Events

What’s Good This May

By May 9, 2017 No Comments

Justin Timberlake isn’t the only one who’s excited it’s May. As Atlanta heats up, so do the streets with neighborhood festivals and brews that won’t quit flowing. Here’s what’s good this month.

If you love hitting the pavement in search of fun social good events like we do, .

 FIRE IN THE FOURTH

Saturday, May 20
3:00 – 11:00 PM

Commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Great Atlanta Fire by getting weird with pyrotechnics on Edgewood at a festival that benefits the Old Fourth Ward Business Association.

Georgia Justice Project
438 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

SPECTACULAR FRUIT RAMBLE

Saturday, May 21
3:30 – 9:00 PM

Dust off your bike to take a tour of Virginia Highland’s remarkable fruit trees then kick back with games and a few cold ones at Orpheus Brewery to benefit Concrete Jungle.

Orpheus Brewing
1440 Dutch Valley Pl NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

 BREW AT THE ZOO

Saturday, May 27
5:30 – 9:30 PM

Swill from a selection of over 70 beers and rock out to your favorite local bands with a squad that would make Noah jealous. Proceeds support Zoo Atlanta.

Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

 

Tuesday, May 23 – Sunday, May 28
varying times

Revel in the richness of art and activism from queer and trans people of color expanding Southern narratives and celebrating their identity.

Locations vary.


Headline photo credit: Rami L. All other photos are property of their respective organizations.