First Friday at First "LIVE"- JUNE 2026 - Karla Harris

Join us in June when First Friday presents Karla Harris --Acclaimed jazz vocalist Karla Harris has devoted more than four decades to the art form she loves, captivating audiences from Portland to Provence with her dynamic voice and magnetic stage presence. A performer, songwriter, and recording artist, Harris also serves as an artist-in-residence with the Jazz Studies Department at Kennesaw State University, where she teaches Applied Vocal Jazz to the next generation of passionate singers. Her fifth album, Merge—released in July 2025—debuted on the JazzWeek chart in September, showcasing her ability to seamlessly blend swing, Latin, blues, reggae, funk, hip-hop, and ballads into one expressive sound. Of her live performances, WSIE Radio calls Harris “a powerful singer at ease in any setting, a singer for all seasons who makes any song memorable,” while Clubscene praises her as a performer who “takes the stage by storm and doesn’t let go till it’s all over.”

The public is invited for great music, dinner, fun, and fellowship. (Please note: No outside food or alcohol is permitted.) Doors open at 6:00 PM. Seating is limited. Season Ticket Pass and Season Ticket Table holders are guaranteed premium seating. General Admission tickets are $25, student tickets are $10 each with student identification (show ID at the door). Reserved tables of 8 are $200. Prices for dinner range from $4.00 to $10.00. Funds raised at church-based events will be used to support other church programming and ministries.

For further information about First Friday at First or the purchase of Tables, General Admission or Student Tickets, please contact First Church at 404-659-6255 and ask for the church administrator during regular office hours or contact the First Friday team at .

1. HANDICAPPED PARKING: Guests with handicapped parking permits visible will be allowed to park in the front or rear of the Commons, as spaces are limited.
2. MAIN CHURCH LOT: Parking for guests/volunteers will continue to be available in the main church lot, where you will access the Commons via the back gate and staircase.
3. ADDITIONAL PARKING: Alternate parking with be available at the corner parking of John Wesley Dobbs and Courtland Street (across from First Church). You may walk to Ellis Street and turn right, or access the Commons via the back gate and staircase of the MAIN CHURCH LOT.

COVID-19 Protocols

As part of our return to First Friday at First events, we are anxious to continue providing a safe and comfortable environment given current COVID-19 guidelines. We continue to reduce the number of seats per table and wearing of masks indoors is optional.

To attend our concerts, we ask that you stay at home if you are currently suffering from any of the following symptoms: fever, respiratory illness, cough, sore throat, or shortness of breath.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

125 Ellis St NE, 125 Ellis Street Northeast, Atlanta, United States

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