Friday Jazz
October 17, 2025 | 6–10 p.m.
Location: High Museum of Art
Member Presale begins September 22 at 10 a.m. EST
General Admission Sale begins September 24 at 10 a.m. EST
Member Presale
September 22–23 | $10
Member Presale begins Monday, September 22, at 10 a.m. EST.
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Tickets
$30
General Admission Sale begins Wednesday, September 24, at 10 a.m. EST
Don’t miss an evening of live jazz at the High every third Friday. This month features Khari Cabral Simmons.
Enjoy a drink and light bites, head to the galleries to explore the museum’s works on view, and join a docent-led tour for a detailed look at the collection. The event will feature two musical areas where musicians will play throughout the evening, layering notes and improvising melodies.
Music
Robinson Atrium: Khari Cabral Simmons
6:15–7:15 p.m., 7:30–8:30 p.m., 9–9:50 p.m.
Orkin Terrace:
6:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m., 8:05 p.m.–9:05 p.m.
Tours
HIGHlights tours begin at 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Docent tours meet in the Taylor Lobby and are on a first-come-first-serve basis.
No drinks allowed in the galleries.
About Khari Cabral Simmons
Khari Cabral Simmons is a bassist best known for his soulful jazz style music. Khari has collaborated and performed with Sun Ra, India.Arie, and Gaelle. He also created JIVA to be his own vehicle for upbeat soulful music. JIVA went on to play all over the Atlanta area. During this time, India Arie invited Khari to be come her touring bassist. They played all over the world, on shows such as SNL and The Today Show. JIVA has released 3 singles, an EP and a full-length album, “Sun & Moon”. Khari is also a Grammy Award winning bassist. The latest project to check out is the new Khari Cabral & JIVA album “5”. For more information visit https://kharicabralsimmons.com/ .
Food and Drinks
Indulge your senses at Friday Jazz with delicious BBQ for purchase. Savor expertly smoked meats and homestyle sides, all freshly chopped and generously topped with Williamson Bros. renowned BBQ sauces. Get ready for an unforgettable combination of great music and mouth-watering cuisine!
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Know Before You Go:
- Membership guest passes cannot be redeemed for this event.
- Doors for Friday Jazz open at 6 p.m. The museum will remain closed between 5 to 6 p.m.
- Seating is extremely limited, and priority is given to guests with disabilities.
- All tickets reservations are final. Tickets reservations cannot be rescheduled or exchanged.
- No outside food or beverage is permitted.
- We strongly recommend using rideshare or MARTA because parking in the Woodruff Arts Center garage is limited and may reach capacity before you arrive. Find out about other parking options here.
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