Note: Information is subject to change, please confirm specific dates and times with venues.
August 1 – 6 (Check venue for Dates & Show times)
Love’s Labour’s Lost by William Shakespeare
Location: Georgia Shakespeare at Oglethorpe University
Address: 4484 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3358
When four young noblemen swear off love to focus on scholarship, there plans are foiled by the arrival of a beautiful French princess and her ladies in waiting. Shakespeare perfects what every modern sitcom has striven to achieve weaving comedic shenanigans with poetic words all in the name of love.
August 1- 8, 14, 21, 28
Lasershow Spectacular
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Address: Take Exit 39B off I-285 and Travel East on Hwy 78 to Exit 8
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3370
Stone Mountain Park’s Lasershow Spectacular™ is an Atlanta tradition and is the longest running lasershow in the world. The show features 45 minutes of spectacular fireworks, lights and laser effects all choreographed to great music. Show segments highlight a musical tribute to famous Georgia artists, some all-time favorite tunes and medleys highlighting the every day hero and favorite sports teams. A patriotic medley and traditional favorites such as “The Devil Went Down to Georgia†and “Celestial Soda Pop†are back by popular demand. Relax on the lawn and enjoy an evening out as Stone Mountain is transformed into a natural amphitheater.
August 1 – 8
Summer at the Rock
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Address: Take Exit 39B off I-285 and Travel East on Hwy 78 to Exit 8
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3370
It’s one adventure after another as Stone Mountain Park presents Summer at the Rock. The all-new Campfire at the Edge of the Universe live show is a highly interactive production that gets the whole audience involved in an outdoor adventure with a futuristic feeling of exploration. Don’t miss the all-new show, Ritmo Blu, a dynamic world percussion trio that brings to the stage a performance that is both educational and entertaining. With up to 100 instruments on stage, gathered from all over the world, this accomplished ensemble presents international drumming and songs the whole family can enjoy. Summer can get warm in Georgia so cool off in the new Foam Pit, full of fun bells and whistles and of course, foam! Conclude the day with a visit with Rockman as he slowly emerges from his igneous dwelling.
August 1 – 8 (Check venue for Dates & Show times)
Shrew: the Musical
Location: Georgia Shakespeare at Oglethorpe University
Address: 4484 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3358
A Georgia Shakespeare favorite returns! This musical adaptation of TheTaming of The Shrew is set in 1930s Palm Beach, with Petruchio and Kate singing, dancing and matching wits like Fred and Ginger. It’s fun for the whole family. Georgia Shakespeare Festival endures by telling the world’s best stories in a fresh, innovative and accessible manner. The theater is located on the campus of Oglethorpe University.
August 1– September 5
Geckos: Tails to Toepads
Location: Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Address: 767 Clifton Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3354
Explore the amazing world of geckos in this collection of more than 18 live gecko species, from shadowy nighttime hunters with unbelievable camouflage to neon-colored nectar eaters that scamper around in daylight. Learn about their night vision, magnify gecko toepads, listen to gecko voices, watch video clips of geckos in action, try to spot camouflaged geckos and build a custom gecko for various environments.
August 2 – 21 (Mondays – Saturdays)
Kiln-Formed Glass by Linda Hirsch
Location: ART Station
Address: 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain Village, GA 30083
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3342
Drawn to the versatility of the medium of fused or kiln-formed glass, Hirsch enjoys the challenge of simultaneously developing new techniques while creating interesting works. Her glass pieces are fun, functional, and decorative inspired from sources as varied as a simple logo or an elaborate mosaic. Her designs are often minimal, with their appeal deriving from the beauty of the glass and their ability to amuse and delight.
August 6, 13, 20, 27
Martinis & IMAX®
Location: Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Address: 767 Clifton Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3354
Shake it up with Atlanta’s perfect mix of culture and cocktails! Enjoy cool cocktails, stunning films, live music and creative cuisine beneath the world’s largest dinosaurs.
August 11
Summer Coffeehouse Series Open Mic Poetry Reading
Location: Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Address: 980 Briarcliff Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3344
Callanwolde’s popular summertime coffee house series returns with live music, coffee and refreshments and open-mic poetry readings. Held in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library, the evening begins at 7:30 with a compelling musical performance by poet, songwriter and musician Kodac Harrison. Harrison combines character studies and tales of travel with his bluesy, folk-soul music. Then at 8:15, the open mic readings are open to poets who would like to read their original poetry.
August 13
Jazz on the Lawn – Gwen Hughes
Location: Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Address: 980 Briarcliff Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3344
Callanwolde’s Jazz on the Lawn series presents special outdoor concerts featuring many of the area’s best musicians. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Callanwolde’s lush grounds it’s a great way to unwind and enjoy live music performed by some of the finest jazz artists in the Southeast. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy these special concerts under the stars! Jazz on the Lawn continues throughout the summer with a variety of brilliant jazz artists. Gwen Hughes, multiple winner of Creative Loafing’s “Best Jazz Artist†award, swings with a mix of elegant jazz, earthy blues and a little rock ‘n’ roll. Her band The Retro Jazz Kats, blend all these influences seamlessly to create a completely memorable evening of music.
August 21
Stone Mountain Village Walk and Wine
Location: Stone Mountain Village
Address: Main Street Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3371
This unique event is free to the public and highlights the wonderful restaurants, shops and galleries in Stone Mountain Village from 6 to 8 p.m. Participating shops and galleries will offer a sampling of various wines that are offered at the village restaurants as well as discounts on merchandise. Taste wines from The Sycamore Grill, Continental Coffee & Sweets, Wells Cargo, the Village Corner and Mama Mia’s. Participating stores and galleries include Continental Coffee & Sweets, The Back Shack, Good Sense Fragrances, Stone Mountain Old Post Office Antique Mall, Village Hair Studio, the Chair Gallery and M & M on Top Sporting Goods.
August 27
Tango Night
Location: Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Address: 980 Briarcliff Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3344
Learn to appreciate authentic Argentine tango! You will learn about the rhythm and movement of Argentine Tango and how to focus on connecting with the music and your partner. Learn how two bodies can move as one! Dancers of all skill levels are welcome and no partner is necessary. The evening begins at 8:00 pm with an introductory lesson from the expert instructors of Tango Rio. After the introductory lesson, you will be ready to try out your new moves with an open tango dance party, beginning at 9:15 pm.
August 28 – December 5 (Tuesdays – Sundays)
Islamic Calligraphy and the Qu’ran
Location: Michael C. Carlos Museum
Address: 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3359
The Carlos Museum hosts complementary exhibitions showcasing exceptional masterworks of Islamic calligraphy and related objects.
