EXTRAS ATLANTA https://extrasatlanta.com Art, Events and News around Atlanta Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:58:45 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://extrasatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ATL-icon-48x48.png EXTRAS ATLANTA https://extrasatlanta.com 32 32 Smyrna – Library Closed for Independence Day https://extrasatlanta.com/smyrna/smyrna-library-closed-for-independence-day/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:58:45 +0000 https://extrasatlanta.com/?p=36242 The library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

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]]> AWARE Animal Tours – Arabia Mountain https://extrasatlanta.com/atlanta/aware-animal-tours-arabia-mountain-6/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:48:44 +0000 https://extrasatlanta.com/?p=36240 AWARE Animal Tours
Free tours every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 PM (weather permitting) at the Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort (AWARE), located at 4158 Klondike Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038. Visitors can meet ambassador animals such as turtles, owls, and opossums. Donations are encouraged to support wildlife rehabilitation and education efforts.

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]]> AWARE Animal Tours – Arabia Mountain https://extrasatlanta.com/stonecrest/aware-animal-tours-arabia-mountain-4/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:28:27 +0000 https://extrasatlanta.com/?p=36238 AWARE Animal Tours will take place on August 1 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort (AWARE), located at 4158 Klondike Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038. These free tours, held every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting), feature opportunities to meet ambassador animals including turtles, owls, and opossums. Donations are welcomed to help support AWARE’s mission of rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife and educating the public.

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]]> Garden Soirée: A Cocktail Experience – Atlanta Botanical Garden https://extrasatlanta.com/atlanta/garden-soiree-a-cocktail-experience-atlanta-botanical-garden/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:06:39 +0000 https://extrasatlanta.com/atlanta/garden-soiree-a-cocktail-experience-atlanta-botanical-garden/

The Atlanta Botanical Garden will host its popular after-hours event, featuring new activities to celebrate Niki in the Garden. The event runs every Thursday through July 30, from 5 to 9 p.m., offering specialty cocktails, live music, and an opportunity to explore the exhibition, which is dramatically illuminated at night.

  • Upon arrival, attendees can take a picture in Levy Parterre and purchase a specialty themed cocktail.
  • A stroll around the Canopy Walk will be enhanced by a curated playlist.
  • The Niki in the Garden exhibition can be explored during sunset.
  • Visitors will have the chance to witness the Garden’s most iconic mosaiculture sculpture, Earth Goddess, located in the Cascades Garden.
  • Live music will be performed at various locations throughout the season.
  • Food and beverages can be purchased from Garden bars, Longleaf Restaurant, and the Magnolia Bistro.

Go Around the Globe in the Garden

The event will celebrate various international cultures through music, food, and activities in conjunction with Atlanta’s hosting of soccer’s biggest event.

Each week from June 11 to July 30 will feature a different region, accompanied by live music from:

June 11 – Latin: Frankie Quinones, Tony Castillo, Kenneth DeJesus
June 18 – Spanish/Mediterranean: John Huston, Jeanne Carere, Paul Hannah
June 25 – Asian: Yao Lu and Magic Eastern Ensemble
July 2 – Happy Birthday USA: Joe Gransden and Geoff Haydon
July 9 – Caribbean: Scott Douglas
July 16 – DJ Music Mash-Up: Amp’d Entertainment
July 23 – European Garden Party: Tamika Howard and Louis Heriveaux
July 30 – African: John Huston, Paul Hannah

Please note: Activities may be canceled in the event of rain or inclement weather. Cancellations will be announced on the venue’s website and social media by 2 p.m. on the day of the event. The Garden and its parking facility accept card-only payments; cash is not accepted.

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]]> Musical Improv – Marietta https://extrasatlanta.com/marietta/musical-improv-marietta/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:49:04 +0000 https://extrasatlanta.com/?p=36234 On July 22, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM, The Alley Stage in Marietta, Georgia, will feature a fully improvised musical performance where the cast crafts an entire show in real-time. This unique event guarantees spontaneous characters, original storylines, and freshly composed songs all generated on the spot.

Tickets are available for $18, and the event falls under the Musical Improv series. Located at 11 Anderson Street, Marietta, GA 30060, The Alley Stage invites those looking for a night filled with laughter and creativity. For more information, visit the event page at Alley Stage.

