12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week
From visual arts to music to theater, metro Atlanta has an active arts scene offering something for nearly everyone. Happenings this upcoming week include Atlanta Ballet’s performances of “Frida,” which paint a powerful portrait of iconic artist Frida Kahlo, and more from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s America@250 series.
The following 12 events will help you explore Atlanta’s arts and culture in the upcoming week.
“Dokafleh”
New York City-based artist Brittany Adeline King’s exhibition, named for the Liberian colloquialism for used clothing, features a new conjuring of dolls.
Continuing through Sunday, May 17. Atlanta Contemporary, 535 Means St. NW, Atlanta. 404-688-1970, atlantacontemporary.org.
“Dior: Crafting Fashion”
SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film honors the couture house’s vision and legacy by showcasing signature designs by founder Christian Dior as well as designers who have led the fashion house.
Continuing through Sunday, Aug. 23. SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film, 1600 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta. 404-253-3132, scadfash.org.
Jazz Legacy Project: A Tribute to Count Basie
The Jazz Legacy Project performs music by the legendary Count Basie and also tells his stories.
7 p.m. Wednesday, May 6. $25 advance, $30 day of show. Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay, 3116 Main St., Duluth, 404-478-2749, eddieowenpresents.freshtix.com.
America@250: Spano Conducts Bernstein + Berlioz
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra principal violist Zhenwei Shi stands in for Childe Harold in Berlioz’s “Harold in Italy,” and music director laureate Robert Spano presents piano virtuoso Conrad Tao in Bernstein’s “The Age of Anxiety.”
8 p.m. Thursday, May 7, and Saturday, May 9. $39.30 and up. Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4800, aso.org.
Dil Chahta Hai
The trio, composed of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa, blends Indian classic traditions with Western styles to create a sound that crosses cultures and generations and celebrates Hindi film music.
8 p.m. Friday, May 8. $77.75 and up. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 855-285-8499, foxtheatre.org.
“A First Lady’s Guide to Killing the President”
Out of Box Theatre stages performances of this historical comedy, written by Atlanta playwright Topher Payne, that imagines President Warren G. Harding and his scheming wife, two blackmailing mistresses and more threats to the president.
Friday, May 8-Sunday, May 17. $25. Out of Box Theatre, Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 6285-R Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. 770-633-9878, outofboxtheatre.com.
“Frida”
The Atlanta Ballet’s performances of “Frida” paint a portrait of the life, art and enduring legacy of the celebrated Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
Friday-Sunday, May 8-10. $33-$187. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 404-892-3303, atlantaballet.com.
No Words ATL5P
No Words ATL and the Little 5 Points Cultural District will host their fifth annual instrumental music festival featuring musicians, dancers, DJs and a parade.
2-11 p.m. Saturday, May 9. Free. Little Five Points Findley and Davis plazas, plus additional locations. 770-833-9190, nowordsatl.com.
Set the Trend — A Mother’s Day Tribute
Atlanta Dance Connection presents an evening of contemporary dance to celebrate mothers, along with a tribute to Gladys Knight & the Pips.
8 p.m. Saturday, May 9. $28.52. 7 Stages Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-523-7647, 7stages.org.
Meet the Cast Cabaret: “In the Heights”
Guests can hear selections from “In the Heights” along with each cast member’s favorite musical theater songs. The evening offers a personal look at the cast’s journeys, inspiration and artistry.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9. $23.40. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, auroratheatre.com.
Atlanta Chamber Players Spring Public Concert
The Atlanta Chamber Players will perform works by Georg Philipp Telemann, Paul Schoenfield and Felix Mendelssohn.
3-5 p.m. Sunday, May 10. Free, with donations accepted. Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta. 404-355-5222, atlantachamberplayers.com.
Lee Nowell’s “The Woman You Want to Be”
Inspired by a 1938 book that promised women the perfect life if they followed its rules, Lee Nowell wrote this play that’s an outrageous look at the book’s rules as well as her own life.
7:30 p.m. Sunday-Monday, May 10-11. $20. Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, 499 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-874-5299, shakespearetavern.com.
