Decatur Book Festival
When/Where: Friday-Sunday, Sept. 2-4, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., various downtown Decatur locations, Decatur.
Why Go: Check out more than 300 authors at the largest independent book festival in the country. Hear readings, panel discussions and lectures by authors of all genres, from children's books to graphic novels to sci-fi.
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Pricing: Free. Check out the full schedule of authors and times here.
Two Man Banned at Tucker Saloon
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When/Where: Sunday, Sept. 4, 10 p.m., Tucker Saloon, 3766 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker.
Why Go: Tucker Saloon's house band, Two Man Banned, is playing this Sunday with their usual songs of originals and covers. The band knows how to play hundreds of songs, from pop to rock to top 40 hits, so come with requests.
Pricing: No cover.
Dollar Play Day
When/Where: Monday, Sept. 5., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Jump Oasis Party Studio, 1940 Parker Court, Stone Mountain.
Why Go: Jump Oasis is having $1 admissions on Labor Day so the kids can play as much air hockey and Wii gaming as they want. Inflatable slides and obstacles are also in the play area, and $1 pizza, hot dogs and drinks will be available.
Pricing: Each child costs $1 and parents get in for free. For the coupon, click .
Dragon*Con
When/Where: Friday-Monday, Sept. 2-5, various Atlanta hotels, Atlanta.
Why Go: If you're not at Dragon*Con this weekend, then what are you doing? Here's just a taste of the highly anticipated weekend: the annual parade that features everything from Storm Troopers to Dumbledore to the GhostBusters mobile; panels with the casts from True Blood, Battlestar Galactica and more; thousands of people wearing the most authentic and amazing costumes ever; nightly parties; and tons more. Seriously, what are you doing this weekend that could possibly be better?
Pricing: Prices range from $30 on Monday to $120 for all four days. Check out the exact prices here.
Jazz on the Deck: Fundraiser to Benefit Horace O'Kelly
When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m., Village Corner German Bakery & Tavern, 6655 James B. Rivers Road, Stone Mountain.
Why Go: Hang out in the tavern's biergarten and patio while listening to local jazz musician Sammy Blue, known as "The Crown Prince of the Blues." The performance is to benefit Horace O'Kelly, who needs a kidney transplant, and to raise awareness for chronic kidney disease.
Pricing: A $20 donation is required.