5 things to do: Atlanta Comic Convention - December 14 2017

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Atlanta Comic Convention

Marriott Hotel - Century Center, 2000 Century Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30345 $5. 11 a.m. 

More than 1 million comic books, toys, Dr. Who posters , X-Files, Star Trek, Pok̩mon, Yu Gi Oh, Bladed Weapons, Trade paper backs and more are available. Guests are invited to view booths full of comics, toys, posters, autographs, swords, T-Shirts and more.

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Janet Jackson’s State of the World Tour

Philips Arena -1 Philips Drive. Atlanta, GA 30303 $45-$650. 8 p.m.

Janet Jackson’s next stop on the State of the World tour is ATL. Tickets.

Whores, ‘68, Pretty Please, Bataille

The Masquerade - 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W. Atlanta, GA 30303 $15. 7 p.m.

Whores take the stage at the Masquerade with Pretty Please and Bataille. Buy tickets here.

A Christmas Dinner Party: Winter Wonderland

Purple Door Salon - 321 Edgewood Ave. S.E., Atlanta, GA 30312 $25-$35. 8 p.m.

Guests are invited to mix and mingle for a good cause at a dinner party catered by Twisted Soul. Holiday cocktails and seasonal dishes will be on hand to enjoy, and guests will have the chance to win raffle prizes and take advantage of a festive photo booth. Details

Back to the Barn: Petting Zoo, Pony Rides

Druid Hills Presbyterian Church - 1026 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30306 Free. 12:30 p.m.

Druid Hills Presbyterian Church invites guests to the lawn for Christmas snuggles with sheep, goats, pigs, bunnies, and more. There’ll be pony rides for kids and the chance to snap your photo by the manger. Additionally, cider, cocoa and cookies will be provided. Costumes encouraged.

Druid Hills Presbyterian Church - 1026 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30306