Events in Tucker, GA

2008-2009, Annual and Daily

Events in 2008:

Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta
4 Jul 2008 (annual)
The 10km Peachtree Road Race is an annual 4th of July tradition in Atlanta . Organised by the Atlanta Track Club, it attracts an incredible 55,000 entrants!

National Black Arts Festival, Atlanta
18 - 27 Jul 2008 (annual)
The National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) displays the work of local, national and international artists in Atlanta every July. Dance, music, film, theatre, spoken word, literature and visual arts reach out to both youth and adult audiences

Louvre of Atlanta, High Museum of Art
16 Oct 2007 - 7 Sep 2008 (various dates)
This unprecedented collaboration between the High Museum of Art and Paris ' legendary Louvre Museum sees hundreds of works make the cross-Atlantic journey for three years of exhibitions in Atlanta . More than two-thirds of them have never before been displayed in the United States

Ga Shakespeare Festival, Conant Performing Arts Center
7 May - 2 Nov 2008 (annual)
Every year the Georgia Shakespeare Festival hosts a five-month season of the Bard's plays (plus the odd work by other "enduring" playwrights) at the state-of-the-art Conant Performing Arts Center on the campus of Oglethorpe University . The 2007 season includes productions of Twelfth Night, Pericles and Richard III.

Atlanta Marathon & Half Marathon, Atlanta
Nov 2008 (annual)
The marathon and half marathon are a Thanksgiving-Day tradition in Atlanta . The first marathon held in the city was in 1963, a year before the present organizer - Atlanta Track Club - was founded, making it the oldest marathon in the South, and one of the oldest in the US .

New Years Eve with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Woodruff Arts Center
Dec 2008 (annual)
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) conducted by Michael Krajewski, welcomes the New Year at the Woodruff Arts Center . Expect a host of spectacular music, from Strauss waltzes to Broadway classics.

Events in 2009:

The Annual Salute to Greatness Awards Dinner
Hyatt Regency
Jan 2009 (annual)
The Annual Salute to Greatness Awards Dinner, held at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Atlanta, is the King Center's primary fundraising initiative. First held in 1983, it honours individuals and organisations that exemplify a strong sense of social responsibility, in the spirit and tradition of Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

Celine Dion
Philips Arena
17 Jan 2009
Canadian diva Celine Dion brings her Taking Chances world tour, in support of her latest album of the same name to the Philips Arena in Atlanta.

A King Celebration
Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel
Jan 2009 (annual)
Every year since 1993, during the week of his birthday, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs a special concert in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr at the Martin Luther King Jr International Chapel.

Southeastern Flower Show
Georgia World Congress Center
Jan - Feb 2009 (annual)
The Southeastern Flower Show is the number one horticultural event in Atlanta and benefits the Atlanta Botanical Garden. A veritable Eden for green-fingered enthusiasts, the Georgia World Congress Center's impressive facility is crammed with stunning landscape installations.

FIM World Championship Supercross: Atlanta Georgia Dome
Feb 2009 (annual)
FIM World Championship Supercross comes to the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The series combines outrageous jumps with flat-out speed, making each and every race a spectacular event.

High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction, High Museum of Art
Mar 2009 (annual)
The annual Atlanta Wine Auction at the High Museum of Art is a fund-raising benefit first held in 1993. It is accompanied on Saturday by the Red, White and New wine and beer tasting event

Atlanta Dogwood Festival, Piedmont Park
Apr 2009 (annual)
The Dogwood Festival invites the people of Atlanta to celebrate the joys of spring in Piedmont Park with music, crafts, a disc dog competition and plenty of blooming dogwood trees

Alliance Theatre Company, Alliance Theatre
Sep 2008 - Apr 2009 (annual)
Atlanta's Alliance Theatre Company performs its annual season between late mid-September and March on the three stages in the Woodruff Arts Center.

