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  KNOW More: thesunatl.com Chuck Stewart’s photographs of jazz greats over several decades.

 

 

Now - Sat, Sept 26  West Midtown Restaurant Week,  diverse 32 restaurants  KNOW More: westmidtownrestaurantweek.com

Sat, Sept 26 & Sun, Sept 27   Sweet Auburn Music Fest,  312 Irwin St, Downtown Atlanta  11am-7pm(Both days) KNOW More: sweetauburnmusicfest.com A multi-genre music festival featuring three distinct forms of music R&B, Hip-Hop & Gospel, but is inclusive of all. Whether you are a patron or a participant, you will celebrate the Experience of being a part of a festival of Food, Fun and Music.

NOW- Sept 27   Amy Sherald: American Sublime exhibit, High Museum, 1280 Peachtree St, Midtown Atlanta see website for timed tickets  Tickets: $28.50 KNOW More: high.org

Thurs, Oct 1-Sun, Oct 4   Atlanta Art Fair, Pullman Yards, 225 Rogers St NE, Atlanta  see website for more details KNOW More: theatlantaartfair.com  The first global art fair for one of the fastest growing art hubs in the United States

KNOW More:  @spreadloveatl Location: Echo Lounge, 725 Echo St NW, Atlanta  Time: 8pm-1150pm  Tickets: $11 and Up  Music. Food. Fashion. Film. Vendor market. An African Shrine-inspired space by BODDO Studio. And YOU!

Sat, Oct 17 BON(Black Orchestral Network) Summit Conference, Atlanta Music Project,  9am-5pm  Tickets: $20 KNOW More: blackorchestralnetwork.org

Cultivating Community, Lifting Our Voices and Telling Our Stories

Mon, Oct 19 Black Violin, Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St, Midtown Atlanta Time: 7pm Tickets: $54 and up  KNOW More: blackviolin.net/#Tour

Tues, Oct 20  Tickets on sale at 12:00pm(ET)  for the show, Wed, Feb 17- Sun, Feb 21, at the Fabulous Fox Theatre,  Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to the Fox Theatre in Atlanta for a season of stunning new works and audience favorites.  Under the artistic direction of Alicia Graf Mack, the company will wow audiences in works that uplift the spirit, including Alvin Ailey’s Revelations, the ultimate anthem to resilience and joy that has moved fans for decades. Stay tuned for on sale dates and programming announcements, coming soon! ailey.org/series/ailey-atlanta

 

KNOW More:  Monday Night Garage, 933 Lee St SW, Atlanta  7pm-11:59pm  Tickets: 17 and Up  pancakesandbooze.com  Pancakes & Booze is an underground art show that features local artists, live body painting, music, and free pancakes. It has been held in over 40 cities worldwide since its inception in 2009, making it a unique blend of art and entertainment

NOW - Dec 13    Nu Africans:Maurice Evans & Grace Kisa, Hammonds House Museum, 503 Peeples St SW, Atlanta Opening: Sept 18, 6:30pm  KNOW More:  hammondshousemuseum.org eventbrite.com At its heart, Nu Africans proposes that Africanness is neither singular nor static. It is plural, dynamic, and continually being made. The exhibition invites audiences to reconsider where we come from, recognize who we are becoming, and imagine the many futures that become possible when heritage is understood not as a limitation, but as a source of creative power.

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NOW- Jan 2027  The Art of Banksy, "Without LImits", Pullman Yards, 225  Rogers St NE, Atlanta  see website for times  Tickets: $27 and up KNOW More:  feverup.com/m/710853The Art of Banksy: "Without Limits" is a stunning street art exhibition of museum quality featuring more than 200 pieces on display, including original certified artworks, such as prints, sculptures, installations, murals, and more. After sold-out runs across the United States, South America, Asia, Canada, and Australia—where over 3 million people visited it—the biggest exhibition about the anonymous street artist Banksy arrives in Atlanta for a limited time only!

e Oscar-winning writer of Moonlight, weaves together joyous gospel music with a coming-of-age story unlike any that you’ve witnessed before.

