Guster is playing with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall on Friday evening, which puts a college-rock band inside a full orchestral setting. Two streets of nightlife away, Interpol and San Holo share the same Friday night at The Eastern and The Tabernacle, a pairing that shows how far apart the city’s guitar and electronic crowds sit this week.
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- Guster with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
- Interpol at The Eastern
- Atlanta Ballet II: Cinderella at the Fabulous Fox
- Suicideboys & Destroy Lonely at Lakewood Amphitheatre
- Joshua Redman at the Rialto Center
- Tank and The Bangas at Terminal West
- Don Omar at State Farm Arena
- Kathy Griffin at the Buckhead Theatre
- Ali Siddiq at State Farm Arena
- El Haragan y Cia at Atlanta Eagles Arena
Guster with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Fri, Oct 16, 7:30 PM · Atlanta Symphony Hall · from $75
Guster’s gentle, harmony-driven alternative pop gets a full orchestral treatment at Atlanta Symphony Hall. It’s a rare chance to hear songs usually played in clubs with a full string and brass section behind them.
Interpol at The Eastern
Fri, Oct 16, 8:00 PM · The Eastern – GA · from $101
Interpol’s brooding post-punk has shaped alternative rock since the early 2000s. The Eastern is a compact room, so expect a close, moody set with the band’s dense guitar textures up front.
Atlanta Ballet II: Cinderella at the Fabulous Fox
Fri, Oct 16, 7:30 PM · Fabulous Fox Theatre – Atlanta · from $43
Atlanta Ballet’s second company performs Cinderella in the Fox’s historic auditorium. It’s a classic story told through dance, and the Fox’s ornate setting suits the fairy-tale staging well.
Suicideboys & Destroy Lonely at Lakewood Amphitheatre
Fri, Oct 16, 6:30 PM · Lakewood Amphitheatre · from $34
Suicideboys bring their dark, genre-blending rap to Lakewood Amphitheatre with Destroy Lonely in support. The outdoor setting suits the big, bass-heavy sound of one of hip-hop’s most distinctive acts.
Joshua Redman at the Rialto Center
Fri, Oct 16, 8:00 PM · Rialto Center For The Performing Arts · from $138
Saxophonist Joshua Redman is one of jazz’s most respected modern players, known for both acoustic and genre-crossing work. The Rialto’s seated room makes it a good fit for close listening.
Tank and The Bangas at Terminal West
Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 PM · Vinyl – GA · from $6
Tank and The Bangas mix soul, funk and spoken word in a style that is hard to file under one label. Terminal West gives the band an intimate room where their live energy comes through clearly.
Don Omar at State Farm Arena
Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 PM · State Farm Arena – GA · from $245
Don Omar is a major reggaeton figure whose hits have crossed into mainstream Latin pop for two decades. State Farm Arena makes this a large, high-energy night with a crowd that tends to sing along.
Kathy Griffin at the Buckhead Theatre
Sun, Oct 18, 7:00 PM · Buckhead Theatre · from $100
Kathy Griffin is a veteran stand-up known for sharp, fearless observational comedy and her television work. Her Saturday show at the Buckhead Theatre is a good pick for a night out with a laugh-heavy set.
Ali Siddiq at State Farm Arena
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM · State Farm Arena – GA · from $76
Ali Siddiq is a stand-up comic who built a following through his observational style and live shows. Playing the arena on Friday, he offers a lively night of comedy in a large venue.
El Haragan y Cia at Atlanta Eagles Arena
Fri, Oct 16, 9:00 PM · Atlanta Eagles Arena · from $97
El Haragan brings Latin music to Atlanta Eagles Arena on Friday night. It’s a chance to hear a different side of the city’s live calendar, with a crowd built around the band’s regional following.
Check each date and time before you go, since several shows run on the same night. Book early for Guster and Don Omar, which are likely to sell out.