Atlanta Jazz Festival, Atlanta
May 2009 (annual)
First held in 1978, and now spreading to the whole month of May, while keeping a traditional focus over Memorial Day Weekend at the end of the month, the Atlanta Jazz Festival bills itself as "the nation's largest free jazz festival."

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Woodruff Arts Center
Sep 2008 - Jun 2009 (annual)
At home at the Woodruff Arts Center, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra plays its annual season betweeen September and June. A wealth of guest artists and conductors join Robert Spano, music director since 2001, and principal guest conductor Donald Runnicles.

Daily Events:

Michael C Carlos Museum
Emory University
Daily; not Mon
The Michael C Carlos Museum is the centrepiece of Emory University's historic quadrangle. One of the premier museums of ancient art in the South, it contains extensive collections of work from the Americas, ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. In addition to the permanent collection, it regularly hosts travelling exhibitions.

Dad's Garage Annual Theatre Season
Dad's Garage Theatre
Daily
Atlanta's indefatigable Dad's Garage Theatre Company performs 52 weeks a year, with Improv nights from Thursday to Sunday (except Thanksgiving and Christmas Days) and innumerable shows. There is an annual season of some five productions (available as a subscription) which continues the company's innovative policy of bringing new work to its two theatre spaces in Inman Park near Little 5 Points.

High Museum of Art
Daily; not Mon
The permanent collection at the High Museum of Art contains significant holdings of 19th and 20th-century American art and there is a downtown annex with impressive folk art and photography collections.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Daily
The stars of the Fernbank Museum's permanent collection are, without a doubt, the dinosaurs. Said to be two of the world's biggest, the Argentinosaurus and Giganotosaurus are respectively 100 feet long and 45 feet long.

Olympic Museum at Atlanta History Center
Atlanta History Centre
Daily
The hosting of the Olympic Games in 1996 marked a watershed in the history of Atlanta. A traditionally Southern city, it was thrust into the glare of the world. The Olympic Museum chronicles the effect of these games upon the city and region through the use of multimedia presentations, images, artifacts and interactive displays; it even retains the maple flooring upon which the US basketball team won their gold medal.

Stone Mountain Park
Daily
Mountain carving a la Mount Rushmore (but with a confederate theme), amusements and hiking trails are all part of the fun at Stone Mountain Park. The 3200-acre park features a three-story treehouse, a cable car, a scenic train ride, a 4-D theatre, laser and fireworks shows. Stone Mountain itself climbs to over 500 metres at its summit and has great views of downtown Atlanta.

CNN Studio Tour
CNN Studios
Daily
A major attraction for Atlanta visitors and residents, the CNN Studio Tour offers an overview of the art, science and technology of news reporting. Visitors get to look back over CNN's coverage of news events that have shaped the world during the past 20 years, as well as getting a sneaky peek at the studios where the events are reported daily to over one billion people worldwide.

King Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Martin Luther King Jr Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Daily
The King Center for Nonviolent Social Change is a memorial and education centre built in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr. Run by his son, Dexter Scott King, it is located in a beautiful setting close to where Dr King grew up.

Jimmy Carter Museum
Jimmy Carter Library & Museum
Daily
The Jimmy Carter Museum contains photographs and memorabilia from the politician's life and career - most notably from the years of the Carter Presidency (1976-1981). Key exhibits include an exact replica of the Oval Office, gifts to Jimmy and Rosalynn, and Carter's 2001 Nobel Peace Prize.

Atlanta Botanical Garden
Daily; not Mon
This green oasis has 15 acres of landscaped gardens, 15 acres of hardwood forest and a large tropical conservatory. Exotic orchids, roses, herbs and woodlands are all just minutes from downtown Atlanta.

Margaret Mitchell House & Museum
Daily
The house where Margaret Mitchell penned Gone With the Wind, her Pulitzer-winning saga of the Civil War in Atlanta, is now a museum dedicated to her, the book and, of course, the epic film it spawned.

