Atlanta - August 20, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Fly the coop.

SHOP
Architecture for Humanity Birdhouse Auction
What: Bid on fantastical casas by local ID enthusiasts, activist designers, and artists.
Why: A little birdie told us that you’re in for a tweet.
When: Sat., 5-9 p.m.
Where: Studioplex, 659 Auburn Ave.

Carol’s Daughter
What: Shop sweet-smelling cult products by beauty whiz Lisa Price at her first solo effort in the city.
Why: Reader sweepstakes alert! Enter for a shopping spree; samples; and a weeklong, DailyCandy-exclusive discount.
When: Mobile beauty demo lounge, Sat., noon-7 p.m.; store hours, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Lenox Square Mall, 3393 Peachtree Rd., 1st flr., Buckhead (404-846-2663).

EAT
Potlikker Film Festival
What: Southern Foodways’s food and flicks celebration trucks up to Athens this year.
Why: Get on the gravy train.
When: Sat., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Cine, 234 W. Hancock Ave., Athens (706-353-7377).

PLAY
The World’s Largest Water Balloon Fight
What: Five buck entry fee raises funds for Camp Twin Lakes and goes toward beating a Guinness World Record.
Why: Don’t leave ’em high and dry.
When: Sat. Doors, 1 p.m.; water balloon fight, 4 p.m.
Where: The Masquerade, 695 North Ave., Midtown.

PARTY
All U Need Is Love and a Little Lipstick
What: Project Authentic Beauty turns 1 with a benefit for nonprof services.
Why: Give good face.
When: Thurs., 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Whiskey Blue, The W-Atlanta Buckhead, 3377 Peachtree Rd., Buckhead (678-500-3190). Tickets online.

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