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Atlanta Arts Events & Performances

Looking for the best arts experiences in Atlanta? The arts calendar from Creative Loafing features the city’s most exciting gallery events, 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.

For a complete guide to current museum and gallery exhibitions, visit our Exhibitions page.

Explore subcategories like Visual Arts, Theater, Film, Dance, Books, Spoken Word, and Opera for more focused listings.

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Studio Workshop: Storytelling Through Collage

08/08/2026 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art

Drawing inspiration from the bold visual language ...

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Summer School for Artists at The Supermarket

08/08/2026 10:00 AM

The Supermarket

Join The Bakery Atlanta for Summer School for Arti...

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Artist Talk: Spirit Object

08/08/2026 3:00 PM

Swan Coach House

Artist talk presented in conjunction with Spirit O...

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Opening Reception: Vanna Black: Grace for Ebb

08/08/2026 5:00 PM

Cat Eye Creative

Opening reception for Vanna Black’s solo exhibitio...

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Opening Reception: Hey Mom, I'm Not a Loser

08/08/2026 7:00 PM

Gallery Anderson Smith

Opening reception for Brill Adium’s solo exhibitio...

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UPS Second Sunday at the High Museum

08/09/2026 12:00 PM

High Museum of Art

On the second Sunday of each month, we offer free ...

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Artist Meetup at Reeves House Visual Arts Center

08/09/2026 2:00 PM

Reeves House Visual Arts Center

Amateur and professional artists are invited to ha...

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Theater and Dance Events

Lavender Fest Season Three:

08/08/2026 1:00 PM

Out Front Theatre Company

Another Dimension Girl by Àse Freed“Oontz oon...

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Azula the Artist presents: How Good It Is?

08/08/2026 2:00 PM

Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery

An improvisational performance piece supported by ...

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Wowie Zowie!

08/08/2026 3:00 PM

Dad's Garage Theatre

Do we have a show for you! We’ve got some of the b...

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The Dinner Detective — ATL

08/08/2026 6:00 PM

Sonesta Atlanta Northwest

The Dinner Detective — ATLTByThe Dinner Detective ...

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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Twelfth Night

08/08/2026 7:30 PM

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

Thu., Aug. 6 - Sat., Sep. 5
CRITIC’S PICK:
August Threepeat: Comedy of Errors, Taming of the...

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Actor's Express presents: Choir Boy

08/08/2026 8:00 PM

Actor's Express Theatre Company

CRITIC’S PICK:
Sun., Aug. 9 - Sun., Aug. 30

Choir Boy, Actor’s Express — A prep school boy named...

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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at OnStage Atlanta

08/08/2026 8:00 PM

OnStage Atlanta

A revenge musical full of soaring beauty, pitch-bl...

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Atlanta Book Events

Miss You Already Book Launch Event

08/13/2026 7:00 PM

The Carter Center

Miss You Already provides readers with an insightf...

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The Banned Book Bunch - Storytime

08/22/2026 12:00 PM

Charis Books & More

The Banned Book Bunch - Storytime This is a free, ...

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This Is How You Love Her: A Journey To Radical Self-Love -- Traci Saulsberry In Conversation With Janeé Bolden

08/22/2026 7:30 PM

Charis Books & More

This Is How You Love Her: A Journey to Radical Sel...

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Stephen Berry

09/01/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

Online ticket sales close at 5pm EST on the day of...

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J.C. Bradbury in conversation with Rafi Kohan - This One Will Be Different

09/01/2026 7:00 PM

Manuel's Tavern

J.C. Bradbury in conversation with Rafi Kohan - Th...

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Georgia250 Author Talk: W. Wright Mitchell, author of "Georgia’s First Elected Governor: John Adam Treutlen and the American Revolution"

09/10/2026 6:00 PM

Rhodes Hall

To commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, the Ge...

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Jeremy Redmon in conversation with Hank Klibanoff - Tell the Kids I Love Them

09/15/2026 7:00 PM

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

Jeremy Redmon in conversation with Hank Klibanoff ...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

Studio Ghibli Film Fest 2026 at Aurora Cineplex

08/08/2026 4:00 PM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

Studio Ghibli Film Fest 2026 by Fathom Entertainme...

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Kaiser Permanente Summer Movie Series - Hoppers

08/14/2026 7:00 PM

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre

Cobb PARKS presents the Kaiser Permanente Summer M...

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Free Movie Night: The United

08/14/2026 7:30 PM

Alif Institute

Join us for a free movie night to watch "The Unite...

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Lavender Lens: Queer Animation Night at The Supermarket

08/19/2026 7:00 PM

The Supermarket

Join The Bakery Atlanta and Lavender Lens at The S...

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Atlanta Horror Society Meet Up

08/20/2026 8:00 PM

Boggs Social & Supply

Atlanta Horror Society Meetups – Not Just a Movie ...

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Can't Stop Change: Queer Climate Stories from the Florida Frontlines -- Film Screening & Discussion

08/21/2026 7:00 PM

Charis Books & More

Can't Stop Change: Queer Climate Stories from the ...

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Atlanta Horror Society Meet Up

08/27/2026 8:00 PM

Boggs Social & Supply

Atlanta Horror Society Meetups – Not Just a Movie ...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

Art Out Loud Open Mic: Lyrics in my BackPack Edition

08/08/2026 5:30 PM

Westview Makers Space

Art Out Loud Open Mic Variety Show:

Featuring: S...

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Maui The Writer: “For The Lovers” at City Winery Atlanta

08/11/2026 8:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents Maui The Writer: “For...

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Gritz & Jelly Butter at City Winery Atlanta

08/12/2026 8:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents Gritz & Jelly Butter ...

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Augustana – All the Stars and Boulevards (20Th Anniversary) — An Intimate Solo Performance of the Album in Full + More at Eddie's Attic

08/14/2026 9:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

Augustana – All the Stars and Boulevards (20th Ann...

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OKCello at Woodstock Arts Event Green

08/15/2026 7:30 PM

Woodstock Arts Event Green

OKCello is the musical world of Okorie Johnson: a ...

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Cancelled: Celebration, Korean Liberation – (New Atlanta Philharmonic)

08/16/2026 6:00 PM

Gas South Theater

The event originally scheduled for August 16 has b...

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Dinner and a Diva: Rossini’s The Barber of Seville

08/18/2026 6:30 PM

Petite Violette

Every month at Petite Violette Restaurant in Atlan...

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Upcoming Arts Events