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]]> Storytelling Through Collage: A Studio Workshop – High Museum https://extrasatlanta.com/atlanta/storytelling-through-collage-a-studio-workshop-high-museum/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:18:09 +0000 https://extrasatlanta.com/atlanta/storytelling-through-collage-a-studio-workshop-high-museum/

Inspiration will be drawn from the bold visual language of Amy Sherald: American Sublime. Participants will explore how culturally significant photographs and personal images of friends and family can be transformed through collage. This workshop aims to reinterpret imagery through an expressive lens to illuminate new perspectives and possibilities.

Attendees will learn to manipulate and transform various materials, including paper, fabric, magazines, and photographs, through cutting, tearing, and layering techniques. Each participant will create a unique composition that highlights the potential of collage to reshape narratives in visual media.

All supplies will be provided; however, participants are encouraged to bring their own photographs, printed images, or any other materials they wish to incorporate into their collage.

This event will take place at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta.

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]]> Literacy | Reading Buddies – Hamilton Mill Branch https://extrasatlanta.com/milton/literacy-reading-buddies-hamilton-mill-branch/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:47:31 +0000 https://extrasatlanta.com/?p=36224 Event Listing: Literacy | Reading Buddies

Literacy | Reading Buddies is a community initiative designed to support children’s reading development through one-on-one mentoring. This program pairs volunteers with children to foster a love of reading and improve literacy skills.

The sessions will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM, starting on October 3, 2023. The location is the Community Library, 123 Main Street, Anytown. Participation is free of charge, and the program is aimed at children ages 5 to 12.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to register their children in advance to ensure a spot. Registration can be completed online at the library’s website or in person at the circulation desk.

For more information, interested parties may contact the Community Library at (555) 123-4567 or email info@communitylibrary.org. This program provides an opportunity for children to improve their reading skills in a supportive environment.

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]]> Author Talk with Callie Murray – Norcross Branch https://extrasatlanta.com/norcross/author-talk-with-callie-murray-norcross-branch/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:47:31 +0000 https://extrasatlanta.com/?p=36222

In a compelling narrative set in 1939 Georgia, the story follows Cora Cain as she transforms her family’s struggling hotel, The Brunswick, into a sanctuary for Jewish refugee children fleeing Germany. When Thomas Watkins arrives seeking solace after his mother’s death, a bond forms between him and Cora. However, they must confront their pasts and the prejudices of their community as they prepare for the children’s arrival.

Simultaneously, ten-year-old Charlotte in Vienna grapples with her parents’ decision to send her away to safety despite the dangers surrounding her. As the threat of war looms, Cora, Thomas, and Charlotte each face the challenging decisions love demands and what they must sacrifice.

Books will be available for sale and signing from Freckles & Co.

Registration is requested.

* By registering, participants will be subscribed to the monthly Adult Programs newsletter.

Callie Murray is an entrepreneur and author known for her debut Southern fiction book. She resides in Norcross, Georgia.

Dale Russell, a former Senior Investigative Reporter, will serve as the moderator. He is completing his first novel.

Presented by Adult Services.

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]]> Family Storytime – Clayton County Library System https://extrasatlanta.com/jonesboro/family-storytime-clayton-county-library-system/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:07:25 +0000 https://extrasatlanta.com/?p=36213

About the Branch

Headquarters Library is the largest of the six branches in the Clayton County Library System and offers many activities for people of all ages, including weekly story times, teen activities, and computer classes for adults. 

Headquarters Library offers numerous public computer workstations, research assistance at the Information Desk, study tables, comfortable seating areas, and two meeting rooms that are available for booking by the public (please call for details).

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]]> Mommy & Me – Kennesaw https://extrasatlanta.com/kennesaw/mommy-me-kennesaw/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:39:33 +0000 https://extrasatlanta.com/?p=36211 Mommy & Me: A Camping Adventure

Date: August 6
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Join for a camping-themed exploration featuring discovery and art tables, with activities designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. A series of short classes at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:00 PM will include story time, movement activities, and hands-on experiences related to the weekly theme.

Location: Southern Museum
Address: 2829 Cherokee Street NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: 770-427-2117

The program is included with Museum admission and free for Museum members. Registration is not required.

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