From an awards ceremony to a programming class, there's plenty to enjoy in Atlanta this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Games for Change ATL: 2019 Awards Ceremony
From the event description:
Join us at the 2019 Games for Change awards ceremony for an evening of games, refreshments and prizes. Student finalists of the G4C Atlanta Student Challenge will showcase their game submissions to attendees, followed by a formal award cermeony announcing this year's competition winners.
When: Tuesday, May 14, 3:30-6 p.m.
Where: GTRI Conference Center, 250 14th St. NW
Admission: Free
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'And Then They Came for Us' Screening
From the event description:
Please join Georgia Public Broadcasting and filmmaker Abby Ginzberg for a screening of 'And Then They Came for Us,' an award-winning documentary about the profound violation of constitutional rights that resulted in the forced incarceration of 120,000 Japanese-Americans. Featuring George Takei and many others who were incarcerated, as well as newly rediscovered photographs of Dorothea Lange, the film brings history into the present, retelling this difficult story and following Japanese-American activists as they speak out against the Muslim registry and travel ban.
When: Tuesday, May 14, 6-8:15 p.m.
Where: Georgia Public Broadcasting, 260 14th St. NW
Admission: Free
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Atlanta Urban Design Commission: Design Awards 2019
From the event description:
Find out who is setting the pace for excellent design, development and neighborhood life in Atlanta. Come learn about how Atlanta is preparing for the future of historic preservation in the city. The event will take place in the Zoo Atlanta ARC Building. Guests should enter through the Education Gate on the south end of the Cherokee Ave. parking lot.
When: Tuesday, May 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave. SE
Admission: Free
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Free Crash Course | JavaScript Fundamentals
From the event description:
Ever wonder how websites work? How does clicking on this make that happen? Join us and learn how to make a functioning website using the most popular programming language, JavaScript. JavaScript is the language of the browser for 95 percent of all websites you’ve ever visited. In this interactive workshop, we'll cover everything you need to know to begin your JavaScript journey, including different data types, variables and functions.
When: Tuesday, May 14, 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: The Gathering Spot, 384 Northyards Blvd. NW, Building #100
Admission: Free
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