EXTREMELY CHILL Relaxed Old-School Theatre sitting @ Poncey-Highland off N Highland Ave…read more Reminds you of Golden Age of Theatre before COVID... Very V clean Always. Kindest most welcoming staff Ready to Help. Check out their Wide array of films.. ranging from Independent Alternative Flics Not showing Anywhere in Atl ;) to foreign gems, & to the mainstream Classics of yesteryear. Just left HIND RAJB!!! Never thought this flic would show ever Anywhere in GA due to its discerning critical analysis. Plaza Rocked It! Gotta love this gem; adds Huge flavor to this city!

Came here for an independent film screening. I love how cozy the theaters are and how quirky the…read moredesign is. I wish they had more snack options but they're close to lots of restaurants so you can still grab food before or after a show.

Easy parking lot, wasn't packed, took a few pictures saluted these two gentleman and departed.read more

Got lucky and got a clear view of the mural on a Monday morning. Spoke with a truck driver who…read moreregularly is in the area who was picking up lunch and she said that I got lucky because usually the parking lot is full of cars here to see the mural. Big fan of Johnathan Mannion as well. It was cool to see his photo turned into a mural!

Great urban eats within a few blocks. Just like a food court with lots of mom and pop placesread more

Quality/Quantity - What a cool neighborhood, no need to go…read moreto the "Mural Walk" a mile away. See other Yelp. So much art, murals, etc. See pictures. Plenty of good places to eat or drink also, see Yelp. Entertainment, events; see website. One event highlight is their Halloween Parade. BTW - I like these websites better: https://discoveratlanta.com/explore/neighborhoods/eastside/little-five-points/ https://discoveratlanta.com/search/?search=little+five+points#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=little%20five%20points&gsc.page=1 Parks, etc. We did not visit. After Little Five Points, we walked to Ponce Market; see other Yelp review. And came across a bamboo forest, see picture. Atmosphere - See above. We only encountered an aggressive panhandler. But it was my fault for walking into an abandoned parking lot to see the art in the VERY back. Be safe. We did also see two guys (from different) directions approach another couple when we were going to the local Starbucks. See other review. Again, be safe. Service - Self service. Price - Free, also depends on what you buy, eat, or drink. Owner Comment - What a cool neighborhood, thank you.

The BeltLine Tour is a FREE 3-hour bus tour of the BeltLine which I learned is a 22-mile loop of…read morehistoric rail lines that will eventually create parks, trails, transit, and new development for Atlanta. We took the tour last wknd, and enjoyed learning about the BeltLine project while driving through the Atlanta neighborhoods like Glenwood, Grant Park, Boulevard Crossing, Capital View, Peachtree Hills, etc. and some historic sites, too. Highlight of the tour was seeing the Bellwood Quarry which will be the centerpiece for the future Westside Reservoir Park - the largest park in Atlanta. I was amazed - not to the level like when I first saw the Grand Canyon - but almost, just b/c I never knew such a gem existed INSIDE Atlanta. In case you're wondering about the location, it's behind Marietta Blvd and right now it's fenced off to the public. They say the only way you can see it is taking this tour. Check out the photos - beautiful, right?! The BetlLine project is huge, and has the potential to transform Atlanta. They say it will ultimately connect 45 neighborhoods. I also learned that Atlanta is the one of the most underparked cities - we're at 3.8% whereas most cities are 10-15%. Check out the website to get more info on the project. The tour is a great way to spend your Friday or Saturday morning, and then grab some brunch afterwards :) They book fast and advanced reservations are required. Our tour guide was great and highly knowledgeable but she does talk non-stop. Three hrs is a long time and honestly, I did doze off a few times :) But seeing the Quarry was totally worth it, and I definitely learned a lot about Atlanta.

