Atlanta, GA: Upcoming groovyness

I’m planning my social calendar for the next few weeks and thought I’d share what I’ll be doing (or am thinking about doing) in case you want to stalk me or something.

Hawks vs. Denver Nuggets

Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson. Tuesday, 15 January 2008, 7 p.m., Philips Arena. $10 to $700.

Art in the City: Yoruba Art Celebration

A celebration of art forms descended from or shaped by Yoruba traditions. There will be a capoeira performance plus music by Afrobeat-Soul band Common Ground Collective and the pan-African Alájé Choir. Art lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, 17 January 2008, 5 until 8 p.m. at the High Museum of Art, $18.

Calu’s Peep Show

Local burlesque dancer (of The Dollsquad fame) hosts a performance. Friday, 18 January 2008, 9 p.m. at Smith’s Olde Bar. $10 in advance.

Danish Film Festival

Lasting through the month of January, you can catch some new-ish and cool movies out of Denmark. $5 each screening. 18 January through 27 January 2008.

Octopus

A love story rendered through a post-modern gay lens, Octopus examines the fallout of one lustful night on four men; including risk, jealousy, a mysterious telegram delivery boy and a ravenous sea monster from the ocean floor. 24 January through 23 February 2008.

Sex Workers’ Art Show

Two words: Dirty Martini. She’s HOT. It will be good. Lots of burlesque, singing, maybe even some comedy and poetry. Some advice: Get there early. The last two shows were effin’ packed. At some point, they will need to hold this at a bigger venue or do two nights or something. Friday, 1 February, 2008; Probably $10 admission.

TRANSactions: Contemporary Latin American and Latino Art

The High is gettin’ all multi-ethnic on us. YAY! Works by at least a half dozen Latin American and Latino artists will be represented here including Maria Fernanda Cardoso, Enrique Chagoya, Iran do Espírito Santo, and Gabriel Kuri. High Museum of Art, 9 February through 4 May 2008.