Clubs in Smyrna

High above the bustling shops and bistros of Virginia-Highland, The Warren City Club members toast the view on a third-level garden terrace. Tiled in stone and surrounded by Atlanta's cityscape, the patio's rustic French doors lead to exclusive stomping grounds furnished with rich wooden furniture, aged brick walls, and no fewer than five roaring fireplaces. These elegant environs are housed in a turn-of-the-century building, and its timeless appeal is matched by cuisine prepared by Johnson and Wales–trained chef William Taylor.

While most must pay an entry fee to enjoy Chef Taylor's singular suppers such as the Captain Crunch–crusted Atlantic salmon or seared sea scallops over butternut-squash risotto, members enjoy unbarred access to any meal. Their status also grants them exclusive deals at local businesses including floral boutiques and personal trainers, and invisible "Members Only" jackets handcrafted by imperial tailors. Non-members hoping for an admission-free taste of the high life can attend Sunday Brunch, or drop by the Open House on the first Wednesday of every month from 6 p.m. to midnight.

Check out Village Theatre at 8:30 p.m. any Friday or Saturday, or bring two more friends, for a grand total of four attendees, to any 9:30 p.m. Wednesday show for unscripted hilarity. As you make suggestions for the improv show, the talented actors at Village Theatre will use them to birth delicious and uproariously funny skits. Because you and your date will be incapable of controlling yourselves after your bouts of delirious laughter, cozy up to someone with whom you want to test the waters. Or come with a big group to pick up some jokes funnier than any you could have come up with on your own. Shows last 90 minutes to two hours, with laughs often lasting significantly longer. The Village Theatre is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.