September 8, 2009

Cinefest Film Theatre Atlanta

Georgia State University’s underground movie theater is blissfully cheap (and secretly open to the public). Grab dollar drinks and popcorn before mulling over a mixed commercial and art house title marquee.

  Downtown, Culture, Cheap Date, Film Buff

May 7, 2009

Centennial Olympic Park Kids Atlanta

Hop MARTA for summer days in the sun, free concerts, and dashes through the ’96 Olympics fountain of rings. Come winter, a public ice rink brings out the kid in anyone.

  Downtown, Culture, Alfresco, Concert

March 6, 2008

Eyedrum Gallery Atlanta

Welcome to the multimedia underground. Experimental shows, a monthly in-house radio broadcast, and artsy film screenings to boot at this scrappy venue.

  Downtown, Culture, Artsy, Experimental

November 2, 2006

Museum of Design Atlanta Atlanta

A free, nonprofit museum that’s cherished among architecture and fashion nerds alike. Expect interactive talks and curated shows dedicated to everything from movie set handbags to industrial design theory.

  Downtown, Culture, Design Junkies, Educational