Summery Events for the 21-Plus Crowd

SweetWater Brewery 420 Fest 2013
For those of you who are new to the city, the SweetWater 420 Festival is one of Atlanta's largest, organically grown events. This three-day experience boasts a divers lineup of performances, activities, artistry, food and excellent brews. Below is an itinerary! For the full schedule complete with times and a festival map, please visit their website. 

 Where: Historic Candler Park, Atlanta, GA
When:  Friday, April 19 to Sunday, April 21
Times: Friday, 4:20 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
Admission: Fest is free! $5 a day for a drink wristband (21+, of course); $150 three-day VIP admission tickets (21+)
Friday – April 19, 2013
SweetWater Stage: Earphunk; George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic
Planet 420 Solar Stage: Higher Choir; Gas South Cornhole Tournament; Papa Grows Funk
Relapse Comedy Tent: Salon du Shoguns; Astronaut University; The Real McCoy Stand-Up Comedy Show; Improv School of Atlanta; 40 Acres and a Stool; Atlanta Improv
Silent Disco: ATLiens; Kimber; Casper; DJ Canvas; Sugar Kane; Brian Tedder
The SweetWater Experience Tent: Tastings of more than 20 unique SweetWater brews and expert panel discussions: Craft Beer in a Social Media World; Stick Your Nose in It – Beer & the Senses

Saturday – April 20, 2013
SweetWater Stage: Detox Yoga Flow; Bitteroots; Chipotle Battle of the Bands Winner; Deep Blue Sun Feat. Yonrico Scott; Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk; Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears
Planet 420 Solar Stage: Gas South Cornhole Tournament; Rock U Kids Band – Endless Energy; The Mobros; Anders Osbourne
Relapse Comedy Tent: Kids Comedy; Village Theatre; Launch Party; Whole World Improv Theatre; Six Ways to Sunday Stand-Up; SHAKE Comedy; Beer and Comedy Night; Joel Byars Stand-Up Show; 1AM Show; Laughing Skull Lounge
Silent Disco: Music Matters DJ Students Showcase; Paul C & the Funky Express; Knuckleheadz; Ralph & Louie (Live); Shaddex + Crude Carter; DJ AirWolf; Jiriki + George Antonios; Symbiot
The SweetWater Experience Tent: Tastings of more than 20 unique SweetWater brews and expert panel discussions: Home Brewing – Garage to Glass; A Long, Strange Trip – The Origin and History of SweetWater; The Business Side of Craft Beer; The Art and History of Cask Ale; Keeping it Local – Staying Involved in Our Community; Beer & Cheese Pairings
KidZone: Circus Camp; Atlanta Hawks – Unit 21; Farmer D – Green Kids Activities; Moonjumps; Instrument Petting Zoo and more

Sunday - April 21, 2013
SweetWater Stage: Blair Crimmins and the Hookers; The Mosier Brothers; Robert Randolph and the Family Band
Planet 420 Solar Stage: Gas South Cornhole Tournament; Rock U Kids Band – Involution; Honey Island Swamp Band
Relapse Comedy Tent: Kids Improv with Act3 Productions; Automatic Improv; Uptown Comedy; Funny Kim Presents – Urban Grind Comedy; Geekapalooza: Stand-Up Comedy from Georgia Tech; Comedy Night at The Music Room
Silent Disco: Stranger Candy; Full Frequency (Live); Sorted; MK Ultra; Esko
The SweetWater Experience Tent: Tastings of more than 20 unique SweetWater brews and expert panel discussions: Home Brewing – Garage to Glass; A Long, Strange Trip – The Origin and History of SweetWater; What’s in Your Beer?
KidZone: Circus Camp; Atlanta Hawks – Unit 21; Farmer D – Green Kids Activities; Moonjumps; Instrument Petting Zoo and more
Cocktails in the Garden 
The Atlanta Botanical Garden hosts events in their spectacular gardens all year 'round, but as it gets warmer they're welcoming you to themed cocktail nights, perfect after a long day—or week—at the office. These "social irrigation" parties will be held Thursdays from May to September. From 6 to 10 p.m., enjoy the city's best DJs, delicious cocktails and cooking demonstrations by the Garden Chef. The exhibition is Imaginary Worlds, where guests will encounter 19 gigantic living plant sculptures that are truly fantastic. Admission is $18.95, and here our the themes.
May:  Social Butterflies
June:  Snake Juice
July:  Drink Like a Fish
August:  Hair of the Dog
September:  Magic Martinis