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15
FRI
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27
SUN
Amy Sherald: American Sublime
May 15 – September 27, 2026
All day
1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Description
The High Museum of Art is proud to join the national tour for Amy Sherald’s acclaimed mid-career retrospective, which is the largest exhibition of her work to date. Featuring a broad range of paintings made from 2007 to 2024, the presentation will include many of Sherald’s most iconic works, along with rarely seen paintings spanning her career.
Born in Columbus, Georgia, Sherald has deep ties to Atlanta and to the High. She trained as a painter in the city and graduated from Clark Atlanta University. In 2018, the High awarded her its annual David C. Driskell Prize in African American Art and Art History, the first national award to recognize the importance of African American art. The museum presented The Obama Portraits Tour, featuring her renowned portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama, in 2022.
The High is the fourth and final venue for this exhibition, which is organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), where it debuted in 2024..
Born in Columbus, Georgia, Sherald has deep ties to Atlanta and to the High. She trained as a painter in the city and graduated from Clark Atlanta University. In 2018, the High awarded her its annual David C. Driskell Prize in African American Art and Art History, the first national award to recognize the importance of African American art. The museum presented The Obama Portraits Tour, featuring her renowned portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama, in 2022.
The High is the fourth and final venue for this exhibition, which is organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), where it debuted in 2024..
Description
The High Museum of Art is proud to join the national tour for Amy Sherald’s acclaimed mid-career retrospective, which is the largest exhibition of her work to date. Featuring a broad range of paintings made from 2007 to 2024, the presentation will include many of Sherald’s most iconic works, along with rarely seen paintings spanning her career.
Born in Columbus, Georgia, Sherald has deep ties to Atlanta and to the High. She trained as a painter in the city and graduated from Clark Atlanta University. In 2018, the High awarded her its annual David C. Driskell Prize in African American Art and Art History, the first national award to recognize the importance of African American art. The museum presented The Obama Portraits Tour, featuring her renowned portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama, in 2022.
The High is the fourth and final venue for this exhibition, which is organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), where it debuted in 2024..
Born in Columbus, Georgia, Sherald has deep ties to Atlanta and to the High. She trained as a painter in the city and graduated from Clark Atlanta University. In 2018, the High awarded her its annual David C. Driskell Prize in African American Art and Art History, the first national award to recognize the importance of African American art. The museum presented The Obama Portraits Tour, featuring her renowned portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama, in 2022.
The High is the fourth and final venue for this exhibition, which is organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), where it debuted in 2024..
2026 June
19
FRI
Juneteenth Block Party at Marcus Bar & Grille
June 19, 2026
05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
525 Edgewood Atlanta 30312
Description
On Friday, June 19 from 5-11 p.m., join us for the Juneteenth Block Party at Marcus Bar & Grille! Celebrate freedom, flavor, and fellowship in Old Fourth Ward with a summer cookout, local Black-owned vendors, and live DJs. On the menu: Fried catfish and smoked jerk chicken, prime beef hot links, crab-topped fried green tomatoes, bourbon peach-glazed short rib tips, and a Juneteenth Pitmaster Board for the whole table. Cool off with the Edgewood Freeze, a frozen cocktail inspired by red berry Kool-Aid with reposado and orange liqueur. The patio stays alive all night with outdoor games, music, and neighborhood vibes.
Description
On Friday, June 19 from 5-11 p.m., join us for the Juneteenth Block Party at Marcus Bar & Grille! Celebrate freedom, flavor, and fellowship in Old Fourth Ward with a summer cookout, local Black-owned vendors, and live DJs. On the menu: Fried catfish and smoked jerk chicken, prime beef hot links, crab-topped fried green tomatoes, bourbon peach-glazed short rib tips, and a Juneteenth Pitmaster Board for the whole table. Cool off with the Edgewood Freeze, a frozen cocktail inspired by red berry Kool-Aid with reposado and orange liqueur. The patio stays alive all night with outdoor games, music, and neighborhood vibes.
19
FRI
Smyrna Festival Honors Juneteenth
June 19, 2026
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
1250 Powder Springs St. SE, Smyrna, GA 30080, USA
Description
The City of Smyrna will honor Juneteenth with an evening of music, food, vendors, and family-friendly activities. From 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. on June 19th, Village Green Park will come alive with the celebration of the holiday.
Juneteenth honors the date in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, TX finally learned of President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, 900 days after it was signed.
Residents and visitors are invited to bring their blankets and chairs to enjoy the experience, featuring music, food, vendors, and a Kid Zone.
“The Soul Cartel” will play from 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
VIP tent passes and table reservations are available starting Monday, May 25th. Register here: https://www.rec.us/organizations/city-of-smyrna?activityIDs=87411ac1-7662-46a5-98ff-cef54d4be1b6
When: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: 6 PM – 10 PM
Where: Village Green Park (1250 Powder Springs St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080)
Admission: Free to attend!
Juneteenth honors the date in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, TX finally learned of President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, 900 days after it was signed.
Residents and visitors are invited to bring their blankets and chairs to enjoy the experience, featuring music, food, vendors, and a Kid Zone.
“The Soul Cartel” will play from 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
VIP tent passes and table reservations are available starting Monday, May 25th. Register here: https://www.rec.us/organizations/city-of-smyrna?activityIDs=87411ac1-7662-46a5-98ff-cef54d4be1b6
When: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: 6 PM – 10 PM
Where: Village Green Park (1250 Powder Springs St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080)
Admission: Free to attend!
