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Donbt miss Atlantabs debut of Brad Zimmermanbs
My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy.B The autobiographical comedy follows Zimmermanbs story about b the grit and passion required to bmake itb as an artist,b and will have audiences crying with laughter and feeling empowered to fulfill their own dreams.B
$45-$65. May 18-21. Thurs., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. 7 Stages Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. N.E. 404-523-7647. www.7stages.org.
La Choloteca: Ley de Latinx returns to the Drunken Unicorn this Thurs., May 18. Continuing its mission to celebrate and provide safe spaces for Latinx communities, La Cholotecabs next celebration includes the return of our favorite DJs b Jsport, Anonima, and Santiago Paramo b as well as special performances by Lola Pop and artivista Estrella Sanchez. The party will also stick to its political roots and support Liliana Bakhtiaribs run for Atlanta city council. Bakhtiari will be onsite to discuss her vision for the city of Atlanta.
Free. 10 p.m. Thurs., May 18. The Drunken Unicorn, 736 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E. 404-361-2562. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.Learn to lead the resistance through
B.A.M.: Building a Movement, a leadership and organizing retreat Sat.-Sun., May 20-21. Founded in 2017 and organized quarterly by Project South, B.A.M. facilitates b movement building in time of crisis,b by focusing on grassroots organizing skills like community leadership development, education and long-term strategizing.
$10-$50. Sat.-Sun., May 20-21, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Project South Offices, 9 Gammon St. S.E. 404-622-0602. www.projectsouth.org.ChooseATLbs next block party is coming to the historic Old Fourth Ward on Sat., May 20. The event is a part of ChooseATLbs series of block parties throughout Atlanta to unite and celebrate the city and its diverse communities. In partnership with ColorATL, Activvely and Mixle, the
Old Fourth Ward block party will celebrate its community by showcasing art and music by local artists. The event is free, 21+ and will include two free drink tickets for its attendees!
Free. 1-5 p.m. Sat., May 20. Telephone Factory Lofts, 828 Ralph McGill Blvd. N.E. 404-586-8459. www.chooseatl.com.Donbt miss Persephonebs yearly return from the underworld in
Arts at Oakland Presents: Persephone on Sat., May 20. Greek mythology is revived in the third annual arts event hosted by the Historic Oakland Foundation, featuring 10 life-size murals inspired by the Greek myth of Persephone. The event will showcase the visual art work of Sanithna Phansavanh, which will display throughout Oakland Cemetery, as well as musical and dance performance by the improvisational music and movement collective Flight of Swallows.
$18-$75. 6 p.m. Sat., May 20. Historic Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Ave. S.E. 404-688-2107. www.oaklandcemetery.com.Support reproductive justice and access to reproductive health by attending the art show
Our Rights Matter. My Bodies Matter this Sat., May 20. Hosted by Georgia Artists for Progress and TILA Studios, the fundraising art show will showcase and auction artwork donated by local artists in support of reproductive justice. All proceeds from the event will go to the Magnolia Fund, which works to b identify and eliminate barriers to abortion access in the Southeast through financial and practical support.b
Free. $10 Suggested Donation. 7 p.m. Sat., May 20. TILA Studios, 2835 Church St. 917-548-3705. www.tilastudios.com.Find mindfulness in the next
Awake IEssence Rooftop Party on Sun., May 21. Combining holotropic breathing, ancient and modern day movement, training, calisthenics, as well as a silent disco, the rooftop party is sure to get both bodies and minds ready for summer. The event is hosted by Atmasphere, Atlantabs innovate and transformative yoga studio, and will include complementary snacks, mimosas and b of course b a healthy green juice!
10-11 a.m. Sun., May 21. Atlantic House. 4550, 1163 W. Peachtree St. 678-718-2126. www.liveatmasphere.com.Hold on to your wigs for
CLUTCH:PEARLS, the rooftop all-stars drag show coming to Midtown on Sat., May 20. Presented by Southern Fried Queer Pride, the event will include a meet and greet with the performers of the night, followed by live-giving, pearl-clutching performances by seasoned artists like Taylor Alxndr, Koochie Koochie Ku, and Salem Hellfyre. Donbt miss their Midtown take-over, the drinks are sure to be strong and the roof-top view incredible.
$8. 6 p.m. Sat., May 20. Midtown Players Club, 1197 Peachtree St. N.E. www.facebook.com/pg/playersclubatl.Continue the celebration of Atlantabs queer scene with
Southern Fried Queer Pridebs 2017 annual pride festival. Following in the revolutionary footsteps of queer and trans people of color in the United States, Southern Fried Queer Pride is an arts festival and organization led by trans and queer people of color aimed at queer liberation and expanding b Southern narratives of gender, race, sexuality, and political power.b The festival opens with Queer Qumbia, a celebration of queer, trans, and Latinx folks, and is followed by a potluck event, gallery showings, a dance party, and much more.B
$5-$20. Tues.-Sat., May 23-27. For more information on events and venues, go to www.southernfriedqueerpride.com/sfqp2017.Tired of belting the tunes of
Hamilton: An American Musical alone in your car?
Hamiltunes ATL returns with the solution to your solitude on Mon., May 22. Become the main characters of the musical or simply join the back-up singers, whether youbre a natural-born performer or only sing in the shower, Hamiltunes ATL provides fun for everyone.B
$0-$15.
7 p.m. Mon., May 22. Avondale Towne Cinema, 106 N. Avondale Road. 404-228-3125. www.mytownecinema.com.B Join the
New York Times best-selling author
Chuck Klosterman on Tues., May 22 in the Decatur Library. Best known for his book of essays,
Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs, Klosterman has published more than nine books and has written for publications like the
New York Times Magazine,
Billboard,
GQ and the
Guardian. Klosterman will read and discuss from his latest collection of essays,
Chuck Klosterman X: A Highly Specific, Defiantly Incomplete History of the Early 21st Century.
Free. 7 p.m. Mon., May 22. The Decatur Library, 315 Sycamore St. 404-370-3070. www.dekalblibrary.org.Hop over to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library to join
Mark Pendergrast as he reads from
City on the Verge: Atlanta and the Fight for Americabs Urban Future. The acclaimed author provides a a timely and thorough narrative of contemporary Atlanta by using the citybs controversial Beltline to b explore issues of race, education, public health, transportation, business, philanthropy, urban planning, religion, politics, and community.b Pendergrast will discuss and answer question from audience members.
Free. 7 p.m. Tues., May 23. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library, 441 Freedom Parkway. 404-865-7100. www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov.B Performed solely by a duo of actors,
Greater Tuna tells the hilarious stories of Texasb b third-smallest town, where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies.b Directed by DeWayne Morgan and starring Stuart Schleuse and Adam Bailey as the dozens of characters in Tuna, Texas, the play satirizes life in rural America.
$20-$23. May 18-21. Thurs.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. OnStage Atlanta, 2969 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. 404-897-1802. www.onstageatlanta.com.