard" puts new spin on Shakespeare If William Shakespeare were still alive he might love the theatrics of seeing one of his plays put on outdoors, in the middle of a historic location, set in a more modern time period. Then again, you don’t have to be the most famous playwright in history to love “Bard in the Yard” at Barrington Hall this month. Read More >>

Harvest Square is the quintessential fall festival

Harvest Square is the quintessential fall festival Autumn is in the air and the feeling of fall is fast approaching, which means preparations for Marietta’s 33rd Annual Harvest Square celebration in Glover Park are underway. Read More >>

IronKids Triathlon challenges Atlanta youth to fit living

IronKids Triathlon challenges Atlanta youth to fit living If your young athletes are ready for an ironclad challenge tell them to kick up their training regime, because it’s almost time to swim, bike and run to the IronKids Triathlon race in Alpharetta. Read More >>

Celtic Thunder: Monks, Bagpipes and five great singers

Celtic Thunder: Monks, Bagpipes and five great singers You’ve seen them on pledge drives, now see them in person. The handsome quartet of singers known as Celtic Thunder bring their lilting voices, bagpipes, monks and dramatic “Take Me Home” stage show to Atlanta's Fox Theatre on October 24. Read More >>

The Australian Pink Floyd Show: Not Just Another Brick in the Wall

The Australian Pink Floyd Show: Not Just Another Brick in the Wall With psychedelic lights, animation, lasers and inflatable kangaroos, the Australian Pink Floyd Show is one of the world’s most entertaining rock tribute bands. They'll bring "Big Pink's Greatest Hits" to the Fox Theatre on Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. Read More >>

Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival soars through Labor Day Weekend

Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival soars through Labor Day Weekend As summer soars away over Labor Day weekend, so do the colorful balloons at Callaway Gardens 11th Annual Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival – where the sky is literally the limit. Read More >>

Great Duck Race helps keep the "Rivers Alive" in Roswell

Great Duck Race helps keep the "Rivers Alive" in Roswell If someone yells, “duck!” at the end of September in Roswell, don’t be alarmed or look around for a flying object; just head to the Chattahoochee River banks to watch the Great Duck Race. Read More >>

Alpharetta Rotary FunFest: carloads of entertainment!

Alpharetta Rotary FunFest: carloads of entertainment! If classic cars can make your heart pound and skip beats, then the Alpharetta Rotary’s FunFest 2009 is where you should be come mid-September. Read More >>

Cumming Country Fair carries on the tradition

Cumming Country Fair carries on the tradition Once again, the neon glow from the Cumming Country Fair & Festival will light up the fairgrounds for two weeks in October and practically pulse with the excitement of some good, clean fun. Read More >>

Old Milton Country Fair reminds us of the "good 'ole days"

Old Milton Country Fair reminds us of the "good 'ole days" Time travel has never been as easy as it will be in September. The Old Milton Country Fair promises to be a lively and entertaining throwback to how life used to be when the world was a little simpler. Read More >>

Taste of Atlanta: Sample the wares of 80 restaurants

Taste of Atlanta: Sample the wares of 80 restaurants Come hungry to the Taste of Atlanta, showcasing a record 80 restaurants at the city's biggest food festival. The eighth annual festival will also feature a Farm-to-Festival Village with live cooking demonstration and a Farmers Market, where local producers will sell fresh fruit, vegetables, cheeses and other products. Read More >>

"Opera with an Edge" previews this year's Atlanta Opera season

"Opera with an Edge" previews this year's Atlanta Opera season If you’re one of the ones who can hardly wait for the 2009-2010 Atlanta Opera season to begin, the wait is almost over. But, if you’re never even considered attending a performance in your life, think again because the “Opera with an Edge” season preview will leave you wanting more. Read More >>

"Beat the Heat" and help save lives

"Beat the Heat" and help save lives Why not help fight childhood obesity while you beat the heat this fall? That’s the plan when it comes to October’s “Beat the Heat” challenge to raise awareness about the impact of childhood obesity and just have some fun. Read More >>

The Magic Flute dances its way into Atlanta

The Magic Flute dances its way into Atlanta The effortless storytelling of both the opera and ballet have long captured our collective imagination and drawn us into worlds we have never dreamed to enter. We begin to believe in possibilities previously unknown because of the passion shown to us on stage through stories like “The Magic Flute.” Read More >>

