Special Events
Dancy Kids at Metropolitan Studios. 1259 Metropolitan Avenue. Starting July 15, runs for two weeks Drop-in classes include Twirl with Your Tot, Ballet Basics, and Jazz and Theatre Dance. The Dancy Kids Dance Camps run for two weeks for ages 3-10. Metropolitan Studios welcomes kids of all abilities and backgrounds. For more information go to www.metrostudioseav.com/classes.
EAPN Dines Out. Junior’s Pizza in Summerhill, 77 Georgia Avenue, July 17, 5:30pm. Come join us for a slice of pizza and a cold drink! Let’s celebrate community and enjoy this beautiful summer weather together.
The Candybox Revue’s 1259 Burlesque: A Celebration of Atlanta Burlesque’s Evolution. 1259 Metropolitan Avenue. July 19, 8:00pm doors open, 9:00pm show. Ages 18+. Tickets: $25-$30. 404-219-2003. Guests are sure to enjoy the craft cocktails on offer and the sheer magic of the venue: an 110+ year old house dedicated to the art of the tease and delightfully decorated in a Neo-classic burlesque theme.
National Chicken Wing Day Day. Urban Wings, 489 Moreland Avenue. Monday, July 29, 2:00pm-5:00pm. July 29 is National Chicken Wing Day, and Urban Wings is gearing up to celebrate with their 1st Annual Chicken Wing Eating Competition. Atlanta wing enthusiasts are invited to gather at the East Atlanta location to indulge in delicious wings, celebrate with friends, and compete for the chance to win $300.
Book Club Author Event. Central Library, One Margaret Mitchell Square. Saturday, August 10, 11:00am. FulcoLibrary One Book, One Read author event, featuring Nikki Erlick, author of the book The Measure, with guest moderator, Monica Kauffman Pearson. RSVP required, 404-612-8700.
EAPN Wet and Wild at Brownwood Park. 602 Brownwood Avenue. August 25, 3:00pm-5:00pm. Let’s make a splash with water play! There will be water blasters, water balloons, water sensory tables, sprinklers, and small kiddie pools. We’ll be passing out free Kona Ice to keep cool and Red’s will be selling delicious hot dogs!
Strut 5K. Starts at Village Fitness, 1231 Glenwood Avenue. Saturday, September 28,8:30am-11:00am. Presented by East Atlanta Runs in conjunction with the East Atlanta Strut. For more info, go to EastAtlantaBiz.com; click the Events tab for registration.
East Atlanta Strut. East Atlanta Village, Saturday September 28, 11:00am-6:00pm. Join your neighbors and friends for 26th annual East Atlanta Strut. The morning starts with a 5K, and the parade starts the festival at 11:00am. Music, games, food, drink, and fun for the whole family will be spread around the Village. This is a FREE event for all to enjoy. Volunteers are needed. sign up at https://eastatlantastrut.com/strut-in-place-volunteers.
East Atlanta Library. 400 Flat Shoals Avenue. Monday and Tuesday 10:00am-8:00pm, Wednesday through Saturday,10:00am-6:00pm, Closed Sunday. All events are free and open to the public. *sponsored by the Friends of the East Atlanta Library (FEAL).
July 15 Kids Comic Corner Book Club, 6:30pm
July 24 Bilingual Storytime, 10:30am
July 17 Motivational Fitness for Older Adults*, 11:45am
July 18 Quite a Catch Juggling Show for Kids, 10:30am
July 24 Bilingual Storytime, 10:30am
July 30 College Financial Aid Workshop, 11:00am
July 31 Motivational Fitness for Older Adults*, 11:45am
August 7 Motivational Fitness for Older Adults*, 11:45am
August 19 Kids Comic Corner Book Club, 6:30pm
August 27 Friends Book Club*, 6:30pm-7:45 pm (fourth Tuesday of each month) – book selection is The Measure by Nikki Erlick
*sponsored by the Friends of the East Atlanta Library (FEAL)
www.fulcolibrary.org/east-atlanta
Ongoing Events
EAV Farmers Market. 572 Stokeswood Avenue. Every Thursday 4:00pm-8:00pm. Local farmers and vendors bring their wares every Thursday afternoon. Shop, eat, socialize.
EABA-East Atlanta Business Association. General Meetings on the third Tuesday of the month. NO MEETING IN JULY. 6:00pm-8:00pm includes socializing, snacks, the meeting, and ½ hour set aside for networking. Check out Eastatlantabiz.com for the meeting location and to find out more.
East Atlanta Chess Club. Meetings every Wednesday. Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood Avenue. Weekly rated tournament from 6:00pm-10:00pm, and free play for those players who want to play casually. All ages and skills levels are welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
