Enjoy arts and crafts, live music, a drill team, a dance festival and other delights at the INMAN PARK SPRING FESTIVAL AND TOUR OF HOMES. The two-day extravaganza takes place April 26-27, with performances by Gwen Hughes, Beatles tribute band the Mystery Trip and many others. For schedules, directions and other info, visit www.inmanparkfestival.org.

Local organization Ovarian Cycle hosts the fifth annual RIDE TO CHANGE THE FUTURE on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Midtown Athletic Club. The indoor bike ride, equivalent to 100 miles, is a six-hour event to raise funds for ovarian cancer research. Registration for riders is $40. www.ovariancycle.org.

Here comes the sun. Grab your shades, and head to two fabulous shopping events:

Tonight, Thursday, April 24, in Morningside at Fickle Manor, from 6 to 9 p.m., three local designers present their haute spring/summer wares: Olive, a line of girlie, vintage-y dresses; Aquanada Jewelry; and Ann Roth Shoes.

Saturday, April 26, at Form .02 (101 E. Court Square, Decatur, 404-378-1214), get the latest in spring and summer looks for men, women and children from local boutiques Boogaloos, Kaleidoscope, Squash Blossom. Drinks/food from Twain's, the Brick Store and other area restaurants. Jenn Hobby of Q100 hosts & DJ Christo spins. $20 entry fee.

Whether you carpool, switch to energy-efficient light bulbs or toss your soda can in a recycle bin, find some way to celebrate Earth Day—today and every day. But to really mark the occasion, head to the EARTH DAY IN THE GARDEN at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Activities include presentations on sustainable living, African forest conservation and the global amphibian crisis. The garden is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Earth Day admission is free. 404-876-5859. www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

Catch up with football coach, NFL player and ESPN football analyst BILL CURRY as he discusses “The Five Characteristics of a Leadership Champion.” Curry played pro football from 1965 to 1974, was an assistant coach for the Green Bay Packers and coached teams at Georgia Tech, Alabama and Kentucky. He speaks at 5 p.m. today at the Carmichael Student Center at Kennesaw State University. Admission is free, but registration is required. 678-797-2204. www.siegelinstitute.org.

Looking for a way to make a difference? Take part in today’s 2008 RADIANT SYSTEMS SPRINT FOR CANCER. The races, which include a 5K run and a 10K route, begin at 8 a.m. at Atlantic Station. Advance registration is $20, while the fee to register on race day is $25. All proceeds benefit the Georgia Cancer Foundation. www.sprintforcancer.com. www.gacancerfoundation.org.

Before you head to one of those intimidating dealerships, educate yourself on what’s out there at the INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW, featuring more than 600 new cars, trucks and SUVs from 39 manufacturers. The show opens today and runs through Sunday, April 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 6 to 12. Kids 5 and under are admitted free. www.ajcautoshow.com.

Ever wanted to feel like a member of the team? Well, it’s too late to make this year’s roster, but you can experience the next best thing at this year’s BRAVES LEAD-OFF LUNCHEON at the Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead on Tuesday, April 22. Dine with current players, coaches and staff, and enjoy a silent auction and fun activities with the Tomahawk Team and the Heavy Hitters drum line. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. For information on tickets and reserved tables, call 404-614-1367.

What better way to recognize Atlanta’s signature beer—and Earth Day—than with a weekend festival? That’s right, man, it’s time for the SWEETWATER 420 FEST, which pours into Candler Park Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20. Drink in the sounds of Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, Outformation, Erica Newell with Dubconscious, the Last Waltz Ensemble, Entropy, Captain Soularcat, Uncle Joe’s Medicine Show, Sun Toucher, Mama’s Love, Kingrat and Steve Coffey & the Rockin’ Pontoons. Oh, and there’s beer, too. Admission is free; a wristband for ages 21 and up is $5. For more information, tap into www.sweetwater420fest.com.

You’ll never look at glasses the same way again, after eyeballing A NIGHT OF SPECTACLES: AN EYEWEAR FASHION EVENT. The evening features the creations of students from the Savannah College of Art and Design Atlanta using recycled glasses. 
7 p.m. tonight at the King Plow Arts Center. Tickets are $75, with VIP tickets for $150. Proceeds go to support the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation vision services for the underinsured. www.nightofspectacles.com.