Trilogy Trolley Tour: party around the U.S. in one night

Trilogy Trolley Tour: party around the U.S. in one night If you’ve ever wanted to party the night away in New Orleans, Key West and San Antonio, here’s your chance to hit all three hip American cities at once without ever leaving the metro Atlanta area! Read More >>

Wine, Women & Shoes is the greatest "girls-night-out"

Wine, Women & Shoes is the greatest "girls-night-out" There are few things a woman loves better than slipping into a gorgeous pair of stilettos or sipping a fine wine; which is why the “Wine, Women & Shoes” event is the best girls-night-out ever! Read More >>

National Black Arts Festival educates and celebrates

National Black Arts Festival educates and celebrates Once a year the movers and shakers of black arts and culture converge upon Atlanta to educate, showcase and just celebrate at the National Black Arts Festival. Read More >>

Decatur Book Festival: making Labor Day literate

Decatur Book Festival: making Labor Day literate Pulitzer Prize winners and authors will wrestle with “The Butcher” and at least one knight for the attentions of book lovers at the fourth annual Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival, the largest independent book festival in the nation. Read More >>

McCartney plays for the beetles at Piedmont Park

McCartney plays for the beetles at Piedmont Park Former Beatle Paul McCartney is playing for the beetles and other living things in a special concert benefiting Atlanta's Piedmont Park Conservancy. Read More >>

Old Soldier's Day Parade and Race set for Aug. 1

Old Soldier's Day Parade and Race set for Aug. 1 The Old Soldier’s Day Parade and Race in Alpharetta Aug. 1 continues the end-of-summer tradition that has set a patriotic tone since the early 1950s. Read More >>

Hospitality Century: GA 400 closes for bikers Sunday

Hospitality Century: GA 400 closes for bikers Sunday One of north Georgia's busiest roads, Georgia 400, will close the morning of July 12 for a bicycle ride to benefit the Georgia Transplant Foundation. Gentlmen, start your bicycles. Read More >>

America I AM: the African-American story

America I AM: the African-American story Where would America be without the role African Americans have played in her history? That question is at the crux of the “America I AM: The African American Imprint” touring exhibition at the Atlanta Civic Center. Read More >>

Night at Southern Museum: History comes to life!

Night at Southern Museum: History comes to life! When the sun goes down and the last visitor leaves, it’s said that exhibits at the Southern Museum come alive. And once a year you’re invited to peek behind the locked doors at the chaos that ensues during a “Night at the Southern Museum.” Read More >>

Fox Coca Cola Summer Film Series: Doing the Right Thing

Fox Coca Cola Summer Film Series: Doing the Right Thing Coca-Cola Summer Film Series: "Doing the Right Thing" this summer at the Fox Read More >>

Night Out With Nature: black tie, green cause

Night Out With Nature: black tie, green cause Balmy Georgia weather and a great cause combine to make the Night Out With Nature an "early-summer night's dream". Read More >>

Monet Water Lilies: Special Exhibit at the High Museum of Art

Monet Water Lilies: Special Exhibit at the High Museum of Art Claude Monet's monumental masterpieces of color, "Water Lilies", seems to melt into watery reflections that are truly captivating. Created because cataracts blurred the French artist's eyesight, his distorted color perception led to one of the most successful and well-known art lines of all time. Read More >>

Relax and get inspired "On the Beach" at the High Museum of Art

Relax and get inspired "On the Beach" at the High Museum of Art Richard Misrach's "On the Beach" show on display at the High Museum of Art includes huge and vivid pictures of swimmers, the sea and sunbathers just after 9/11. Read More >>

Atlanta Fest 2009 camps out on Stone Mountain

Atlanta Fest 2009 camps out on Stone Mountain Christian music fans know the place to find nearly every major Christian recording artist in the industry this summer is at Atlanta Fest in Stone Mountain Park. Grab a sleeping bag, make a hotel reservation or come from home, just be ready to rock! Read More >>

LSU Tiger Tour 2009 roars into Atlanta

LSU Tiger Tour 2009 roars into Atlanta Don’t tell the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets or the Georgia Bulldogs, but the Tigers are on their way into town — and local Louisiana State University fans couldn’t be any happier. Read More >>

Wing N' Rock Fest rolls into Marietta Saturday

Wing N' Rock Fest rolls into Marietta Saturday If you’re a fan of rock music and finger-lickin’ good bar food, then the fourth annual Wing N’ Rock Fest is sure to be your kind of fun – just don’t overdo the hot sauce! Read More >>

