Here's a calendar of five fun Carnival themed events offered by partners of LSU Atlanta!  Read on...

Friday Feb. 20 – Zydefunk’s King Cake Party

Check out Zydefunk, the band  playing for LSU Atlanta's crawfish boil! Enjoy copious quantities of music, fun and king cake at Northside Tavern, at 1058 Howell Mill above the Marietta Street split. Great party band blending Zydeco, New Orleans funk, blues and even a few jazz riffs. Whoever gets the baby will be brought onstage, decked in a crown and cape, and forced to be a dancin' fool while the band kicks out a funky beat.  $10 Cover charge. (404) 874-8745.

 Saturday, Feb. 21 - 2 pm - Close

"Moreland Ave Throwdown" at Front Page News

Front Page News in Little Five Points (351 Moreland Ave., a new  Touchdown sponsor)  will be throwing Mardi Gras beads, King Cake, $5.00 SoCo Hurricanes, $3.00 Miller Light Draft, $4.00 Abita Beers and great seafood gumbo and jambalaya. Live music by Webster, Totally Savage, The Marching Abominables, Kingsized and the Squirrel Heads. (Mike A. Tiger says don't miss the Squirrel Heads at 5:30 and Kingsized at 7:15 - both highly recommended) $10 Cover at the door.    LSU ATLANTA SPECIAL - HALF PRICE MARDI GRAS THROWDOWN TICKETS!  To get the discount you must purchase tickets online only at www.l5pmardigras.com and enter the secret code: LSU

 Tuesday, Feb. 24 – Fat Tuesday Party with Andrew Black Band

Return to the scene of the crime at Front Page News in Little Five Points. NO cover. (404) 475 - 7777

 Tuesday, Feb 24 – Fat Tuesday Party with The Squirrel Heads

Fun and frolics at Front Page News Midtown, 1104 Crescent Ave.   (404) 897- 3500

 Tuesday, Feb. 24 – “Naughty Gras” at Henry’s Uptown

Touchdown sponsor Henry’s Louisiana Grill in Acworth offers an “over 21” party on the second floor party bar. Live music by Rox Atlanta, dress for the Costume Contest ($100 1st prize, plus $50 gift card), drink specials, giveaways and the Bacardi Girls.  Cover only $5.00, doors open at 7. (770) 966-1515.