From restaurant and shop openings to music and film festivals, there’s no shortage of Black cultural events taking place in Atlanta on any given day or night. That’s why every Wednesday The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Black Culture team creates a curated list of event recommendations to help you sift through the variety of options happening from week to week.
In this edition, it’s all about 404 Day, an annual celebration of all things Atlanta. Find details about block parties, a panel discussion on Atlanta’s film industry and a special affair with music producer Zaytoven.
404 Day at Piedmont Park
Spend the holiday at the park for a day-long community gathering. Dance to music, view live art and check out the more than 50 vendors onsite. Elevate your experience with a VIP pass, which grants you access to exclusive areas. Plus, you’ll get to take home a gift bag of “404″ memorabilia.
Noon-9 p.m. Thursday, April 4. Free, $50 for VIP. Piedmont Park, 1320 Monroe Drive NE, Atlanta. 404-922-7545. 404day.com.
404 Day with The Athlete’s Foot
Commemorate 404 Day with several events hosted by various partners, including Trap Music Museum, Atlanta Influences Everything, The Athlete’s Foot and others. Start your celebration at the daytime block party, which will offer an array of food and drink options, music and vendors. Continue the festivities at the nighttime social featuring Jermaine Dupri and Earthgang, and kick off your weekend at a celebrity softball game.
Afternoon block party. 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, April 4. Free. Monday Night Garage, 933 Lee St. SW, Atlanta. 404-400-5068. eventbrite.com/e/404-day-2024-block-party-tickets-861220843727.
Evening block party. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, April 4. Free. Westside Cultural Arts Center, 760 10th St. NW, Atlanta. 404-594-6412. posh.vip/e/404-day-2024-celebration.
Celebrity softball game. Noon. Saturday, April 6. Free. Shirley Clements Mewborn Field at Georgia Tech, 935 Fowler St., Atlanta.
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