Five Things To Do This Weekend

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.  Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and places to explore.

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When/Where: Friday, 7 to 8 p.m.; , 571 S Kilgo Cir.

Why Go: Acclaimed art historian Michael Fried of Johns Hopkins University will deliver a lecture on artist Douglas Gordan’s “Antitheatricality.”

Pricing: Free

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When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m.; , 980 Briarcliff Rd.

Why Go: Dancers of all skill levels are welcome to come out and learn to appreciate the movement and rhythm of Argentine Tango. No partner is necessary.  

Pricing: $15 Lesson & Party/$10 Party Only

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When/Where: Saturday, 9 to 10 a.m.; , 996 Virginia Ave.

Why Go: Atlanta Activewear offers free Yoga classes for adults on Saturday mornings.

Pricing: Free, but RSVP to reserve a spot.

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When/Where: Saturday, 1 to 2 p.m; , 2335 Cheshire Bridge Rd

Why Go: Dr. Joe Esposito will present this gluten-free and vegan lecture and food demonstration.  

Pricing: Free

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When/Where: Sunday, 4 to 5:30 p.m.; at Emory University, 1700 N Decatur Rd.

Why Go: The famous Taipei landmark Zhongshan Hall is home to this remarkable ensemble, which performs throughout the world for more than 100,000 people each year. The first person to ever earn a master’s degree in pipa, Wu Man, joins the orchestra to perform on the plucked instrument with origins in China’s Qin and Han Dynasties (221 B.C.).

Pricing: Tickets: $42; Discount Category Members $36; Emory students $10.

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