Day 1 - Atlanta Cultural Exchange
About this Event
Presented by Showcase Atlanta and powered by The Gathering Spot
Please scroll down to view full schedule. Key day 1 highlights include:
- Shirley Franklin
- Filmmaker Christian Nolan Jones
- Perspectives with Bank
- Devyne Stephens
- ...and more
What started as a vision has become reality. ATL Culture House is now an immersive experience called Atlanta Cultural Exchange. From June 14 through July 14, The Atlanta Cultural Exchange will transform the 8th floor of The CTR into a hub for culture featuring art, fashion, innovation and immersive experiences that celebrate the depth of Atlanta's creative spirit across 8 activation days. As part of Atlanta's cultural programming strategy surrounding FIFA World Cup 2026, this experience brings together commerce, creativity and community all in one place, powered by collaborations with artists, creatives, organizations and global partners from Atlanta and beyond. The world is coming to Atlanta. And Atlanta is ready. www.atlantaculturalexchange.com
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
DJ Set by DJ Kickz
Host: DJ Kickz
Info: Experience a high-energy 1-hour DJ set celebrating the sounds, culture, and musical influence of Atlanta. From classic hits to new generation records, this live set blends music, crowd energy, and nonstop vibes into an immersive soundtrack for the Atlanta Cultural Exchange.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Atlanta Cultural Exchange Gaming Lounge
Host: BCGA Foundation
Info: Step into the Gaming Lounge for free play, head-to-head competition, and live FC Tournament action powered by EA Sports FC. Experience gaming, sports culture, music, and interactive entertainment all in one space during the Atlanta Cultural Exchange.
Featured games include Street Fighter, Madden, NBA 2K, EA Sports FC, Gran Turismo, Fatal Fury, and more.
Presented by The Atlanta Culture House Gaming Lounge in partnership with the BCGA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Free and open to the public. First come, first served.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Play Oh Word: When Hangman Met Trivia, But For the Culture
Host: Safiya Reid
Info: Oh Word is a free neuroscience-backed word game: think hangman meets trivia, but for the culture. Scan the QR code, solve clues rooted in Atlanta culture and global football history, and race to crack the word before everyone else. Your completion time posts to a live leaderboard projected in the room. Top 3 winners get a prize at the end of each day. Five minutes. No app. No download. Just you, your phone, and bragging rights.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Sweet Auburn Stories Presents: Atlanta- Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Host: Royce Bable, Sweet Auburn Stories
Info: This special edition of Sweet Auburn Stories brings together civic leaders, cultural storytellers, and native Atlantans to explore the city's history, evolution and enduring influence. Featuring former Mayor Shirley Franklin, Deante Kyle of the Grits and Eggs Podcast, other distinguished voices, and moderated by Royce Bable of Sweet Auburn Stories, the conversation examines Atlanta's journey from a center of civil rights leadership to a global hub for culture, business, sports, and innovation.
We will answer the questions: Where were we as a city? Where are we today? And..Where are we going?
Confirmed Panelists
Royce Bable, Sweet Auburn Stories
Mayor Shirley Franklin, Former Mayor of Atlanta
Deante Kyle, Host Grits and Eggs Podcast
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Performance Art w/ Latryce Marie
Host: Latryce Marie
Info: Experience an immersive “Performance Art” session where creativity unfolds live in real time. Throughout the hour, audiences will witness the artist’s painting process accompanied by music, inspirational tools, and an atmosphere rooted in positive energy and expression. The experience may also include sculpture work and photography, showcasing multiple artistic modalities and creating an interactive environment that invites viewers into the creative journey.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
On Set ATL Presents: A Night on the Eastside with Christian Nolan Jones
Host: Martina Lindo, Co-Founder of On Set ATL
Info: On Set ATL Presents: A Night on the Eastside with Christian Nolan Jones - a storytelling experience through the lens of his acclaimed films Red Clay and Glitter Ain’t Gold.
Presented by On Set ATL — an organization dedicated to highlighting and creating visibility for independent filmmakers — this experience celebrates the voices, stories, and cultural perspectives shaping the future of Southern cinema. Rooted in the spirit, complexity, and beauty of Atlanta’s Eastside communities, the evening will explore how independent film can preserve culture, reflect identity, and create opportunity for emerging creatives.
Through conversation, visuals, and community engagement, Christian Nolan Jones will share the inspiration behind his work and the importance of telling authentic stories from the inside out.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Perspectives w/ Bank + Special Guest
🕑: 06:15 PM - 08:00 PM
Legends VS Next Up: Atlanta DJ Battle
Host: DJ Geronimo
Info: Experience the evolution of Atlanta’s sound at the Atlanta Cultural Exchange DJ Competition: Old School vs New School. This high-energy music battle brings together legendary tastemakers and the next generation of Atlanta DJs for a live mix competition celebrating the city’s influence on global music culture.
Featuring Old School icons Mix Master David and DJ Geronimo alongside New Atlanta selectors Kreme and Jay Shale, the experience will blend classic anthems, trap hits, club records, and cultural moments that define Atlanta across generations. Expect crowd interaction, nonstop energy, and a soundtrack that showcases why Atlanta continues to shape the sound of the world.
🕑: 08:15 PM - 10:00 PM
D.E.V.Y.N.E. STEPS
Host: Devyne Stephens
Info: D.E.V.Y.N.E. STEPS is an intimate one-man performance experience that tells the powerful story of a visionary, choreographer, music executive, and mentor who used to dance to survive the realities of growing up in the ghetto and ultimately discover purpose, identity, and healing.
Blending raw storytelling, movement, music, and cinematic atmosphere, the show unfolds like a living-room confession - part documentary, part theatrical testimony, and part spiritual journey. Alone on stage, Devyne Stephens guides the audience through pivotal moments of his life: childhood hardship, neighborhood survival, rejection, artistic struggle, and the transformative power of movement.
D.E.V.Y.N.E. STEPS uses the body as narrative. Dance becomes memory. Rhythm becomes language. Every movement reflects a chapter of survival, resilience, and self-discovery. "Every little step you take may be your calling".
Story by Devyne Stephens | Curated by Erika Conner
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