Illustration by Bart Sasso
Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals
April 2-4
When the Washington Nationals last visited SunTrust Park in September, Atlanta Braves pitcher R.A. Dickey threw eight innings to end a four-game losing streak. Dickey’s gone, as are at least five other Braves, creating a new dynamic for the team and its rivalry against the Nationals. mlb.com/braves
Photograph courtesy of Druid Hills Home Tour
Druid Hills Home Tour
April 20-22
Six homes and six gardens are must-see stops on the popular tour, now in its 50th year of showing off historic renovations and elegant landscape design—plus food and live music. Highlights include a maker’s market and a 5K. druidhillstour.org
Photograph courtesy of Atlanta History Center
Michael K. Honey
April 5
The Guggenheim Fellow and historian discusses his book, To the Promised Land: Martin Luther King and the Fight for Economic Justice, and the civil rights leader’s dream of lifting up the poor at the Atlanta History Center. atlantahistorycenter.com
Photograph by Mike Coppola/Getty Images
Kevin Hart
April 8
The brash Philadelphia comedian found fame and fortune as the star of The Wedding Ringer and Ride Along, but his first love is stand-up. Hart and friends return to Philips Arena to continue the “Irresponsible” tour. philipsarena.com
Photograph by Cory Schwartz/Getty images
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
April 10
The synth-pop veterans behind 1980s hits “If You Leave” and “Enola Gay” come to Center Stage to promote their 13th studio album, The Punishment of Luxury. centerstage-atlanta.com
This article appears in our April 2018 issue.
