Experience “Gatecrashers” at the High Museum of Art

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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 American life as well as the unbelievable scenes of their imaginations without any formal training. high.org

New Photos From Kuhn’s Seminal Series “Evidence”

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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 season with this carefully curated selection of photographs from Kuhn’s seminal series “Evidence.” jacksonfineart.com

Atlanta Botanical Gardens – Orchids at Home

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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 a variety of different home environments ranging from windowsills to Wardian cases. atlantabg.org/calendar/orchids-at-home

Find the Missing Mother Goose!

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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 rhyme characters. Ideal for kids ages 2 to 8. puppet.org/programs/mother-goose

Heroes, Saints & Legends Gala

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AUG. 19 Heroes, Saints & Legends Gala 3143 Maple Dr. NE. 5:30pm Tickets start at $400 The 32nd annual Heroes, Saints & Legends gala returns to Flourish Atlanta, where it will honor individuals for their leadership, service and devotion to others. wesleywoods.org/foundation/special-events/hsl

Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony Screening

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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 Atlanta by viewing the Tokyo Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony. atlantahistorycenter.com/event

Young Bucks Social

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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 social mixer with Young Bucks, the under 40 arm of the Buckhead Business Association. buckheadbusiness.org/young-bucks

Paula Poundstone at Buckhead Theatre

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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 and outstanding improv skills to Buckhead for one night of fun. thebuckheadtheatreatl.com

Buckhead Fine Arts Festival

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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 Buckhead Village to peruse the works of approximately 100 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalworkers, glass artists, jewelers and more. buckheadartsfestival.com