Full Schedule: Atlanta Jewish Music Festival 8
AJMF8 will feature 20 events over 18 days and include local, national and international artists.
The eighth edition of the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival features 20 events over 18 days and includes local, national and international artists performing at venues across the city. For tickets visit atlantajmf.org.
Thursday, March 2
Opening Night featuring Odessa/Havana
Hailing from Toronto, Odessa/Havana will take audiences on a cultural journey of Jewish melodies and Cuban rhythms led by award winning trumpeter David Buchbinder. Show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 -$36 21+
City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Ave NE, Atlanta
Friday, March 3
The Well featuring Rabbi David Spinrad and Sammy Rosenbaum
Let the spirit of Judaism touch your soul during the Well. Rabbi Spinrad of The Temple takes his monthly service to City Winery for AJMF8. 7:30 p.m. Free. Open to young adults.
City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Ave NE, Atlanta
Saturday, March 4
Sefardic Musical Journeys
Join Atlanta based jazz pianist David Marcus and an international ensemble on a musical odyssey through Sefardic lands. 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 advance, $20 door. Open to all.
Congregation Beth Haverim, 2074 Lavista Road, Toco Hills
Young Adult Purim Party
Join the MJCCA and the AJMF for the Young Adult Purim Party. Admission includes six beer tastings. 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 advance, $20 door. 21+
Orpheus Brewing, 1440 Dutch Valley Place NE, Atlanta
Sunday, March 5
ACFB Hunger Walk/Run featuring AJMF All-stars
The Atlanta Community Food Bank raises awareness for hunger relief with a 5K walk/run. 12 p.m. Open to All.
755 Hank Aaron Dr. SE, Atlanta
Atlanta Lovers of Music House Concert featuring Yotam Silberstein Quartet
Israeli guitarist brings his signature style of improvisation and melody to AJMF. 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 advance, $30 door. Open to All.
Private Dunwoody residence (address provided after purchase)
Thursday, March 9
International Night featuring Nick Edelstein, Foad Naraghi and Sarah Aroeste
AJMF songwriting commission winner Nick Edelstein performs with international artists Foad Naraghi and Sarah Aroeste. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 advance, $15 door. 18+
Eddie’s Attic, 515 N McDonough St, Decatur
Friday, March 10
Acoustic Shabbat featuring Rabbi Brian Glusman and Drew Cohen
Join Rabbi Glusman as he leads a special AJMF Shabbat service. 7 p.m. Free. Open to all.
Crema Espresso Gourmet, 2458 Mt Vernon Rd, Dunwoody
Saturday, March 11
Ahavath Achim Purim Klezmer Experience featuring MarlaTov Cocktails
Free. 18+
600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta
Bet Haverim’s Intergenerational Purim Celebration
6 p.m. Free. Open to all.
Congregation Bet Haverim, 2074 Lavista Rd, Toco Hills
Beth Tikvah’s Mel Brooks themed Purim Shpiel
Beth Tikvah reformatted music from Mel Brooks movies for a night of shtick and fun. Maariv 7:30 p.m. Shpiel/Megillah reading 8 p.m. Free. 18+
Congregation Beth Tikvah, 9955 Coleman Rd, Roswell
Beth Shalom’s Megillah and Tequila featuring Chaverim
Join Congregation Beth Shalom for Goza tequila and costumes. Megillah reading 7:30 p.m. Music, tequila and dancing 8:30 p.m. 18+
Congregation Beth Shalom, 5303 Winters Chapel Rd, Atlanta
Ladino Shabbat Jam featuring Sarah Aroeste
Sarah Aroeste closes out Shabbat with her unique sound accompanied by local musicians. Service 7:30 p.m. Oneg follows. Free. Open to all.
Congregation Or Hadash, 460 Trowbridge Rd, Sandy Springs
Sunday, March 12
Purim Family Concert featuring Sarah Aroeste
AMJF and the Marcus JCC host a Purim celebration for kids. 10 a.m. Free. Open to all.
Marcus JCC, 5342 Tilly Mill Rd, Dunwoody
Teen Battle of the Bands
High-schoolers compete in a battle of the bands. 4:30 p.m. $5 per person, $18 per family. Open to All.
Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Dr, Dunwoody
Temple Sinai’s Shushan Adult Purim Celebration
Enjoy dinner and a musical featuring lyrics adapted from “Chicago.” Dinner 6 p.m. Shpiel 7:15 p.m. $20. 18+
Temple Sinai, Ackerman Hall, 5645 Dupree Dr., Atlanta
Friday March 17
Shabbat Worship Service featuring Noah Aronson
Noah Aronson leads Shabbat services with his soulful acoustic inspirations. 6 p.m. Free. Open to All.
The Temple, 1589 W Peachtree St, Atlanta
Experience the music of one of Israel’s most popular rock stars. 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets $48-$75. 21+
City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Ave, Atlanta
Saturday, March 18
ATL Collective Presents Licensed to Ill
Israeli rappers Axum, Peled, and Sagol 59 cover the Beastie Boys’ “Licensed to Ill” album live. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 door. 18+
Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta
Molly Blank Jewish Concert Series
Theatrical Outfit presents Baby That is Rock n’ Roll, music from 1956-1966. $18 with code AJMF2. Open to all
Breman Museum, 1440 Spring St NW, Atlanta
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