From visual arts to music to theater, the Atlanta metro area has an active arts scene offering something for nearly everyone. This upcoming week, happenings include the return of the hit musical “Hamilton” to the Fox Theatre as well as performances of the Tony Award-winning musical “Parade” at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre.
The following 12 events will help you explore Atlanta’s arts and culture in the upcoming week
“I Remember When”
The Pollinator Art Space presents an exhibit focused on nostalgia and moments of the imagination with works from Ilona Anderson, Sabre Esler, Sam Lasseter, Chris Moss and Mike Stasny.
Continuing through Friday, Oct. 16. Pollinator Art Space, The Goat Farm Art Center, 1200 Foster St. NW, Studio 109, Atlanta. thepollinatorartspace.com.
“Voces del Corazón — Art from the Soul Exhibition”
The Alpharetta Arts Center and Arts Alpharetta showcase new works in a juried exhibition dedicated to amplifying heartfelt stories, memories and visions rooted deeply within the Hispanic and Latino experience.
Continuing through Saturday, Oct. 17. Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St., Alpharetta. 678-297-6135, awesomealpharetta.com.
“Hamilton”
The acclaimed musical with book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda returns to the Fox Theatre.
Wednesday, Sept. 2 through Sunday, Sept. 20. $51.75 and up. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 855-285-8499, foxtheatre.org.
“40 Years of Brother Spike Lee”
The Emory Cinematique examines the work of filmmaker, writer, producer and actor Spike Lee with a weekly series featuring a presenter to introduce each movie, and a Q&A after the film. The series will begin with “She’s Gotta Have It” (the Netflix reboot). Thirty years after its release, Lee reimagined the film as a Netflix series. The first three episodes will be screened.
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, with additional films through Wednesday, Dec. 9. Free. Emory Film and Media Department, Rich Memorial Building, 1602 Fishburne Drive, Atlanta. 404-727-6761, filmandmedia.emory.edu.
Oakhurst Jazz Nights
The 22nd annual season of Oakhurst Jazz Nights gets underway with the Ascendent Jazz Ensemble. The picnic-style concert is held on the Solarium lawn.
7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3. Free. The Solarium, 321 W. Hill St. (Oakhurst neighborhood), Decatur. oakhurstjazznights.com.
Atlanta Black Theatre Festival
Celebrate Black theater, film, culture and community with performances, showings, panel discussions, special events and more in this 15th anniversary festival.
Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 3-5. $8 and up. Spelman College, Mary Schmidt Campbell Center for Innovation & the Arts, 440 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta (entrance/parking). atlantabtf.org.
Atlanta Contemporary Music Collective: “PLAY | together”
The unique chamber music show — described as being built on board games, audience interaction and spontaneity — comes to eyedrum art & music gallery.
8-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4. $15. Eyedrum, 515 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta. eyedrum.org.
“Parade”
This Tony Award-winning musical explores love, justice and prejudice in 1913 Georgia as Leo Frank, a Brooklyn-born Jewish factory manager, is accused of murdering 13-year-old factory worker Mary Phagan.
Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 20. $32-$48.50. Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080, earlsmithstrand.org.
Credit: (Courtesy of High Museum of Art)
Credit: (Courtesy of High Museum of Art)
Behind the Scenes with Walter Wick
Artist Walter Wick, the subject of the exhibition “I SPY! Walter Wick’s Hidden Wonders,” will share his creative process in conversation with High Museum of Art organizing curator Andrew Westover. And as this falls on the first Saturday of the month, it’s also Family Saturday, which includes multiple family-focused museum activities for all ages.
2-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. Included with $23.50 admission, registration required. High Museum of Art, Hill Auditorium, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4400, high.org.
Artists in the Afternoon: Writing Our Own Narrative
The Esteem Awards presents a panel discussion on film, TV and new media focusing on identity, representation and storytelling. Attendees will hear the voices shaping and rewriting the narrative of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. One of the featured panelists is Rasheed Newson, co-creator of Peacock’s “Bel-Air” and a writer for Showtime’s “The Chi” as well as author of the novel “There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood.”
1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. Free with registration required. The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Colony Square, 188 14th St. NE, Atlanta. prideindex.com.
Credit: Photo courtesy of Marietta Art in the Park
Credit: Photo courtesy of Marietta Art in the Park
Marietta Art in the Park
This Labor Day weekend tradition celebrates its 40th anniversary with three days of juried fine arts.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, Sept. 5-7. Free admission. Glover Park, 50 N. Square Park, Marietta, 404-966-8497, artparkmarietta.com.
The Gospel of Jazz
Nourish your soul on Sunday afternoons with this series that features gospel music reimagined by jazz artists.
2-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. $64. The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. 855-583-5838, thevelvetnote.com.
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