Lavender Lens Queer Animation Night + Collage Night @ The Supermarket ATL
Tue, Aug 18 · The Bakery Atlanta / Lavender Lens / Charis Books · Free / low cost (check thebakeryatlanta.com)
The Bakery Atlanta and Lavender Lens co-present a double-header at The Supermarket: queer animated short films with a panel discussion starting at 6:30, followed by open Collage Night at 7. Bring scissors and glue sticks, or just bring yourself.
Stereo ATL — Live Vinyl Selectors, Nightly (Wednesday–Saturday)
Tue, Aug 18 · Stereo ATL · Free (no cover mentioned)
Stereo ATL keeps the needle dropping every Wednesday through Saturday with live vinyl selectors spinning from 8pm. Each night brings a different DJ and sonic mood, from post-punk to soul to jazz to house. Free to attend.
Dumpling Making Classes @ Northern China Eatery Beltline (Wednesdays)
Tue, Aug 18 · Northern China Eatery · TBD (previous editions ~$35-45 per person)
Northern China Eatery on the Beltline runs dumpling making classes every Wednesday, teaching the fold-by-fold technique the way their grandmothers taught it. Sign up in advance; these tend to fill up.
Slow Food Atlanta x Concrete Jungle Farm Dinner @ Doghead Farm (SOLD OUT)
Wed, Aug 19 · Slow Food Atlanta / Concrete Jungle / Vinny's Mutual Aid Bakery · Sold out (price unknown)
Slow Food Atlanta, Concrete Jungle, and Vinny's Mutual Aid Bakery are hosting an outdoor farm dinner at Doghead Farm in Southwest Atlanta on August 20. It's sold out but worth watching for cancellations.
Analog Caravan: DJ Rob Wonder + Spearhead X71 @ Crates ATL (South Downtown)
Thu, Aug 20 · Crates ATL / bigxatl · Free
Analog Caravan lands at Crates ATL on August 21 with DJs Rob Wonder and Spearhead X71 taking a deep route through Turkish fuzz, Brazilian boogie, international psych, and obscurities on 45 RPM. Free, South Downtown, Friday night.
Elf Power + Five Eight + Shehehe @ The Garden Club (Athens Comes to Atlanta)
Thu, Aug 20 · The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End · ~$15–$25 (estimated; tickets linked in bio)
Athens indie legends Elf Power and Five Eight bring an all-Georgia lineup to The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End, with locals Shehehe opening. Doors at 7pm, all ages.
High Museum Study Hall: Creative Work Session for Artists
Sat, Aug 22 · High Museum of Art · Free (with museum admission or member access)
The High Museum opens its galleries every month for Study Hall — a self-directed work session where Atlanta artists can create, experiment, and connect with peers inside the museum. No assignments, just space and good company.
Beksa Mondays — August Polish Pop-Up @ Breaker Breaker (Aug 24)
Sun, Aug 23 · Beksa Lala (Basia Piechoczek) · Free to enter (food a la carte)
Beksa Lala's rotating Polish pop-up continues every Monday at Breaker Breaker on the Beltline. August 24 brings another week of hand-crafted pierogi, uszka, and seasonal Polish specials on the Eastside Trail.