Get Out!!! Your weekend plans are here

1) HipHop Happy Hour @ the Lounge

Where/when: J.R. Crickets Lounge, 2348 Cascade Road; Friday 4pm -7pm. 

The Event: Come out to the Lounge this Friday after work and enjoy Hip Hop Happy Hour then starting at 8 get up and jam to the beats of DJ Talib. After a long day at work come out and enjoy food and drink specialties, especially the $5 drink specials while enjoying the mix of professionals, executives and local patrons. Please visit www.jrcricketslounge.com or call 4047526224 for more information on the specials.

Pricing:  Free to enter and check the website for the menu prices.  

2) Kids Acting Out Loud in GA (KAOLGA)

Where/When: Adamsville Recreation Center; 3201 MLK, Jr., Drive; Saturday 12-4

The Event: Every Saturday from this weekend till the 20^th of August, will be the KAOLGA Summer Theatre Program. Parents this is a program for all children from 5-17 who are grouped together according to their age range. Angel Harrell, the instructor and founder, will be giving the Theatre Arts & Drama 101 class that teaches acting and vocal techniques, character development, memorization, scene study and on-camera acting. What KAOLGA does is help students identify and nourish their natural talents through this interactive theatre program and helps achieve a high confidence level that will last them beyond their future careers.  For specific times for different age groups and for more information please visit www.kaolga.com. For specific inquiries and registration please email the instructor at kactingoutloud@aol.com or call 770-292-8490.  

 Price: There is a $40 registration fee that pays for administrative support and equipment. Also there is a $30 a month fee that is waived for the 1^st month.

 3) Friday Night Jazz

When/Where: Landon’s Restaurant and Bar; 3752 Cascade Road, suite 100; Friday 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The Event: Come on out to Landon's and enjoy an eclectic evening while enjoying the jazzy sounds of The PR Experience. You can come out to the enclosed patio and rock with them while sipping on wine and enjoying fine American cuisine. Also you can relax in the restaurant/ bar area and enjoy from afar. Please visit www.landonsrestaurant.com or call 404-472-2424 for more information. 

Price: $5 for patio seating, free for rest of restaurant and bar. Check the above website for menu prices.

4) Blue’s in The Alley

Where When: Underground Atlanta, 50 Alabama Street; 10am to 9pm. 4^th of July Weekend 1^st -4^th.

The Event: As the city celebrates Independence Day with art and culture, Underground Atlanta will play host to the 16^th Annual Heritage Arts Festival & Blues in the Alley, which will showcase unique art, culture and live music. This year a tribute to the Blues greats will be presented by the Atlanta Blues Society. With this being a festival, there are going to be many booths set up with national and international appeal to them as you build or start your collection of African artifacts and other gems. This festival offers film screenings, r&b, gospel and blues on two stages as well as blues in Kenny’s Alley, art exhibits, book signings and much more. Please take advantage of this long weekend and enjoy you own Underground Atlanta. For more information please visit www.underground-atlanta.com/annual-events/arts-culture.html.

 Price: Free

5)  Weekend Movie Release

When/ Where: Movies ATL, 3760 Princeton Parkway, Friday – Sunday;

The Event: In the third installment of the transformers franchise actor Shia LeBeouf returns as Sam Witwicky in Transformers: Dark of the Moon. This maybe the action pack in the series as the Autobots see they were not told everything that Earth knew about the Transformers. It may come at the cost of the planet. Watch the movie trailer at www.transformersmovie.com and see what the buzz is about. Please visit www.seethemovies.com or call 678-513-4400 for all movie times. This film is not yet rated. There is a Midnight showing in 3D Thursday night.

Pricing: Matinee and child prices are $7; seniors and Military, $9; and adult tickets are $10.