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Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta? Browse featured picks below or dive into dedicated sections for music, festivals, arts, nightlife, sports, and more.

Five Things To Do Today

Globalsummit

The King Center’s 2026 Beloved Community Global Summit (Day 1)

01/15/2026 9:00 AM
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Join world leaders, changemakers, and visionaries—...
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UpTempo Teen Night + ASO Concert

01/15/2026 6:30 PM
Atlanta Symphony Hall
About Musicologist Dr. Marie Sumner Lott will le...
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Lookout Wild Film Festival

01/15/2026 7:00 PM
UTC Fine Arts Center
The Lookout Wild Film Festival showcases the most ...
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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Twelfth Night (Opening Night)

01/15/2026 7:30 PM
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., Jan. 10 - Sun., 25
Twelfth Night, Atlanta Shakespeare Company - The mythical...

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Luke Winslow-King

01/15/2026 9:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thurs., Jan. 15
Luke Winslow-King, Eddie's Attic - Well-travelled, Winslow-King...

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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Twelfth Night (Opening Night)

01/15/2026 7:30 PM
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., Jan. 10 - Sun., 25
Twelfth Night, Atlanta Shakespeare Company - The mythical...

—more info
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Luke Winslow-King

01/15/2026 9:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thurs., Jan. 15
Luke Winslow-King, Eddie's Attic - Well-travelled, Winslow-King...

—more info
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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Twelfth Night

01/16/2026 7:30 PM
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., Jan. 10 - Sun., 25
Twelfth Night, Atlanta Shakespeare Company - The mythical...

—more info
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Ruston Kelly - Pale, Through The Window Tour

01/16/2026 8:00 PM
Terminal West

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri. Jan. 16
Ruston Kelly, verygently, Terminal West - Even though as a songwriter...

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Trash Magic

Mike Mattison & Trash Magic

01/16/2026 8:00 PM
The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri. Jan. 16
Mike Mattison & Trash Magic, The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End...

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Zero Mile Presents Magic City Hippies, Supertaste

01/16/2026 8:30 PM
Variety Playhouse

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri. Jan. 16
Magic City Hippies, Supertaste, Variety Playhouse - Once named the...

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Justin Willman

01/17/2026 7:00 PM
Atlanta Symphony Hall

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., Jan. 17
Justin Willman: One For The Ages Tour, Atlanta Symphony Hall -...

—more info
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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Twelfth Night

01/17/2026 7:30 PM
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., Jan. 10 - Sun., 25
Twelfth Night, Atlanta Shakespeare Company - The...

—more info
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Country Westerns

01/17/2026 8:30 PM
The EARL

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., Jan. 17
The Country Westerns, Ultra Lights, Total Peace, S.E.C.R.E.T.S., The...

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Atlanta Concerts and Live Music

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Luke Winslow-King

01/15/2026 9:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thurs., Jan. 15
Luke Winslow-King, Eddie's Attic - Well-travelled, Winslow-King...

—more info
Trash Magic

Mike Mattison & Trash Magic

01/16/2026 8:00 PM
The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri. Jan. 16
Mike Mattison & Trash Magic, The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End...

—more info
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Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics present "Olde Soul"

01/20/2026 8:00 PM
Smith's Olde Bar

CRITIC'S PICK:
Tues., Jan. 20
Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics, Smith's Olde Bar - Local soul diva...

—more info
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Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics present "Olde Soul"

01/27/2026 8:00 PM
Smith's Olde Bar

CRITIC'S PICK:
Tues., Jan. 27
Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics, Smith's Olde Bar - Local soul diva...

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Candler Concert Series: Vikingur Ólafsson, piano

01/29/2026 8:00 PM
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thu., Jan. 29
Candler Concert Series: Vikingur Ólafsson, Schwartz Center for...

—more info
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Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics present "Olde Soul"

02/03/2026 8:00 PM
Smith's Olde Bar

CRITIC'S PICK:
Tues., Feb. 3
Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics, Smith's Olde Bar - Local soul diva...

—more info
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Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics present "Olde Soul"

02/10/2026 8:00 PM
Smith's Olde Bar

CRITIC'S PICK:
Tues., Feb. 10
Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics, Smith's Olde Bar - Local soul diva...

