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Hot Fun in
the Summertime
Exhibitions, theatre, music and festivals on tap for return to in-person arts
By Collin Kelley
F rom live theatre and big exhibi
tions to films and festivals — the
arts scene is heating up and this
summer it’s going to be live and
in-person.
After more than a year of streaming
and online events, Intown art
organizations are roaring back with a
variety of events for all ages and interests.
Check out some of the selected events
below and be sure to visit our Rough Draft
calendar at calendar.roughdraftatlanta.com
and our partner Art Currents Atlanta at
artcurrentsatl.com.
T Calder-Picassoatthe High
The High Museum is hosting the touring
exhibition, which features more than
100 paintings, sculptures, and works on
paper spanning Alexander Calder’s and
Pablo Picasso’s careers. Conceived by the
artists’ grandsons, the exhibition focuses
on the artists’ exploration of the void, or
absence of space, which both defined from
the figure through to abstraction. The
exhibition is open now through Dec. 19.
Visit high.org for tickets and information.
Hammond’s House Museum
The West End museum reopens with
“Departure” by Charly Palmer through
Aug. 1. This vibrant, thought-provoking
solo exhibition features Palmer’s work from
the last 30 years, including pieces that have
never been seen by the public, as well as
new artwork created for this show. Visit
hammondshouse.org for more.
Dad’s Garage Theatre
Live improv returns on the
weekends starting July 16
with the improvised soap
opera “Scandal: Sealab” and
“TheatreSports,” the long-
running improv competition
night fueled by audience suggestions.
There will be limited seating and masks
will be required. Tickets and details at
dadsgarage.org.
Pullman Pops Concert
Pullman Yards now has its own symphony,
and you’ll be able to hear them at a July
20, 7 p.m. concert that will also showcase
the Kirkwood development’s new
Pullman Art Center Amphitheater. The
45-piece orchestra will perform Broadway
showtunes from hits like “Les Miserables,”
“Wicked,” “Phantom of the Opera,”
“Rent,” “The Lion King.” Pullman Pops
will be conducted by Larry Blank, the
conductor for Michael Feinstein, Marvin
Hamlisch and currently the Pasadena Pops
among many other credits.
Visit feverup.com to find
tickets.
► Fox Theatre
The Fabulous Fox reopens
with a special screening of the
1939 classic “The Wizard of
Oz” on July 26, a prog-rock
concert from King Crimson
on July 27, and a showing
of cult classic “The Princess
Bride” on July 31. Blockbuster
musical “Hamilton” takes up
residency for 39 performances
starting Aug. 22. Tickets and
info at foxtheatre.org.
Actor's Express
After a year of virtual programming,
Actor’s Express returns to in-person
performances with an eight-show in-
person season that kicks off Aug. 11 with
the Atlanta premiere of Lucas Hnath’s
“Red Speedo,” about a championship
diver on the verge of losing his lucrative
endorsement deals when performance
enhancing drugs are found in his team’s
locker room. And “Heathers: The Musical”
is coming up Sept. 29. Visit actors-express.
com for details on the full season.
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
The 85th annual event is back — albeit
a little later than usual — Aug. 6-8 at
Piedmont Park. There will be 200 artists
exhibiting and selling their work, along
with music, food, events for kids, 5K race,
and more. Due to financial constraints
caused by the pandemic, the festival is
requesting a $5 donation at the gate. Those
who donate in advance will get priority
admission. For more information, visit
dogwood.org.
Callanwolde’s Jazz on the Lawn
The Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
popular jazz series returns for five shows
in the venue’s outdoor amphitheater.
Performers include Eddie and Mayi Lopez
& Orquesta MaCuba (Aug. 27), Joey
Sommerville (Sept. 10), Karla Harris
(Sept. 24), Joe Alterman (Oct. 8), and
Joe Gransden with special guest Robin
Latimore (Oct. 22). Tickets are available
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▲ llluminarium
The immersive attraction on
the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastide
Trail opens July 1 with “Wild:
An African Safari” that will get
visitors up close and personal
with elephants, giraffe, lions
and more with state-of-the-art
projection, sound, and haptics
that make you feel like you’ve
been transported to Kenya.
The llluminarium After Dark
experience will surround guests
in stunning settings, from a city
street in Tokyo, to underwater
reefs, to a Rousseau-inspired
jungle. For tickets and details,
visit illuminarium.com.