Weekly Hot List
By Jonathan Baker, Editor
We've wrangled up the best events in Atlanta this week for your convenience. From the standup comedy to surprise parties--this week's in-the-know activities.
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Country Fair 2008 (May 16-17)
Marietta native Travis Tritt welcomes a few friends (Miranda Lambert, Clay Walker, for two) who know honky tonk almost as well as he does. ($15-50) -
Barbara Walters (May 19)
The pioneering journalist sits on the other end of "If you were a tree, what kind would you be?" and other hard-hitting questions. -
Harry Plotter and the Half-Wit Princess (through July 30)
J.K. Rowling and the late Walt Disney might even find this Dizzy World-centered whodunit pretty funny. ($57.50-62.50) -
Katt Williams (May 17)
If you were one part Richard Pryor, another part 70s era pimp and yet another part Mighty Mouse, you'd probably be a riot, too. ($55-100) -
Oakland As at Atlanta Braves (May 16-18)
The Athletics never ever play here. After the red-hot Chipper Jones gets finished with'em, they may never come back. ($1-74) -
Lost Kingdoms of the Nile (Michael C Carlos Museum, thru August 31)
To the visitor go the spoils of Nubia, a nearly-forgotten African culture runneth over in gold, ceramics and historical relevance. ($7) -
Expecting Isabel (7 Stages, April 18-May 18)
Having a child is serious. Watching Miranda and Nick work their way through playwright Lisa Loomer's take on modern pregnancy is seriously funny. ($10-20) -
Jazz Night at the High
Get a different take on the High Museum every third Friday, as live jazz and cocktails accompany your stroll. -
Atlanta Jazz Festival
All that jazz throughout the month of May, plus free performances in Woodruff Park over Memorial Day weekend. -
The Eagles (Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, May 14, 16-17, 20)
One of the best-selling bands of all time makes four-night reservations at Hotel Georgia. ($65-185) -
1960s Time of Change (Jackson Fine Art)
See the Civil Rights Movement documented through the lens of acclaimed photographer, Bruce Davidson. -
Community Day at Fernbank Musuem (May 13)
On Tuesday, May 13th Fernbank opens its museum doors for the general public to enjoy its exhibitions and programs for free. -
Vita Wine Tasting Tuesdays (5-7pm)
Fresh new Italian job, Vita lure in Buckhead residents with flights of wine and app samples for $15 on Tuesday nights. -
Augusten Burroughs
The dark-yet-super-funny Augusten Burroughs, responsible for Running with Scissors reads his first memoir in five years at the Alliance. -
The SoCo Music Experience
SoCo treats all those with a proper ID of 21+ to a day of free major label rock n' roll in Centennial park. Acts include Against Me and Supersuckers.
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Cocktails in the Gardens (May - Sept)
Head to the Atlanta Bontanical Gardens every Thurs night for sweeping views, libations and nibbles from some of Atlanta's hottest restaurants. ($12) -
Big Trouble in Little Five Points
See the hottest regional bands the third Thursday every month, free of charge -
Trivia at Vinocity
Vinocity Kirkwood hosts trivia every Monday night, and features a duo that not only hosts, but performs songs while waiting on the answers. -
The Surprise Party
Indie-rock champs Y-O-U host unique shows every Thursday at the 10 High. -
Metalsome Monday
Everyone is a rock star on Monday nights at the 10 High with their now legendary live band karaoke. -
Jazz Night at the High
Get a different take on the High Museum every third Friday, as live jazz and cocktails accompany your stroll. -
Vita Wine Tasting Tuesdays (5-7pm)
Fresh new Italian job, Vita lure in Buckhead residents with flights of wine and app samples for $15 on Tuesday nights. -
Industry Night at Tap
Half off apps, plus $3 Numbers Ale, $3 Jager and $3 Grand Marnier greet you on the best patio in Midtown--every Wednesday night.
