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A new twist on Cinco De Mayo promises to bring just as much flavor with a bit of crunkness to the city of Atlanta this weekend. On May 5, it’s all going down at the new League Tavern.
Trap De Mayo On May 5 In Downtown Atlanta
TRAP DE MAYO will feature all your favorite trap music blasting from the speakers while you indulge in your succulent and tasty Mexican food. The event will be spread across three floors with a rooftop view to boot.
More highlights include:
$5 Drink and Food Specials All Night
Everyone Free Till 11:30 W/RSVP
Text or 678.886.8542 Table Reservations or More Info.
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Janelle Monae recently released the film that goes with her new album “Dirty Computer.” The movie, which is aptly described as an “emotion picture,” tells the tale of what happens when androids are considered “unclean” if they have freeness of thought and original notions. The film features cuts from her album amid a dystopian imagery and themes.
Monae’s unique brand of afrofuturism, R&B and pop interwoven with social commentary puts her on the vanguard not only in music, but in entertainment as a whole. Now she’s ready to take on the world.
She has seen success on a large scale this time around, with her third full album about to pop. Her new single “I Like That,” has received critical acclaim, especially for its Prince influence.
Watch ‘Dirty Computer’ by Janelle Monáe
The Atlanta-based singer also announced a North American tour in support of her album. See the deets here.
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Janelle Monae’s unique brand of afrofuturism, R&B and pop interwoven with social commentary puts her on the vanguard not only in music, but in entertainment as a whole. Now she’s ready to take on the world.
Janelle Monáe: ‘Dirty Computer Tour’ Dates
The star announced Monday the “Dirty Computer” tour in support of her new album. She also released the video for “I Like That,” a sultry inter-galactic ballad.
Watch: Janelle Monae’s new video for “I Like That”
Joining here on tour will be fellow Wondaland artists Alexe Belle and Isis Valentino, known together as the soulful duo St. Beauty.
Monáe’s previous singles from the upcoming “Dirty Computer” album include “Make Me Feel,” “Django Jane” and “PYNK,”
The 27-city tour will be produced by Live Nation and start June 11 in Seattle, WA. From there it will go to Los Angeles, Detroit, Nashville, New York, Atlanta, Miami and more before wrapping August 4 in Atlanta, GA.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Wednesday, May 2 at LiveNation.com. Dirty Computer will be released this Friday, April 27th and is available for pre-order now.
Here are the dates for Janelle Monae’s ‘Dirty Computer Tour:
JANELLE MONÁE WITH SPECIAL GUEST ST. BEAUTY ‘DIRTY COMPUTER TOUR’ DATES:
DATE
CITY
VENUE
Mon Jun 11
Seattle, WA
King County’s Marymoor Park
Tue Jun 12
Vancouver, BC
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Wed Jun 13
Portland, OR
McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater
Sat Jun 16
San Francisco, CA
The Masonic
Wed Jun 20
San Diego, CA
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU
Tue Jun 26
Phoenix, AZ
Comerica Theater
Thu Jun 28
Los Angeles, CA
The Greek Theatre
Sat Jun 30
Salt Lake City, UT
The Complex
Sun Jul 01
Denver, CO
The Paramount Theatre
Tue Jul 03
Minneapolis, MN
State Theatre
Thu Jul 05
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Theatre
Fri July 06
Milwaukee, WI*
Summerfest*
Sat Jul 07
Grand Rapids, MI
20 Monroe Live
Mon Jul 09
Detroit, MI
Fox Theatre Detroit
Tue Jul 10
Cincinnati, OH
Taft Theatre
Wed Jul 11
St. Louis, MO
The Pageant
Fri Jul 13
Nashville, TN+
Ryman Auditorium+
Sat Jul 14
Indianapolis, IN
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
Mon Jul 16
Toronto, ON
Rebel
Wed Jul 18
New York, NY
Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden
Fri Jul 20
Washington, DC*
The Anthem*
Sat Jul 21
Boston, MA
Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
Mon Jul 23
Raleigh, NC
The Ritz
Tue Jul 24
Charlotte, NC
The Fillmore Charlotte
Thu Jul 26
Tampa, FL
Jannus Live
Fri Jul 27
Miami, FL
The Fillmore Miami at Jackie Gleason Theater
Sat Jul 28
Orlando, FL
House of Blues Orlando
Sat Aug 04
Atlanta, GA
Tabernacle
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Pouya, the Florida rapper with a gift of words, is coming to Atlanta. In support of his The Five Five Tour, Pouya will visit the city on July 5, 2018.
He will perform at Buckhead Theatre. Pre-sale tickets began Thursday, April 12 at 10 a.m. (use passcode: DANCE). Tickets went on sale to the public Friday, April 13 at 10 a.m.
Pouya is known for such headbangers as “Get Buck,” and “Scrubs” and “Void.” His latest album “Five Five” was released in early March 2018.
There are several artists coming to ATL this spring and summer. Here are a few:
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The ATL will be the place where tens of thousands of film professionals converge as the Atlanta Film Festival gets underway this week. The event, now in its fourth decade, is one of the longest-running festivals of its kind in the United States.
More than 25,000 people, including filmmakers of independent, international, animated, documentary, and short films,are expected to be on hand.
Atlanta Film Festival 2018: What you need to know
What gives this year’s festival even more power is the fact that Georgia is No. 1 as far as film production. Atlanta is now an official movie mecca with crews, talent and production agencies growing by leaps and bounds.
