Atlanta - June 21, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Thursday’s here already? That’s music to our ears.

HEAR
Anthony David
What: The gravel-voiced Southern songster plays Atlanta this weekend.
Why: Have your ear to the street.
When: Thurs. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Where: Hard Rock Cafe’s Velvet Underground, 215 Peachtree St., Downtown (404-688-7625).

EAT
Tap
What: Buffalo calamari, stout ice cream sandwiches, and cheeseburgers served with a chocolate shake shot.
Why: Pour yourself into a booth and never leave.
When: Brunch, Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; lunch, Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; dinner, Mon.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-midnight; Fri. & Sat., 5 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sun., 5-10 p.m.
Where: 1180 Peachtree St., Midtown (404-347-2220).

BUY
Marietta Farmers Market
What: Squash, lemonade, perennials? You name, they got.
Why: Take your pick.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-noon.
Where: 148 Church St., Marietta Square (770-499-9393).

DRINK
Cocktails for a Cause
What: Sweet Lowdown opens the bar (and its heart) to animals in need.
Why: Paws for the cause.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: 942 Peachtree St., Midtown (404-207-1324).

GO
Athfest
What: Free concerts by Drive-by Truckers and The Whigs, a club crawl, and a museum exhibit devoted to Widespread Panic.
Why: Hear that?
When: Thru Sun. Check website for schedule.
Where: 285 W. Washington St., Athens (706-548-1973).

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