6 stops along Atlanta's hipster underbelly

696 Charles Allen Drive
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-429-3320
This tiny, tiny space features cutting-edge work by a great mix of young, emerging artists with smaller pieces cleverly stored in old record crates. The monthly exhibition openings — often... More

674A N. Highland Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-875-4413
Is it a thrift store? An art gallery? An indie book and record shop? Atlanta’s smallest live music venue? All of the above, my way-cool friend. 674A N. Highland Ave.... More

636 N. Highland Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-627-0393
This edgy art space and boutique in Poncey-Highland (having recently relocated from Grant Park) has managed to weather the years by reinventing itself, blurring the line between art and commerce... More

644 N. Highland Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-874-5756
Located in the basement of the eclectic Highland Inn, the Ballroom Lounge is hands-down the best new hangout in the area, complete with psychedelic dance parties every other Saturday and... More

529 Flat Shoals Ave.
Atlanta, Georgia 30316
404-228-6769
In the central East Atlanta spot formerly occupied by retro soul bar the Village, you'll find 529 — a tiny, smoky space that oozes cool. Despite being the size of... More

939 Ponce de Leon Ave.
Atlanta, GA
678-613-3807
Located under the El Azteca on Ponce, the sleek lounge, decorated mostly in red, draws a young, hip crowd. Tues., Thurs., Fri. and Sat., 10 p.m.-3 a.m. 939 Ponce de... More