Go “Back on the Farm” with Gunshow, 5Church and Others at Atlanta History Center’s Smith Family Farm Sept. 22

Urban farmhands, swap shovels for forks and cocktail glasses for the fifth annual “Back on the Farm” fall social at the Smith Family Farm on the grounds of the Atlanta History Center on Friday, Sept. 22. Event executive chef and James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and chef Virginia Willis steers a herd of top chefs, farmers and bartenders preparing for a night of cocktails, lite bites and supper in the Grand Overlook. Gunshow “curator of all things cocktail and cocktail cart conductor” Mercedes O’Brien and 5Church Atlanta lead bartender Keyatta Mincey will be on hand harvesting their own special libations while White Oak Pastures’ Jenni Harris takes her place with the participating farmers. The 6 p.m. event supports the Smith Family Farm, its educational programming for Georgia school children and the newly established 4-H program run in conjunction with UGA Extension at the History Center. Buy tickets online, $225/individual through various sponsorship levels.

Lap up Goldentinis at Adopt a Golden Atlanta’s Golden Gala at the Atlanta History Center April 19

A few stray dog hairs on your little black cocktail dress or blazer are the perfect accessory for guests at this year’s Golden Gala for Adopt a Golden Atlanta. That’s what this year’s April 19 gala at the Atlanta History Center is all about: sharing the miracles of rescued golden retrievers while enjoying exquisite food, famous Goldentinis, and wagging wallets over the live and silent auction to benefit these abandoned, huggable hounds. WSB-TV anchor John Bachman and wife Jen chair this year’s 7-10 p.m. event. Info: gala@adoptagoldenatlanta.com or 404-364-5377. Stuck in the doghouse and can’t attend? Dogs love donations as much as treats!

Folklife is the Place For Me and Bantam + Biddy

Wouldn't be folksy without some socializing and food, and that's what the Atlanta History Center Folklife Fest Kickoff is all about this Friday, September 21 from 7-10 p.m. Select Atlanta restaurants devoted to using local and sustainably raised and produced ingredients will be in charge of the food, including Bantam + Biddy. Shaun Doty supports Georgians for Pastured Poultry and crows that regional, all-natural pastured chicken will star on the menu when he opens Bantam + Biddy in Ansley Mall next month. Folklife Fest Kick-Off tickets are $60 for Atlanta History Center members, $75 for nonmembers and include food and beverage. Save $20 by using promo code "FOOD" during checkout. More participant and mixologist fodder here.