Rock Out! Featuring some of the best professional boxers from Georgia and the Southeast along with live band performances in a Las Vegas-style production, The Big Rock Out promises a night to remember. Taking place Friday, Aug. 27 at the newly renovated Westin Peachtree Plaza, the main event features former WBC Lightweight champion Zahir “King” Raheem, while the co-main event features local favorite Paul “The Truth” Delgado. The eight-bout card concludes with a live band performance, and special room night rates are available. Tickets start at just $25 and are available at www.ticketweb.com, www.thebigrockout.com or by calling 770-641-1054.
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Fill your Mug. Head to Heritage Green as Heritage Sandy Springs hosts their first annual beer festival. On Aug. 14 from 4 – 8 p.m., enjoy food and live music as you sample handcrafted and gourmet international, American and local beers. For only $25, sip through hours of entertainment, learn about different brewing ­processes and make Beer Fest your new summertime tradition. Beer enthusiasts can call 404-851-9111 or visit ­­www.heritagesandysprings.org for more information.

Have Mo’ Fun. Join the Fox Theatre on Aug. 10 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the theatre organ. Organist Clark Wilson will accompany the silent film “The General” on the theatre’s famous Mighty “Mo” organ at 7:30 p.m. Toast at a wine tasting to this historic birthday with a sing-a-long and classic cartoon to follow. Movie ­tickets are $8 and it’s $12 more for pre-show events. Find out more at www.foxtheatre.org and purchase tickets by calling 800-745-3000 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.
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Smile for a Cause. This month, purchase a half-price Zoom Whitening gift certificate for yourself or give the gift of a whiter smile to someone you love from Dr. Mark Sayeg’s dental practice. All ­proceeds from this promotion will go directly to Project Start Smiling, Dr. Sayeg’s organization that restores the smiles of local ­foster kids. Make your purchase at Dr. Sayeg’s office in Sandy Springs, and find out more by calling 404-255-6782 or online at www.startsmiling.com.
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Dance under the Moonlight. Lake Lanier is always the place to see and be seen during Georgia’s sweltering summer months, but thanks to an exciting new attraction from Lake Lanier Islands, there’s even more reason to hit the water this summer. Beat the heat and come out at night to party with live music and a variety of entertainers at Sunset Cove’s Full Moon Party. Drop anchor on Aug. 24 for lakeside fun, delicious food and specialty drinks. Find out more by calling 800-840-LAKE or visiting www.lakelanierislands.com.
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