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Sat, Nov 7  Decatur Wine Festival, Downtown Decatur,  12:30pm -430pm  Tickets: $60 and UP KNOW More: The Decatur Wine Festival  Each ticket funds local art nonprofit, the Decatur Arts Alliance, and with over 450 wines to sample at 70 tables, that's fundraising to feel good about!  150 wines, over 70 tasting tables.  decaturwinefestival.org

Guardian Angel Beauty, Meet Cucumber Breeze, the botanical bar. Made for skin that needs to feel clean without feeling stripped. We blended cucumber extract with castor oil because cucumber brings that cool, refreshing feel your skin craves, along with antioxidants that help calm and revitalize your complexion. Castor oil adds nourishing fatty acids that soften as they cleanse, locking in moisture so your skin feels smooth and supple long after you step out of the shower. guardianangelsbeauty.com/cucumber-breeze-botanical-body-bar-2-pack

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Uncle Waithley’s was founded by Harlem mixologist and restaurateur Karl Franz Williams and named after his grandfather, who operated a ginger farm in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. unclewaithleys.com/

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LemFi Enters Wealth Management With Acquisition of Wealth8. shoppeblack.us/lemfi-acquires-wealth8/

Norwood Vineyard & Gardens offers a different model from most destinations on this list. The family property outside Atlanta is a vineyard and event venue that grows grapes and uses its wine program to introduce visitors to Black and minority-owned winemakers from around the country. Its seasonal tastings spotlight independent producers while the property itself hosts weddings, dinners and other events. norwoodvineyard.com/

Kwasi Paul, founded in 2020, is a menswear and womenswear label that is designing a future. kwasipaul.com

Get Down Coffee, Houston White started The Get Down Coffee Co. in Camdentown, North Minneapolis in 2020. It was a tangible way to make specialty coffee (one of his many passions) more welcoming and diverse, and bring people from different walks of life to the table. facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581125304146

Venus Williams Collection at Crate and Barrel, crateandbarrel.com

Content Caterer, "Cater to your Customers with Content"  Design and communicate your brand story. One-stop for photos, videos & articles. Build brand authority on websites, blogs, and social media. Ensure web copy and page updates expertly integrate SEO keywords. Generate more customer engagement. Improve the customer relationship with our "Silver Platter Process." Research on your target audience ensures hyper-targeted approach. Develop a natural writing tone in your chosen style – punchy, informative, witty, persuasive, visual, or combination.  contentcaterer.com

Visit Black Travel connects travelers with Black-owned businesses, cultural landmarks, hotels, tours, dining, events, and unforgettable experiences through curated destination guides and bookable travel experiences across America. visitblacktravel.com

Afrocentric Makeup Pouch Gift for African American Women Accessories Pouch for Purse Small Cosmetic Travel Bag with Zipper Black Owned Shop. etsy.com/shop/iBlackItLLC

Sling Travel Bag - Latisha Crossbody: Afrocentric Graffiti Style Black Woman Fashion Bag. etsy.com/shop/MelanatedCultureClub

Black man gifts African American journal gifts for Black custom gifts for him Black owned shops blm gift for son Melanin Gift for writers. etsy.com/shop/LizsUrbanChicLiving?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1498846455&from_page=listing

 Afrocentric Coasters: Black Men Silhouette, Modern Home Decor etsy.com/shop/MG3dPrints?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=4536405079&from_page=listing

PIerre Laborde bags, Haitian born Francis Pierre Laborde received his formal education at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. pierrelaborde.com

