From Father's Day golf to Geechee Gullah shouters, there's plenty to enjoy in Atlanta this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Matt Palmer Album Release Party
From the event description:
Palmer House Production is releasing the solo album "Too Far Gone" for singer/songwriter Matt Palmer. The album is rock/blues written and performed by Atlanta native Matt Palmer with production by Marshall Coats. It will be performed live in its entirety at Sadie's Bar in Buckhead, with a champagne toast and light hors d'oeuvres.
When: Friday, June 14, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Sadie's Bar, 41 Irby Ave. NW
Admission: Free
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Geechee Gullah Ring Shouters
From the event description:
Flux Projects presents the Georgia Geechee Gullah Ring Shouters as part of Oakland Cemetery’s 2019 Juneteenth Celebrations. All performers are descendants of African slaves seeking to continue the traditions of their ancestors. This event will kick off a year of programming with artist Charmaine Minniefield as she creates "Remembrance as Resistance: Preserving Black Narratives."
When: Saturday, June 15, 6:30-7 p.m.
Where: Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Ave. SE
Admission: Free
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Father's Day at Topgolf Atlanta Midtown
From the event description:
Treat Dad to eats, drinks and games the entire family. Reservations include a golf bay for two hours of unlimited Topgolf play.
When: Sunday, June 16, 8 a.m.-6:45 p.m.
Where: Topgolf Atlanta Midtown, 1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. NW
Admission: $75. More options available.
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SPECTRUM: the Gender Project, benefiting Charis
From the event description:
SPECTRUM: is a circus show based on 30 interviews that were gathered by socially engaged artists who went to their own communities and collected experiences of Atlanta residents occupying diverse gender identities. On this journey, we are telling our own stories from within the stories of our community. Following each performance, we break the fourth wall and invite the audience on to the stage to share their stories with us and each other.
When: Sunday, June 16, 2-6:30 p.m.
Where: Project South, 9 Gammon St. SE
Admission: Free
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Atlanta Food Swap
From the event description:
Welcome to our every-few-month meet-up where we can trade homemade, homegrown, or foraged food—and more. Make things that you enjoy and let's trade them. Think canned tomato sauce, produce or herbs from your garden, fresh bread, backyard eggs, soup, granola, freezer pops or pickles. Every once in a while, we'll add handmade arts and crafts into the mix so we can all create and share in a handmade community. The swap itself will take place around 4 p.m., but please show up as close to 3 p.m. as possible to get set up.
When: Sunday, June 16, 3-4:30 p.m.
Where: Wrecking Bar Brewpub, 292 Moreland Ave. NE
Admission: Free
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