Splash into these upcoming summer art events
Guided Tour of Passionate Italiana: The Art of Espresso
Thursday, June 6
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Museum of Design Atlanta
1315 Peachtree St. NE
Whether you’re a fan of good design or good coffee, there’s bound to be something at Atlanta’s Museum of Design worth taking a sip of. MODA invites you to this guided tour for the exhibition “Passione Italiana: The Art of Espresso,” a celebration of innovative home and cafe design throughout the decades.
Thursday, June 6
7-11:30 p.m.
Creative Paradise
4990 Jimmy Carter Blvd.
Join Creative Paradise for an enlightening evening like no other. Whether you’re a craftsman, spoken word artist, live painter or anything in between, there’s a place for you at the Horizons Art Show. Don’t miss this chance to get sucked into the multitude of cultured and diverse experiences.
“The Fifth Element” at the Plaza
Wednesday, June 12
7-9:30 p.m.
Plaza Theatre
1049 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE
Throw it back with the screening of the 1997 cult classic “The Fifth Element.” Get rowdy with fellow fans of all ages and interact with fun activities like quoting your favorite lines and participating in a costume contest.
The Atlanta Peaches N’ Art Show 2
Saturday, June 15
4:20-9:45 p.m.
Peters Street Station
333 Peters St. SW
The 2nd annual Peaches N’ Art show comes back to Atlanta for a weekend of fun. This diverse market brings together artists, foodies, musicians and creatives alike to celebrate the powerhouse of ingenuity that is Atlanta.
Sweet Tea: A Queer Variety Show
Saturday, June 29-Sunday, June 30
9 p.m.-2 a.m.
The Bakery
825 Warner St. SW
The longest running variety show in Atlanta catered to the LGBTQ+ community returns for a weekend of Southern fried sweetness. Loaded with queer talent, this lively event is sure to provide for more than enough entertainment for creatives of all kinds.
Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
Saturday, August 24-Sunday, August 25
See site for specific times
Grant Park
800 Cherokee Ave.
It’s time again for music lovers to unite as Grant Park brings back one of their most beloved festivities. Soak up the summer rays with an event full of nonstop fun for music and art lovers alike. Featuring a line up of talented live musicians, get ready to bring on the excitement.