Atlanta weekend food events: July 28-30 2017

Wine dinner? Beer tasting? Cooking class? Food festival? Email the deets to foodanddrink at creativeloafing.com.

Friday

Restaurant Eugene July 28, 2017, 5:30-10 p.m. Shift into Small Plates This new Friday happy hour feature offers small plates by executive chef Chris Edwards, paired with specialty cocktails. This week’s small plates include summer greens with pickles and reserves, foraged and cultivated mushrooms with grits and parsley and grilled Georgia peaches with white oak honey and vanilla ice cream. Details

Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta July 28, 2017, 11 a.m. to July 29, 2017, 1 a.m. National Hamburger Day On National Hamburger Day, the Hard Rock Cafe will be serving their classic burgers including the original legendary burger and a vegetarian house-made cauliflower burger. Details

Saturday

The Helpful Hotdog July 29, 2017, noon-3 p.m. H&F Burger and Linton Jr. Eighteen-year-old Linton Hopkins Jr., son of H&F Burger’s chef Linton Hopkins, is grilling hot dogs for charity at the Helpful Hot Dog before he leaves for the Culinary Institute of America, following in his father’s footsteps. Details

Diesel Filling Station July 29, 2017, 4-11 p.m. 8th Annual Atlanta Zombie Pub Crawl This zombie-themed crawl starts with professional zombie makeup and prosthetic application at Diesel Filling Station and continues to Neighbor’s Pub, Limerick Junction Irish Pub, Dark Horse Tavern, Hand in Hand Pub and finishes with an after party back at Diesel Filling Station. The crawl features a complimentary themed drink or shot at each pub, food specials and a zombie costume contest. Details

Tipple + Rose Tea Parlor and Apothecary July 29, 2017, 11 p.m. Second Anniversary Harry Potter Midnight Tea This event celebrates the popular “Harry Potter” series with themed tea and adult beverages served feast-style. Costumes are encouraged and reservations must be made in advance. Adults only. Details

Heritage Sandy Springs July 29, 2017, 8:30 a.m.-noon Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market The market will have live music and vendors offering fresh, local produce along with pasture-raised meats, farm fresh eggs and dairy and a variety of prepared foods. Details

SweetWater Brewery July 29, 2017, 7 p.m. to July 30, 2017, 5 p.m. Dirty South Yoga Fest 2017 This festival includes two days of yoga workshops taught by local instructors, as well as workshops, vendors, art auctions and healthy food. Saturday night ends with a brewery kick-off party, which includes free tours and tastings. Tickets can be purchased for the entire weekend, for one day, for two classes only or for just the art auction. Details

Sunday

Cooks and Soldiers July 30, 2017, 2-8 p.m. F̻tes De Bayonne Sant̩! Cooks & Soldiers will toast to Northern Basque country by hosting its own F̻tes De Bayonne, France’s largest annual festival. The Westside restaurant offers a special menu inspired by French Basque flavors and classic F̻tes De Bayonne dishes and drinks. Traditional Basque music plays throughout the day. Details

Wild Heaven Craft Beers July 30, 2017, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Southern Pig Roast The Decatur Farmers Market will be hosting their first Southern Pig Roast, which features a whole pig roasted by chef Terry Koval of the Wrecking Bar paired with sides from Rising Son and Farm Burger. Tickets include a family style meal and Wild Heaven Beer served in a commemorative glass. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Fresh for Less Program, which helps supply fresh food to local families in need. Details

Midtown Tavern July 30, 2017 1-4 p.m. Pints and Puppies Pets are welcome at this event, which features drink specials, professional photos and a doggy gift bag. A portion of the proceeds benefit Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, a nonprofit dedicated to saving dogs and cats from high-kill shelters. Details