If you're looking for something to do in Atlanta on a Friday night, you won't have to look very long. The bars, clubs, theaters and restaurants throughout the city are alive all night with an ever-changing series of events, exhibitions and more. Outside of the nightlife covered on ajc.com, recurring events also are worth checking out. Here are three of the city's favorite Friday events:
Friday Jazz at the High
The High Museum of Art, the leading art museum in the South, offers visitors the chance to take in a combination of permanent collection works and rotating exhibits from some of the world's most famous artists and historical figures. The High's most popular monthly event, Jazz Fridays, takes place on the third Friday of each month. The evening of art and music features a local jazz band playing in the atrium, and the museum remains open later into the evening. The event is free with purchase of a standard museum ticket.
1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30309
404-733-4400
Castleberry Hill art stroll
The eclectic Atlanta art district of Castleberry Hill was recently named one of the top 10 art districts in the country by USA Today. The neighborhood comes to life the second Friday of each month. Galleries and artists exhibit their work and host visitors, many with small plates and drinks, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Stay up to date on the details by following the Castleberry Hill second Friday art stroll page on Facebook. For directions to the neighborhood, visit the district's website at castleberryhill.org/directions.
180 Walker St., Atlanta, Ga. 30313
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Every Friday, Atlanta's historic Plaza Theatre, which has been open since 1939, plays the Rocky Horror Picture Show at midnight. For fans of the cult classic, it's a chance to wear costumes, sing along and celebrate the famous film. Tickets are $15. Don't forget to grab a drink at the Righteous Room next door.
1049 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30306
631-682-8456
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