Yes, the tour is a whole 3 hours. But if you have any interest in Atlanta, mass transit, and/or…read moreurban design, you will quickly get immersed in the tidbits that the tour guide feeds your group and the time will fly by. This was my case during the FYLA event that I attended. The shuttle that we boarded was comfortable and air-conditioned (for those worried about suffering through Atlanta summer temperatures or having to weather a rough ride). Our guide, Shanté (or Shauntay maybe?), was a doll, knew a lot about the project and the city as a whole. She seemed to be seasoned, as she spoke clearly and timed everything she said just right, as she stood with her back to the front, to face our group. I learned a lot and saw neighborhoods that I had never seen or heard of. The architecture of Atlanta is something to admire, as it is unique. I enjoyed seeing the Bellwood Quarry Reservoir (look at our photos, it is gorgeous) and the Old Fourth Ward Park. Now I am hoping that I can convince my landscape architect-in-training sister to join me for this tour. I was told to wait a couple months before going again, to get some new information. Keep in mind that the tours book to capacity at least a month in advance, to plan wisely (though our guide said that if you are really interested, show up and see if some people who have reserved dropped out the last minute--she said this happens quite frequently). If you want, take along some snacks. Just make sure to empty your bladder and any other organs that may need to be voided before arriving to the start point of the tour. The closest bathroom before taking off from the Inman Park MARTA station is at Dough Bakery and the staff restrict bathroom use to patrons. Don't judge me for getting a grapefruit scone so that I could relieve myself. You will make a stop a little bit before the halfway point of the tour at a Kroger (is this murder Kroger? I'm unsure), where you can pick up nourishment and use the facilities. But it can be an uncomfortable first hour or so, if you are thinking you can just hold it. Okay, let's move past the bathroom thing... You should learn more about the A, its history, its neighborhoods, and the progress of the BeltLine. This tour will help you do all those things in a span of just 180 minutes, give or take.

This is a very unique and interesting public sculpture. It's on the Atlanta BeltLine walking trail…read morebut you can also briefly street park nearby at the address. We didn't see any meters so I just parked and didn't get a ticket. At first, it looks like a bunch of tall rusty metal sticks. I didn't get it. But then, when I stepped inside the steel forest and looked up, it was remarkable. What a unique and amazing artwork! Step in and look up and life is good!

This is probably the largest and best festival in the state of Georgia and well worth visiting. The…read morefestival spans multiple closed streets around the park. It's also conveniently right off the crosswalk from the Inman Park MARTA station - don't bother looking for parking as there is very little. You can also walk to the festival using the Beltline. The vendors are mostly craft and include original art, pottery, handmade bags, the list is huge. There's also plenty of food vendors for even the picky eater. Make sure to bring plenty of filtered water or stick with beer. This is a must-attend show.

Did you know Inman Park was Atlanta's first suburb? That's why there's a Trolley Barn. The two-mile…read morecommute (in the 1800's) was more easily handled by trolley. (#publictransportation, ahem!) Since the 1970's, The Inman Park Festival is something of an Atlanta tradition. There's a tour of homes, a 5k run, a parade, and (of course) a big street market featuring all sorts of colorful, local arts and crafts, beauty & skin care, foods and spices, home accessories, woodworking and ceramics... This year, I picked up a few items to gift to my friends. There are hosts of things to try and do, including activities for kids, and a really cool Dance Festival where you'll see stellar dance expositions from Atlanta's best dance companies. The food scene is pretty much what you'd expect. All the standard offerings from frozen lemonade to corn dogs, funnel cakes to pretzels, all the "regulars" are there. Sometimes I wonder if there will ever be a way to make the street-fair food scene innovative and not just regular. Still, this is among Atlanta's best run, and well-organized Festivals. See you there next year.

First show at Variety Playhouse was Aimee Mann, June 2025…read more A perfect venue for such a show--great acoustics, comfortable seats, and good views from pretty much any area. Interesting neighberhood with plenty of pre- and/or post- dining or drinking options. Concessions/drinks high as they are at most such venues. Clean restrooms, friendly staff. I'd definitely see another show here. I think this type of venue is best for a certain type of show--for more active shows where one might want to dance or otherwise engage a venue like The Eastern is more fitting, but for a show where you're more of a spectator absorbing the music being played this one works very well.

