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Atlanta Arts Events, Exhibits & Performances

 
Looking for the best arts experiences in Atlanta? The arts calendar from Creative Loafing features Atlanta’s most exciting gallery exhibits, stage productions, film screenings, book readings, and cultural happenings. From downtown theater premieres to Westside art walks and international dance showcases, this is your gateway to Atlanta’s thriving arts scene. Explore subcategories like Visual Arts, Theater, Film, Dance, Books, Spoken Word, and Opera for more focused listings.

Visual Arts Exhibits and Gallery Openings

Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA) Fall Exhibits (thursdays)

12/11/2025 7:00 AM

Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia

Corrine Colarusso: Runaway Universe Nov 8, 20...

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Schatten Gallery at Emory Fall Exhibitions (thursdays)

12/11/2025 8:00 AM

Schatten Gallery at Emory

CRITIC'S PICK:
Through Sat., Dec. 20
Striking Characters: Typewriters, Literary Worlds & the Art...

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Atlanta History Center Fall Exhibits (Thursdays)

12/11/2025 8:00 AM

Atlanta History Center

CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026

Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...

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High Museum Fall Exhibits (thursdays)

12/11/2025 9:00 AM

High Museum of Art

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 10 - Sun., Feb. 8
Fashion Statements: Viktor & Rolf, High Museum — This...

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Carlos Museum Fall Exhibits (thursdays)

12/11/2025 9:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Through Sun., Dec. 7
CRITIC’S PICK:
Continuum: Johnnie Diacon & Hotvlkuce Harjo, Carlos Museum —...

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Wolfgang Gallery Fall Exhibits (thursdays)

12/11/2025 9:00 AM

Wolfgang Gallery

The House Keeps a Ledger

The House Keeps a L...

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Swan House Fall Exhibitions (wednesdays)

12/11/2025 9:00 AM

Swan Coach House

Little Things

Our annual small works exhibition

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Theater and Dance Events

Center for Puppetry Arts: Fall Special Exhibitions (thursdays)

12/11/2025 9:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Festive Features: Celebrate Holiday Puppetry ...

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Alliance Theatre presents A Christmas Carol

12/11/2025 7:00 PM

Alliance Theatre

A Christmas Carol

November 9 – December 24, 2025...

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OnSatage Atlanta presents A Christmas Carol - A One Man OSA Special Event

12/11/2025 7:00 PM

OnStage Atlanta

A Christmas Carol

A One Man OSA Special Event - ...

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Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents A Cherry Log Christmas Carol

12/11/2025 7:30 PM

Act3 Productions

You’ll be transported to the Appalachian hills to ...

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Lionheart Theatre Company presents Ebnezer Scrooge’s BIG Norcross Christmas Show (Opening Night)

12/11/2025 7:30 PM

Lionheart Theatre Company

One of the holiday season’s favorite tales has bee...

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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents A Christmas Carol

12/11/2025 7:30 PM

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

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Invasion Christmas Carol

12/11/2025 8:00 PM

Dad's Garage Theatre

Replace your regular holiday tradition with a Dad'...

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Atlanta Book Events

MAQLUBA Zine Release & Benefit

12/13/2025 6:00 PM

Little Five Points Community Center

Atlanta, let’s show up and show out for Palestine!...

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The Goth Garden: The Mystery, Beauty, and Lore of Dark Gardening - Book Signing with Atlanta author Felicia Feaster)

12/14/2025 3:00 PM

Art in the Village

The Goth Garden: The Mystery, Beauty, and Lore of ...

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Hot Cocoa with Landon Bryant: Book Signing, Hot Chocolate Bar, and Meet + Greet

12/19/2025 5:00 PM

InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta

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Lynn Cullen

01/21/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

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Lynn Cullen

01/21/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

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Ninajirachi @ Believe Music Hall

01/23/2026 10:00 PM

Believe Music Hall Atlanta

Iris Presents: Ninajirachi @ Believe Music Hall | ...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

Film Screening + Artist Talk: Know Hope (The Abstract and the Very Real)

12/11/2025 6:30 PM

The Supermarket

Join Living Walls for a film screening + artist ta...

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Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen

12/11/2025 7:00 PM

Tara Theatre

Winner of the Audience Award at the Atlanta Jewish...

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Film Love presents the classic film Line Describing a Cone at the Plaza Theatre

12/11/2025 7:00 PM

Plaza Theatre

A one-night only program of three historic artists...

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A Magical Frozen Screening Event

12/13/2025 10:00 AM

SCADshow

Join SCADFILM and SCADshow on a magical winter adv...

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Atlanta Opera Streaming - "Das Rheingold"

12/18/2025 12:00 AM

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The Atlanta Opera Film Studio announces the releas...

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Atlanta Opera Streaming - "Die Walküre"

12/18/2025 12:00 AM

No Venue

The Atlanta Opera Film Studio announces the releas...

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Atlanta Opera Streaming - "Siegfried"

12/18/2025 12:00 AM

No Venue

The Atlanta Opera Film Studio announces the releas...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

Christmas with the ASO

12/11/2025 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Experience the magic of the holiday season with th...

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December XChange Open Mic and Slam 12-12-25

12/12/2025 7:30 PM

Arts Exchange

Lower ticket fees when you purchase directly from ...

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Spivey Hall Children's Choir Program

12/13/2025 3:00 PM

Spivey Hall

The award-winning Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Pro...

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Christmas with the ASO

12/13/2025 3:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Experience the magic of the holiday season with th...

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Phipps Plaza Presents Holiday Harmony with Atlanta Opera Performance in Monarch Plaza

12/13/2025 3:00 PM

Monarch Plaza

Embrace the magic of the season as Phipps Plaza ho...

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Art Out Loud Open Mic Variety Show

12/13/2025 5:30 PM

Westview Makers Space

Open Mic Variety Show welcoming ALL Talent!

Be B...

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MAQLUBA Zine Release & Benefit

12/13/2025 6:00 PM

Little Five Points Community Center

Atlanta, let’s show up and show out for Palestine!...

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Upcoming Arts Events

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