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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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Exhibitions at Schatten Gallery at Emory (Tuesdays)

05/12/2026 9:00 AM

Schatten Gallery at Emory

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

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Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Tuesdays)

05/12/2026 9:00 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

Exhibitions at High Museum (Tuesdays)

05/12/2026 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art

Dec 12 through Sun., May 10
CRITIC’S PICK
The Family Album of Ralph Eugene Meatyard, High...

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Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Tuesdays)

05/12/2026 10:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Explore current exhibitions on view at Michael C. ...

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Spalding Nix Gallery

Exhibitions at Spalding Nix Gallery (Tuesdays)

05/12/2026 10:00 AM

Spalding Nix Fine Art

Explore current exhibitions on view at Spalding Ni...

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Exhibitions at Jackson Fine Art (Tuesdays)

05/12/2026 10:00 AM

Jackson Fine Art

CRITIC'S PICK:
Through Sat., Mar. 21
Cooper & Gorfer / Andrew Moore, Jackson Fine Art - The...

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ArtsXchange

Exhibitions at ArtsXchange (Tuesdays)

05/12/2026 10:00 AM

ArtsXchange - Southeast Community Cultural Center

Explore current exhibitions on view at ArtsXchange...

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Theater and Dance Events

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Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Tuesdays)

05/12/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Center for ...

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Shakespeare Games: How to Act the Classics Using Your Own Voice - A Class by Kathleen McManus (Repeat Session)

05/12/2026 7:00 PM

Academy Theatre

Accomplished actress and instructor Kathleen Mc Ma...

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Las Alucines

05/12/2026 8:30 PM

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Prepárate para una noche llena de energía, risas y...

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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

05/13/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Based on the book by Jon Scieszka & illustrated by...

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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

05/13/2026 11:45 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

A Stinky, Hilarious Folkt...

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Synchronicity Theatre presents Coping Mechanisms

05/13/2026 7:30 PM

Synchronicity Theatre

What we carry. How we carry it.

In this raw, mul...

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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Show

05/13/2026 7:30 PM

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

An Epic Tournament Like No Other

The top knights...

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Atlanta Book Events

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Person Unlimited: An Ode To My Black Queer Body -- Dean Atta In Conversation With Breanna J. Mcdaniel

05/12/2026 6:00 PM

Online Event

Person Unlimited: An Ode to My Black Queer Body &a...

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May 2

Queer Romance Book Club Reads: I Think They Love You

05/12/2026 7:00 PM

Online Event

Queer Romance Book Club Reads: I Think They Love ...

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Man Martin Talks About the Most Stirring Lines Ever Written at Eagle Eye Books

05/12/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We are hosting an event with Georgia State Alum, M...

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Virginia McGee Richards in conversation with Nicole Moore and Crystal Sanders - The Inner Passage

05/13/2026 3:00 PM

Constellations - Shared Workspace

A Cappella Books is delighted to welcome award-win...

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Wild Aster Literary Open Mic Night

05/13/2026 7:00 PM

Wild Aster Books

Join us for an evening of writing from local Atlan...

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Kathryn Stockett in conversation with Peter Biello - The Calamity Club

05/14/2026 7:00 PM

The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thu., May 14
Kathryn Stockett, The Calamity Club, Wild Heaven West End - Kathryn...

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Meet Me There: Featuring Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore And Megan Milks

05/14/2026 7:30 PM

Online Event

Meet Me There: Featuring Mattilda Bernstein Sycamo...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

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17th Annual Atlanta Shorts Fest

05/14/2026 5:00 PM

7 Stages Theatre

ATL Shorts Fest is back for its 17th year, bringin...

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Indie Film Series 2026

05/20/2026 7:30 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Join us once a month for independent filmmaking at...

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Screen On The Green - The Farewell

05/28/2026 7:00 PM

Atlantic Station

Featuring Hollywood's biggest stars on one of Atla...

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Disney Princess Summer Movies at The Strand: Cinderella (1950)

06/03/2026 8:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Cinderella is Walt Disney’s timeless animated clas...

—Read Article

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Viva Verdi! - Film Showcase Weekend

06/05/2026 5:30 PM

Art Farm at Serenbe

A two-night celebration of film, food, and convers...

—Read Article

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Viva Verdi! - Film Showcase Weekend

06/06/2026 5:30 PM

Art Farm at Serenbe

A two-night celebration of film, food, and convers...

—Read Article

Disney Princess Summer Movies at The Strand: Frozen (2013)

06/10/2026 8:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Frozen follows Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sve...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

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Ridibund Chamber Music Society World Tour Of Atlanta And Decatur 2026 at Eddie's Attic

05/12/2026 7:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

Ridibund Chamber Music Society World Tour of Atlan...

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One Night of Queen

05/12/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

For over 20 years Gary Mullen and The Works have b...

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Wild Aster Literary Open Mic Night

05/13/2026 7:00 PM

Wild Aster Books

Join us for an evening of writing from local Atlan...

—Read Article

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NYC Stand-Up Comedians at Helium Comedy Club

05/13/2026 8:00 PM

Helium Comedy Club - Atlanta

New York City comedians Chris Aileo and Josh Marti...

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Mozart's Jupiter Symphony

05/14/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Mozart's Jupiter Symphony, the capstone of his sym...

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Mozart's Jupiter Symphony

05/15/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Mozart's Jupiter Symphony, the capstone of his sym...

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Spivey Hall Children's Choir Program: Britten to Bluegrass featuring the Chuck Nation Band

05/16/2026 3:00 PM

Spivey Hall

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

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