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On Saturday, Oct. 15, Uptown invites the community to celebrate the new park with Live! on The Lawn, an all-day extravaganza featuring a lineup of family-friendly events and activities at the neighborhood's newest greenspace. All of the happenings are free and open to the public, and more details are outlined below.Yoga and Sound Bath 10 to 11 a.m. – Join Uptown yoga instructor Priscila Baptiste and flow through 108 sun salutations, symbolizing The Lawn’s new beginning. Namaste after class for a healing sound bath led by Flavia Thais. All experience levels are welcome and yogis are encouraged to bring their own mats.
Chefs on The Lawn, 12p.m. to 7 p.m. – Enjoy a globally inspired culinary experience on The Lawn, with culturally centered concepts including El Gordo, an authentic and modern taqueria opening at Uptown next year. The lineup also includes Humo Cuisine, Gorditas ATL, Flow Coffee, Cheesecake Anyone, Shamiso Foods, Manny’s Juice Bar, Gourmet Street Foods and Leftie Lee’s.
Children's Performers, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Fun with Alyssa” and Alliance Theater’s Education Department will entertain and engage our kiddos.
DIY Crafts, 1 to 4 p.m. – Kiddos can get into the fall spirit with a variety of crafts, including pumpkin decorating, personalizing your own tote/trick or treat bag, coloring Day of the Dead masks in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month and more.
Plein Air Art, 2 to 5 p.m. – Guests can watch in wonder as The Lawn comes to life from Virginia Highland Plein Air Painters. Live painters will participate in the French practice of painting “en plein air” to capture the natural beauty of the lush greenspace.
Live Music, 3 to 4 p.m. – Jam out with live music.
Comedy Show, 4 to 5 p.m. – Guests will laugh out loud as the hilarious troupe from Whole World Improv takes the stage.
Live Music, 5 to 8 p.m. – Dance the night away with groovy tunes.
Throughout the day, roaming performers from The Off Centered Project will bring excitement and entertainment to The Lawn. Additionally, the community can experience Instagrammable balloon installations and custom balloon art for kids from Amplified Balloons, as well an interactive chalk exhibit from sidewalk chalk artist Chelsey Austin.
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Uptown Atlanta, 575 Morosgo Dr NE,Atlanta,GA,United States