Description
The City of Smyrna will honor Juneteenth with an evening of music, food, vendors, and family-friendly activities. From 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. on June 19th, Village Green Park will come alive with the celebration of the holiday.
Juneteenth honors the date in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, TX finally learned of President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, 900 days after it was signed.
Residents and visitors are invited to bring their blankets and chairs to enjoy the experience, featuring music, food, vendors, and a Kid Zone.
“The Soul Cartel” will play from 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
VIP tent passes and table reservations are available starting Monday, May 25th. Register here: https://www.rec.us/organizations/city-of-smyrna?activityIDs=87411ac1-7662-46a5-98ff-cef54d4be1b6
When: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: 6 PM – 10 PM
Where: Village Green Park (1250 Powder Springs St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080)
Admission: Free to attend!
Juneteenth honors the date in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, TX finally learned of President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, 900 days after it was signed.
Residents and visitors are invited to bring their blankets and chairs to enjoy the experience, featuring music, food, vendors, and a Kid Zone.
“The Soul Cartel” will play from 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
VIP tent passes and table reservations are available starting Monday, May 25th. Register here: https://www.rec.us/organizations/city-of-smyrna?activityIDs=87411ac1-7662-46a5-98ff-cef54d4be1b6
When: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: 6 PM – 10 PM
Where: Village Green Park (1250 Powder Springs St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080)
Admission: Free to attend!
19
FRI
Juneteenth Cookout at Cascade Skating
June 19, 2026
08:00 PM
3335 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
Description
The Juneteenth Cookout at Cascade Skating is bringing the community together for a night full of culture, music, food, skating, and unforgettable family fun ✨🛼🔥
Description
The Juneteenth Cookout at Cascade Skating is bringing the community together for a night full of culture, music, food, skating, and unforgettable family fun ✨🛼🔥
20
SAT
Juneteenth: A Wine, Music & Vibes Experience
June 20, 2026
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
4025 Pleasantdale Road, Atlanta, GA 30340, USA
Description
This is not a typical wine tour.
Spend Juneteenth outside enjoying a full day in wine country with music, great food, and a well-organized experience from start to finish.
This special collaboration brings together the communities of Black Girls Guide ATL, Paradise & Vibe, and Ride The Vibe ATL for a social, intentional day out. From the moment you arrive, everything is designed so you can relax, connect, and enjoy the experience without having to plan a thing.
Promo Code: BGGATLANTA
Spend Juneteenth outside enjoying a full day in wine country with music, great food, and a well-organized experience from start to finish.
This special collaboration brings together the communities of Black Girls Guide ATL, Paradise & Vibe, and Ride The Vibe ATL for a social, intentional day out. From the moment you arrive, everything is designed so you can relax, connect, and enjoy the experience without having to plan a thing.
Promo Code: BGGATLANTA
Description
This is not a typical wine tour.
Spend Juneteenth outside enjoying a full day in wine country with music, great food, and a well-organized experience from start to finish.
This special collaboration brings together the communities of Black Girls Guide ATL, Paradise & Vibe, and Ride The Vibe ATL for a social, intentional day out. From the moment you arrive, everything is designed so you can relax, connect, and enjoy the experience without having to plan a thing.
Promo Code: BGGATLANTA
Spend Juneteenth outside enjoying a full day in wine country with music, great food, and a well-organized experience from start to finish.
This special collaboration brings together the communities of Black Girls Guide ATL, Paradise & Vibe, and Ride The Vibe ATL for a social, intentional day out. From the moment you arrive, everything is designed so you can relax, connect, and enjoy the experience without having to plan a thing.
Promo Code: BGGATLANTA
2026 July
13
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14
TUE
Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story
July 13-14, 2026
12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
40 Courtland St NE GA , Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
Description
Bronzelens Film Festival and Soccer in the Streets are partnering to host screenings of "Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story" at Loudermilk Conference Center July 13-14.
Arriving during FIFA World Cup, the documentary chronicles the life of the pioneering Black soccer player who broke color barriers in England and helped Tampa Bay Rowdies become North American Soccer League champions in 1975.
Best is present both nights for post-screening conversations, autograph signings and giveaways. Tickets can be purchased through Best's official website.
Arriving during FIFA World Cup, the documentary chronicles the life of the pioneering Black soccer player who broke color barriers in England and helped Tampa Bay Rowdies become North American Soccer League champions in 1975.
Best is present both nights for post-screening conversations, autograph signings and giveaways. Tickets can be purchased through Best's official website.
Description
Bronzelens Film Festival and Soccer in the Streets are partnering to host screenings of "Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story" at Loudermilk Conference Center July 13-14.
Arriving during FIFA World Cup, the documentary chronicles the life of the pioneering Black soccer player who broke color barriers in England and helped Tampa Bay Rowdies become North American Soccer League champions in 1975.
Best is present both nights for post-screening conversations, autograph signings and giveaways. Tickets can be purchased through Best's official website.
Arriving during FIFA World Cup, the documentary chronicles the life of the pioneering Black soccer player who broke color barriers in England and helped Tampa Bay Rowdies become North American Soccer League champions in 1975.
Best is present both nights for post-screening conversations, autograph signings and giveaways. Tickets can be purchased through Best's official website.