5 things to do: Mary J. Blige - August 07 2017
What’s happening in Atlanta today
Fast Forward // Rewind
Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia - 75 Bennett St. N.W., Suite A2 Atlanta, GA 30309 Free-$8. 11 a.m.
The next photography exhibit opening at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia has been carefully selected for the past eight years. Fast Forward // Rewind features a selection of 19 photographers who were selected as “ones to watch,” highlighting video, installation and still photography created by those artists from the ’70s to present day. The artists include Holly Andres, Teri Darnell, Martine Gutierrez and Deepanjan Mukhopadhyay.
Impulse Rep presents Julius Caesar
Out Front Theatre - 999 Brady Ave. N.W. Atlanta, GA 30318 $12.50-$45. 7:30 p.m.
The first tragedy to be played in the new Globe Theatre, Julius Caesar is set at a crucial turning point in Roman history, as the republican gives way to the imperial. Julius Caesar has returned from the Roman front victorious, but his popularity and military might make him powerful enemies in the Senate. When a group of conspirators plot against the emperor, they recruit Brutus, Caesar’s dear friend. Brutus must weigh the morality of toppling the state to save its citizens. Et tu, Brute? Directed by Matt Lewis. Runs from Aug. 9-20.
808 Fest 2017
Aisle 5 - 1123 Euclid Ave. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30307 $8-$15. 8 p.m.
Now six years deep, Ricky Raw’s celebration of all things bass music in Atlanta is sporting one of it’s most extensive lineups yet. In addition to headliners such as Conrank, DJ Earl, Mono/Poly and more, Ricky’s own group, hip-hop trio the Mighty High Coup, also performs at the Music Room on Wed., Aug. 9. Venues include Aisle 5, the Music Room, the Basement and Graveyard Tavern.
Mary J. Blige, Lalah Hathaway
Wolf Creek Amphitheater - 3025 Merk Road S.W. Atlanta, GA 30349 $56-$126. 8 p.m.
Perfect Strangers + Critical Crop Top August Comedy Plazooza
The Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge - 644 N. Highland Ave. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30306 $10. 8:30 p.m.
Critical Crop Top lends a hand to Perfect Strangers’ usual Tuesday night raucous for a sketch comedy hullabaloo. The cast of storytellers and improvisers includes Andre Castenell, Laura Scott, Ben Bowlin, Robert Shelton, Amy Farley, John Mangan, Rachel Garbus and Cris Gray.