5 things to do: Clay Pigeons - June 16 2017

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Clay Pigeons

Chastain Arts Center - 135 W. Wieuca Road Atlanta, GA 30342 Free-$5. 9:30 a.m.

Chicago artist Hebru Brantley breaks down the walls of cultural boundaries through his art, inspired by his 1980s Chicago upbringing. Brantley’s work touches on subjects of history, politics and race in a way that is easily digestible to the viewer; by telling his stories through youthful characters created by the artist. Brantley’s work can be described as contemporary art inspired by Japanese anime and the bold aesthetics of street art pioneers Jean Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. This show presents new drawings, paintings and sculpture depicting his characters inspired by the Tuskegee Airmen. The exhibit features new works created to present energetic narratives infused with fantastical fiction based on actual life experiences. Opening reception: Fri., June 16, 6:30 p.m. Artist talk: Sat., June 17, 2:30 p.m.

 

Tupac Shakur archives

Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library - 111 James P Brawley Dr. S.W. Atlanta, GA 30314 Free. 7:30 a.m.

Clark Atlanta University and the AUC host Tupac Shakur’s archives to celebrate the release of the biopoic All Eyez on Me (out June 16), which depicts the icon’s life from childhood to national fame. The archives house Shakur’s handwritten manuscripts, diary entries, song lyrics and other personal items. The late Afeni Shakur, an activist and Shakur’s mother, gifted the items to the AUC in 2009. The exhibit will have limited public viewing after June 30.

 

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Buckhead - 269 Buckhead Ave. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30305 Free-$5. 6 p.m.

Diversity and culture are standout themes in local author Sucheta Rawal’s newest book. Beato Goes to Indonesia is the newest edition in the series chronicling the global adventures of Beato, a cat from Atlanta. Rawal will also introduce the 3-D interactive app that is paired with the book. A portion of proceeds from book sales will benefit Bali Children’s Project.

 

Terminal West - 887 W. Marietta St. N.W., Studio C Atlanta, GA 30318 $25-$30. 7 p.m.

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City Winery - 650 North Ave. Atlanta, GA 30308 $15. 8 p.m.

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