Laurence Fishburne Gets Honored by SCAD
For their ninth-annual SCAD aTVfest, which happens virtually Feb. 4-6, Savannah College of Art and Design is giving a Lifetime Achievement Award to the man you know as “Pops” from Black-ish (but strangely not as Morpheus in the upcoming Matrix 4… WTF).
The One By One Exhibition
ABV Gallery 659 Auburn Avenue, #504, AtlantaSee newly created 1' x 1' artworks — by appointment only — from a curated group of 100 contemporary artists from around the world, with heavy representation from Atlanta creatives. Groups of up to 8 people can book private 20-minute appointments. Masks are required. Safety Protocols: The gallery will only be accessible by appointment. An…
SHAQ BOWL
Shaquille O’Neal always has a crazy party for the big game. This year it’s virtual, but they’re expecting 5M people to watch the live Facebook stream — especially the halftime show which features Migos, Bryson Tiller and more.
Park Tavern’s Big Game Watch Party
The Piedmont Park eatery is letting guests watch the Super Bowl for free, with drink specials, $2 oysters and plenty of socially distanced outdoor seating on the covered patio, Sunday at 6:30pm.
Meditate + Create
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center is hosting a virtual session Monday night at 6pm, with meditation instructors, artists, sound-healers and others to help you zen your way into good vibrations.
The Kimpton Sylvan Hotel Grand Opening
The Kimpton Sylvan Hotel 374 East Paces Ferry Road NE, AtlantaThe Kimpton Sylvan Hotel in Buckhead and its signature restaurant, The Betty, will officially open on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. To celebrate opening, the hotel is offering a special contest to honor and celebrate a local Healthcare Hero as the first official guest on opening night. As a salute to Atlanta healthcare workers’ ongoing contributions and…
Big Boi Receives Global Icon Award from the City of East Point
Watch the live virtual event as Antwan “Big Boi” Patton receives the 2021 Global Icon Award from the City of East Point for his elevation of the Atlanta suburb and contributions to the music industry as part of the iconic rap group Outkast and in his own right.
Hip-Hop Trivia: HBCU x LOVE
Wear HBCU paraphernalia and play trivia via Zoom with other HBCU alumni during Hip-Hop Trivia's free February 10 virtual event. Winners will receive the Higher Learning HBCU trivia game.
“Heaven Sent” Virtual Paint (& Sip) Party
Register by Friday, February 12 to have art supplies (an 11x14" canvas, brushes, paint colors and more) shipped to you in time for a virtual paint session on Friday, February 19 — at which you're more than welcome to sip what you've got at home with other quarantined creatives. You can also pick up your…
RadicalXchange Lecture: Tipping, the Service Economy & Anti-Blackness in the Hospitality Industry
Watch as hospitality activist, sommelier, mixologist and beverage consultant Ashtin Berry hosts a RadicalXchange lecture on the economics of being Black in the food and beverage service industry.
A Conversation with Kiese Laymon and Jesmyn Ward
Augusta University is partnering with The New Mississippis Project to host a live conversation between two of today’s most celebrated Black authors: Jesmyn Ward and Kiese Laymon, both Mississippi natives. Watch and engage during the 75-minute conversation as the award-winning writers discuss the intersection of ecological and sociopolitical injustice.
Friday Jazz at The High
Every third Friday of the month, WCLK’s Jamal Ahmad hosts this longstanding event with always-changing styles of live jazz music, adult beverages, and art. Seating opens at 6pm, and tickets must be purchased in advanced due to limited seating. Masks must be worn at all times while inside the museum; guests can enjoy drinks and…