“Carterland” World Premiere
The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum 441 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, AtlantaThe Atlanta Film Festival + Creative Conference (ATLFF) is hosting a socially distanced and in-person world premiere of the documentary film “Carterland,” which reexamines the impact of President Jimmy Carter and why he is "a misunderstood president whose work shaped generations to come." The film will screen at the Carter Presidential Center and will also…
Cinco de Mayo at Bar Mercado
Bar Mercado 99-V, Krog St NE, AtlantaThe Krog Street Market Spanish restaurant will have $5 frozen or on-the-rocks margaritas in a variety of flavors (classic, strawberry, peach and mango), along with $20 margarita carafes, and special Chilean sea bass tacos with bay leaf rice and blue corn tortillas. Reservations are recommended for dine-in customers.
Cinco de Mayo at BOTICA
BOTICA 1820 Peachtree Rd NW, AtlantaStarting at noon, Chef Mimmo invites you to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at his Mexican-Spanish Buckhead restaurant. $5 will get you a variety of specials, including margaritas, Bravo tequila shots, XX lager, and bowls of Paella. There'll also be live music throughout the day.
FREAKO N’ FRANDZ Contemporary Art Exhibit
Cat Eye Creative 186 Mitchell St SW, AtlantaCat Eye Creative is proud to present Atlanta Legend FREAKO RICO N' FRANDZ taking over their gallery space with art from ATL's most influential contemporary artists, including Zipporah Joel, Chilly-O and DR. DAX.
Porchfest
This all-day showcase of the Virginia-Highland neighborhood will include continuous live bands playing for 1-hour slots on different porch “stages” throughout the day. The festival will also turn Barnett Street into "Food Truck Way" with 12 top food trucks such as Bankhead Seafood posted at the intersections of Virginia Avenue, Virginia Circle, Adair Avenue, Highland…
Mother’s Day Brunch at Hampton + Hudson
Hampton + Hudson 299 North Highland Ave NE, AtlantaThe first 50 mothers to arrive at H+H for brunch, which begins at 10:30am, will receive free flowers. Additionally, brunch specials will include sourdough avocado toast, jumbo shrimp and stone-ground local grits in smoked tomato gravy, with double-smoked bacon, and a croque madame breakfast sandwich. You can pre-order these H+H specials until Thursday, May 6,…
Crafted for Action Craft Beer Con
Author, educator entrepreneur, and "perpetual student of craft beer" Jen Price is hosting a 4-day conference for craft beer lovers, full of educational experiences and events both virtual and in-person, including hands-on homebrewing classes, brewery tours, panel discussions and more.
Trap Sushi
Monday Night Garage 933 Lee Street SW, AtlantaCelebrate the diversity of trap music and Atlanta culture with an unlikely compliment: sushi. Enjoy thoughtful blends and careful arrangements of sushi from local Atlanta vendors, plus special Japanese snacks and guest DJs including DJ Lachii, Champagne Trap and others banging out hood classic ATL music. Attendees who purchase a shirt get a free sticker…
Black Audacity Art Exhibition
Peters Street Station 333 Peters Street SW, AtlantaCurated by Uncle Bree and given sounds by DJ Boogie Lov, this rare show will have "next level" Black art, focused on the strength and tenacity of the Black experience from a Black perspective, full of the "audaciousness of melanated people." Artists involved include C.Flux Sing, Miya Bailey and more.
Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival 2021
Chastain Park 140 Chastain Park Ave NW, AtlantaEnjoy fine art and crafts from 175+ artists, food and beverages from gourmet food trucks, acoustic music and more at this free two-day arts festival event at Atlanta's Chastain Park.
Taco & Tequila Crawl
Located in Midtown, the 4th-annual Atlanta Taco & Tequila Crawl will have mad tacos, margaritas, music and more, with restaurants like Tin Lizzy, Zocalo, Senor Patron and others joining the fun. A General Admission ticket gets you 4 tacos, a taco-themed Koozie, drink specials at all stops, a signature map, etc. VIP tickets get you…
Healing Invisible Wounds Virtual Speaker Series
Love Beyond Walls founder and social activist Terence Lester, author of the new book "When We Stand: The Power of Seeking Justice Together" (IV Press), leads this 3-day virtual speaker series that features healthy dialogue on current events, social unrest, injustice, and the paths forward within our communities. Butter.ATL Executive Director Brandon Butler joins on…