Events

AUG. 20-DEC. 11 “Gatecrashers: The Rise of the Self-Taught Artist in America” High Museum of Art Times vary $16.50 This exhibit showcases painters who captured

THROUGH AUG. 28 “Paradise Lost” by Mona Kuhn 3115 E. Shadowlawn Ave. NE. Times vary Free The Jackson Fine Art gallery kicks off its new

AUG. 14 Orchids at Home Atlanta Botanical Garden 10am-Noon $24 for members, $29 for nonmembers Learn how to grow both beginner and advanced orchids in

AUG. 18-SEPT. 26 Mother Goose Center for Puppetry Arts Times vary Prices vary Find the missing Mother Goose with the help of your favorite nursery

AUG. 19 Heroes, Saints & Legends Gala 3143 Maple Dr. NE. 5:30pm Tickets start at $400 The 32nd annual Heroes, Saints & Legends gala returns

AUG. 24 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony Screening Atlanta History Center 7am Free Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the start of the Centennial Olympic Games in

AUG. 26 Young Bucks Social 3344 Peachtree Rd. NE., Ste. 800 6pm Free for members, $15 for nonmembers Come together with young professionals for a

SEPT. 17 Paula Poundstone Buckhead Theatre 8pm Tickets start at $34 Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Paula Poundstone, who brings her self-deprecating humor

SEPT. 18-19 Buckhead Fine Arts Festival 259 Buckhead Ave. Noon-6pm on Saturday, 11am-5pm on Sunday Free Gather the family and your dog, and head to

EVERY TUESDAY Buckhead Runs 3242 Peachtree Rd. NE. 6pm Free Join your fellow Buckhead residents for a run along one of the 2-, 3- or