Avery Willis tells us about the “Southern Fried Queer Pride” festival coming up this weekend. Plus, music contributor Von Phoenix shares his music recommendations on this month’s “Punk Black to Go.” And a look at the Atlanta Lyric Theatre’s production of “Matilda: The Musical” with director Bethany Irby and star Marissa Bondurant.

Avery Willis tells us about the “Southern Fried Queer Pride” festival coming up this weekend. Plus, music contributor Von Phoenix shares his music recommendations on this month’s “Punk Black to Go.” And a look at the Atlanta Lyric Theatre’s production of “Matilda: The Musical” with director Bethany Irby and star Marissa Bondurant.

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta’s creative world.

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta&rsquo;s creative world.

The City Lights Collective

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta&rsquo;s creative world.