Creative Loafing Atlanta

07/10/2025

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., July 12

If you love campy fantasy-monster-fairytale-adventure flicks, this Saturday’s Silver Scream Spook Show features a classic of the genre, ‘Sinbad and The Eye of the Tiger’ (1977). Of course, before the flick, there’s the Silver Scream Spook Show itself, a live stage extravaganza chock full of ghoulish shenanigans, slapstick sketches and choreography of a pulchritudinous nature with magical conjuring, awful jokes and other cool stuff.

The titular star of ‘Sinbad and The Eye of the Tiger’ is Patrick (son of John) Wayne. The film also features Margaret Whiting as Zenobia, the evil stepmother who turns her stepson into a baboon to thwart his ascendancy to the throne of Samandal; and British actress Jane Seymour (born Joyce Penelope Wilhelmina Frankenberg) as Princess Farah, Sinbad’s significant other.

‘Sinbad and The Eye of the Tiger’ was the third and final installment in the Sinbad series, which showcases incredible stop-motion creatures and special effects by Ray Harryhausen. Two screenings: 1:30 p.m. (for kids) and 10 p.m. (for older kids). – Doug DeLoach

THE SILVER SCREAM SPOOK SHOW is a 30 minute live stage show filled with magic tricks, dancing girls, jokes, spectacle and frights! The live performance is followed by a classic horror movie! 1:30 PM MATINEE SHOW (Doors at 1:00PM) 
10:00PM NIGHT SHOW (Doors at 9:30PM) 
Tickets available at the do...

07/10/2025

Paul McCartney is on the road again. The former Wings front person stops in Atlanta Nov. 2 and 3 for his "Got Back" tour of the USA 🇺🇸 at State Farm Arena.
Ticket madness starts today, July 10, at 8 a.m. ET for pre-registration to purchase tickets.
Registration presale is Tuesday, July 15 – Thursday, July 17, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Public ticket sales will begin Friday, July 18, at 10 a.m. local time.

Check here for more info:
https://www.paulmccartneygotback.com
If you need help registering to purchase tix, contact AEG:
[email protected]

Expect the noted songwriter of silly love songs to also perform material he recorded decades ago as a member of The Beatles, the four lads from Liverpool, England, who changed the face of popular music.

Click the ridiculously long link below to see the teaser for the tour.

07/07/2025

🎟️ GIVEAWAY 🎟️ Experience the expansive soundscapes of Wilderado as they bring their captivating urban folk to Variety Playhouse on Wednesday, July 23rd. Known for their anthemic melodies and introspective lyrics that feel like a journey through wide-open spaces, this Tulsa quartet creates an immersive live atmosphere you won't want to miss.

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07/07/2025

CRITIC’S PICK
Fri., July 11

Whitespace Gallery in Inman Park is an extraordinary residence, originally a carriage house built in 1893, now a contemporary art gallery/performance space. On the grounds, three exhibition spaces (four if you count “peepspace”) allow for the work of different artists to be simultaneously displayed in different contexts while the beautiful, verdant garden environs encourage a tranquil, contemplative mood.

On Friday, Jul 11, whitespace’s (the gallery prefers lowercase) elysian atmosphere will be enhanced by Anagrams featuring JD Walsh (guitars, keyboards, electronics) and Jeff Crompton (saxophones, clarinet, keyboards). The Atlanta-based duet's music has been described as “jazz/not jazz, ambient/not ambient, acoustic/electronic.” However it’s described, trust your faithful correspondent, Anagrams’ studiously swinging, playfully adventurous sound is the perfect accompaniment to an evening at whitespace. And don’t miss Walsh’s animated work, “As Above So Below,” the feature presentation in the peepspace gallery.

The other three galleries are showcasing works by Melissa Huang (whitespace), Hanna Newman (whitespec) and Eve Brown (shedspace), all of which close on July 19th. Whether or not you’ve been to whitespace, make the Anagrams concert the reason to rectify the oversight or schedule a return visit. – Doug DeLoach

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Join us on Friday, July 11th for a performance of ambient jazz with Anagrams! While you’re here, be sure to grab a drink from the bar and check out JD’s animation As Above So Below, now on display in peepspace.

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Anagrams is JD Walsh (guitars, keyboards, electronics) and Jeff Crompton (saxophones, clarinet, keyboards) . They play jazz/not jazz, ambient/not ambient, acoustic/electronic music. With releases on Balmat (Spain) and Moon Glyph (USA), the duo was formed when avant-garde jazz saxophonist Jeff learned that his new neighbor, JD Walsh (Shy Layers, Natural Palace), was an electronic musician. Intrigued, Jeff suggested that they collaborate on a 7” record. The result was “Roll Call” / “Springs,” released in 2020. During the dark days of the Covid pandemic, Jeff and JD continued their collaboration, trading audio files and recording enough material for a full-length album. Their debut album, Blue Voices, was released by Balmat in early 2024.

07/02/2025

CRITIC’S PICK
Mon., July 7

Any opportunity to see Theodor Dreyer's 1928 silent film ‘The Passion of Joan of Arc’ is not to be missed. This particular screening is the first installment in a triptych titled “Reveries: Transformative Visions & Soundscapes in Silent Films.”

Distinguished by Renée Falconetti’s mesmerizing portrayal of the title character, ‘The Passion of Joan of Arc’ was originally censored by the Catholic Church and the French government, which did not appreciate the Danish filmmaker’s historically accurate depiction of religious authorities as duplicitous, hypocritical sadists.