Jazz Journeys fill Ga. Aquarium with blues waves

Jazz Journeys fill Ga. Aquarium with blues waves What could turn an already out-of-this-world experience at the Georgia Aquarium into an extraordinary musical adventure? All that jazz, of course! Jazz Journeys at the Georgia Aquarium are back by popular demand for its third year in a row. Read More >>

Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games: bagpipes, kilts and cabers

Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games: bagpipes, kilts and cabers If you listen closely you can almost hear the bagpipes tuning up for the Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games in North Georgia — it’s bound to be a wee bit o’ fun! Read More >>

Mixed Martial Arts takes fight to Atlanta May 30

Mixed Martial Arts takes fight to Atlanta May 30 As a full-contact combat sport, Mixed Martial Arts combines the techniques from various martial arts styles to form a hybrid fighting system. The sport comes to Atlanta May 30. Read More >>

Decatur Arts Fest: from poetry to navel maneuvers

Decatur Arts Fest: from poetry to navel maneuvers Decatur Arts Festival May 23 and 24: Pack your sunscreen for a rich weekend of art that will include belly dancers, jewelry, potters, painters, poets, percussionists and more. Read More >>

City League Old Atlanta Classic is May 29-31

City League Old Atlanta Classic is May 29-31 Rugged strength and agile beauty will unite horse and rider at the City League International Old Atlanta classic in Alpharetta May 28-31. Read More >>

Celebrity golf event: greens by day, blues by night

Celebrity golf event: greens by day, blues by night The “Greens in the Day, Blues in the Night” Celebrity Golf Tournament and Gala May 30 is on par for a good cause. So dust off the clubs and pull out that new cocktail dress because it’s not everyday you meet a celebrity. Read More >>

DeKalb Peachtree Airport Open House & Airshow

DeKalb Peachtree Airport Open House & Airshow The DeKalb Peachtree Airport’s Good Neighbor Open House & Airshow on May 30 is an experience that's bound to take you to new heights – at least vicariously. Read More >>

Atlanta Caribbean Carnival: Southern paradise

Atlanta Caribbean Carnival: Southern paradise You don’t have to travel to the tropics to experience all the islands have to offer. Over Memorial Day weekend, the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Parade & Festival will bring paradise to the South. Read More >>

Outdoor jazz to fill summer nights at Callanwolde

Outdoor jazz to fill summer nights at Callanwolde Enjoy jazz, R&B, fusion, swing and blues at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Summer Outdoor Jazz series. Read More >>

Peachtree Road Race: largest 10K in the USA

Peachtree Road Race: largest 10K in the USA The Peachtree Road Race 10K is a Fourth of July tradition for runners and those who just like to watch them sweat. Read More >>

Bicycle Ride Across Georgia: the Peach State's hottest tour

Bicycle Ride Across Georgia: the Peach State's hottest tour The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia is like a summer camp for the whole family where you get to ride your bicycle ALL DAY! Read More >>

Batter Blaster tries for the pancake record

Batter Blaster tries for the pancake record What could be better than pigging out on pancakes? How about setting a world record at the same time? you'll have the chance Saturday when Batter Blaster’s tries to write a new line in the record books for “Most Pancakes Cooked in 8 Hours.” Read More >>

Ray Romano, Brad Garrett: Everybody loves laughs

Ray Romano, Brad Garrett: Everybody loves laughs The two comic stars of "Everybody Loves Raymond" appear together for a laugh-filled evening at the Fabulous Fox. Read More >>

The Graphic Imperative shocks and awes

The Graphic Imperative shocks and awes The controversial subjects in a new exhibit at Atlanta's Museum of Design can be difficult to take in — but you will find it hard to look away. Read More >>

Anthony Ames exhibit at High shows versatility

Anthony Ames exhibit at High shows versatility Atlanta architect Anthony Ames creates works of art on canvas as well as in concrete and steel. Read More >>

Titanic Aquatic: a new look at a timeless tragedy

Titanic Aquatic: a new look at a timeless tragedy Maybe you've seen the epic film about the supposedly unsinkable ship, but Hollywood can hardly capture what really happened to the RMS Titanic. You'll gain new insights into the life and death of the ship, its passengers and crew the new Titanic Aquatic exhibit at the Georgia Aquarium. Read More >>

Atlanta Steeplechase: Georgia’s best lawn party

Atlanta Steeplechase: Georgia’s best lawn party Horse racing is a sport for royalty, but you don't have to be a king or a queen to enjoy the world famous Atlanta Steeplechase - it’s a sure bet for fun. Read More >>

