BREW UP A GOOD TIME FOR CHARITY: Chow down on finger-lickin’ barbecue from Fox Bros., jam to the sounds of Almost Blue and wash it all down with some of Atlanta’s finest local suds during ROCK THE CURE, a fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on Saturday, June 14. Brewery tours are also available. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. The first 200 guests receive a limited-edition SweetWater/JDRF glass. For more information, call 404-420-5996 or visit www.jdrfgeorgia.org/rock-the-cure.asp.
DON’T FORGET YOUR PENGUIN SUIT: It’s the weekend—time to toss those boring work shoes in favor for something more dance-worthy. Boogie down at TANGO ON THE TUNDRA, the Fernbank Museum’s annual Lost Oasis fundraiser on Saturday, June 14. Revelers can enjoy bites from Proof of the Pudding and a themed open bar, complete with Tango-tinis and Cha-Cha Chills. And don’t forget the live music from Limelight. Tickets are $100, benefiting Fernbank’s children’s programs. 404-929-6300. www.fernbankmuseum.org.
ARTS AND CRAFTS ON THE ROCKS: Make the trek up to Stone Mountain Saturday afternoon to peruse the wares of local artists and crafters at the 36TH ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL ON MAIN STREET. The event lasts from 9 a.m. ‘til 8 p.m.—but what’s an all-day adventure without some sustenance? Lucky for you, the festival is held in conjunction with the 2ND ANNUAL BBQ COOKOFF, where you can taste and vote for your favorite barbecue dishes. Topping it off is a live performance from alternative rock band Five Star Iris. For more information: www.stonemountainpark.com.