SunTrust Lunch on Broad
Bask in the warmth of Atlanta’s magnificent weather and soak up the sounds of local musicians at SunTrust Lunch on Broad. This free weekly lunchtime series brings the feel of overseas leisure to Downtown Atlanta. All the romance of Europe and all the tastes and smells of international gourmet foods are found right in the middle of our city.
Enjoy the company of friends and coworkers on your lunch break and feel the rhythm of live jazz, R&B, reggae, soft rock music and more.

SunTrust Lunch on Broad takes place in Downtown Atlanta’s Historic Fairlie-Poplar District, between Walton and Luckie streets from 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. every Friday, weather permitting, April 15 through September 30, 2005.
http://www.atlantadowntown.com/HavingFun_LunchBroad.asp


CARIBBEAN NIGHTS @ LATIN SOL
Complementary Salsa Lessons by Salsambo at 9pm. A night filled with pulsating beats and flavors from the caribbean and the world featuring LIVE music with SALSA, MERENGUE, MAMBO, SKA, POP, REGGAETON, BACHATA. SON, POP, HOUSE and more
BAND: SERENATA BAND (Atlanta/Venezuela/Puerto Rico)
DJ: CARLITOS WAY (Puerto Rico)
Free Entry For Ladies Until Midnight - $5 Cover
Dress Cosmopolitan - 21 & Over - Doors open at 9pm and closes at 4am!

Latin Sol
Underground Atlanta
50 Upper Alabama Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
http://www.latinsolatlanta.com/


Improv Night School @ Dad’s Garage 8p
Check out the next wave of Dad's Garage improvisors as a mix of our Improv Ensemble and a lot of fresh new faces bring you Improv Night School. Laugh with them, laugh at them and learn along with the gang. It's just like trade school... only different.

Dad's Garage
280 Elizabeth Street, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 523-3141
http://www.dadsgarage.com/


Big Mike of Kingsized @ Nikolai's Roof
Every Friday Big Mike of Kingsized plays the Point of View Lounge next to Nikolai's Roof on the Hilton's top floor.

Nikolai's Roof Restaurant
255 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GA
(404) 221-6362
http://www.nikolaisroof.com


Friday Night Fish Fry @ O'Terrill's 6p-11p
Fish & Chips, Shrimp, Louisiana Select Oysters, Catfish, Crab Cakes

O'Terrill's
510 Piedmont Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-815-0079
http://www.oterrills.com/


“The Rhythm Den” @ Django's Belly
Djs Alex King & Levi playing deep house

Django's
495 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-347-8648
http://www.djangoatlanta.com


FRIs, SATs & SUNs
From Civil War to Civil Rights @ Underground Atlanta

Travel back in time with Underground's newest attraction - a guided history tour! Written by nationally acclaimed historian and scriptwriter, Peter Bonner, the tour includes ten historic stops throughout the property offering insightful history and amusing entertainment at the same time. For instance, did you know that Underground is home to what was the original tallest building in Atlanta, or that Joel Chandler Harris, author of Uncle Remus, used to wait for his horse drawn trolley on what is now known as Alabama Street? Explore everything from the zero mile-marker that marked the first railroad responsible for Atlanta‚s growth in the 1800s to an amazing view of the Capital as you discover or perhaps, rediscover the beauty of the original Atlanta that is known today as Underground. The tour is now open Friday-Saturday (11am, 1pm & 3pm) & Sundays at 1pm & 3pm. http://www.underground-atlanta.com/hist-historytour.html



Live Jazz and Piano Music @ Ray’s In the City 6p

Come enjoy live jazz and piano music by a variety of local entertainers.

Ray's In the City
240 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 524-9224
http://www.killerrestaurants.com/rays_city/index.html



Tropicus Latin Party @ The Mambo Room 10p


The Mambo Room
Upstairs at Bridgetown ... Just across from the FOX Theater
689 Peachtree St. 
Atlanta 30308
http://www.mamboroom.com


Jazz Blues Suarez Featuring Soul Factor @ The Jazz Loft


The Jazz Loft
(formerly 201 COURTLAND)

201 Courtland St
(404) 519-8200

http://www.thejazzloft.com/



McCormick & Schmicks happy hour, 4-6p Mon-Fri and 9-close Mon-Thur

Sit in the bar and you can order off the $1.95 menu. The portions are very generous and of course the food is absolutely delicious. Must purchase at least two drinks for happy hour special to apply.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant @ CNN Center
CNN Center
190 Marietta Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 521-1236
http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com



Every Other FRIDAY
Downtown Dweller Happy Hour @ Different Venues 6p
On Friday, join fellow members of the downtownATL 'Crew as we mingle with residents of downtown Atlanta for the monthly "Downtown Dweller Happy Hour." This event is held at different restaurants and bars in downtown Atlanta one Friday per month from 6:00 until 8:00. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a happy hour at your restaurant next year, please contact Jennifer jennifer@downtownatl.com For a calendar of upcoming ADNA events: http://www.atlantadna.org/