Atlanta - October 05, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

So many treats and still 26 days till Halloween.

BUY
A Pumpkin
What: Hillside hosts a charity pumpkin patch and weekend bake sales.
Why: Carve out time for a good cause.
When: Thru Oct. 31. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Hillside Hospital, 1301 Monroe Dr., Midtown (404-875-4551).

EAT
Power Plant
What: All-vegan resto serving funky soul chicken, kiwi bubble tea, and fish sticks.
Why: Don’t fight it; bite it.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-midnight; Sun., 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 476 Edgewood Ave., Sweet Auburn District (404-474-1735).

DRINK
Vino Libro 
What: Boutique wines, rare reads, and WiFi.
Why: Take a seat and drink it all in.
When: Bistro, Mon.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-midnight; Sun., 10:30 a.m.-midnight. Wine shop and bookstore, Mon.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Grand opening party, Oct. 18, 6-10 p.m.
Where: 933 Garrett St., East Atlanta (404-624-3643).

SEE
Stars
What: Take in a guided constellation tour, then hit the roof to use the free telescopes.
Why: Shoot for the moon.
When: Thurs. & Fri. Planetarium show, 8-9 p.m.; observatory, 8-10:30 p.m.
Where: Fernbank Science Center, 156 Heaton Park Dr., Decatur (678-874-7100).

Cirque de Luna
What: The (adults-only) circus comes to town this weekend.
Why: If the snake handlers don’t get you, the catwomen will.
When: Sat. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Where: Sutra Lounge, 1136 Crescent Ave., Midtown (404-607-1160).