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D: V-103 LIVE 2017 Philips Arena, 1 Philips Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 Saturday, March 25, 8:00PM Club Section 103 The People’s Station, V-103 presents V-103 LIVE Pop-Up Concert featuring Rick Ross, T.I., Big Boi, Meek Mill, Plies and many more! D: Atlanta Hawks vs. Brooklyn Nets Philips Arena, 1 Philips Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 Sunday, March 26, 1:00PM

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B: Buckhead V: Vinings M: Midtown D: Downtown P: Perimeter SS: Sandy Springs VH: Virginia-Highland/Ponce/Inman Park W: Westside OTP: Outside the Perimeter

R/A: Roswell/Alpharetta DC: Decatur IT: In Town C: Cumberland

Thursday, March 23rd M: Gas South Charity Cornhole Challenge Sweetwater Brewing Company, 195 Ottley Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 Thursday, March 23rd, 7:00PM-10:00PM, $25 Join us for SweetWater beer, live music, food and cornhole as we raise money for charity in the name of good, old-fashioned fun. Presented by Gas South, tickets are $25 and all proceeds from this event will go toward local nonprofits as they compete in Gas South’s 6th Annual Charity Cornhole Challenge at the 2017 SweetWater 420 Fest on April 23. Let’s toss, drink, eat and shindig our way to doing good for others! http://gassouthshindig.com/ SS: Stonestreet Estate Vinewayrds Wine Tasting The Savvy Cellars, 6690 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30328 Thursday, March 23rd, 7:00PM-9:00PM, $22 Stonestreet Estate Vineyards, located in California, is a testament to high-elevation grape / wine growing. This vineyard’s land has more soil types than in all of France and it produces smaller, more concentrated berry clusters because of the elevation! Come join us and winemaker, Michelle Schmidt, as we taste 5 award-winning wines from Stonestreet, and also talk about what it means when a vineyard can call their wines, “estate” wines. https://www.culinarylocal.com/event/stonestreet-estate-vineyards-award-winning-wines/ M: Robert Spano Leads Christopher Theofanidis’ Creation/Creator with an All-Star Cast Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Thursday, March 23rd, 8:00PM, $20.00-$49.00 When the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra premiered and recorded Theofanidis' Creation/Creator in 2015, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution called it a "sprawling success." Creation/Creator is an expansive, multi-media oratorio composed from ancient and modern sources of sciences, literature and philosophy.

Friday, March 24th VH: 41st Atlanta Film Festival Opening Night Plaza Theater Atlanta, 1049 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30306 Friday, March 24th, $75-$750 Join us in the celebration of cinema at this year’s 41st Annual Atlanta Film Festival in its opening night presentation of “Dave Made a Maze” with scheduled appearances by writer-director Bill Watterson, and select cast and crewmembers. Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying festivals in the U.S.—is the area’s preeminent celebration of cinema. The Atlanta Film Festival is one of the largest and longest-running festival in the country, welcoming audiences to discover hundreds of new independent, international, animated, documentary, and short films. http://atlantafilmfestival.com/ M: Summer Sunsets with Yacht Rock Schooner Park Tavern, 500 10th St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Friday, March 24th, 8:00PM, Online $15, Door $20

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The Pirates Of Smooth bring their cargo of Sweet Jams back to the Park Tavern for this summer staple - Get your groove on to gems from Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, Ambrosia, Player, Kool & The Gang, MJ, the Purple One and more! http://www.parktavern.com/events/yacht-rock-schooner OTP: TGIF at the Rock Ranch The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Hwy, The Rock, GA 30285 Friday, March 24th, 10:00AM-4:00PM, $12 Enjoy a cost friendly, fun way to entertain your family during Spring Break with TGIF at The Rock Ranch! Guests can enjoy more than 35 attractions including pony rides, cane pole fishing, Tiny Town (our extremely popular village of themed playhouses), Farm Land petting zoo, a 50 ft. rock climbing wall, ziplines, and MUCH more. In addition to the activities and attractions, visitors can shop in the Farm Market for Georgia Grown goodies! https://therockranch.ticketleap.com/tgif17/

