The Weekend Guide

atlanta slow food picnic!

It’s a Labor Day of love.

EAT
Atlanta Slow Food Picnic

What: Pack a lunch to support real public school food during one of 200 nationwide dine-outs.
Why: Save a seat.
When: Mon., noon-3 p.m.
Where: Locations citywide.

CREATE
WonderRoot 24-Hour Lock-In
What:
Put your art into it at the marathon creative jam session that goes to the wee hours and beyond.
Why: Ever wonder what you’d sculpt at 4:30 a.m.?
When: Sat., 8 p.m.-Sun., 8 p.m.
Where: 982 Memorial Dr., Reynoldstown (404-254-5955). To register, e-mail art@wonderroot.org.

SEE (and HEAR)
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
What: Indulge in a Hepburn-themed outdoor movie lineup all month long.
Why: A girl can’t watch that sort of thing without her lipstick.
When: Thurs., dusk. (Approximately 9 p.m.)
Where: Central Park, Atlantic Station.

Drive Invasion
What:
Celebrate 60 years of hot rods, hot dogs, and steamy windshields at Starlight’s b’day shindig.
Why: Rev your engines.
When: Sun. Gates open at 11 a.m.
Where: 2000 Moreland Ave., East Atlanta (404-627-5786).

READ
Love at the Pub
What: Meet Brick Store barmaid/author Mary Jane Mahan and sneak peek her behind-the-bar charm during The Decatur Book Festival.
Why: You’re a hot read.
When: Fri., 3-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. Speaking schedules online at decaturbookfestival.com.
Where: Ponce de Leon Ave., at Clairemont Rd., Decatur.

ROAM
Art in the Park

What: Strut your stuff through a juried art show, local food, and a free festival during Marietta Square’s annual artist market.
Why: Let it all hang out.
When: Sat.-Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Glover Park, 50 N. Park Sq., Marietta.

LOCATIONS
Central Park in Atlantic Station
245 18th St NW
Atlanta, GA 30363
Decatur Square
130 Clairemont Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
Glover Park
50 North Park Square NE
Marietta, GA 30060
770-794-5601
982 Memorial Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
404-254-5955
2000 Moreland Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
404-627-5786
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