James Baldwin Collective, This 16oz clear mixing glass brings ceremony and everyday use together. Bright, durable prints wrap the glass with bold, meaningful imagery — a speaking figure, a vintage microphone, doves, and a rallying crowd — creating an object that feels both commemorative and practical. The heavy solid base keeps the glass steady while stirring or resting on a bar tray. Use it for crafting cocktails, holding iced beverages, or as a display piece on a shelf that sparks conversation and reflection. The vivid colors hold up through regular dishwasher cycles, so the glass remains striking night after night. It’s made from clear, sturdy glass with a classic silhouette that slips easily into any home bar or kitchen. etsy.com/listing/4551763816/james-baldwin-collector-glass-16-oz?ref=shop_home_active_8&crt=1&logging_key=b6bcf78b25409f799d2fc98a26f5ad20248087d0%3A4551763816&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=52646512868913&utm_term=52646512869113&utm_content=52646512871313&utm_id=52646512868913&fbclid=PAdGRzdgT-9opwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtATAAYWRpZAAAL-G541txc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTY3MDY3MzQzMzUyNDI3AAGntM4UtWHT1w9c_lErjDL349qccTiAkurTMf3aVf2afLqeYhRRlwhIKaKqnsU_aem_0m3EnRWVWwHC-0XXHLn-Ow

Polished Kitchen & Home, The word Polished is synonymous with refined, sophisticated, and elegant. Polished Kitchen & Home is a brand centered on elevating your home décor and finding ways to add elegance to every space in your home. polishedhomestore.com

Willie Little, Visual Artist,  is a Black multimedia artist and author. His visual narratives document a fading part of rural southern life while also tackling topics of racism and Black Lives Matter, Social Justice, and the childhood memories of growing up on a tobacco farm in Eastern North Carolina. willielittle.com/

AFROHEMIEN is a curated collection of afrocentric handmade jewelry, cultural goods and vintage finds that reflect the beauty of African and Black Culture. afrohemien.com

Mismatch Home, Silk Pillowcases with Matching Cotton Sheets. Mixing Fabric, Matching Style! mismatchhome.com

Temi O. Coker designs,    is an absolute force of creativity, Depicting layers of his Nigerian culture with colors, patterns, dimensions and textures. He doesn't just create art, he creates powerful experiences that move and challenge beauty standards. His work is a movement.  temicoker.co

AfroYap is a digital home for the African diaspora. A place to connect over the things we already love and to have the conversations we've been having in group chats and dorm rooms for years.

The music. The food. The slang. The movies. The arguments about whose mom cooks it better. The questions about identity that don't get answered on mainstream platforms because mainstream platforms weren't built to ask them. This is where all of that lives in one place. afroyap.com

Swanky Signature, If you believe style is more than what you wear and luxury is found in the details, you’re exactly where you should be. Swanky Signature is a premium lifestyle brand that brings timeless elegance and modern sophistication together in every piece we create. From finely crafted apparel to refined accessories, each product is designed to reflect your individuality while elevating everyday living. Our collections are built on the philosophy that true luxury should be both iconic and accessible, giving you the confidence to make a statement without saying a word. With Swanky Signature, you don’t just wear fashion—you embody it. swankysignature.com

Woman Bust Sculpture, Modern Headwrap Statue, Minimalist Black Art Decor. https://www.etsy.com/listing

Jacob Lawrence The Migration, Jacob Lawrence Poster, African American Art, Afro Art, Harlem Renaissance, Exhibition Print, Social Realism. https://www.etsy.com/listing

Sweetkiwi yogurt, the Nigerian-American entrepreneur is the founder of Sweetkiwi, a yogurt brand launched in 2020. Inspired by her battle with uterine fibroids, which, at 22, she was advised might require surgery, Eigbe sought holistic alternatives. This journey led her to adopt a stricter diet and ultimately to create Sweetkiwi, a brand offering flavors such as vanilla bean, cookies & cream, mango passion fruit, hibiscus & ginger, chocolate hazelnut, and lemon blueberry parfait. sweetkiwi.com/

SparkCharge is on a journey to change the way the world charges electric vehicles. Their charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) network, along with their mobile app Currently, enables EV owners to charge whenever and wherever they want. sparkcharge.io

Willie Little, Visual Artist,  is a Black multimedia artist and author. His visual narratives document a fading part of rural southern life while also tackling topics of racism and Black Lives Matter, Social Justice, and the childhood memories of growing up on a tobacco farm in Eastern North Carolina. willielittle.com/