  Revamp Your Wardrobe. It’s a shopaholic’s paradise in Buckhead as more than 11 original Atlanta boutiques gather together for a special two-day shop-til-you-drop extravaganza. Fashionistas and bargain-hunters alike can browse rows of designer clothing and accessories at discount prices (up to 75 percent off!) from some of the city’s best boutiques, including Sandpiper, Boogaloos, Potpourri, Fab’rik, Pink Lemonade, Fickle Manor and Kaleidoscope. The twice-annual Boutique Warehouse Bargain Sale takes place July 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1015 Collier Road, a new warehouse location. For more information, visit www.shopsandpiper.com.
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 Visit the Animal Planet. Where can you go to see elegant horses, flying squirrels, talking birds and singing pigs all in one day? The Animal Planet Summer Adventure at Stone Mountain Park, of course! Sponsored by the network-in-the-know when it comes to creatures, the two-month exhibit presents an assortment of ceremonial, colorful and kooky performances, such as “All The King’s Horses,” featuring Arabian Stallions; “Extreme Parrots,” which includes such unique bird species as emus and condors; and “Hog Wild Revue,” featuring an 850-pound, multi-talented pig. Shows run through Aug. 5; find event details at www.stonemountainpark.com, or check your local Kroger for advance discount tickets.
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 Catch a Glimpse of Paradise. Ghiberti crafted his 20-foot tall, 3-ton, bronze doors — coined by Michelangelo as the Gates of Paradise — more than 500 years ago. For a limited time, three newly restored panels and four decorative pieces from the ancient masterpiece are on display at the High. Art lovers can observe up-close the depictions of such Old Testament stories as Adam and Eve. Unless you plan to seek out this icon of Renaissance art in Florence, Italy, you’ll have to grab the opportunity before July 15, when the doors will be reassembled at the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, never again to be moved. For more information, visit www.high.org.
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 Take a Dip With the Gods. The myths of ancient Greece may be thousands of years old, but they can still be relevant today, especially when adapted into a contemporary play set in a 6,000-gallon pool. Yes, Ovid’s epic poem, which describes the history of the world from the viewpoint of Greek and Roman deities, is actually brought to life in a pool of water on the stage. Back by popular demand (every performance sold out back in April), “Metamorphoses” is sure to make a splash. Catch it through July 15 at the Gainesville Theatre Alliance. For tickets, visit
www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org.
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 Sample Sake and Sushi. The city’s favorite Orient-inspired restaurants, including Nakato, Thrive and Chow Baby, join forces to offer patrons the ultimate Pan-Asian culinary and culture experience. Sushi, noodles and other Asian fare are paired with sake, rice wine and Japanese beer tastings for the Sake & Sushi event on July 26 at Compound’s outdoor Tenshi Garden. Tokyo-themed décor and entertainment will add ambience to the exquisite cuisine. Guests must be 21 to enter. For more information, visit
www.launchatlanta.com.
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