Thurs, Nov 21   Davido, State Farm Arena, Downtown Atlanta 8pm  Tickets: $39.50 and up  KNOW More: livenation.com

Fri, Nov 22   10th Anniversary Taste of Africa, Georgia Tech, Ferst Center Theater of the Arts,  349 Ferst Dr NW, MIdtown Atlanta  4:30pm-10pm KNOW More:  oie.gatech.edu/event/2024/11/22/taste-africa-continuum-celebrating-10-years-tradition Join us for our 10-Year Anniversary Georgia Tech Tradition Show - Taste of Africa where we highlight African Culture through dance, music, food, art. 

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Sat, Nov 23, Sun, Nov 24, Sat, Nov 30, Sun: Dec 1    The Art Pop Up Shop, Hammonds House, 503 Peoples St SW, Atlanta Sat: 11am-5pm  Sun:12pm-5pm  KNOW More: Shop for original artwork, jewelery, paintings, puzzles, sculptures, handbags and plenty more.  hammondshouse.org

Sat, Nov 23   Ann Nesby Live, Perfect Note  Live ATL, 3000 Windy Hill Rd SE, Marietta  8pm  Tickets: $35-$50 KNOW More: perfectnoteliveatl.com/   Perfect Note Atlanta is a premier live music venue and supper club. It is the perfect combination of live entertainment and dining that’s sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether it’s just for dinner and drinks or brunch or perhaps dinner and a show we have something you’ll enjoy for date night, celebratory dinner or just hanging out. Our cuisine is paired with the best in Jazz, Old School R&B, Neo-Soul, Blues and a little inspirational Gospel. We’ll feature entertainers from the Atlanta metro area, Regional and National acts as well. We implore you to plan ahead for your next visit. Seating is limited and reservations are strongly encouraged

 NOW - Sat, Nov 23  Etienne Jackson "Nine by Nine" solo sculpture exhibit, SW Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta cityofsouthfultonga.gov/3023/Cultural-Affairs  KNOW More: instagram.com/etiennejackson.sculptor/The exhibit will feature nine intricately fabricated metal sculptures and nine large-scale drawings on paper.

Sat, Nov 23   Light the Station, Atlantic Station, Midtown Atlanta  5pm-9:30pm  KNOW More:  Enjoy the fab Parade of Lights beginning at 6:30pm including floats from quintessential gingerbread to posh pink telephone booths to mod fireplace, Royal guard stilt walkers, shagadelic drum major, mirror ball ladies, elves, local dance groups and bands including Stayin Alive Crew, Marching Abominables and the AE Drumline. All concluding with Santa on the Atlantic Station Express!  atlanticstation.com/

 Sun, Nov 24  The Gospel Nutcracker, Ray Charles Performing Arts Center, 900  West End Avenue SW, Atlanta 6pm-8pm  Tickets: $55 and up  KNOW More: thegospelnutcracker.com/  The Gospel Nutcracker (TGN) is a unique holiday experience for the entire family to enjoy. It is a Nutcracker holiday twist with an emphasis on the true meaning of Christmas. 

Fri, Nov 29-Sun, Dec 15  Twas the Night Before, Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St, Midtown Atlanta  see website for times   Tickets: $34 and up   KNOW More:    cirquedusoleil.com/twas-the-night-before#about-the-show‘ Twas the Night Before… is Cirque du Soleil first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicolas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired Cirque’s story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of the holidays. A festive flurry of love and cheer created especially for families, ‘Twas the Night Before… features thrilling acrobatics, lovable characters - and a soundtrack including holiday classics re-invented by Cirque du Soleil. The show was conceived and is directed by Cirque du Soleil Senior Artistic Director James Hadley, a 25-year veteran of circus productions and live theater.

NOW Thru-Dec 1  Tyler Mitchell) Photographer, film maker) Highi Museum, 1280 Peachtree St, Midtown Atlanta  see website for times and admission KNOW More   high.org “Tyler Mitchell: Idyllic Space”  based in NYC, from Atlanta, a major exhibition featuring the trailblazing photographic artist and filmmaker’s seamless blend of fine art and fashion photography, along with a new photo-sculptural artwork. Mitchell (American, born 1995) centers Black self-determination and empowerment in his practice with affirmative images of people who are often shown enjoying the freedom of leisure, play and recreation. “Idyllic Space” is a homecoming for the Atlanta native, who ascended to global prominence when he photographed Beyoncé for the September 2018 issue of Vogue — the first Black artist to shoot the cover in the magazine’s history. Organized by the High’s photography and modern and contemporary art departments, the exhibition was inspired by the museum’s recent acquisition of Mitchell’s photographic work on mirror, “The Hewitt Family” (2021).