Saturday, March 25th M: Robert Spano Leads Christopher Theofanidis’ Creation/Creator with an All-Star Cast Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Saturday, March 25th, 8:00PM, $20.00-$49.00 When the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra premiered and recorded Theofanidis' Creation/Creator in 2015, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution called it a "sprawling success." Creation/Creator is an expansive, multi-media oratorio composed from ancient and modern sources of sciences, literature and philosophy. C: The Atlanta Opera – Don Pasquale Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 Saturday, March 25th, 8:00PM, $35.00-$131.00 In this modern production from director Chuck Hudson set in the golden era of Hollywood, Don Pasquale is an aging silent film star at the sunset of his career. Our protagonist sets off to find a wife and heir to his fortune. He gets hitched to the devious Norina, a widowed gold digger who conspires with Ernesto, the Don’s nephew. Supported by a chorus of servants dressed as Hollywood film stars, Don Pasquale is an uproarious evening of theater. This marks the first production of Donizetti’s bel canto jewel in The Atlanta Opera’s history. Bass-baritone Burak Bilgili, last seen in Atlanta in 2013’s The Italian Girl in Algiers, returns in the title role. Sung in Italian with English Supertitles. http://www.cobbenergycentre.com/event/the-atlanta-opera-don-pasquale/ OTP: HGTV Star Chip Wade, Talk and Q&A Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097 Saturday, March 25th, 7:00PM, Free Gwinnett County Public Library presents Chip Wade, host and designer on HGTV Emmy Award Winning Series. Chip knows renovation from concept through construction to show how to customize spaces and transform houses into homes that suit your lifestyle. Bring your best questions and Chip will give answers. Hear Chip Wade discuss renovation decisions - the thought and planning process, finding your real need, who and what will give those results, and the market in Gwinnett. This event is free to the public. https://www.infiniteenergycenter.com/events/detail/hgtv-star-chip-wade-talk-and-qa

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D: Chef Ed’s Brunch The Third Space, 659 Auburn Ave. NE, Suite 503, Atlanta, GA 30312 Saturday, March 25th, 1:00PM-4:00PM, $40.00-$65.00 Our "CHOPPED" and "Iron Chef" winner Chef Ed Harris from Food Network is putting together another delightful menu for BRUNCH. He sources local and foreign ingredients to bring the freshest and boldest flavors. The best part of this brunch is that it is interactive so you get to see the magic happen before your eyes. The menu will include some of his specialties like dumplings. Hungry yet? https://www.culinarylocal.com/event/chef-eds-brunch/

Sunday, March 26th

OTP: Milton’s Hop & Hunt Easter Brunch Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails, 800 Mayfield Road, Milton, GA 30009 Sunday, March 26th, 10:00AM-3:00PM, Brunch $9-$18, Photo opportunity $35 The Easter Bunny is visiting Milton's and wants you and your family to hop on down for a delicious brunch, photo opportunity and egg hunt in Milton's Garden Acre! Easter Bunny portraits are offered by Blencoe & Co. for a $35 fee per family (in addition to brunch) and include one high-resolution digital image. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hop-hunt-bunny-brunch-tickets-32238144157 D: 3rd Annual Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 Sunday, March 26th, 11:00AM-6:00PM, Free Celebrate the beginning of spring with the blooming of more than 140 Cherry Blossom Trees in the 52 acre Blackburn Park located off Ashford Dunwoody Road in Brookhaven. Enjoy two days of fun, food and family entertainment with more than an expected 10,000 visitors for the 5K Run-Walk and 1K Walk. Shop around the artist market, bring the kids to the children’s village, pet world, parade, live entertainment, food and beverages and more! http://www.brookcherryfest.org/ OTP: Insideout Presented by North Point Ministries Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097 Sunday, March 26th, 5:00PM, $10-$20 For the first time in 20 years, North Point Ministries' churches are gathering for a night of worship and live album recording. We will be featuring Andy Stanley and the InsideOut Band: Brett Stanfill, Chris Cauley, Emily Harrison, Steve Fee, Heath Balltzglier, Seth Condrey, and Clay Finnesand. https://www.infiniteenergycenter.com/events/detail/insideout

Ongoing Happenings

D: The Atlanta Science Festival Various Locations March 15 – March 26, 2017 The Atlanta Science Festival showcases science throughout Atlanta through hands-on activities, interactive tours, performances, and more. The Festival is held throughout Atlanta and culminates in a free, family-friendly EXPLORATION EXPO held on March 26 at Centennial Olympic Park with over 100 interactive demos, experiments, and exhibits. Visit our website for more information about specific events and scheduling.

