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 Atlanta Shakespeare Company debuting “Greg Banks’ The Hobbit,” based on the J.R.R. Tolkien novel. In addition, Atlanta Street Fringe, a “busker takeover” in conjunction with the ongoing Atlanta Fringe Festival, brings a wide variety of artists to the streets, storefronts and plazas of Little Five Points and East Atlanta Village.
The following dozen events will help you explore Atlanta’s arts and culture in the coming week.
Credit: Photo courtesy of Jackson Fine Art
Credit: Photo courtesy of Jackson Fine Art
“Gordon Parks: The South in Color”
This exhibition presents 42 photographs from Gordon Parks’ “Segregation Story” series and debuts a portfolio published by the Gordon Parks Foundation.
Continuing through Saturday, July 11. Jackson Fine Art, 3122 E. Shadowlawn Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-233-3739, jacksonfineart.com.
“The Summer Invitational” exhibition
The Swan Coach House Gallery’s annual exhibition, The Summer Invitational, showcases the work of more than 65 artists across a diverse array of media.
Continuing through Thursday, July 30. Swan Coach House Gallery, 3130 Slaton Drive NW, Atlanta. 404-266-2636, swangallery.org.
Stutzmann conducts Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony
Music director Nathalie Stutzmann closes the concert season by leading the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and soloists in Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony.
8 p.m. Thursday, June 4, and Saturday, June 6, and 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7. $54.70 and up. Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4800, aso.org.
Greg Banks’ “The Hobbit”
Unlikely hero Bilbo Baggins finds himself on a magically mystical adventure as he meets all sorts of fierce creatures in performances based on the J.R.R. Tolkien novel.
Thursday and Friday, June 4 and 5, previews; Saturday, June 6, through Sunday, June 28, performances. $20-$24 previews, $25 and up performances. Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, 499 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-874-5299, shakespearetavern.com.
“Wit”
A Pulitzer Prize winner for drama, the play by Atlantan Margaret Edson follows Dr. Vivian Bearing, whose ovarian cancer diagnosis shatters the careful structure of her life. A journey marked by courage, wit and grace then unfolds to reveal the transformative humanity within her. Carolyn Cook stars.
Thursday and Friday, June 4-5, preview performances, Saturday, June 6, through Sunday, June 28, regular performances. $25.75 and up. Actor’s Express, 887 W. Marietta St, SW, Atlanta. 404-607-7469, actors-express.com.
“Die Körper”
Contemporary dance company Kit Modus performs Jillian Mitchell’s new dance theater work, a mysterious, surreal story told through movement and imagery.
7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 5-6. $25. Windmill Arts Center, 2823 Church St., East Point. 818-281-3826, kitmodus.com.
Credit: Photo courtesy of Little 5 Points Cultural District
Credit: Photo courtesy of Little 5 Points Cultural District
Atlanta Street Fringe
The Atlanta Street Fringe, part of the Atlanta Fringe Festival, continues this weekend as it showcases street performers such as circus artists, musicians, comedians, puppeteers and immersive theater creators in Little Five Points and East Atlanta Village.
4-10:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, and 2-8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7. Free, with donations to performers encouraged. Little Five Points and East Atlanta Village neighborhoods. little5pointsofficial.com.
“In Spite of My Ambivalence”
Written by Catherine Yu, this play follows five lives in a poetic, unflinching exploration of how we process trauma, how we love in its shadow and how survival is rarely a straight path.
Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 28. $35 and up. Synchronicity Theatre at Peachtree Pointe, 1545 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-484-8636, synchrotheatre.com.
“Lines of Play”
This soccer-inspired group exhibition brings together more than 30 metro Atlanta and international artists exploring the energy, movement and cultural impact of the sport.
6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 6, opening reception, exhibition on view until Sunday, June 28. ABV Gallery, 1206 Metropolitan Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-390-3932, abvgallery.com.
“The Gospel of Jazz”
Gospel songs will be reimagined through the rich language of jazz in this instrumental celebration.
2-5 p.m. Sunday, June 7. $30. The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. 855-583-5838, thevelvetnote.com.
“Chosen Family”
The Atlanta Women’s Chorus celebrates the concept of chosen family, a sanctuary for many in the LGBTQ+ community.
2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6. $35. The Church at Ponce & Highland, 1085 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta. 470-960-9359, voicesofnote.org.
Credit: Photo courtesy of The Breman
Credit: Photo courtesy of The Breman
Bacharach at The Breman
The Levison Family Music Series continues with a hybrid of concert and cabaret as Flying Carpet Theatre performers tell the life story of composer, songwriter and pianist Burt Bacharach. The singers will perform classics such as “Walk on By,” “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again” and “I Say a Little Prayer.”
4 p.m. reception and 5 p.m. show, Sunday, June 7. $60 (includes catered pre-show reception). The Breman, 1440 Spring St. NW, Atlanta. 678-222-3700, thebreman.org
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