ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
The arts are back
Live events, festivals return after a year of pandemic closure and streaming By Collin Kelley With most of Georgia’s pandemic restrictions lifted by the governor and the accelerated rollout of the vaccine, many metro arts organizations are returning to live performances and events this month. Of course, there will still be COVID-19 precautions in place. Most organizations will still be practicing social distancing and many will require masks, so be sure to check the precautions before you buy your tickets and head to the venue.
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Atlanta Opera
The Atlanta Opera is wooing patrons back with two productions – “The Threepenny Opera” and “The Threepenny Carmen” – being held outdoors in an open-air tent in the Cobb Energy Centre parking lot through May 9. The Opera made national headlines last fall when it returned to live performances with a pair of shows in the “Molly Blank Big Tent Series” on the Oglethorpe University campus. The Opera is also collaborating with True Colors Theatre Company on “The Concert for Unity” at Southwest Arts Center on May 9 at 2:30 p.m. featuring Black opera stars. For more information and tickets visit atlantaopera.org.
State Farm Arena
The Downtown venue will host its first entertainment event in more than a year May 7-8 with the “In Real Life Comedy Tour” featuring Mike Epps, DC Young Fly, Lavell Crawford, Karlous Miller, and Kountry Wayne. Tickets were selling out fast due to reduced capacity in the arena. Visit statefarmarena.com to snag yours.
Variety Playhouse
The Little Five Points hall reopen its doors with concerts by Trevor Hall on May 11 and The Residents on May 17. Visit variety-playhouse. com for tickets and details.
Virginia-Highland Porchfest & Rock N Run 5K
Taking a cue from the Oakhurst neighborhood’s successful Porchfest (which is set to return in the fall), Virginia Highland’s event is set for May 8 from noon to 6 p.m. Porches along five streets will host live music from 56 different musicians and bands, while food trucks will be parked along Barnette Street. Wear a mask and watch for monitors, who will be ensuring social distancing. For a list of the bands and to sign up for the accompanying 5K race, visit virginiahighlanddistrict.com/ events/porchfest-and-rock-n-run5k/
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Alliance Theatre
The Alliance has returned to live performances outside its home at the Woodruff Arts Center in Midtown. The Under the Tent Series is featuring a concert staging of “Working: A Musical” now through June 6 and the Woody Guthrie-inspired “Songs to Grow On” May 6-16. For tickets and more details, visit alliancetheatre.org.
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