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http://atlantasciencefestival.org/events D: Nobody Loves You Horizon Theatre Company, 1083 Austin Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 Through April 30, $25 The game of love is on! Tune into “Nobody Loves You,” the show in which cluelessly self-obsessed contestants compete for love and adoring fans. When Jeff, a philosophy grad student, snags a spot on this reality dating show in trying to win back his ex, he breaks all the rules and attempts to expose its “authenticity.” That is until he unexpectedly falls into an onset love connection with Jenny, an enticingly prickly producer. Take a behind-the-scenes ride through this hilarious musical comedy about the intimate and gut-wrenching quest for love while millions of viewers watch. http://www.horizontheatre.com/plays/nobody-loves-you/ D: The World of Coca-Cola Friends and Family 4 Pack The World of Coca-Cola, 121 Baker St., Atlanta, GA 30313 March 6 – March 31, 2017, $40 The World of Coca-Cola is better together! Monday, March 6, through Friday, March 31, guests can purchase up to four general admission tickets, in any combination, for $40 plus tax. It’s the “Friends and Family Four-Pack” deal! For four adult tickets, that’s a savings of $28. Whether you’re in town for spring break, planning an entertaining staycation or just looking for a fun weekend getaway, gather a group of friends or family members and take advantage of this special offer before it ends. To take advantage of the offer, guests should mention “Friends and Family Four-Pack” at World of Coca-Cola ticketing windows. https://www.worldofcoca-cola.com/purchase-tickets/special-ticket-offers/friends-family-four-pack-ticket-offer/ D: Downtown Daffodil Celebration Downtown ATL, 63 Auburn Ave, Atlanta, GA 30303 Through March 31, 2017 Be Downtown to delight in the Downtown Daffodil Celebration, hosted by Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) on March 1-31. Each year, the Celebration features activities and programs in support of the Downtown Daffodil Project. Residents, students, workers and visitors alike can enjoy daffodil-themed events and promotions, from drink specials to bike tours. http://www.atlantadowntown.com/initiatives/daffodil-project/daffodil-celebration M: Dinosaur! Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA30309 March 14 – April 9, 2017, $5-$10 Dinosaur is a one-of-a-kind collaboration with the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, and enables our tiniest audience members to interact with the largest dinosaurs to ever walk the Earth. http://alliancetheatre.org/production/dinosaur OTP: The Bridges of Madison County Aurora Theatre, 128 Pike St., Lawrenceville, GA 30045 March 9 – April 16, 2017, $30 Based on the best-selling novel by Robert James Waller, the now two-time Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of a lonely Iowa farmer’s wife Francesca and her unexpected, four-day

