June 12, 2009

Namaste Studios Atlanta

Cut a rug. Cut a record. Serious music lovers can rent studio time at this suburban home conversion recording house, lounge, and writing room.

  Mableton, Culture, Indie, Scenesters

October 23, 2008

Variety Playhouse Atlanta

Modern acts. Vintage concession stand. Little Five’s premier music and theater venue hosts an eclectic mix of plays, cooking demos, and music.

  Inman Park, Culture, Artsy, Film Buff

February 14, 2008

Smith's Olde Bar Atlanta

The bar downstairs is smokey (in a good way) and the upstairs music venue plays host to rock locals and visiting players.

  Midtown, Culture, Late Night, Live Music

January 4, 2007

Atlanta Symphony Hall Atlanta

Culture hounds and music lovers (oh, and boys looking to impress) make dates to take in sweeping productions at the city’s premier orchestra house.

  Midtown, Culture, Music, Ritzy

October 29, 2009

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta

Classical buffs and cult noir fans alike will find something on the calendar at the city’s premier orchestra house.

  Midtown, Culture, Artsy, Film Buff

May 2, 2006

Young Blood Gallery & Boutique Atlanta

A gallery and boutique where the crafts aren’t too crafty and the artwork has an edge. Shop local jewelry, gifts, and CDs, and get on the e-mail list for gallery openings and themed designer shows.

  Poncey-Highland, Culture, Artsy, Indie Designers

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

December 2, 2008

WonderRoot Atlanta

A scruffy community arts center with a heart and plenty of indie eye candy. By day, they help needy kids and raise funds for cultural causes. By night, they host conceptual shows and basement concerts with dollar beers.

  Cabbagetown, Culture, Do-Gooder, Live Music

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

August 14, 2007

Dance 101 Atlanta

Hustle into this strip mall studio for expert lessons and drop-in classes in just about every dance style. Keep your dancing shoes on hand for occasional ’70s get-downs that pop up around the city.

  Merry Hills, Culture, Break a Sweat, Dancing Queen