I enjoy this concert venue. I like that it's in little five points because that's definitely a nice…read morearea in terms of things to do close by. The staff that helped us get inside were also really nice and professional. There was a lot of space in the general admission area and I felt comfortable. The sound system was good and I overall really enjoyed this concert. We went to see the Afrobeat artist known as Benson and he put on a great show and the concert venue definitely helped him to give us that. I would recommend this place for sure.

I've been to most of the presidential libraries. This is less fancy than others. No boastful…read morewartime tales like Eisenhower. No scandal like Clinton's. No WWII like FDR. No bomb like Truman. But that's Jimmy's style. This is probably the most apolitical "makes everyone happy" museum there is. It really focuses on his wins, especially in the Middle East peace accords. Doesn't mention the Reagan scam to hold the Iranian hostages until after the election. Doesn't say anything about his unpopularity or how he handled it. Downplays the energy crisis (but doesn't avoid it altogether). Glosses over his loss of the White House. Talks a lot about his humanitarian feats, and that's okay, because that's the crux of the Jimmy Carter presidency and the majority of his life after. The museum also focuses more on the First Lady, Rosalyn, more than any other museum I have in memory. If you watch the 15 minute film in the beginning, it tells you everything you're going to see in the museum. Maybe that makes the mental work easier, but also a little boring. The Jimmy Carter library is the only one I've seen that offers so many activities to take throughout the museum, including word searches, crosswords, and quiz sheets. I really like this because it is Jimmy's spirit--engage children and others to interact with the world around them and think about how to make it better. I think I paid 12 dollars to enter, which is more than fair. The staff was super kind and accommodating. Worth a stop if you're nearby, but I don't know if I would pull off the interstate to see.

I am self-proclaimed history nerd and have been to 5 other Presidential Library/Museum's. Jimmy…read moreCarter's Library is very well done. The exterior of the building is beautiful with a pool leading up to the entrance. The pool is blue and undamaged (take notes Trump). There is a walking path with a pond in the back along with a Japanese garden in the back. There are also statues and separate buildings for research and a peace retreat. Inside the Museum, there is the usual gift shop to get your token souvenirs. The museum is setup in chronological order starting with him growing up on a farm in Southern Georgia, his military service in WW2, his rise in local politics, his Presidency and then in my opinion his most impactful part, his post Presidency. The displays are very well done with artifacts through all phases of his life. They have his paperwork from his military service, gifts given to him while president from other heads of state, his Nobel Peace Prize, and lots of other stuff. During his presidency, they have a timeline wall with pop culture events that happened during that time. The mock Oval Offices are always my favorite part of these museums. I like to see what each president had in their offices. Jimmy was far from a great President, but he was a phenomenal man. The museum does a great job of capturing all of it.

I've been here more times than I can count. It's an eclectic mess of weird, unique, and charming…read more There isn't a place in Atlanta that hits the soul like Star Bar. I'm a bit preppy and I stick out like a sore thumb here. Most people are tattooed, wearing black, and approaching their AARP card. It's just a lovely subculture, and the bands they book bring it! You might be turned off by the cover, but it's worth it. More times than not, I'm watching someone punk out on stage in their 60s. The drinks are plain but the service is top notch. Mae and Hillary won't let you go thirsty. Let your eye wander and you might see a drag pig or stumble into the Elvis shrine. Bottom line -- if you're down for a little weird and like the punk scene, this is your go-to. We love you, Star Bar!

Wow for a Sunday night this was quite an experience. Very chill, just the downstairs was open…read more Entry is through the patio in the back. Eric was bartending and we stayed WAY longer than we intended, talking to regulars and others. Strong drinks. Good prices. Posting some of the bathroom posters to give you a feel for the shows they have.