Now - January 5, 2025      “Patterns in Abstraction: Black Quilts from the High’s Collection” exhibit, High Museum, 1280 Peachtree St, Midtown Atlanta Tues-Sat: 10a,-5pm  Sun: 12mp-5pm Tickets: $23.50  KNOW More: high.org   Atlantaquiltfestival.com The Atlanta Quilt Festival celebrates African American quilting during the month of August with exhibits at the Southwest Arts Center, etc.

NOW - Jan 5   Winter Lantern Festival, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville   Thurs-Sun:5pm-9:30pm(last entrance 8:30pm) Admission: adults: $26 Children: $16 students, seniors, military: $21  toddlers Free   KNOW More:  winterlanternfestival.com/atlanta  Step into a dazzling world of light with over 1000 Chinese lanterns; all handmade by artisans with decades of experience. A whimsical walk-through experience to light up and warm up the season! Featuring live entertainment by the Zigong Acrobatic Group, food, drinks and gifts, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.  45 minute walk. All ages.  

 Pic: Kwame Brathwaite

NOW Thru- Jan 19, 2025  Giants:Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beats & Alicia Keys, High Museum, 1280 Peachtree St, Midtown Atlanta  Tues-Sat: 10a-5pm  Sun: 12pm-5pm  Tickets: $23.50 KNOW More:   high.orgGiants stands as a testament to the Deans’ ethos of “collecting and preserving the culture of ourselves for ourselves, now and into the future.” Through approximately 115 objects, including 98 major artworks, the exhibition will trace the evolution of an audacious and ambitious collection and explore the ways in which the featured artists and their work have grappled with societal issues, embraced monumentality, and made a palpable impact on the art canon. In addition to paintings, photographs, and sculptures, the galleries will include noteworthy examples of the Deans’ early non-art collecting interests, including albums, musical equipment, and BMX bikes, along with related ephemera. 

NOW ON SALE:   Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre Tickets  (Performances at the Fox Theatre in Midtown, 660 Peachtree St, Midtown Atlanta   Dates & Times: Wed, Feb 12th-Fri, Feb 14th: 7:30pm, Sat, Feb 15th, 2pm & &:30pm - Sun, Feb 16th, 2pm  Performance schedule will announced at a later date  Check the website for ticket sales, student discounts and more.  ailey.org/series/ailey-atlanta     foxtheatre.org

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NOW Thru-Feb 16, 2025   Georgia O'Keeffee Photograph Exhibit, High Museum, 1280 Peachtree St, Midtown Atlanta  museum hours: Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm  Sun: 12pm-5pm  Admission: $23 or (2nd Sunday of each month free  admission for all or 3rd Wednesdays of each month free for all, might have to register)  KNOW More:  high.org Famed for her images of flowers and Southwestern landscapes, American artist Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) spent several years of her prolific career exploring the built environment of New York City with brush in hand. This fall, the High Museum of Art will be the exclusive venue in the Southeastern United States to present “Georgia O’Keeffe: ‘My New Yorks’” (Oct. 25, 2024-Feb. 16, 2025). Featuring approximately 100 works across a range of media including paintings, drawings, pastels and photographs, the exhibition is the first to seriously examine how O’Keeffe’s urban landscapes fit within the diverse context of her art.

NOW Thru- Feb 23, 2025   Imane Ayissi: From Africa to The World Fashion Exhibit, SCAD FASH, 1600 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta   Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm  Sun: 12pm-5pm  Admission: $10 KNOW More: scadfash.org/ Imane Ayissi was born in Cameroon to a family of artists and sportsmen. His father was a champion boxer, his mother was Miss Cameroon 1960, and his brothers and sisters are dancers and singers. As a member of the Cameroon National Ballet, he toured internationally while also working as a model for brands including Cardin, Dior, Lanvin, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, and Valentino, as well as appearing in various editorials and campaigns with renowned photographers. Ayissi became interested in fashion at a young age, making garments for his mother and later for one of the largest ateliers in Cameroon. Relocating to Paris, he began designing small collections and made-to-measure pieces for private clients. In 2010, Ayissi debuted at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. 

NOW Thru - Sept 2025  "More Than Brave: The Life of Hank Aaron, Atlanta History Center,  130 W. Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta  Ties-Sun: 9am-4pm Admission: $24  KNOW More:    atlantahistorycenter.com/exhibitions/more-than-brave-the-life-of-henry-aaron/ This exhibition tells the story of Henry Aaron from his time in Mobile, Alabama, to his record making baseball career and his life as a leader in baseball, business, and charitable causes. This event is free to members, registration is required. Peanuts, Cracker Jacks & other traditional ballpark snacks will be served.