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love affair with traveling photographer Robert. Will the passionate romance fuel Francesca to leave her family and to continue along the fiery, amorous path with her newfound love? http://www.auroratheatre.com/ OTP: Forest Fairy House Trail Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA 30075 March 18-May 31, $6-$10 Back by popular demand, our fairies have been busy building all new fairy houses for our Homestead Trail and Kingfisher Pond Trail this spring. More than a dozen whimsical works line our trails – slow down as you search for the fairy houses made from tiny natural objects. You can even earn Nature Exchange points as you find them along the way, just pick up a scavenger hunt. Get imaginative with us this spring and perhaps create your own Fairy House in our Free Play Area while you are here! http://www.chattnaturecenter.org/special-events/special-exhibits/forest-fairy-house-trail/ C: The Atlanta Opera – Don Pasquale Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 Saturday, March 25th, 8:00PM, $35.00-$131.00 Tuesday, March 28th, 7:30PM, $35.00-$131.00 Friday, March 31st, 8:00PM, $35.00-$131.00 Sunday, April 2nd, 3:00PM, $35.00-$131.00 In this modern production from director Chuck Hudson set in the golden era of Hollywood, Don Pasquale is an aging silent film star at the sunset of his career. Our protagonist sets off to find a wife and heir to his fortune. He gets hitched to the devious Norina, a widowed gold digger who conspires with Ernesto, the Don’s nephew. Supported by a chorus of servants dressed as Hollywood film stars, Don Pasquale is an uproarious evening of theater. This marks the first production of Donizetti’s bel canto jewel in The Atlanta Opera’s history. Bass-baritone Burak Bilgili, last seen in Atlanta in 2013’s The Italian Girl in Algiers, returns in the title role. Sung in Italian with English Supertitles. http://www.cobbenergycentre.com/event/the-atlanta-opera-don-pasquale/ D: Atlanta Fair Turner Field, Gray Lot, 655 Central Ave. SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Through April 2, 2017 Preparing for its annual return, the Atlanta Fair will open its gates Friday, February 24 - Sunday, April 2 for fun-seekers of all ages! Area residents in search of thrilling adventure, lively entertainment and fresh funnel cakes are encouraged to join the festivites, perfect for families and friends! http://atlantafair.com/ M: Orchid Daze Botanical Gardens 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Feb. 11 – April 9 Explore the world of America's favorite plant during the annual Orchid Daze exhibition celebrating thousands of beautiful blossoms. Step inside the tropical warmth of the largest orchid center in the United States for a special exhibition of thousands of gorgeous orchids. http://atlantabg.org/visit/events/orchid-daze D: AIA Atlanta Historic Downtown Architecture Tour Candler Building, 127 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

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Through Dec. 31, 2017, Free Take an audio tour of Atlanta’s historic downtown right on your smartphone. Download the free Geotourist app on iTunes or Google Play app stores to access the tour. Created for the Atlanta Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the audio tour starts at the Candler Building on 127 Peachtree St., and continues south along Woodruff Park. Included in the tour are the Flatiron Building, which predates the one in New York City; the Hurt Building, one of Atlanta’s earliest skyscrapers; and the Fairlie-Poplar Historic District, with many buildings placed in the National Register of Historic Places. http://geotourist.com/landing

Happening All Weekend & Ongoing D: 3rd Annual Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 Saturday, March 25th, 10:15AM-6:00PM, Free Sunday, March 26th, 11:00AM-6:00PM, Free Celebrate the beginning of spring with the blooming of more than 140 Cherry Blossom Trees in the 52 acre Blackburn Park located off Ashford Dunwoody Road in Brookhaven. Enjoy two days of fun, food and family entertainment with more than an expected 10,000 visitors for the 5K Run-Walk and 1K Walk. Shop around the artist market, bring the kids to the children’s village, pet world, parade, live entertainment, food and beverages and more! http://www.brookcherryfest.org/ M: Cinderella and Fella Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309 Through April 9, $18-$32 Cinderella and Fella is a humorous, magical retelling of the Cinderella story that's more high-tops than glass slipper and is fueled by the magic of lightning bugs, singing cicadas, and oozing mud. Our young prince searches for a best friend ready for adventure. Our Cinderella, who has spent countless days pulling her ungrateful stepmother around in her tiny house, fits the bill. Join us for a delightful retelling of this classic tale - fun for the whole family. http://alliancetheatre.org/production/cinderella-and-fella D: Atlanta International Auto Show Georgia World Congress Center, 285 International Blvd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 Wed, March 22 – Sun, March 26, $6-$12 Not only is the Atlanta International Auto Show the largest annual consumer event held annually at the GWCC, it is also one of the nation’s great auto shows, attracting many of the world’s major automotive manufacturers during its five day run. There will be over 500 new and pre-production vehicles on display on the 400,000 square foot show floor. http://goautoshow.com/ M: The Dragon King Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 Through April 2, $20.50 The rains are gone. Will the village survive? A fearless Grandmother resolves to ask the Dragon King why he is withholding the rain, even if she must go to the bottom of the sea! http://puppet.org/buy-tickets/2016-17/the-dragon-king/ VH: White Woman in Progress 7 Stages Back Stager Theater, 1105 Euclid Ave, Atlanta, GA 30307 Through April 2, $22.50

