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Looking for things to do in Atlanta? Discover what’s happening today, this weekend, and beyond — or explore the city’s best festivals, holiday events, restaurants, nightlife, and attractions.

What's Happening Now


Looking for something to do right now? Browse our top picks for today and explore upcoming events across Atlanta.

5 Things to Do Today

MAY 15, 2026

Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Fridays)

Explore current exhibitions on view at Atlanta History Center.



Current exhibitions:
- Our War Too
- Cyclorama
- Locomotion
- Native Lands

See exhi...
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DreamHack Atlanta 2026

05/15/2026 10:00 AM
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, it's game time. DreamHack, one of the world's largest gaming festivals, returns to the Georgia World Congress Center May 15–17 for three days...
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Michelle Buteau: The Surviving And Thriving Tour

05/15/2026 7:30 PM
Tabernacle

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 15
Michelle Buteau: The Surviving & Thriving Tour, Tabernacle - The...

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A First Lady's Guide to Killing the President

05/15/2026 7:30 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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The Black Angels: Passover 2026 Tour

05/15/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 15
The Black Angels, LA Witch, Variety Playhouse - Emerging in 2006 out...

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Holidays & Seasonal Events


Looking for holiday events in Atlanta? Explore our evergreen guides to the city’s biggest seasonal celebrations.

Explore Atlanta Festivals


From music and food festivals to neighborhood celebrations, Atlanta hosts festivals year-round.

Explore Arts & Culture

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CityGuide - 11 art galleries worth getting to know

07/15/2015 4:00 AM
Visit the spaces that are supporting your favorite local artists
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Atlanta according to Yoyo Ferro

06/01/2015 4:00 AM
Meet the artist behind the Atlanta City Guide map
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CityGuide - 12 ways to take in the local theater scene

05/15/2015 4:00 AM
The best relatively ITP haunts for plays, performances, and onstage shenanigans
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Explore Food & Drink

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10 reasons to skip the grocery store

01/07/2021 4:00 AM
Ditch the big-box chains and support your local farmers and entrepreneurs
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9 Buford Highway Asian Restaurants for the bucket list

07/31/2015 4:00 AM
9 essential ethnic restaurants to hit up on Georgia SR 13
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8 Atlanta restaurants with great raw bars

03/20/2015 4:00 AM
Where to get your oyster fix in Atlanta
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Explore Nightlife

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Where to dance and get your swerve on in Atlanta

10/21/2019 2:40 PM
Atlanta clubs offering weekend dance parties featuring a selection of local DJ's.
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Where to listen to music on a weeknight in Atlanta

10/21/2019 1:40 PM
Go where the locals go
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11 Places to drink whiskey in Atlanta

10/16/2019 4:50 PM
Where to go when you want to drink the good stuff
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Explore Outdoor Activities

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Ten great camping escapes

01/02/2021 2:11 PM
Regional campgrounds offer a 'safe' place to leave the world behind
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7 excuses to let dog be your copilot

12/28/2020 4:00 AM
Scope these pooch-friendly spots
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Outdoors

15 ways to spend the day outdoors

12/27/2020 4:00 AM
From hiking trails to nature preserves, it's time to leave the house
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Explore Shopping

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17 places to feed your inner sapiosexual

12/27/2020 4:00 AM
Let's get lost in the stacks with some moody media
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7 local clothing stores you must visit

12/26/2020 4:00 AM
Skip the malls and shopping centers in favor of these ATL retail spots
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8 places to revamp your thrift shop threads and such

12/26/2020 4:00 AM
Spring cleaning meets summer blingin' - on a budget
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Explore Attractions

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14 kid-friendly mainstays

12/27/2020 4:00 AM
Atlanta has heaps of family-approved ways to spend the day
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12 primo ATL people-watching spots

12/27/2020 4:00 AM
Where to go in the A for the best introverted entertainment
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10 history lessons you'll find in Atlanta

12/26/2020 4:00 AM
Educational landmarks from the museum to the grave
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Explore Date Night

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Best Unique Date Nights in Atlanta

04/12/2021 2:48 PM
Our guide to the best unique date nights in Atlanta.
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Best Girls Night Places in Atlanta

03/29/2021 6:17 PM
Our list of the best girls night out places in Atlanta.
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17 fun first-date restaurants

04/24/2015 4:00 AM
Where to get your first-date game on in Atlanta
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Explore Road Trips

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Best GA Beach Retreats

03/29/2021 6:17 PM
Our list of the best beaches to visit in Georgia.
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Best GA Mountain Retreats

03/29/2021 6:17 PM
Our list of GA Mountain Getaways.
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Best Weekend Getways for ATLiens

03/26/2021 12:23 PM
Our list of the best weekend getaways outside of Atlanta
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Plan Ahead

Explore upcoming events, festivals, holiday happenings, and seasonal things to do across Atlanta.

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