5 things to do: Holler If Ya Hear Me - September 16 2017

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Brunch for Justice

Facet Gallery - 684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30312

Housing Justice League hosts a brunch benefit comeplete with fried green tomatoes and fresh mimosas. Stop by Facet Gallery to load up a plate with grits, eggs and pork or veggie bacon. Housing Justice League is a grassroots organization advocating for affordable housing in Atlanta.

Holler If Ya Hear Me

Southwest Arts Center - 915 New Hope Road S.W. Atlanta, GA 30331 $20-$35. 2:30 p.m.

Tony award-winning director and Clark Atlanta alum Kenny Leon presents a work inspired by the music and lyrics of late rapper Tupac Shakur. The show returns to the stage three years after a 55-performance run at Broadway’s Palace Theatre. Holler If Ya Hear Me doesn’t tell the story of Tupac’s come-up rather, the narrative draws on themes found in his music (think friendship and family, revenge and hope) and follows an ex-con named John who is determined to get his life right. Cast talk back: Sun., Sept. 17, 5:30 p.m.

8th Annual Southern Chefs Potluck

Inn at Serenbe - 10950 Hutcheson Ferry Road Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268 $175-$600. 3 p.m.

What sounds better than a day of top cocktails and cuisine from across Georgia? How about one where all the proceeds go toward increasing access to fresh, healthy, local food by doubling food stamp dollars at Atlanta farmers markets? Hosted by Wholesome Wave Georgia, the 8th Annual Southern Chefs Potluck promises an afternoon of food, fellowship and fundraising on the gorgeous grounds of the Inn at Serenbe. Join over 250 guests, chefs and bartenders and get your fill of local favorites and new tastes from Atlanta and beyond. Local toques like Drew Belline, Steven Satterfield and Terry Koval will be in attendance, dining with guests family-style at Serenbe’s open-air pavilion.

The Dixie Swim Club

OnStage Atlanta - 2969 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. Decatur, GA 30030 $15-$25. 3 p.m.

In this hilarious and touching play, five friends from college meet every August to reconnect. Despite the time, they have remained close, resulting in a dialogue-driven look at getting through life’s biggest challenges.

ATL Vegan Macdown

Ebster Gym - 404 W. Trinity Ave. Decatur, GA 30030 $10-$30. 4 p.m.

First held in 2016, the Atlanta vegan mac’n’cheese cookoff returns to challenge the best vegan chefs in the city. Tickets will benefit the Humane League of Atlanta and include a sample of all Vegan MacDown entries.