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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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Figure Drawing (August) at The Supermarket

08/05/2026 7:00 PM

The Supermarket

Join The Bakery Atlanta for our monthly Figure Dra...

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Opening Reception: Spirit Object

08/06/2026 6:00 PM

Swan Coach House

Opening reception for Spirit Object.

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Studio Workshop: Storytelling Through Collage

08/07/2026 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art

Drawing inspiration from the bold visual language ...

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Sunlight Silks

08/07/2026 11:00 AM

Spruill Studios

Get ready for Sunlight Silks, a reincarnated cloth...

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Studio Workshop: Storytelling Through Collage

08/07/2026 1:30 PM

High Museum of Art

Drawing inspiration from the bold visual language ...

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VIP Nights: Amy Sherald: American Sublime + High Frequency Friday

08/07/2026 5:00 PM

High Museum of Art

Enjoy Amy Sherald: American Sublime after hours, w...

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High Frequency Friday at the High Museum

08/07/2026 6:00 PM

High Museum of Art

Set out on a musical journey with the city’s most ...

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Theater and Dance Events

Opening Reception: Lavender Fest Season Three, "Unerasable"

08/05/2026 6:00 PM

Out Front Theatre Company

Overview

Five days. Eight shows. Dozens of queer...

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Maestro

08/05/2026 8:00 PM

Dad's Garage Theatre

Oh, Maestro! The Dad’s Garage general company comp...

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Actor's Express presents: Choir Boy (Opening Night)

08/06/2026 7:30 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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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents The Comedy of Errors

08/06/2026 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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Dad’s Garage Vault

08/06/2026 8:00 PM

Dad's Garage Theatre

For a limited time, we’re opening the Dad’s Garage...

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Lavender Fest Season Three: ManBoy

08/07/2026 6:00 PM

Out Front Theatre Company

ManBoy

by Nick Eibler

Man-Nick is a proud Queer ...

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Actor's Express presents: Choir Boy

08/07/2026 7:30 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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Atlanta Book Events

Queer Ecologies Book Club Reads -- Salt Lakes: An Unnatural History

08/06/2026 7:00 PM

Charis Books & More

Queer Ecologies Book Club Reads — Salt L...

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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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Film Screenings and Festivals

Catch Me If You Can at SCADshow

08/05/2026 7:00 PM

SCADshow

Frank Abagnale Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio) worked as a...

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Movies by Moonlight: The Lizzie McGuire Movie

08/07/2026 12:00 AM

City Springs

Enjoy a movie on the big screen under a beautiful ...

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Silent Disco Movie Night at Punch Bowl Social

08/07/2026 8:00 PM

Punch Bowl Social Atlanta

80s vibes, modern tech. Silent Disco Move Night! P...

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VHS DEATHMATCH: Invasion of the Airwaves

08/07/2026 8:30 PM

Wild Heaven Beer West End

The ulimtate trash-cinema showdown is coming to Wi...

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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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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

Deconstruct and Reassemble Literary Open Mic (August) at The Supermarket

08/05/2026 7:00 PM

The Supermarket

Calling all writers and performers! Please join us...

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Seasoned Dialogue featuring Lisa Marie Lovett at City Winery Atlanta

08/06/2026 8:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents Seasoned Dialogue fea...

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Seasoned Dialogue featuring Lisa Marie Lovett at City Winery Atlanta

08/07/2026 8:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents Seasoned Dialogue fea...

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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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Upcoming Arts Events