From visual arts to music to theater, the Atlanta metro area has an active arts scene offering something for nearly everyone. This upcoming week, happenings include a free Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert at Piedmont Park with music befitting the outdoor setting as well as “Measure for Measure” performances at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse.
The following 12 events will help you explore Atlanta’s arts and culture in the upcoming week.
“You Are Not Alone: Bugs!”
This group exhibition features the works of painters, sculptors, photographers and multidisciplinary artists exploring insects and the vital role they play within ecological systems.
Continuing through Wednesday, Oct. 7. Georgia State University Perimeter College Clarkston Campus, Fine Arts Gallery, 3735 Memorial College Drive, Clarkston. sites.gsu.edu.
“Collective Geometries”
This exhibition showcases works bursting with vibrant color, intricate patterns and expressive warmth. Featured artists are Eliza Bentz, Bojana Ginn, Marc Mitchell, David Novros, David Peterson, Ato Ribeiro, Jonathan VanDyke, Dan Walsh and Dyani White Hawk.
Continuing through Friday, Dec. 4. Free. Kennesaw State University, Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art, 492 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw. 470-578-3223, campus.kennesaw.edu.
Symphony at Piedmont Park
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs a concert at Piedmont Park that reflects the outdoor setting with music including Beethoven’s “Pastorale” Symphony and “Summer” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. Free. Piedmont Park Oak Hill, 371 10 St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4800, aso.org.
Feed Your Senses concert
Jazz pianist Nathanel Smith returns home to share his artistry with his trio after touring with the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. Free, RSVP. Lunch provided while supplies last. Georgia State University, Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta. 404-413-9849, rialto.gsu.edu.
Credit: Photo courtesy of Jay Kaufman
Credit: Photo courtesy of Jay Kaufman
“Moments in Light”
This exhibition at Chastain Arts Center features more than 150 photographs from 46 photographers in the Analog to Digital Photography Group (A2D). It showcases the group’s breadth of talent and gives visitors the chance to experience the images that have inspired, challenged and defined the photographers’ journeys.
6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 opening reception with exhibition continuing through Saturday, Oct. 10. Chastain Arts Center, 135 Chastain Park Ave. NW, Atlanta. 404-252-2927, ocaatlanta.com.
Jazz on the Lawn
This year’s Jazz on the Lawn series at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center continues with a performance by bassist Devon Gates with harpist Charles Overton.
7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. $38.43 and up. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta. 404-872-5338, callanwolde.org.
“Italian American Reconciliation”
Academy Award-winning “Moonstruck” screenwriter John Patrick Shanley penned this tale of a man who’s planning to leave his sweet young girlfriend to reunite with his ex-wife, who once shot his dog. His best friend hatches a plan to seduce the ex-wife before this can happen.
Friday, Sept. 11 through Sunday, Sept. 27. $15-$25. Merely Players Presents, 3785 King Ave., Doraville. 770-572-6966, merelyplayerspresents.com.
Credit: Photo courtesy of Atlanta Shakespeare Company/Jeff Watkins
Credit: Photo courtesy of Atlanta Shakespeare Company/Jeff Watkins
“Measure for Measure”
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company performs this complicated dark comedy full of love, lust, justice and forgiveness.
Saturday, Sept. 12 through Sunday, Sept. 27. $20-$46. Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, 499 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-874-5299, shakespearetavern.com.
Patrick Warburton
Known for playing Puddy on “Seinfeld” and starring on Fox’s “The Tick,” Patrick Warburton brings his stand-up comedy to the Variety Playhouse.
8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. $46.86 and up. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-524-7354, variety-playhouse.com.
Credit: Photo courtesy of Brave Public Relations on behalf of Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta
Credit: Photo courtesy of Brave Public Relations on behalf of Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta
Pop-up of “’Twas the Night Before …”
Get an early glimpse of “’Twas the Night Before …” before it arrives at the Fox Theatre in December. Atlanta dancers Maïka and Jasmine Dubuc will perform at the top of each hour, and King of Pops will offer 50 complimentary pops at the start of each hour.
1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. Free. Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail at Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-881-2100.
Fall Art Walk
Urban Art Collective in Chamblee is opening all of its 35-plus working artist studios to the public so guests can meet the artists and explore their art and spaces.
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. Urban Art Collective, 5655 Peachtree Road, Chamblee. 770-316-6081, urbanartcollective5655.com.
DeKalb Symphony season 62 opening night
Pianist Albert Cano Smit joins the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra for a performance that includes Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. $46. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road, Atlanta. 404-793-4966, dekalbsymphony.org.
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