Dates added to Barry Lee’s ‘How Nice’
Plus: Notch8’s largest group exhibition and Fixate highlights more than 60 artists
If you missed your chance to see Barry Lee’s latest exhibition, How Nice, last week, don’t fret. Three dates have been added to view the exhibition in which Lee explores his experiences navigating an ableist world as a bisexual man with a disability through photography and video. Thurs., Aug. 10, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 20, 3-5 p.m.; Sept. 3, 2-4 p.m. Murmur, 100 Broad St. S.W. www.murmurmedia.org.
Notch8 Gallery has organized its largest group exhibition to date. Out of Context will feature more than a dozen local artists, many of whom will attend the opening reception of the exhibition. Notch8 is an “alternative art space” owned and operated by Miya Bailey and Sharon Dennehy. The opening reception of Out of Context will feature sounds by Dee Belevedere. Free. Opening reception: Fri., Aug. 11, 7-11 p.m. Through Sep. 30. Notch8 Gallery, 1397 Blashfield St. S.E. 404-913-3411. www.notch8gallery.com.
RAW Atlanta is an independent arts organization for artists and by artists working to provide a platform for artists across the world to be “seen, heard and loved.” Its next event, Fixate, will include the work of more than 60 local artists working in various mediums, including performance art, hair and makeup, visual art and film. The event will be hosted by Christopher Martin with music by DJ Jay Page. $22-$30. 7 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 10. Masquerade, 75 MLK Jr. Drive S.W. 404-577-8178. www.rawartists.org.
To introduce folks of Atlanta to its 2017-2018 season dancers, Atlanta Ballet has organized OFFStage Party at Whitespace, where attendees will also get to explore the exhibition Ancient Art Objects, featuring nine artists exploring themes of time, excavation and antiquity. To make the party even better, there will be a live DJ and free wine and beer. Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 12. Whitespace Gallery, 814 Edgewood Ave. 404-688-1892. www.atlantaballet.com.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s next 21 next Fernbank After Dark event, Ecology + Mixology, will focus on how local brewers work to conserve the environment while brewing our favorite beers. Local brewing companies at the event will include Terrapin Beer Co., Urban Tree Cidery and SweetWater Brewing Company. There will also be exclusive science activities, live music and cocktails. $10-$20. 7-11 p.m. Fri., Aug. 11. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road N.E. 404-929-6300. www.fernbankmuseum.org.
Before heading over to Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival’s screening of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, check out the Harry Potter Pop-Up at Edgar’s Proof and Provision. A one-night-only event, the Harry Potter-themed pop-up will feature unique and magical cocktails by head mixologist James Wampler and light wizard bites. Tickets to the pop-up include entry into the 8 p.m. screening of the sixth Harry Potter film as well as a special pre-show cocktail. $15. 5-10 p.m. Sat., Aug. 12. Edgar’s Proof and Provision, 669 Peachtree St. N.E. 404-897-5045. www.proofandprovision.com.
In her new book, Policing the Black Man, Angela J. Davis explores how racism in the criminal justice system impacts the lives of African-American boys and men in the United States. To hear Davis speak more about her research, the Atlanta History Center has organized Author Program: Angela J. Davis. Davis is a graduate of Harvard Law School and a professor of law at the American University’s Washington College of Law. She will be reading and taking questions from her book. Free-$10. 8 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 10. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road N.W. 404-814-4000. www.atlantahistorycenter.com.
In the latest collection of stories edited by Tayari Jones, she writes, “Atlanta is a city sewn from the ashes and everything that grows here is at once fertilized and corrupted by the past.” In the collection, Atlanta Noir, the artists explore this side of Atlanta and what the city’s history means. To celebrate the collection’s release, Charis Books and More has organized Atlanta Noir Book Party, where four of the featured authors will read and discuss their respective stories in the collection. Suggest donation of $5. 7:30.-9 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 10. Charis Books and More, 1189 Euclid Ave. N.E. 404-524-0304. www.charisbooksandmore.com.
What do you get when you combine trap music and yoga? Sign up for Trap Yoga Atlanta to find out. The classes will explore Vinyasa-style yoga to the sounds of trap music and will be led by Trap Yoga Bae, a yoga teacher and advocate based out of San Francisco. She is currently touring and has a contract with the University of California to talk about the need for inclusive spaces for marginalized groups. $20-$40. 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wed., Aug. 16. Eventplexx47, 645 Shelton Ave. 724-964-2223. www.itsyogabae.com.