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On this week’s agenda: art in the park, celebrity basketball, cooking with children, and music from Tori Amos, William Green, and Kipper Jones. As always, check Groupon for even more great things to do in Atlanta. Piedmont Park Arts Festival Midtown | Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sunday, August 17, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Atlanta's largest public park is outdoing even itself with the fifth annual Piedmont Park Arts Festival, which will feature up to 250 painters, photographers, sculptors, jewelers, and other crafters. Sorting through the dizzying array of artistic disciplines is only part of the fun—live acoustic music, a bustling street market, and (of course) fried festival foods round out the weekend's bill. (1215 Piedmont Ave.; free) Atlanta Celeb Fest's Celebrity Basketball Game Sylvan Hills | Saturday, August 16, noon Atlanta Celeb Fest has drawn some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports to Georgia's capital, and its celebrity basketball game promises to be a sloppy—er, star-studded—affair. The game will tip off at noon inside Atlanta Metropolitan College. General-admission seating will let fans scoot close enough to the action to cheer on their favorite celebs and get whiffs of their paparazzi repellent. (1630 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW; $25+; buy tickets here) Eat a Georgia Rainbow at Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta Downtown | Sunday, August 17, 1 p.m. The Children's Museum of Atlanta has always been known for its hands-on activities, but Eat a Georgia Rainbow takes it a step further by adding food to the mix. This seasonal program features fruits and vegetables harvested in Georgia, and kids aged 8 or younger will be able to cook up a dish using local produce. As for the parents? Well, they're the brave souls who have to eat it. (275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW; $12.75+; free for children younger than 1; buy tickets here) Tori Amos Cumberland | Tuesday, August 19, 8 p.m. Tori Amos has been a musical force of nature since the mid-1980s, but the singer-songwriter and classically trained pianist looks to be just getting started. She released her first classical music album in 2011 and seemed to be heading down an entirely new path, but her latest effort, Unrepentant Geraldines, marks a return to pop rock. Wherever she goes next, Amos is bound to find a captivated audience. (Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy.; $42–$67; buy tickets here) Fabulous Fridaze Concert Series with William Green and Kipper Jones Mableton | Friday, August 22, 7 p.m. The latest installment in the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre's Fabulous Fridaze series features a pair of acts who have been doing this music thing for a while now. Keyboardist William Green has been playing since he was a child, and his talents have led him to appear alongside Curtis Mayfield and Jennifer Holliday. Joining Green will be Kipper Jones, who trained as as Motown singer at the age of 15 and has penned hits for everyone from Chaka Khan to Brandy. (5239 Floyd Rd. SW; $15+; buy tickets here)

On this week’s agenda: kids make contemporary art, Weezer takes the field after the Braves, T-Pain and Brad Paisley bring the noise, and a barbecue festival invades Midtown. As always, check Groupon for even more great things to do in Atlanta. Contemporary Kids: Summer Sunprints West Midtown | Saturday, August 19, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. In conjunction with its current Be Here Now exhibition, the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center invites children aged 2 or older to spend some time making art in the sun. Kids will walk away with their very own sunprint, a unique work of art that uses natural sunlight as a developing agent. (535 Means St. NW; free) Atlanta Braves Summer Concert Series: Weezer Turner Field | Tuesday, August 12, 7 p.m. The Braves are once again in the thick of the playoff race, but even the hometown team might be eclipsed by the latest entry in Turner Field's Summer Concert Series. The reinvigorated Weezer takes the field shortly after the Braves face the visiting Dodgers, and all ticket holders can attend the show for free. Though their 10th album is due out this summer, Weezer's sure to trot out crowd favorites "Say It Ain't So" and "Buddy Holly." (755 Hank Aaron Dr. SE; $10–$89; buy