World of Coca-Cola Atlanta
Daily
Did you know that around 13,000 Coca-Cola drinks are guzzled every second? No? Well, you can learn more useful trivia like this if you visit Atlanta's Coca-Cola Museum, which traces the century-old history of the world's most famous soft drink.

Robert C. Williams Paper Museum
Weekdays only
If you're interested in the evolution of the written word this Atlanta museum is worth a visit. With more than 2,000 books and many watermarks, papers, tools, machines and manuscripts this museum has much. A wide range of travelling exhibits and workshops is organised in conjunction.

Centennial Olympic Park
Daily
Built as a place for people to congregate during the Olympic games of 1996, Centennial Park is now a popular venue for the arts. Immediately adjacent to the Georgia World Congress Center, it features the Fountain of Rings with lights, jets of water and music played from speakers in light towers. The park hosts the annual Independence Day celebration and a number of music festivals.

Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site & Preservation District
Daily
The Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site & Preservation District has developed in the centre of King's birthplace, Atlanta, as a lasting memorial to his ceaseless non-violent pursuit of civil rights for African Americans.

ONE. midtown kitchen
Daily
ONE. midtown kitchen's mod décor and exquisite views of Piedmont Park and the skyline beyond are just the start. This hot bar also offers a varied clientele, an alluring atmosphere and an extensive wine list.

The Royal
Daily
An plush setting and a cool crowd make this a regal night out. The lounge feels intimate, with booths and over-stuffed chairs placed under a glittering chandelier and the DJ booth overlooking an ample dance floor. Arrive early on weekend nights to ensure a seat as this is a popular venue.

Neiman Marcus
Daily
Name-dropping is encouraged at the Neiman Marcus department store, which sells designer togs for men, women and children. Visitors can pamper themselves with perfumes and cosmetics on the main floor, then move upstairs to Zodiac, the signature bistro, for hot popovers with strawberry butter.

Star Provisions
Daily; not Sun
Star Provisions sells culinary items, from kitschy state map glassware to luxurious linens, wine, artisan cheeses and meat. Tucked away at the back are a scrumptious restaurant and wine bar.

Fay Gold Gallery
Daily; not Mon or Sun
A-list artists and virtual unknowns get the same treatment at the Fay Gold gallery, which assembles pieces for the corporate collections of Coca-Cola and others, showing work in all mediums.

Animals
Daily; not Sun
Animals sells clothing for kids up to the age of 10, with original designs by the owner. Garments can be personalised, and the shop also offers a small but excellent selection of quality toys.

Underground Atlanta
Daily
At this viaduct-turned-shopping-mall in downtown Atlanta you can rent a Segway, climb a rock wall, shop for souvenirs and discover over 200 years of local history.

Junkman's Daughter
Daily
Do you need a special outfit for clubbing, or simply want to pick up a few body-piercing ideas? Then Junkman's Daughter is the place for you, offering a seemingly endless array of less-than-tasteful clothing, shoes, accessories and home décor.

The Secret Room
Jungle
Fri only
What happens in Atlanta stays in Atlanta, so express your naughty side at the city's top alternative lifestyle club - The Secret Room at Jungle. Partake in the fun or simply watch - the choice is yours.

Young Americans: Photographs by Sheila Pree Bright
High Museum of Art
3 May - 10 Aug 2008; not Mon
This spring, photographer Sheila Pree Bright unveils her new portraiture project at Atlanta's High Museum of Art. The project explores the attitudes and opinions of Americans aged between 18 and 25, with regards to nationalism and identity.

Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1956-1968
High Museum of Art
7 Jun - 5 Oct 2008; not Mon
Road to Freedom is the most comprehensive art museum exhibition devoted to photography of the Civil Rights Movement in two decades. Atlanta's High Museum of Art presents around 130 unforgettable images of the African American struggle for equality.

Tim Gardner: From Life
High Museum of Art
23 Aug - 28 Nov 2008; not Mon
The first museum survey dedicated to the renowned watercolourist Tim Gardner is held at Atlanta's High Museum of Art this summer. It features over 50 of the artist's paintings, drawings and sketchbooks and explores, among other subjects, masculinity.

