Get Out: A Look at What to Do This Weekend

Dragon*Con

When/Where: Friday-Monday, Sept. 2-5, various Atlanta hotels, Atlanta. 

Why Go: If you're not at Dragon*Con this weekend, then what are you doing? Here's just a taste of the highly anticipated weekend: the annual parade that features everything from Storm Troopers to Dumbledore to the GhostBusters mobile; panels with the casts from True Blood, Battlestar Galactica and more; thousands of people wearing the most authentic and amazing costumes ever; nightly parties; and tons more. Seriously, what are you doing this weekend that could possibly be better?

Pricing: Prices range from $30 on Monday to $120 for all four days. Check out the exact prices here. 

Decatur Book Festival

When/Where: Friday-Sunday, Sept. 2-4, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., various downtown Decatur locations, Decatur. 

Why Go: Check out more than 300 authors at the largest independent book festival in the country. Hear readings, panel discussions and lectures from authors of all genres, from children's books to graphic novels to sci-fi. 

Pricing: Free. Check out the full schedule of authors and times here. 

Lilburn Business Builders Breakfast

When/Where: Friday, Sept. 2, 8 a.m.-9 a.m., Killian Hall, 908 Killian Hill Road, Lilburn. 

Why Go: The Lilburn Business Association is having its monthly breakfast, with this month's theme concentrating on social media. Speaker Mallie Dein, media principal of Go Creative Go!, will talk about successful social media marketing. Sweet rolls and coffee will be served to participants. 

Pricing: $5 per person. 

The 47 Spot

When/Where: Friday, Sept. 2, 8 p.m.-10 p.m., PC Repair, 5271 Lawrenceville Highway, Lilburn. 

Why Go: Once a month, the 47 Spot takes over PC Repair with the sounds of Christian hip-hop and the opportunity for artists to network. This month, Adam and Belinda from Stone Mountain are headlining with Conyers boy Arek T. Loyal opening. 

Pricing: $3 per student or $5 per adult, or a non-perishable food donation is accepted to enter. 

Craft and Antique Village Day at Snellville Farmers' Market

When/Where:  Saturday, Sept. 3, 8 a.m.-noon, Town Green (across from Snellville City Hall), 2342 Oak Road, Snellville.

Why Go: It's that time again for the monthly crafts and antiques day at the Snellville Farmers' Market. Catch one of the last craft days of the year while picking up that weekly produce. 

Pricing: Free. 

Jazz on the Deck: Fundraiser to Benefit Horace O'Kelly

When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m., Village Corner German Bakery & Tavern, 6655 James B. Rivers Road, Stone Mountain. 

Why Go: Hang out in the tavern's biergarten and patio while listening to local jazz musician Sammy Blue, known as "The Crown Prince of the Blues." The performance is to benefit Horace O'Kelly, who needs a kidney transplant, and to raise awareness for chronic kidney disease. 

Pricing: A $20 donation is required. 

Miss Motivation

When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 3, 9 p.m., The Atrium, 5479 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain. 

Why Go: Hosted by Buffy the Body, Miss Motivation is a competition that will determine who the best exotic dancer is in the South. More than 50 dancers will compete to show their talents in order to win the top prize of $5,000. In addition to the competition, the Atrium will also have live performances and a swimming pool available to guests.

Pricing: $10 and up. 

Two Man Banned at Tucker Saloon

When/Where: Sunday, Sept. 4, 10 p.m., Tucker Saloon, 3766 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker. 

Why Go: Tucker Saloon's house band, Two Man Banned, is playing this Sunday with their usual songs of originals and covers. The band knows how to play hundreds of songs, from pop to rock to top 40 hits, so come with requests. 

Pricing: No cover.  

Dollar Play Day

When/Where: Monday, Sept. 5., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Jump Oasis Party Studio, 1940 Parker Court, Stone Mountain. 

Why Go: Jump Oasis is having $1 admissions on Labor Day so the kids can play as much air hockey and Wii gaming as they want. Inflatable slides and obstacles are also in the play area, and $1 pizza, hot dogs and drinks will be available. 

Pricing: Each child costs $1 and parents get in for free. For the coupon, click .