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Inspired by Ochs’ role as civil rights activist Viola Liuzzo in the Oscar nominated movie ‘Selma’, this one woman show champions individual power and breaks open the conversation surrounding privilege, race and social justice today. http://www.7stages.org/shows/white-woman-progress/ VH: 41st Atlanta Film Festival Plaza Theater Atlanta, 1049 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30306 March 24 – April 2, $75-$750 Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying festivals in the U.S.—is the area’s preeminent celebration of cinema. The Atlanta Film Festival is one of the largest and longest-running festival in the country, welcoming an audience of nearly 25,000 to discover hundreds of new independent, international, animated, documentary, and short films, selected from 3000+ submissions from all over the world. http://atlantafilmfestival.com/ M: The Magic Negro and Other Blackity Blackness, As Told By an African-American Man, Who Also Happenes to be Black Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30309 March 24 – April 15, $20-$40 This hilarious one-man show by Dad's Garage's Mark Kendall features a performer at war with himself - who makes us laugh and then ask ourselves what we're laughing at. Bold, subversive, and hilarious, this is a must-see performance. http://alliancetheatre.org/production/the-magic-negro-and-other-blackity-blackness-told-by-african-american-man-who-also VH: King of Pops Free Yoga in the Park Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park, 830 Willoughby Way NE, Atlanta, 30312 Every Tuesday, 7:00PM-8:00PM As modern life becomes more sedentary, taking the time to incorporate exercise into your daily routine has become increasingly important, experts say. Every Tuesday (weather-permitting), join hundreds of yoga-loving individuals in the field next to Old Fourth Ward Skate Park from 7 to 8 p.m. for King of Pops Free Yoga in the Park. Led by rockstar instructor Charlie Baxter Graham. M: Food Truck Thursdays 12th Street and Peachtree Street Every Thursday 11:00AM – 2:00 PM Don’t forget to take a lunch break on Thursdays and enjoy the fabulous food trucks from 11:00AM – 2:00 PM. Different selections of delicious food from Atlanta’s favorite food trucks. D: Food Truck Fridays The Industry Studios Downtown Atlanta, 275 Decatur Street Every Friday – 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Join us for a different food truck every week YEAR ROUND (excluding major holidays, bad weather days, and truck issues) Follow us on Twitter @TheIndustryStu and Facebook/TheIndustryStudios to find out which truck is out which week. Bring your hunger to our downtown neighborhood for some fun chow downs - the more people that join us, the more trucks we will add. D: Georgia's Global Peacemakers: The Carter and King Legacy Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Visitors Center, 450 Auburn Ave

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Through March 31, 2017 National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis along with members of the Carter and King families bring us a new exhibit that highlights the peacemaking accomplishments of Georgia’s two great leaders of change, President Jimmy Carter and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Please visit: https://www.nps.gov/malu/d_r_e_a_m_gallery_exhibitions.htm for more information. D: Start Something: Activism and the Atlanta Student Movement Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 Through May 22, 2017, Free “Start Something: Activism and the Atlanta Student Movement” documents the history and legacy of the Atlanta Student Movement of the 1960s. During the movement, students from Atlanta University, Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University), the Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse College and Spelman College organized protests to end legalized segregation practices in Atlanta. The exhibit also ties the student-led, civil rights protests of the 1960s with today’s youth-led protests, such as #AUCShutItDown, #ItsBiggerThanYou and the Black Lives Matter movement. Free and open to the public! http://research.auctr.edu/AtlantaStudentMovement

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CHiPs (R) Dax Shepard, Michael Pena Jon Baker and Frank "Ponch" Poncherello have just joined the California Highway Patrol in Los Angeles, but for very different reasons. Baker is a professional motorbike rider who's trying to put his life and marriage back together. Poncherello is a cocky, undercover FBI agent who's investigating a multimillion dollar heist that may be an inside job. Forced to work together, the inexperienced rookie and hardened veteran begin clashing instead of clicking while trying to nab the bad guys. Life (R) Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Reynolds and Rebecca Ferguson. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are on the cutting edge of one of the most important discoveries in human history: the first evidence of extraterrestrial life on Mars. As members of the crew conduct their research, the rapidly evolving life-form proves far more intelligent and terrifying than anyone could have imagined.