Inman Park festival, tour preserve city treasure

Inman Park festival, tour preserve city treasure Inman Park area has long been one of Atlanta’s most prized attributes. To maintain that prominence, the treasured community polishes its curb appeal and rolls out the welcome mat during the annual Inman Park Spring Festival and Tour of Homes. Read More >>

Georgia Renaissance Fest: Eat, drink and be merry

Georgia Renaissance Fest: Eat, drink and be merry Hear ye, hear ye. All lords and lassies wishing to partake of royal jousting, roasted meats, a few saucy wenches, amusing actors and fetching crafts should direct your wagons south of Atlanta’s airport to the 24th Annual Georgia Renaissance. Read More >>

Dogwood Festival: a blooming good time this week

Dogwood Festival: a blooming good time this week In the South, the blooming of the dogwood tree heralds spring. And in Atlanta, blossoming trees and thawing temperatures can only mean one thing: It's time for the annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Read More >>

Historic Roswell Criterium: pedal the day away

Historic Roswell Criterium: pedal the day away A bicycle can conjure memories of childhood and leisurely afternoons, so it seems fitting that the Historic Roswell Criterium combines the best of both — at a slightly faster pace. Read More >>

Simply Southern Jubilee Bluegrass & Bar-B-Que Festival: almost heaven!

Simply Southern Jubilee Bluegrass & Bar-B-Que Festival: almost heaven! Barbecue and bluegrass are practically birthrights south of the Mason-Dixon line. So if you're in the mood for some good guitar pickin' and messy eatin', then the 2009 Simply Southern Jubilee Bluegrass & Bar-B-Que Festival April 17-18 is pretty close to heaven. Read More >>

Gone with the Wind: 70th anniversary of premiere

Gone with the Wind: 70th anniversary of premiere Frankly, Scarlett, Atlanta DOES give a damn about "Gone With the Wind." Special screenings and other events are planned for the 70th anniversary of the classic film's debut. Read More >>

Atlanta Film Festival: 10 days, 150 movies

Atlanta Film Festival: 10 days, 150 movies It's hard to compete with the best-known film festivals such as Cannes, Toronto and Sundance — but the April 16-25 Atlanta Film Festival has also made a name for itself over the past 32 years. Read More >>

Atlanta Ballet: The Firebird rises from the ashes

Atlanta Ballet: The Firebird rises from the ashes The theater light dims, the audience falls silent and the curtain goes up. No matter how many times you've seen a ballet, the performances often take on the surreal aura of a beautiful dream and the Atlanta Ballet's latest presentation, "The Firebird," does not disappoint. Read More >>

"The Homestead": where farmhouse design meets modern times

"The Homestead": where farmhouse design meets modern times Showcase homes are a Southern staple. In Atlanta, the Roswell Women's Club is known to put on a pretty good display, so this year's show home, "The Homestead," is bound to be country-cool. Read More >>

The Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show: Continuing tradition is all sewn up

The Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show: Continuing tradition is all sewn up The art of quilting has been around for centuries. But judging by the Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show displays at Bulloch Hall in Roswell, what was old is new again. Read More >>

High Museum Wine Auction: the art of wine and food

High Museum Wine Auction: the art of wine and food Fine wine and fine art go together, and the High Museum of Art presses the connection with its 17th annual auction of the grape, this year celebrating “The Genius Inside: Wine + Food + Art." Read More >>

Big Apple Circus: Big Top fun at the Big Rock

Big Apple Circus: Big Top fun at the Big Rock With the thrills of the big top on a more intimate scale, the Big Apple Circus offers trapeze artists, performing dogs ... and Grandma the clown. And no seat is more than 50 feet away from the ring. Read More >>

American Craft Council Show in Atlata returns for 20th year

American Craft Council Show in Atlata returns for 20th year For two decades, fans of all things handcrafted and homemade have come to the Annual American Craft Show in Atlanta. This year's show of expertly crafted goods will not disappoint. Read More >>

In the Bag: a look at the must-have history of the handbag

In the Bag: a look at the must-have history of the handbag They say that a woman's handbag is a definitive statement about her personality. If that's true, then the "In the Bag" exhibit at the Museum of Design Atlanta is either spilling secrets or encouraging the mystery with a peek into both the creative process and our emotional attachment to the handbags we love. Read More >>

Cirque du Soleil's KOOZA: big top, big talent

Cirque du Soleil's KOOZA: big top, big talent Whatever it is about a circus that inspires the imagination and alludes to the possibility of magic, Cirque du Soleil's KOOZA has it -- and and so much more. Read More >>