5 things to do: Verde! Honoring Marian Liou - June 23 2017

Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival

Historic Fourth Ward Park - 592 N. Angier Ave. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30308 Free. 10 a.m.

For two days, more than 150 visual artists take control of Historic Fourth Ward Park for an arts festival. Talent runs rampant with live demonstrations, glassblowers, sculptors and a pavilion to showcase emerging artists. The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces launched the festival to showcase local, regional and national artists with the goal of giving back to the community. Invite friends or make some new ones while enjoying live art demonstrations, creating personal masterpieces and feasting on festival fare. Proceeds benefit a local scholarship fund for artists.

The Big Bang

Terminal West - 887 W. Marietta St. N.W., Studio C Atlanta, GA 30318 $25. 4 p.m.

OuterSpace, an event series that merges different art mediums, action sports and culture to “enhance outdoor spaces, generate positive energy, expand the mind, and engage the public through urban beautification and creativity,” culminates with its final party, The Big Bang. The Big Bang will include live art installations, musical performances, a gallery exhibit, a pop-up shop and interactive activities.

Historic West End Tour of Homes

Wren’s Nest - 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. S.W. Atlanta, GA 30310 $25-$30. 5 p.m.

Atlanta’s growth and development is unwavering, and it shows in the flourishing West End neighborhood. Residents of West End present a tour of homes to honor the historic neighborhood and show off its pre-Beltline real estate. Voted the hottest neighborhood of 2016 by Redfin, the district boasts cultural prowess, Victorian- and Craftsman-style homes and lively parks. Stroll through 10 architectural masterpieces on a self-guided tour, chat with their residents and enjoy refreshments along the way.

Verde! Honoring Marian Liou

The Woodlands at Sweetwater - 215 Ottley Drive Atlanta, GA 30324 $50-$100. 7 p.m.

Deck yourself out in seersucker and head to the Woodlands, SweetWater Brewing Company’s brand-new event space, for a summer soiree hosted by Generation Green of the Georgia Conservancy. With sour and barrel-aged beers from SweetWater, cocktails from ASW Distillery, smoked pulled pork from Grassroots Farms, a tasting tour of Buford Highway, live music and games galore, the event will honor Longleaf Award honoree Marian Liou. The founder of “We Love BuHi” and Creative Loafing Best of Atlanta winner will be recognized for her work as an emerging environmental leader. Tickets includes beer, one cocktail, one whiskey tasting and a barbecue dinner.?۬

TQM: Te Quiero Mucho

Westside Cultural Arts Center - 760 10th St. N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318 $50. 9 p.m.

Living Walls hosts TQM: Te Quiero Mucho, which translates to “I love you very much,” to celebrate local arts and music in memory of the late arts advocate Laura Calle. TQM’s next event is a silent disco featuring music by Halogen, Carllitos Morales and DJ Dsry, as well as an open bar. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Living Walls.