Annual Events:

NFL: Atlanta Falcons
Georgia Dome Sep - Dec 2008 (annual)
The Atlanta Falcons play their NFL games at the Georgia Dome. The regular season runs from September until December. Please visit the Falcons' website for full details of all fixtures.

Peach Drop Underground Atlanta
Dec 2008 (annual)
Held every New Year's Eve at Underground Atlanta, Peach Drop is an all-day family-friendly affair with a range of live entertainment, food stalls and activities, culminating in a grand firework display and the spectacular 58-second descent of an 800-pound peach.

Atlanta Braves - Major League Baseball
Turner Field 31 Mar - 21 Sep 2008 (annual)
Turner Field is home to the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball team and stages regular games from March to October.

Screen on the Green
Centennial Olympic Park 1 - 30 Jun 2008;
Thu only (annual)
Centennial Olympic Park hosts the annual Screen on the Green, a free event that shows classic Hollywood films every Thursday during June.

Heritage Arts Festival
Underground Atlanta Jul 2008 (annual)
The annual Heritage Arts festival at Underground Atlanta is a multi-disciplinary fair featuring on-site demonstration and impressive outdoor market selling jewellery, clothing and African artifacts, all against the backdrop of gospel, jazz, nu soul, blues and R&B music.

Martin Luther King Jr Commemoration Service
Ebenezer Baptist Church Jan 2009 (annual)
This church service in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr takes place each year on the day of his birthday. The Ebenezer Baptist Church is where Dr King is buried and where he served as co-pastor between the years 1960 and 1968 and is also the church where both his father and his grandfather served before him.

Danish Film Festival
High Museum of Art Jan 2009 (annual)
This annual film festival at Atlanta's High Museum of Art showcases the best recent Danish movies. Please visit the museum's website for further details of this year's programme.

The Animation Show
Carter Center Feb 2009 (annual)
The Animation Show is presented by Academy Award-nominated animator Don Hertzfedt and the creator of Beavis and Butt Head, Mike Judge. Each year they hit the road with a selection of the best short films from around the world to bring the joys of animation to the theatre-going public. This stop is at the Carter Center in Atlanta.

St Patrick's Day Festival
Underground Atlanta Mar 2009 (annual)
Underground Atlanta throws an annual four-day bash to celebrate St Patrick's Day, featuring live entertainment, dancing and food.

Georgia Marathon
Atlanta Mar 2009 (annual)
The annual Georgia marathon in historic Atlanta inludes a half marathon and a two-day Health & Fitness Expo.

NHL Ice Hockey: Atlanta Thrashers
Philips Arena Oct 2008 - Apr 2009 (annual)
The Atlanta Thrashers play their NHL ice hockey games at the Philips Arena. The regular season runs from October to April. For full details of the schedule, please visit the Thrashers' website.

NBA: Atlanta Hawks
Philips Arena Nov 2008 - Apr 2009 (annual)
The Atlanta Hawks play their NBA basketball games at the Philips Arena. The regular season runs from early November until April. Please visit the Hawks' website for full details of all fixtures.

Inman Park Spring Festival, Inman Park
Apr 2009 (annual)
Inman Park in Atlanta goes wild on the last weekend of April every year with a spirited and eclectic arts festival. The largest street market in the city includes a juried arts and crafts show and a quirky street parade.

Sweet Auburn Springfest , Atlanta
May 2009 (annual)
The multicultural Sweet Auburn Springfest celebrates the food, film, art and music of the world in the historic Sweet Auburn district of Atlanta every May.

Gardens for Connoisseurs, Atlanta
May 2009 (annual)
Traditionally held on Mother's Day weekend, the Gardens for Connoisseurs tour gives enthusiasts the opportunity to take a peek into beautiful gardens all over Atlanta that are usually closed to the public.