October starts with a free European market in Buckhead Village, benefit nights for Chastain Park and PATH400, and the last stretch of the Chastain amphitheater season. One deadline: Monday, Oct 5, is the last day to register to vote in the Nov 3 election.

An open-air market with European food, craft vendors and live music. It's free to attend and outdoors, so it's easy to fold into Saturday errands. Alliance Française also runs a separately ticketed wine tasting during the market.

Sat, Oct 3 · 11 AM-5 PM · Buckhead Village District · Free to attend; wine tasting ticketed separately

Livable Buckhead's yearly PATH400 benefit brings tapas, drinks and the Atlanta Soul Band to Eclipse di Luna on Miami Circle. VIP tickets add an earlier reception at Johnson Lowe Gallery with a talk by civic leaders. An online silent auction runs Oct 4.

Sun, Oct 4 · 6:30-9 PM (VIP from 5:30) · Eclipse di Luna, 764 Miami Circle NE · GA $100, VIP $125

The outdoor season at Synovus Bank Amphitheater ends in late October. The next ten days bring three big bills: TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue, Turnpike Troubadours (with Muscadine Bloodline and The Creekers), and Dermot Kennedy (with Aaron Rowe and Jonah Kagen).

Fri, Oct 2 · Starts 7:30 PM · TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue

Fri, Oct 9 · Starts 7 PM · Turnpike Troubadours

Sat, Oct 10 · Starts 7:30 PM · Dermot Kennedy

All at Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park, 4469 Stella Dr NW · Prices: check the listings

The Atlanta History Center and the High Museum of Art both turn 100 this year. Leaders from both will talk about the museums and the city.

Thu, Oct 8 · 7 PM · Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW · $12; free for AHC and High members

The Chastain Park Conservancy's annual fundraising gala puts 15 Buckhead restaurants and chefs in the garden at Farm Chastain, with drinks and live music. It's a splurge, and it raises money for the park. VIP adds extra tastings, premium wines and a chef meet-and-greet.

Thu, Oct 8 · 6-10 PM · Farm Chastain, 4001 Powers Ferry Rd NW · $250 GA, $500 VIP

In the morning, the Atlanta School of Photography leads a wildlife photography workshop. In the afternoon, a free gallery night shows photos by the school's students and park-goers, with refreshments, prizes and a raffle. They're separate events with separate sign-ups.

Sat, Oct 10 · Workshop 10 AM-12 PM · Registration on Eventbrite required; small donation at sign-up

Sat, Oct 10 · Gallery night 2-5 PM · Free with RSVP; raffle entries $1 minimum donation

Both at Blue Heron Nature Preserve, 4055 Roswell Rd NE

PRUMC's annual blessing is open to pets of all kinds. If the cat won't come, bring a photo. Kids' stuffed animals are welcome too.

Sun, Oct 4 · 5-6 PM · PRUMC Sanctuary, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE · No cost listed

On Thursday nights, Brush serves its regular menu plus an extra wine list from sommelier Bri Hicks and pairings from chef Jason Liang, while a DJ plays 80s music. No ticket needed; just order à la carte (reservations suggested). It's an easy weeknight date.

Thursdays through Oct 22 · 6-10:30 PM · Brush Sushi, Buckhead Village District · À la carte

Sociologist Bobby J. Smith II talks with Abra Lee about the New Farmers of America, founded in 1935 for Black farm youth.

Wed, Oct 7 · 7 PM · McElreath Hall, Atlanta History Center · $12; $6 members; free for Insiders

The Atlanta History Center hosts a dinosaur-themed storytime for toddlers, with readings at 10 and 11 AM. Registration is required.

Wed, Oct 7 · 10 AM and 11 AM · Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW · Included with general admission

Jeffrey Kalinsky's boutique first opened in Buckhead in 1990 and closed in 2020. It's back in Buckhead Village in about 3,000 square feet, with a reported opening date of Aug 2.

Open now · Buckhead Village District

Ed Sheeran brings his LOOP Tour downtown on Saturday, Oct 3. The show starts at 5:30 PM. If you're headed downtown that evening for anything else, plan around the stadium crowd.

Sat, Oct 3 · Show 5:30 PM · Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Drive, Downtown · Prices: check the listing

Photography as a Way of Life: Minor White, Aaron Siskind, and Harry Callahan opens Oct 9. The High is its only Southeast venue, and the museum turns 100 on Oct 18. It pairs well with the Oct 8 centennial talk above.

Opens Fri, Oct 9 (through Feb 7, 2027) · High Museum of Art, Midtown · Tickets: check high.org

Snap Thai's courtyard hosts a night market with Thai street food from chef Pattie Lawlertratana, cocktail booths, Thai goods, carnival games and live music. You pay with tokens, and advance tokens cost less. The advance price ends Thu, Oct 15, at noon.

Fri, Oct 16 · 6-9 PM · Snap Thai Fish House courtyard, 3699 Lenox Rd NE · Advance: 6 tokens for $20, entry included; door: 5 tokens for $25; most items 2-3 tokens

The 44th Komen Greater Atlanta Race for the Cure (5K and walk) is at Lenox Square. Runners should register ahead, and packet pickup is Fri, Oct 16, 2-6 PM at Lenox. If you're not running but will drive near Lenox that morning, check the event page first.

Sat, Oct 17 · Site opens 7 AM, race 8:45 AM · Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Rd NE · Adult $40, youth (under 18) $30; virtual options

The Buckhead Business Association's 21st annual tasting night at the Grand Hyatt has bites from local restaurants, cocktails and entertainment. This year's theme is Hollywood Glam.

Fri, Oct 23 · VIP 6 PM, GA 7 PM, until 10 PM · Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, 3300 Peachtree Rd NE · Prices: check the listing

Monday, Oct 5, is the last day to register for Georgia's Nov 3 General Election. Early voting runs Oct 13-30, and the Buckhead and Northside libraries are both sites (Mon-Fri 7 AM-7 PM; weekend hours on the county page). Any Fulton County early-voting site works.

Mon, Oct 5 · Registration deadline

Oct 13-30 · Buckhead Library, 269 Buckhead Ave NE; Northside Library, 3295 Northside Pkwy NW

That's the week. See you next Thursday.

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