tickets here) T-Pain's "Drankin Patna" Tour at The Masquerade Old Fourth Ward | Wednesday, August 13, 7 p.m. T-Pain is a lot of things. He's a Grammy-winning songwriter and producer, a rapper known for hits such as "Up Down (Do This All Day)," and a guy who spends a lot of his time in the ATL. He'll be taking his swagger and his bionic vocals to the stage at The Masquerade for an all-ages hometown hip-hop bash that promises to be more party than show. (695 North Ave. NE; $25; buy tickets here) Brad Paisley's Country Nation World Tour Lakewood Heights | Thursday, August 14, 7 p.m. Moving to the opposite side of the musical spectrum, country star Brad Paisley brings his rollicking live show to Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood as part of his Country Nation World Tour. Blending humor and pop-culture references with hot guitar licks, Paisley is a true modern star. He'll be touring on the back of his new album, the folksy-named Moonshine in the Trunk. (2002 Lakewood Ave. SE; $28.25+; buy tickets here) Atlanta Bar-B-Q Festival Midtown | Friday, August 15, 4 p.m.–10 p.m. The sixth annual Atlanta Bar-B-Q Festival casts a wide net, pulling in pulled pork and ribs from Texas, Carolina, Memphis, and other barbecue-loving locales. The two-day celebration kicks off on Friday, and you'll want to get there early if you're planning on trying everything. Our advice? Opt for the Bourbon Experience Ticket, which gets you admission to the festival along with a commemorative sample glass and samples of premium bourbons. (1380 Atlantic Dr. NW; $6–$25; buy tickets here) Photos: Atlanta Bar-B-Q Festival and Craig O’Neal (Brad Paisley)

When it comes to beauty and hair care, finding a one-stop shop is ideal, but definitely a rare luxury. Most women can agree on what a difficult task it is to find not only the right hair stylist, but also the right esthetician and the right manicurist. Fortunately for Atlantans, a new full-service salon that has it all has opened in Buckhead: White Salon and Spa. I first experienced White Salon and Spa when I went in for a facial with Pangie Skrine. White Salon’s namesake becomes clear when arriving to the little house off Pharr Road in Buckhead. The inviting home-turned-salon is painted white on the outside and often keeps its door open, welcoming new clients and regulars alike. The interior of the salon reveals luxurious dark hardwood floors beneath a clean, white interior. Vibrant pops of colors and patterns are scattered throughout the boutique salon. Upon arrival, Jessica cheerily welcomes guests at the front desk, which sits across from a vintage Victorian style couch. The front room of the house is the main salon floor area, where stylists work their magic on clients’ hair. I’ve personally experienced the work of Wanda and absolutely loved the results. The owner of White Salon and Spa is also a stylist. Max Sanchez has over twenty years of experience in the beauty industry. Other stylists include Manik and Angel. These talented professionals offer a range of services including cuts, styling, color, deep conditioning treatments, thermal reconditioning, permanent wave, relaxer and more. Deeper into the salon, one will find the manicure station, which opens to both the right and the left. A walk right reveals the stylish hair washing room with bookshelves full of both classic and modern books. Left of the manicure station is a hallway with rooms lining all the way to the back of the salon. The faint sound of nature and soothing music trickles from these private rooms, indicating that these are the spa wing of White Salon and Spa. These rooms house several services, from eyelash extensions, brow shaping and tinting to luxurious skin care treatments by Pangie. If you told me Pangie is anything short of a magical skin care goddess, I’d be reluctant to agree. She has worked wonders on me personally, and offers a wide variety of treatments for any skin type. In addition to her amazing facial treatments, Pangie also offers peels. These treatments are all specifically customized for each client’s needs. From blemishes to wrinkles, Pangie will help fight it all. Overall, the incredibly talented and friendly staff is enough to secure repeat customers, but the beautifully clean aesthetic of the salon and the top quality products used—some made right here in Atlanta!—just solidify what a great experience is to be had at White Salon and Spa. Do yourself a favor and enjoy the finer things in life at this Buckhead go-to.