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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

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Atlanta History Center Winter Exhibits (thursdays)

01/22/2026 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 Winter Exhibits (thursdays)

01/22/2026 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 Winter Exhibits (thursdays)

01/22/2026 9:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Nicholas Galanin

I Think it Goes Like This (Gold)

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Wolfgang Gallery Winter Exhibits (thursdays)

01/22/2026 9:00 AM

Wolfgang Gallery

The House Keeps a Ledger

The House Keeps a L...

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Spalding Nix Gallery Winter Exhibitions (thursdays)

01/22/2026 9:00 AM

Spalding Nix Fine Art

ENSEMBLE 2025

November 21, 2025 - January 16, 202...

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Zuckerman Museum of Art Winter Exhibits (thursdays)

01/22/2026 9:00 AM

Zuckerman Museum of Art

The Art of Paper Selections of Handmade Paper...

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Memorial Drive

Dekalb History Center - Winter Exhibits (Thursdays)

01/22/2026 9:00 AM

The DeKalb History Center

Memorial Drive – New Exhibit#Memorial_Drive_N...

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Theater and Dance Events

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Center for Puppetry Arts: Winter Special Exhibitions (thursdays)

01/22/2026 9:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

The Dragon King

January 14-25, 2026

Puppet...

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Dragon King Event

The Dragon King

01/22/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Journey to the Bottom of ...

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The Dragon King

01/22/2026 11:30 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Journey to the Bottom of ...

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Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents The Giver

01/22/2026 7:30 PM

Act3 Productions

Welcome to a future, not too far away from now, wh...

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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Twelfth Night

01/22/2026 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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LUZIA — Cirque du Soleil

01/22/2026 7:30 PM

Atlantic Station

&lt;p&gt;Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA opens it...

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Authenticity Theater presents Glengarry Glen Ross

01/22/2026 8:00 PM

7 Stages Theatre

David Mamet’s American classic Glengarry Glen Ross...

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Atlanta Book Events

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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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Julian Winters & Kate Goldbeck

01/27/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We can't wait to gather to celebrate Julian's newe...

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Ken Belson - Every Day Is Sunday

01/28/2026 7:30 PM

The Imperial

Ken Belson - Every Day Is Sunday

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Livingston Lecture featuring Ken Belson

01/29/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

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

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Pete the Cat: Meet the Co-Creator James Dean, Author & Book Signing

01/31/2026 1:00 PM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Join Us for a Book Signing

January 31 | 1:00 PM

...

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Aaron Colton – Writing Through Writer’s Block

01/31/2026 4:30 PM

A Cappella Books

Aaron Colton – Writing Through Writer’s Block

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02/03/2026 7:00 PM

Wrecking Bar Brewpub

Writers at the Wrecking Bar Presents Rachel Taff i...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

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Reel Friends Presents: 10 Things I Hate About You

01/22/2026 8:00 PM

Tara Theatre

Presented by Reel Friends, the feature film 10 Thi...

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Atlanta Comedy Fest Renter

8th Annual Comedy Film Festival – Opening Ceremony

01/23/2026 6:00 PM

7 Stages Theatre

The Atlanta Comedy Film Festival is a filmmaker-fi...

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Atlanta Comedy Fest Renter

8th Annual Comedy Film Festival – Table Read Block

01/24/2026 10:00 AM

7 Stages Theatre

The Atlanta Comedy Film Festival is a filmmaker-fi...

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Atlanta Comedy Fest Renter

8th Annual Comedy Film Festival – Film Screening Block

01/24/2026 11:00 AM

7 Stages Theatre

The Atlanta Comedy Film Festival is a filmmaker-fi...

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Atlanta Comedy Fest Renter

8th Annual Comedy Film Festival – Panel: The Fine Line Between Cringe and Comedy with Johnathan Spencer

01/24/2026 1:00 PM

7 Stages Theatre

The Atlanta Comedy Film Festival is a filmmaker-fi...

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Atlanta Comedy Fest Renter

8th Annual Comedy Film Festival – Celebrity Fireside Chat: Inside the Joke with French & Vanessa Stewart

01/24/2026 3:00 PM

7 Stages Theatre

The Atlanta Comedy Film Festival is a filmmaker-fi...

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Atlanta Comedy Fest Renter

8th Annual Comedy Film Festival – Awards Ceremony

01/25/2026 5:30 PM

7 Stages Theatre

The Atlanta Comedy Film Festival is a filmmaker-fi...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

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UpTempo Teen Night + ASO Concert

01/22/2026 6:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

About

Musicologist Dr. Marie Sumner Lott will le...

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Ellington + Elgar's Enigma Variations

01/22/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Edward Elgar scored an instant hit with his 1899 E...

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Justin Stanley, clarinet | Emory Artist Affiliate Recital

01/22/2026 8:00 PM

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts

2025–2026 Emory Department of Music Free Event/No ...

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ECMSA: Cooke Noontime Series—Winter Winds

01/23/2026 12:00 PM

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts

2025-2026 ECMSA

Free Event/ No Tickets Required

...

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Westward: Gabriela Montero, piano

01/24/2026 3:00 PM

Spivey Hall

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Emory Young Artist Piano Competition Finalists Concert

01/24/2026 7:00 PM

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts

2025–2026 Emory Department of Music Free Event/No ...

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Ellington + Elgar's Enigma Variations

01/24/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Edward Elgar scored an instant hit with his 1899 E...

—Read Article

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