Art in ‘Bloom’ at Mindzai

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Mindzai Creative hosts an opening for its upcoming group show, Bloom, this Friday in conjunction with the Castleberry Hill Second Friday Art Stroll. Bloom features the work of 20 artists from across the country, including Colin Frangicetto, Leela Hoehn, Jesse Jagger, Susannah Caviness, Ben Thomas and Mindy Fletcher, among others. Original paintings, prints, pins, patches, apparel and more will be for sale, and PBR will be on hand, along with cotton candy from Cult Carts. Fri., April 14, 7-11 p.m. Mindzai Creative, 252 Walker St. S.W., Suite B. 404-222-9337. www.mindzai.net.

In an effort to #keepmammalalive, the Downtown art and music venue hosts a silent art auction. Guests can bid on pieces by local artists who have agreed to donate a portion of the sales to Mammal, whose future remains unclear following news that many Downtown buildings, including the one that houses Mammal, has been sold to a developer. 7-11 p.m. Fri., April 14. The Mammal Gallery, 91 Broad St. S.W. 678-744-7095. www.mammalgallery.com.

The Moth Atlanta StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition open to anyone with a five-minute story to tell related to the night’s theme. Come out to Dad’s Garage this Monday to hear stories revolving around the theme “fresh.” Hosted by Georgia Public Broadcasting. 7:30-9 p.m. Mon., April 17. Dad’s Garage, 569 Ezzard St. S.E. 404-523-3141. www.dadsgarage.com.

It’s Easter weekend in Atlanta, and the Amorettes, the “Infamous Camp Drag Queens of the South,” plan to celebrate in style. Join them at Burkharts Pub for an Easter Drag Race, an outdoor celebration featuring a long list of games like Tops bn’ Bottoms and Musical Chairs, along with an Easter Bonnet Contest and more. A drag show will round out the evening, featuring the talents of Kellie Divine, Trashetta GaLore, Autumn Skyy, William Winters, Calico Deville and many more. 2-9 p.m. Sun., April 16. Burkharts Pub, 1492 Piedmont Ave. N.E. 404-872-4403. www.burkharts.com.

Living Walls’ first public art performance, Bust it Open by Danielle Deadwyler, takes place this Saturday on Auburn Avenue. Deadwyler, the first recipient of Living Walls’ Laura Patricia Calle Grant, will explore the question: What is the work that you require of black women and mothers in your life? For the multimedia public performance, Deadwyler will be accompanied by a silent film and the sounds of black women’s voices and songs. Audience members are encouraged to enter a makeshift light ring and interact with the artist by dancing, jumping, hugging, etc., to simulate the daily physical and emotional labor of individuals and communities at large. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat., April 15. 348 Auburn Ave. N.E. www.livingwallsatl.com.http://www.livingwallsatl.com.

Emory Dance CompanyB presents new works choreographed by Ruchi Ahuja, Talia Gergely, Clara Guyton, Katie Messina, Maggie Vail, and Emma Buckland Young. Thurs.-Fri., April 13-14, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., April 15, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road N.E. 404-727-5050. arts.emory.edu.

Toast MODA hosts a curator tour and cocktails for the museum’s newest exhibition, Food by Design: Sustaining the Future. MODA directorB Laura Flusche and exhibition designer Susan Sanders will lead a guided tour and behind-the-scenes look at the exhibit. Food by DesignB highlights the ways worldwide food distribution can be made more equitable and encourage people to make healthier choices. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thurs., April 13. Museum of Design Atlanta, 1215 Peachtree St. N.E. 404-979-6455.B www.museumofdesign.org.