12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week
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 True Colors Theatre Company’s version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” which features a more confident title character. In addition, Peachtree Road United Methodist Church hosts an organ festival and international competition.
The following dozen events will help you explore Atlanta’s arts and culture in the coming week.
“Cinderella”
True Colors Theatre Company presents the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, which turns up Cinderella’s level of confidence.
Continuing through Sunday, July 5. $25-$55. Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road SW, Atlanta. 470-809-7161, truecolorstheatre.org.
“In the Beginning”
The Hudgens Center for Art & Learning hosts a group exhibition featuring artists from around the globe now residing in the U.S. Its purpose is to emphasize how art breaks barriers and is an extension of our humanity.
Continuing through Saturday, July 25. Hudgens Center for Art & Learning, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Building 300, Duluth. 770-623-6002, thehudgens.org.
Atlanta Summer Organ Festival and Elizabeth B. Stephens International Organ Competition
Top young organists from around the globe will play and be judged by a jury of five of the world’s finest performers.
Wednesday, June 24 and Saturday, June 27. Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. 404-266-2373, prumc.org.
Classical Remix Music Festival Gala: America’s 250th
Musicians from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Kansas City Symphony, Detroit Symphony, ensemble vim and more will perform selections from America’s musical legacy, ranging from “Georgia on My Mind” to “Appalachian Spring.”
7:30-9 p.m. Thursday June 25. $50. The Trolley Barn, 963 Edgewood Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-735-0184, classicalremixmusicfestival.org.
ImmerseATL Artist Showcase
This performance is an original work by ImmerseATL educators and alumni includes a guided conversation with the movement artists.
7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25. $15-$20. Windmill Arts Blackbox Theatre, 2823 Church St., East Point. 818-281-3826, immerseatl.com.
“High Fidelity”: An Intimate Screening and Evening with John Cusack
As part of the Coca-Cola Film Series, “High Fidelity” will be shown at the Fox Theatre and, after the film, John Cusack will engage in a conversation and offer insights about the film and his career.
8 p.m. Friday, June 26. $39.50 and up. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 855-285-8499, foxtheatre.org.
Movies at the Strand: “Singin’ in the Rain”
Watch the classic Hollywood film that features iconic musical numbers highlighted by the dancing of Gene Kelly. Guests are invited to arrive 30 minutes before the film begins for a pre-show concert on the Mighty Allen Theatre Organ.
8 p.m. Friday, June 26. $15.44. Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080, earlsmithstrand.org.
5 Points Friday at Underground Atlanta
Underground Atlanta hosts an immersive art experience with live art creation, a creative marketplace, entertainment, World Cup watch parties and more.
Continuing 6 p.m. Friday, June 26, plus additional dates through Friday, July 10. Free with required RSVP. Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama St., Atlanta. eventbrite.com.
Reggie Hines
Veteran saxophonist Reggie Hines, who has appeared at many international jazz festivals, will perform a night of acoustic music followed by an evening of electric jazz at the Velvet Note.
7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27. $40. The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. 855-583-5838, thevelvetnote.com.
Sir Nicholas Lucius: “Feast Your Eyes”
The Tampa, Florida, artist debuts a body of work that reflects his extravagant perspective. He will participate in a Q&A on the exhibit’s opening night.
7 p.m. Saturday, June 27-Saturday, July 11. Free. RSVP for opening night. Gallery Anderson Smith, 1401 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-907-4183. galleryandersonsmith.com.
Art & Architecture of Downtown Atlanta
Explore the art and architecture of downtown Atlanta up close as you take a guide-led walk led by Portman Archive and Downtown Atlanta Inc.
10 a.m. Tuesday, June 30. Free with registration. Baker Street at Peachtree Street, Atlanta. eventbrite.com.
“Basura”
With music written by 11-time Grammy Award-winner Gloria Estefan and her Grammy-nominated daughter Emily Estefan, this new musical is inspired by the true story of Paraguay’s Recycled Orchestra, where young artists turn scrap material into instruments and music into possibilities.
Continuing through Sunday, July 12. $25 and up. Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4600, alliancetheatre.org.