By Jonathan Williams

Taking place at restaurants, coffee shops and other venues around Atlanta throughout the month of September, the Sopo Art Bike Show features works by local names such as stencil artist Evereman, body painter Stephanie Anderson of Neon Armour, metal sculptor Charlie Smith of the Art of Such n Such and photographer Linda Costa. Using bike frames as an unconventional canvas, the art auction serves the dual purpose of promoting bicycling in Atlanta through these rideable pieces of art and raising money for the Sopo Bike Co-op.

"Zombie Bicycle Frame" by Stephanie Howard

As part of the show, the Plaza Theatre hosts its latest Art Opening and a Movie tonight with a screening of Tim Burton‘s directorial debut, Pee-wee’s Big Adventure. Before the demented man child (“I know you are, but what am I?”) known as Pee-wee Herman begins his quest for his red bike on the big screen, the  “Zombie Bicycle Frame” created by Stephanie Howard will be on display in the lobby, as well as other bicycle-inspired art by Deb Davis and Stacy Kline.

Artwork by Deb Davis

The artwork will be available for bids all month, with a final reception at the Goat Farm on Oct. 7, which will feature additional bike frames and other artwork, as well as music from DJ Chris Devoe and other festivities. There will be other Sopo Art Bike events at other participating venues later this month, but your only chance to catch Pee-wee’s adventures on his beloved bike are at the Plaza this week.

Art Opening and a Movie. $6.50-$9. Art opening at 8 p.m., movie screening at 9:30 p.m. (Encore screening at 3 p.m. Sept. 10). Plaza Theatre, 1049 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta, Ga. 404-873-1939, www.artbikes.sopobikes.org, www.plazaatlanta.com.