Atlanta - July 23, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You’ve got hungry eyes.

EAT
Urban pL8
What: A chalkboard menu and side patio garden await at this tucked-away design district addition.
Why: Sneak a peek.
When: Tues.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 6-10 p.m. Grand opening party tonight, 6-9 p.m.
Where: 1082 Huff Rd., West Midtown (404-367-0312).

SEE (and BUY)
The Affordable Art Show
What: Grab collection-worthy pieces for 1,000 bucks or less.
Why: Get over your G-shock.
When: Thru Aug. 1. Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Alan Avery Art Company, 315 E. Paces Ferry Rd., Buckhead (404-237-0370).

Taste Boutique Fashion Show and Sample Sale
What: A catwalk show, DJ, goodie bags, and mobile accessories and clothing sale at the sleek midtown resto.
Why: It’s a movable feast.
When: Thurs., 9 p.m.
Where: Silk Restaurant, 919 Peachtree St., Midtown. R.S.V.P. to 678-705-8888.

HEAR
Neko Case
What: The genre-bending songbird hits Atlanta for a weekend show.
Why: A little bit country, a little bit rock ’n’ roll.
When: Sun., 8 p.m.
Where: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy. (770- 916-2800).

LEARN
Asian Cultural Experience
What: Music, dance, food, and fashion demos from halfway around the world.
Why: Weekend fun and dim sum.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth (770-813-7500).