May 232013
 

Looking for free & cheap things to do this weekend in Atlanta? To narrow it down a bit, check out these five options for Memorial Day weekend (or browse Atlanta on the Cheap’s calendar of events to remind yourself of other can’t-miss events happening in the ATL):

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–Jennifer Maciejewski

May 232013
 

Darn, this deal has expired.

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Chonas DealHere are a few of the highlights from ATL’s daily deals sites. If you’d like to browse the full list of deals that refresh automatically, you’ll find it on the Atlanta’s Daily Deals page.

Since it’s Thursday, May 23, you have a day or two to take advantage of most deals:

Theatre, Concerts, Attractions, & Sporting Events

Food, Beer & Wine

Salons & Spas

Kids’ Party, Painting, Photography Class, Rock Climbing, RC Car Racing, Wakeboarding, Superkart Racing

–Jennifer Maciejewski

May 222013
 

decatur-arts-festival-2013-webShopping the Decatur Arts Festival is a Memorial Day weekend tradition for us.

On May 25 & 26, 2013, head to Decatur Square for the Decatur Arts Festival. There’ll be an Artists Market, live music and comedy performances, & more. Here’s a sample of the happenings:

Performing Arts stage at the Community Bandstand:

Saturday

  • 11:15 a.m.: ConunDrums
  • Noon: Swamp Funk Quartet
  • 1:00 p.m.: Nicole Chillemi
  • 2:00 p.m.: Jacob Jeffries
  • 3:30 p.m.: Shawn Mullins

Sunday

  • Noon: Sehwe Village Percussion
  • 1:00 p.m.: BooHoo Ramblers
  • 2:00 p.m.: The Bonaventure Quartet
  • 3:00 p.m.: Frankie’s Blues Mission
  • 4:00 p.m.: Delta Moon

Acoustic Palette stage:

Saturday

  • 11:00 a.m.: Julie Austin
  • 2:30 p.m.: Amy Andrews
  • 5:00 p.m.: Brandhi Irvon

Sunday

  • Noon: Bo Galason
  • 2:00 p.m.: Elise Witt

Decatur LOL comedy stage:

Saturday

  • 1:00 p.m.: Decatur yoUth Comedy Krewe/li>
  • 2:00 p.m.: 15 Minutes of Laughter: Christine An
  • 2:30 p.m.: 15 Minutes of Laughter: Dan Weeks
  • 4:00 p.m.: 15 Minutes of Laughter: Alyssa Barnett
  • 4:30 p.m.: 15 Minutes of Laughter: Debra Cole
  • 5:00 p.m.: 15 Minutes of Laughter: Pete Ludovice

Sunday

  • 1:00 p.m.: Laughing Matters
  • 3:00 p.m.: Open Mic
  • 4:00 p.m.: 15 Minutes of Laughter: Mia Jackson
  • 4:30 p.m.: Laughing Matters

Plus a pair of extras:

  • From 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24, you can go on the Decatur ArtWalk & check out the works on display at almost 20 venues.
  • From 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., stop by the Decatur Library front lawn (215 Sycamore St.) to shop the used book sale. It’s cash or check only, so come prepared.

–Jennifer Maciejewski

May 222013
 

world of coca colaIf you’ve been meaning to explore the World of Coca-Cola, you’ve got a chance to check it out for free. And even if you don’t win free tickets, you can take advantage of a discount good for $6 tickets, no coupon code required.

The World of Coca-Cola has given Atlanta on the Cheap a family four-pack of tickets to giveaway. Entering to win is easy: Just post a comment and tell us your favorite moment of happiness. Mine? Relaxing on the beach. You’ll need to be one of Atlanta on the Cheap’s email subscribers to be eligible to win (subscribe). Limit one entry per email address. At around 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013, I’ll use a random number generator to choose a winner. Good luck! UPDATE (May 24): Apologies for the delay. I’m dealing with a family emergency, and WiFi is spotty + terrible here. I will choose a winner as soon as I can get a solid connection, but it may be a few days. Until then, you can enter the contest.

While you’re at the World of Coca-Cola, you can have the Vault of the Secret Formula experience, see a mix of Coca-Cola memorabilia throughout the attraction, taste more than 60 beverages from around the globe, watch the bottling line in action, & more. Plus starting May 24, you can check out the “American Originals: Norman Rockwell & Coca-Cola” exhibit, which features three original artworks–“Barefoot Boy,” “Out Fishin’” and “Concert on the Steps”–accompanied by other Rockwell calendars, advertising materials and unused works as well as replicas and the history of the three missing pieces of Rockwell artwork commissioned by the Coca-Cola Company–“The Old Oaken Bucket,” “Wholesome Refreshment” and “Office Boy–4 p.m.–The Pause That Refreshes.”

If you don’t win the free tickets & want to visit the World of Coca-Cola on the cheap, you have a few ways to get discount tickets:

The World of Coca-Cola is located at 121 Baker St. NW, Atlanta. 404-676-5151.

