8 Days of Edutainment, Beats & Creative Expression
808 week
you heard about it,
now be a part of it
808 Day (August 8) honors the legendary 808 drum — a sound that reshaped hip-hop, electronic, and pop music. One day isn’t enough.
808 Week is a citywide series of free music events presented by Reaching Early Creatives (REC). Across eight days, Atlanta’s creative community comes together for performances, workshops, and hands-on experiences that celebrate the power of sound and self-expression.
The week ends with our signature 808 Day Block Party, a free all-ages event packed with music, food, and interactive fun.
Create
Create
connect
connect
innovate
innovate
The run of show
Live Performances
Featuring local & major artists and a performance by REC students.
Resource ROW
Organizations host booths connecting attendees to music education, gear, & creative opportunities.
Live DJ Sets
Atlanta’s top DJs keep the crowd moving with sets across all styles.
Student Beat Cypher
REC students and attendees cook up and showcase beats in live cypher.
live beat demonstrations
A space where all ages and families explore beat-making firsthand.
food & family fun
Interactive games, food trucks, studio time raffle, FREE food, and giveaways