In 1995, inspired by a screening of the film, Richard Einhorn composed ‘Voices of Light’ for small orchestra, chorus, and soloists with a libretto derived from ancient writings by medieval female mystics and excerpts from Jeanne d’Arc’s trial transcript. The music, like the film, is equal parts astonishingly beautiful and heart-wrenchingly unnerving. These days, Einhorn’s work is widely regarded the ne plus ultra soundtrack for Dreyer’s cinematic masterpiece. – Doug DeLoach

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Less than a week from today, we kick off our Radical Reveries series with director Carl Theodor Dreyer's 1928 masterpiece The Passion of Joan of Arc (Voices of Light Version) on Monday, July 7th at 7:30 PM.

A silent film that doesn’t need words, just faces, fire, and faith. Dreyer’s The Passion of Joan of Arc is already one of cinema’s most emotionally intense experiences, but paired with Richard Einhorn’s Voices of Light, it ascends into something almost otherworldly.

Originally conceived as a standalone oratorio inspired by Joan’s story, the music weaves together medieval texts and voices into a choral landscape that seems to echo straight from her visions. It’s not just a score, it’s a séance.

Don’t miss this singular pairing on the big screen, where silence speaks louder than words. Tickets avalable at plazaatlanta.com.

🖤 Promotional assets for the series were exquisitely crafted by our very own , whose vision perfectly captures the spirit of these films. 🖤

07/02/2025

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., July 5

The next installment in the NoWordsATL series is a free concert at The Supermarket in Ponce-Highland. Featured artists include members of Atlanta’s edgy improvisational community including saxophonist colossus Kebbi Williams; altered sonic groovemeisters Alchemical String Theory; cello goddess Deisha Oliver; incomparable keyboardist Ipek Eginli; weirdo instrument-maker-performer-composer Killick Hinds; and Lunar Gateway, self-described as “a post punk/garage rock band that started in LA and is currently based out of Atlanta.” Hey, works for me. NoWordsATL4 promises to be another outstanding adventure into the avant side of the local music scene. Did I mention that the concert is FREE? – Doug DeLoach

No Words ATL is the ONE and ONLY instrumental music festival anywhere To celebrate our 4th year of showcasing Atlanta instrumental artists, we are hosting a FREE show featuring: *The great nationally known jazz saxophonist, Kebbi Williams *Ipek Eginli, classically trained, global touring synth and a...

07/02/2025

Time's running out to see Spirit Guides: Fantastical Creatures from the Workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles at Fernbank Museum! 🐉
Immerse yourself in this breathtaking outdoor exhibit full of mythical hybrid creatures like a deer-butterfly or a coyote-fish inspired by ancient Mexican culture during the day or even at night during Fernbank After Dark and Fernbank... but LATER! 😍🥂

You can learn more about Spirit Guides here: https://bit.ly/fbspiritguide

Art by Jacobo and María Ángeles, “Camel-Eagle,” “Rabbit-Deer,” “Jaguar-Eagle” and “Monkey-Iguana,” fiberglass and acrylic paint, 2024.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History - Where Science, Nature and Fun Make History.

07/01/2025

Savanna Nights is back July 18!
Laugh out loud with Dad’s Garage improv (6:30 & 7:30 p.m.), dance to DJ Dmark, sip a cold drink, and explore the Zoo after hours.
New in 2025:
Only $24.95 for non-Members
FREE for Zoo Members with advance RSVP
More animal time with earlier entry
Live bird presentation each night
You’ve only got 2 more chances to experience it this summer – don’t miss out!
Buy tickets now.
21+ only.
Purchase your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4etd1wJ

06/27/2025

Atlanta anti-war protest June 26, 2025.

Freedom ParkJune 24, 2025Sponsored by AFSC, Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Social Justice, and others.

06/25/2025

CRITIC'S PICK: BunnaB, Vinyl — There is a woman-centered rap movement starting to bubble in Atlanta’s underground scene, and while Pluto and YK Niece’s undeniable breakout hit song “WHIM WHAMMIE” is the easy poster child for this new crop of artists, don’t sleep on the femcee that Pluto verbatim shouts out on that track’s hook: East Atlanta’s own Bunna B. With an electrifying sound that’s both nostalgic and effortlessly of the moment, BunnaB is working hard to make the next few months a bona fide “Bunna Summa.” Her recently released mixtape “Ice Cream Summer” as well as its even punchier “Bunna Summa” deluxe version are making real noise in the city, making her upcoming show at The Loft a must-attend event. This show has already been upgraded from Vinyl to the Loft, so get your tickets while you still can. — joshua robinson
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Center Stage - The Loft - Vinyl BunnaB

06/25/2025

CRITIC’S PICK
Fri.-Sat. June 27-29

BreezeFest 2025, Northside Tavern: There is no better way to discover and revel in Atlanta’s blues scene than attending both days of this annual benefit in memory of Carlos Capote, one of the city’s most respected talents and band leaders. He was always there to help others so the fact that the profits from these shows go to the Atlanta Blues Society’s Blue Flame Fund which “assists musicians and club personnel in times of need” makes them all the more essential. At press time, there wasn’t a list of acts, but be assured that any major Atlanta-based outfit and/or musician will contribute their talents. — Hal Horowitz

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Northside Tavern Atlanta Blues Society