ART AT PCM

Weekend performances, sneak peek at market progress

Ponce City Market will offer a sneak peek at its renovation progress and welcome a three-day performance from Flux Projects and guest artist Nick Cave.

From April 24-26, Up Right Atlanta will transform the not-yet-open Central Food Hall into a space filled with movement, sound and intricate costumes. The performance will also feature choreography by T. Lang, founder and artistic director of local performance company T. Lang Dance.

A performance artist, sculptor and educator, Cave is best known for his “Soundsuits,” elaborate, wearable sculptures that come to life and make noise through movement. Cave is widely recognized for his public art performance Heard-NY, which took place in New York City’s Grand Central Terminal in April 2013

Cave has been commissioned by Flux Projects to introduce Atlantans to his captivating work through Up Right Atlanta. The artist said the performance is a “call to arms, head and heart” featuring dancers, actors and musicians.

There will be two performances each day with shows on Friday, April 24, at 4 and 7 p.m., Saturday, April 25, at 3 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 26, at noon and 3 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. To ensure space availability, guests can pre-register at uprightatlanta.eventbrite. com.