The kids around town are getting back to school – and occupied – us adults deserve some enjoyable extracurriculars. So if you need a reason to get off the couch, out of the house, or away from your normal weeknight routine- then here's a few happenings we think are pretty sweet:

WE DON’T WANT TO MISS

SHOPPING AND F*$@ING
August 17 - September 4
Don’t let the vulgar title make you weary. The equally successful and shocking British play about vices is having a go 'round in Atlanta. Open your eyes to being a materialistic boy or girl in our materialistic world.
ProcessTheatre.com

ALSO WORTH CHECKING OUT:

SWEETWATER BEER DINNER
Thursday, August 19, 6:30 p.m.
Hey! It’s Thursday- so eat, drink, and don't float the mainstream. Join the Sweetwater crew at South City Kitchen for an out-of-the-box four-course prix fixe dinner. Cheers to some of Atlanta's best beers!
SouthCityKitchen.com

SORRY DARLIN: SQUARE PEGZ 80’s DANCE PARTY
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 10:00 p.m.
What’s a better plan to end the week than getting down and boogying the night away? Answer: not too much. Bring your inner awkward teenage girl angst and come prepared with choreography (pictured) or just freestyle to the funk. Groove is in the heart courtesy of DJ Tara Dactyl.
TheHighlandInn.com