Five Things to Do This Weekend

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.  Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and places to explore.

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When/Where: Thursday through Saturday, 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. at 1049 Ponce de Leon Ave

Why Go: Over three days, 84 films that were created in 48 hours each will be screened at the Plaza Theatre.

The 48-Hour Film Project invites filmmakers to write, shoot, edit and score a movie all within just 48 hours.  On Friday night, they get a character, a prop, one line of dialogue and a genre to include.  The movie must be completed within 48 hours.

Price: $10 to $50, Buy Tickets

2.

When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m. at , 980 Briarcliff Rd.

Why Go: Learn about the rhythm and movement of authentic Argentine Tango by focusing on connecting with the music and your partner and learning how two bodies can move as one.  Dancers of all skill levels are welcome and no partner is necessary.

Price: $15 Lesson & Party/$10 Party Only, Cash only at the door

3.

When/Where: 540 Asbury Cir

Why Go: This exhibition, from the Emory University archives, features books, photographs, documents and memorabilia.  It includes Dooley’s suit and shoes; the Collard Leaf (the oldest student publication in the archives, from 1867); early Emory textbooks and library books, records from the Board of Trustees, photographs of student and Greek life on campus, a D.V.S. Senior Society pipe carved with Dooley’s likeness, and much more.

Price: Free

4.

When/Where: , 1040 N Highland Ave.

Why Go: Friday, June 22, and Saturday, June 23: The celebration continues into the weekend with another favorite weekly series event, Genki After Dark. Enjoy fantastic music and terrific deals from 10 p.m. until closing. The special late night menu featuring menu favorites and $3 well cocktails, hot sake, draft beer and well wines.

Sunday, June 24: Celebrate the end of the week family-style at Genki in Virginia-Highland with Sunday Supper.  Parties of six and more can now order from Genki’s new family-style menu, created just for large parties. Of course, Genki will continue its weekly tradition of hosting Sake Sunday where diners are invited to enjoy $1 sushi nigiri, $3 rolls, $3 Genki draft beer, $3.50 sake bombs, and $5 cold sake. 

5.

When/Where: Saturday and Sunday at 767 Clifton Rd.

Why Go: Enjoy a weekend (Saturday at 10:00pm) of paws-on, animal-themed activities inspired by the special exhibition, The Scoop on Poop.

Price: $17.50+

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