—more info

Atlanta Festivals

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Martin Luther King, Jr Day - 2026

01/19/2026 12:00 AM
Browse MLK Day events and recommendations for what Atlanta has to offer on this federal holiday

 

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Atlanta Fair

Atlanta Fair 2026

03/05/2026 5:00 PM
Atlanta Fair returns in early March 2026
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80th Anniversary Commemorative Statue

2026 Atlanta Dogwood Festival

04/10/2026 11:30 AM
April 10-12, 2026 in Piedmont Park
—more info

Atlanta Food and Drink Events

SAB X Zero

Sips to Start the Year at Sweet Auburn Barbecue's Zero-Proof Mixology Night

01/15/2026 7:00 PM
Sweet Auburn BBQ
Sweet Auburn Barbecue kicks off the new year with Sips to Start the Year, an interactive zero-proof mixology night in collaboration with The Zero Co. ...
—more info
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Bangkok Thai 49th Anniversary Weekend

01/16/2026 11:30 AM
Bangkok Thai Restaurant
Celebrate nearly five decades of authentic Thai cuisine at Bangkok Thai Restaurant’s 49th Anniversary Weekend. From January 16–18, join us for exclusi...
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The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show

01/17/2026 6:00 PM
Sonesta Atlanta Northwest Galleria
Categories: Dinner, Theater, Comedy Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in ...
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National Popcorn Day at Aurora Cineplex

01/19/2026 10:00 AM
Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

NATIONAL POPCORN DAY-- Monday Jan 19th from 10am-8pm at Aurora Cineplex!

Celebrate  with our great POPCORN DEALS-

$ 1.50 Small Popcorn

$ 2.25 Med...
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Lynn Cullen Book Launch Party

01/20/2026 6:30 PM
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Join us on Tuesday, January 20 for a special edition of Books+Bites as we celebrate the launch of Lynn Cullen's newest title, When We Were Brilliant. ...
—more info
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Lynn Cullen Book Launch Party

01/20/2026 6:30 PM
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Join us on Tuesday, January 20 for a special edition of Books+Bites as we celebrate the launch of Lynn Cullen's newest title, When We Were Brilliant. ...
—more info
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Fizzy Lifting Market @ Pontoon Brewing

01/24/2026 12:00 PM
Pontoon Brewing Company
Fizzy Lifting Market @ Pontoon Brewing

We know a lot of folks are doing dry January… but that’s why there’s high January! 

Join us Saturday, Janua...
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The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show

01/24/2026 6:00 PM
Sonesta Atlanta Northwest Galleria
Categories: Dinner, Theater, Comedy Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in ...
—more info
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Adam Knight's Buried Alive (Phinest Phish Tribute)

01/24/2026 8:00 PM
From the Earth Brewing Company
Adam Knight's Buried Alive - The Phinest Phish Tribute

From The Earth Brewing - Roswell, GA Saturday, Jan 24, $15/ADV, $20/DOS, 8-11pm

www.ftebrewing....
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#5 GHOSTS OF SEGREGATION

“Ghosts of Segregation”: Photographs by Rich Frishman

Friday February 9, 2024 09:00 AM EST 02/09/2024 9:00 AM
David J. Sencer CDC Museum Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
CRITIC’S PICK: Seattle-based photographer Rich Frishman’s one-man show delves into the legacy of... [click here for more]
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SCAD TVfest 2023

SCAD TVFest 2024 - Day Three

Friday February 9, 2024 10:00 AM EST 02/09/2024 10:00 AM
SCADshow Cost: $5-$10 for individual tickets, Festival Pass $125, Day Pass $50
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts, Arts::Film, Festivals
SCAD TVfest returns to SCADshow Atlanta Feb. 7-10, 2024.

  Day Three Schedule:

10:00am - Panel: Animated Horizons: Exploring the Visual Verse of USG 10:00am - Screening: The Gilded Age 11:00am - Panel: SCAD Alumni Voices

11:00am - Panel: It's Anyones's Game: Challenges and Opportunities in a Cult... [click here for more]
New Pixar 3 Film Slide.

“Turning Red” by Pixar

Friday February 9, 2024 10:00 AM EST 02/09/2024 10:00 AM
Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf Cost: $6.50-$13.50
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts, Arts::Film, Community::Family
TURNING RED (2022) Pixar Special Theatrical Engagement

Plays on the Big Screen at Aurora Cineplex--Friday Feb 9th week!

See it for the first time ever in theaters on the big screen with us. Special One Week Showing.

