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City Springs Theatre Company presents Mean Girls

05/17/2026 2:00 PM

Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

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Fri., May 1 - Sun., May 17
Mean Girls, Byers Theatre - Those who were charmed by...

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A First Lady's Guide to Killing the President

05/17/2026 2:30 PM

Out of Box Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 8 -Sun., May 17
A First Lady's Guide to Killing the President, Out of...

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Atlanta Blues Society Gathering & Jam

05/17/2026 3:00 PM

Napoleon's

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sun. May 17
Atlanta Blues Society Gathering and Jam, Napoleon's - The host band is...

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David Ramirez, Lauren Victoria at The EARL

05/17/2026 8:00 PM

The EARL

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat. May 17
David Ramirez, The EARL - Texas based indie singer/songwriter Ramirez...

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Market in the Park Returns This Weekend With A Birthday Bash for Grant Park

05/17/2026 10:00 AM

Grant Park

After a standout debut in April, the Grant Park Co...

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DULUTH SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL

05/17/2026 11:00 AM

Duluth Town Green

Join us for the 10th Annual Duluth Spring Arts Fes...

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Atlanta Blues Society Gathering & Jam

05/17/2026 3:00 PM

Napoleon's

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sun. May 17
Atlanta Blues Society Gathering and Jam, Napoleon's - The host band is...

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Trailblazers & Horizons

05/17/2026 4:00 PM

Church at Wieuca

Adventure, elegance, and a powerful New World fina...

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David Ramirez, Lauren Victoria at The EARL

05/17/2026 8:00 PM

The EARL

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat. May 17
David Ramirez, The EARL - Texas based indie singer/songwriter Ramirez...

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City Springs Theatre Company presents Mean Girls

05/17/2026 2:00 PM

Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 1 - Sun., May 17
Mean Girls, Byers Theatre - Those who were charmed by...

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A First Lady's Guide to Killing the President

05/17/2026 2:30 PM

Out of Box Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 8 -Sun., May 17
A First Lady's Guide to Killing the President, Out of...

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Atlanta Blues Society Gathering & Jam

05/17/2026 3:00 PM

Napoleon's

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sun. May 17
Atlanta Blues Society Gathering and Jam, Napoleon's - The host band is...

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David Ramirez, Lauren Victoria at The EARL

05/17/2026 8:00 PM

The EARL

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat. May 17
David Ramirez, The EARL - Texas based indie singer/songwriter Ramirez...

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The New Pornographers - The Former Site Of Tour at Variety Playhouse

05/19/2026 7:30 PM

Variety Playhouse

CRITIC'S PICK:
Tues., May 19
New Pornographers, Will Sheff, Variety Playhouse - This Carl...

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Don Toliver: Octane Tour

05/19/2026 7:30 PM

State Farm Arena

CRITIC'S PICK:
Tues. May 19
Don Toliver, State Farm Arena - Cactus Jack signee Don Toliver...

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JAY ELECTRONICA at The Loft

05/21/2026 8:00 PM

The Loft

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thurs. May 21
Jay Electronica, Loft - Although he signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation...

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Levi Foster W/ Zach Stich at Eddie's Attic

05/21/2026 9:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thurs., May 21
Levi Foster, Eddie's Attic - Any singer/songwriter titling his...

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City Green Live: Sister Hazel

05/22/2026 12:00 AM

City Springs

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 22
Sister Hazel, City Green Live/Sandy Springs - Only hardcore Sister...

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Atlanta Concerts and Live Music

Wes Bayliss

05/23/2026 8:00 PM

Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat. May 23
Wes Bayliss, Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay - Country rockers The...

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Atlanta Festivals

Atlanta Jazz Festival

05/22/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Jazz Festival returns to Piedmont Park May 23-25, 2026 with three days of free live music during Memorial Day weekend.

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Virginia-Highland Summerfest

06/05/2026 8:00 PM

Virginia-Highland Summerfest brings a juried art market, live music, family activities, and one of Atlanta’s best-known neighborhood festival weekends...

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Comic Con Atlanta 2026

07/01/2026 12:00 PM

The festival is expected to take place next July at its long time venue, the Ga World Congress Center.

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Atlanta Food and Drink Events

ENZO is Firing Up the Grill For La Grigliata

05/17/2026 1:00 PM

ENZO Steakhouse & Bar

On Sunday, May 17, ENZO invites guests to gather for La Grigliata, a Tuscan-inspired dinner rooted in the spirit of La Famiglia—this time centered aro...

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Weekly Winery Tour at City Winery Atlanta

05/17/2026 3:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents our Weekly Winery Tour every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm! See all Winery Tours here.

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Uncover the se...

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Shaken & Stirred Mixology Class Returns to Bar Margot

05/19/2026 5:30 PM

Bar Margot

Bar Margot is shaking up Atlanta’s cocktail scene with Shaken & Stirred, a monthly mixology series offering guests a special look behind the bar. The ...

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Dinner and a Diva: Puccini’s Madama Butterfly

05/19/2026 6:30 PM

Petite Violette

Every month at Petite Violette Restaurant in Atlanta, Capitol City Opera Company hosts Dinner and a Diva. Each performance features selections from an...

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Sweet Auburn Barbecue Brings Back Good Luck Smoke Show

05/20/2026 5:00 PM

Sweet Auburn BBQ

Atlanta-based Sweet Auburn Barbecue brings back Good Luck Smoke Show on Wednesday, May 20, a one-night celebration timed with Asian American and Pacif...

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Tio Lucho’s Ceviche Sessions Returns May 20

05/20/2026 6:00 PM

Tio Lucho's

By popular demand, Ceviche Sessions returns to Tio Lucho’s with the next installment set for May 20, 2026, continuing the restaurant’s interactive, ch...

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Lanier Islands Resort Plays Host To Patriotic Pool Parties Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend at Lanier Islands Resort

05/22/2026 12:00 PM

Lake Lanier Islands

Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, Lanier Islands Resort lifts the curtain on an A250-themed Uncle Sam's Pop-up Bar inside its 23,000-square-foot indoor ...

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ATL AM Rave

05/23/2026 10:00 AM

Cultured South Fermentation Co.

FREE coffee for the first 30 guests, get there early, doors open at 10am! Who: DJ Babey Drew on the decks (Power 96.1, Grammy winner, Chris Brown's ...

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Handmade Market: Local Makers at Harmony Park

05/23/2026 11:00 AM

Harmony Park

Come shop local with us at Harmony Park! Featuring local makers with handmade goods, arts, crafts, vintage finds, home decor, self care treats and mor...

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