This year’s film entries, more than 7,600, broke a record. The final movie lineup consists of 58 feature length films and 150 short films from 56 countries.Many of this year’s movies will be by firsttime filmmakers and women.“Now is an exciting time to be making films and telling these stories, because there aren’t as many expectations of rejection or pressures to be polite,” says Atlanta writer/director Katie Orr, told The AJC. “Women are empowered right now and instead of nicely asking for a chance, we’re saying, ‘No, you will listen to our stories and we will be the ones doing the storytelling.’”The films will be screened at various locations around Midtown Atlanta. See the complete 2018 schedule here.Wednesday, April 11 — 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, April 12 — 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Looking for an under-the-rader spot to throw back some suds? Eventide Brewing has you covered.
This underrated spot in Grant Park opened in January 2014. The brewery distributes its awesome beer throughout Atlanta at some of the dining scene’s most renown places, such as Brick Store Pub, Taco Mac, and the Porter Beer Bar.
$3 Mondays at Grant Park’s Event Brewing
Monday April 16, 2018 05:30 pm EDTEvery Monday all of Eventide Brewingâs core styles are only $3.Cost: $3+ -
The piercing horns of New Orleans jazz will be in the springtime air soon as the West Georgia Jazz Festival comes to the state.
The festival is slated for April 28, 2018 at the MILL amphitheater, 106 Temple St. Villa Rica, GA 30180.
April 28, 2018: West Georgia Jazz Festival in Villa Rica
The event will feature Stooges Brass Band from New Orleans, Louisiana and much more.
Other acts scheduled to perform at The MILL Amphitheater include David Pippen and Martini Caliente, Southern Art Music Ensemble, The Serenata Band.
If you want a jazzy good time, come out and help kick off Georgia’s festival season with great food, fun and music at the West Georgia Jazz Festival! Admission is FREE!
Check here for deets.
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Artz Eatz and Beatz takes place this weekend, Saturday, April 14 in Atlanta. The event, which began as a vehicle to help, educate and to bring awareness to breast cancer and to help fund the research for a cure, is in third year.The event organizer says this about the cause: “I recently lost the love of my life to breast cancer and wanted to do something to continue the effort in fighting this disease. We both loved art, we both loved food and we both loved music, so Artz Eatz and Beatz was born.”Artz Eatz and Beatz Set For April 14 In Atlanta
The event will be at AC Hotel by Mariott Atlanta from 7 to 10 pm.Anderson Smith is witness to the harshness of cancer. This event is about his journey into despair, and how he found a way out. Artz Eatz & Beatz was created as a catalyst to change how we think about cancer. It is a celebration for the survivors and in memory of those who did not make it.Come out and enjoy art by local artist Anderson Smith, Carmen Ashley Rice, Amber Langford Amy Radar, Pati Krohngold and Kim Chesney. Also small bites as well as signature tequila drinks provided by Real Azul Tequila. The Beatz will be spinning by acclaimed DJ Dack Patrick providing great music all night. The AC Hotel Downtown is hosting this amazing event. -
ATL Tech Gives Back, a day-long event characterized by social good facilitated by the city’s technology community, is set for Thursday, April 12. The event will be powered by Cox Enterprises and hosted by startup firm Hypepotamus, and social service platform Community Bucket.
The quarterly event allows hundreds of volunteers to donate their time and energy to up to four different service projects run by nonprofits — Park Pride, Global Growers, MedShareor the Wylde Center.
ATL Tech Gives Back Set For Thursday, April 12
“At Cox, we are committed to building a better future for the next generation,” Cox Enterprises Corporate Responsibility Manager Ty Hodge said in a statement. “ATL Tech Gives Back is one way we partner with local startups and technology companies to improve the community and the lives of those who, like us, call Atlanta home.”
“As we enter into our second year of Tech Gives Back events, we’ve been thrilled by the overwhelming response from the Atlanta startup and tech community,” said Jacey Lucus, Community Bucket’s Board President. “From our presenting sponsor, Cox Enterprises, to additional sponsors and partners, to our enthusiastic volunteer participants, everyone involved has shown up 100 percent to make Tech Gives Back an impactful event and truly make a demonstrable change for these nonprofits.”
The schedule for the day is as follows:
- Volunteers meet at service project location: 12:45 p.m.
- Service project: 1-4 p.m.
- Social gathering at The Brass Tap: 4:30-6 p.m.
ATL Tech Gives Back tickets are $10 and include admission and supplies for a volunteer project, food and drinks, as well as a T-shirt, and an additional donation to the partner nonprofits. Teams made up of 15 or more people can get a 10 percent discount by emailing projects@communitybucket.com.
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The Atlanta Improv Battle is a 27 team competition where the audience decides the winners each night. The Tournament lasts several weeks culminating in the Atlanta Improv Festival on April 5-7. There we will crown this year’s champion and winner of the $1,000 grand prize.
April 5-7: Village Theater’s Atlanta Improv Festival
2 escaped convicts find themselves trapped in a donut shop just before shift change at a nearby Police Station. What happens next? You can (possibly) find out at any one of the 27 improv shows during Village Theater’s Atlanta Improv Festival, running April 5th through the 7!
Tickets and passes are available below.
THURSDAY
MAIN STAGE
8:00pm
9:00pm
10:00pm
11:00pm
PARTY – Karaoke with Allen
BLACK BOX
7:30pm
Battle Match 16Unprepared vs. Behind The Scenes vs. Slice Of Life
8:45pm
Battle Match 17Underdogs vs. Legend vs. Co-Workers
10:00pm
Battle Match 18Big Poppa vs. Overly Dramatic Crescendo vs. Js On My Feet
11:05pm
Battle Match 19Gamey Bullshit vs. Two Worms vs.Freddy, Sara, and Andrew have a Dance Party
FRIDAY
MAIN STAGE
7:00pm
8:00pm
9:00pm
10:00pm
11:00pm
BLACK BOX
7:30pm
8:30pm
9:45pm