Tickets go on sale one week prior to opening on Fandango.com

Learn more at: pi... [click here for more]
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New Exhibit: Scent Discovery at World of Coca-Cola

Friday February 9, 2024 10:00 AM EST 02/09/2024 10:00 AM
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Sonya Clark: “We Are Each Other”

Friday February 9, 2024 10:00 AM EST 02/09/2024 10:00 AM
High Museum of Art Cost: Free-$18.50+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
CRITIC’S PICK: This exhibition, co-organized by the High, Detroit’s Cranbrook Art Museum and the... [click here for more]
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“Lisa Frankenstein”

Friday February 9, 2024 11:00 AM EST 02/09/2024 11:00 AM
Atlanta Area Theaters Cost: See site.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Film
CRITIC’S PICK: Set in 1989, this horror comedy depicts a Goth girl (Kathryn Newton) who... [click here for more]
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National Pizza Day at North Italia

Friday February 9, 2024 11:00 AM EST 02/09/2024 11:00 AM
North Italia Pizza Cost: See menu.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Food and Drink
North Italia's Atlanta locations are kicking off NFL playoffs with two specialty Game Day Pizzas for a limited-time, from now until Super Bowl Sunday (2/11). Priced at $20 each, the Calabrian Buffalo Chicken Pizza and Kale and Artichoke Pizza bring game-winning flavors to the table, perfect for cele... [click here for more]
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Rosa Parks’ 111th Birthday Celebration

Friday February 9, 2024 12:00 PM EST 02/09/2024 12:00 PM
St Paul AME Church Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community, Free Events
A consortium emerging from Atlanta, Georgia is showcasing a collaborative 111th birthday commemoration for Mrs. Rosa Parks, often referred to as the “Mother of the Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement” in America. With the collaborative 111th commemoration comes synergism for public awareness and petiti... [click here for more]
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Emory Chamber Music: The Three Graces

Friday February 9, 2024 12:00 PM EST 02/09/2024 12:00 PM
Cherry Logan Emerson Concert Hall Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Free Events, Music
Three of Atlanta’s favorite musicians, Julie Coucheron, piano, Charae Krueger, cello, and Alice Hong, violin, join forces for Mendelssohn’s Trio in D Minor and more. [click here for more]
Sweat

Sweat

Friday February 9, 2024 03:00 PM EST 02/09/2024 3:00 PM
OnStage Atlanta Cost: $22-$25
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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SWEAT

By Lynn Nottage Directed by Barbara Washington* February 7 - 23, 2025

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“Beer” My Valentine ... “Think I’m In Love!”

Friday February 9, 2024 04:00 PM EST 02/09/2024 4:00 PM
Monday Night Brewing Cost: See site.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Food and Drink, Holidays and Special Events
This Valentine's Day, Monday Night Brewing has concocted the perfect love potion: “Think I’m In Love” - a delicious IPA that will have your sweetheart saying ILY. Complete with a space on the can to write the name of your beer lover, this limited Hop Hut release is a great gift for couples at any ... [click here for more]
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Mardi Gras Midtown Block Party

Friday February 9, 2024 05:00 PM EST 02/09/2024 5:00 PM
Politan Row at Colony Square Cost: $15-$30
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Food and Drink, Nightlife
Celebrate Mardi Gras at 30+ bars, restaruants and clubs with drink and food specials in Midtown.  

Tickets and Information.

[click here for more]
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Saint Valentine’s Day Week at ENZO Steakhouse & Bar

Friday February 9, 2024 05:00 PM EST 02/09/2024 5:00 PM
ENZO Steakhouse & Bar Cost: See menu.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Food and Drink, Holidays and Special Events
Love is in the air at ENZO Steakhouse & Bar, a modern Italian steakhouse known as much for its chef-driven cuisine as its undeniably friendly and effortlessly stylish vibe. From Friday, February 9 to Sunday, February 18, 2024, Executive Chef and Owner Andrea Montobbio invites lovebirds, friends and ... [click here for more]
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Week-long Latin-tine’s Celebration of Romance

Friday February 9, 2024 05:00 PM EST 02/09/2024 5:00 PM
Fogón and Lions Cost: See menu.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Food and Drink, Holidays and Special Events
Love is in the air at Fogón and Lions this February as the Spanish-Latin restaurant invites Alpharetta residents and visitors to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a “Latintine’s Week” celebration. From February 9 through February 17, join the restaurant for live salsa music and spirited dining. On the ... [click here for more]

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