–Jennifer Maciejewski

May 222013
 

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In next few days, The Mercantile will host a pair of free wine tastings plus a free Bubblypalooza tasting event

From 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, and from noon-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2013, you can stop by the tasting table to try new hits & old favorites from The Mercantile’s wine cabinets.

And on Thursday, May 23, The Mercantile will host Bubblypalooza, Part Deux. From 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., you can sample several styles of sparkling wine from around the world.

ID is required to sample the wines. FYI–There’s a toy box available to occupy your little ones if they need to tag along.

The Mercantile is located at 1660 Dekalb Ave., Atlanta. 404-378-0096

–Jennifer Maciejewski

May 222013
 

The 2013 season of Movies in Central Park at Atlantic Station starts on Thursday. Each week, you can grab a blanket or a lawn chair, pack a picnic, & hang out in Central Park to watch a free flick.

The 2013 Schedule (movies start at dusk):

  • May 23: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
  • May 30: Something Borrowed
  • June 6: Sherlock Holmes – Game of Shadows
  • June 13: Skyfall
  • June 20: Hunger Games
  • June 27: Man on a Ledge
  • July 4: No movie; Happy Independence Day!
  • July 11: Despicable Me
  • July 18: Breakfast at Tiffany’s
  • July 25: Ratatouille
  • August 1: Uncle Buck
  • August 8: Ghostbusters
  • August 15: The Goonies

–Jennifer Maciejewski

May 222013
 

buddy musicalFrom July 9-14, 2013, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story will be at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta. I suspect I’ll be taking advantage of a discount ticket deal or coupon code to check it out on the cheap, as it looks like a fun night at the theatre.

Per the summary: “Just three years–that’s how long it took for rocker Buddy Holly to change music history forever. A hit Broadway musical, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story follows Holly’s childhood in Texas, his musical beginnings with a group of high school friends who later gained fame as The Crickets, his meteoric rise to fame, and his tragic early death–all set to a soundtrack of some of rock ‘n’ roll’s biggest hits. One of the first ‘jukebox musicals,’ the show features ‘That’ll Be the Day,’ ‘Not Fade Away,’ ‘Peggy Sue,’ and ‘Oh, Boy!’, among other timeless Holly tunes.

Want to see Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story on the cheap? You have a pair of ways to save:

The Fox Theatre is located at 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta.

–Jennifer Maciejewski

May 222013
 

Darn, this deal has expired.

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Maki Fresh DealHere are a few of the highlights from ATL’s daily deals sites. If you’d like to browse the full list of deals that refresh automatically, you’ll find it on the Atlanta’s Daily Deals page.

Since it’s Wednesday, May 22, you have a day or two to take advantage of most deals:

Theatre, Concerts, Attractions, & Sporting Events

Food, Beer & Wine

Salons & Spas

Kids’ Party, Painting, Photography Class, Rock Climbing, RC Car Racing, Wakeboarding, Superkart Racing

–Jennifer Maciejewski

May 212013
 

six flags logoIf you’re planning to visit Six Flags Over Georgia & White Water in the 2013 season, you have a few ways to get discount tickets and save on season passes, which come with a coupon book filled with extras.

Here are a few ways to play on the cheap:

Another reason to consider a combo pass: They’ve added two new rides for 2013:

  • At Six Flags Over Georgia, SkyScreamer, an extreme swing ride, spins guests in a 98-foot circle at speeds of 40 miles per hour atop a 24-story tower.
  • At White Water, Typhoon Twister sends riders in four-passenger tubes barreling down an enclosed five-story drop before shooting out into a 67-foot bowl, where they experience several revolutions against the wall of the bowl, then spin down into the corkscrew-drop chute and splash into the pool below.

–Jennifer Maciejewski

May 212013
 

Darn, this deal has expired.

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ga shakes one day sale 2013Today only, May 21, 2013, you can take advantage of a one-day sale to save on tickets to Georgia Shakespeare’s Metamorphoses, Mighty Myths & Legends, & Hamlet, no coupon code required.

The deals:

  • If you’re a new subscriber to GA Shakespeare, you can take advantage of a 2-for-1 deal for subscriptions. The deal is not valid for current or previous season subscribers.
  • Metamorphoses (June 19 – July 2): $20 tickets for any seat in the house during the first two weeks of the run.
  • Mighty Myths & Legends (July 2 – 20): $10 tickets for any seat in the house during the entire run. We’re going to this; it’s an all-ages show, and my girls love mythology.
  • Hamlet (October 3 – 16): $20 tickets for any seat in the house during the first two weeks of the run.

The deals will be available until 11:59 p.m. on May 21 if you order online, or you can call the box office & order tickets by phone until 6:00 p.m. (404-504-1473)

Georgia Shakespeare’s productions take place at Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta.

–Jennifer Maciejewski