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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 Shakespeare Company presents The Taming of the Shrew

08/07/2026 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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Glow Nights After Hours

08/07/2026 7:30 PM

Georgia Aquarium

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Aug. 7

Glow Nights After Hours, Georgia Aquarium — The Georgia Aquarium...

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Wynonna Judd & Melissa Etheridge at Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

08/07/2026 8:00 PM

Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., August 7
Wynonna Judd, Melissa Etheridge, Synovus Bank Amphitheatre at...

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The Gringos - Fall Tour 2026 at Terminal West

08/07/2026 8:00 PM

Terminal West

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., August 7
The Gringos, Terminal West - This fresh-faced Athens-based quintet...

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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents The Taming of the Shrew

08/07/2026 7:30 PM

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

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

—Read Article

Glow Nights After Hours

08/07/2026 7:30 PM

Georgia Aquarium

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Aug. 7

Glow Nights After Hours, Georgia Aquarium — The Georgia Aquarium...

—Read Article

Wynonna Judd & Melissa Etheridge at Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

08/07/2026 8:00 PM

Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., August 7
Wynonna Judd, Melissa Etheridge, Synovus Bank Amphitheatre at...

—Read Article

The Gringos - Fall Tour 2026 at Terminal West

08/07/2026 8:00 PM

Terminal West

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., August 7
The Gringos, Terminal West - This fresh-faced Athens-based quintet...

—Read Article

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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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...

—more info

Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents The Taming of the Shrew

08/07/2026 7:30 PM

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

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

—more info

Glow Nights After Hours

08/07/2026 7:30 PM

Georgia Aquarium

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Aug. 7

Glow Nights After Hours, Georgia Aquarium — The Georgia Aquarium...

—more info

Wynonna Judd & Melissa Etheridge at Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

08/07/2026 8:00 PM

Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., August 7
Wynonna Judd, Melissa Etheridge, Synovus Bank Amphitheatre at...

—more info

The Gringos - Fall Tour 2026 at Terminal West

08/07/2026 8:00 PM

Terminal West

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., August 7
The Gringos, Terminal West - This fresh-faced Athens-based quintet...

—more info

CYBL Festival

08/08/2026 2:00 PM

Bold Monk Brewing Co.

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., August 8

CYBL Festival, Bold Monk Brewery — The event’s letters stand for...

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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...

—more info

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...

—more info

Charlie Mars at Eddie's Attic

08/08/2026 8:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., August 8
Charlie Mars, Eddie's Attic - Roots singer/songwriter Mars has been...

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Atlanta Concerts and Live Music

Tinsley Ellis

08/15/2026 8:00 PM

Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., August 15
Tinsley Ellis, Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay - Fiery...

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Jill Andrews

08/21/2026 8:00 PM

Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., August 21
Jill Andrews, Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay - Andrews' days in...

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Atlanta Festivals

Grant Park Summer Shade Festival

08/28/2026 8:00 PM

The Grant Park Summer Shade Festival closes out summer with art, music, food, and family-friendly programming in one of Atlanta’s oldest and most scen...

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Dragon Con 2018 Parade Steve Eberhardt (10 Of 44)

Dragon Con 2026

09/03/2026 12:00 PM

September 3rd - September 7th, 2026 in Downtown Atlanta

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Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2026

09/10/2026 12:00 AM

September 10 - 13, 2026 (date hasn't been announced yet)

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Atlanta Food and Drink Events

Zephyr Southern Brasserie's Friday Fromage

08/07/2026 3:00 PM

Hotel Phoenix Atlanta

The best gatherings are shaped by the season and shared around the table. Every Friday, experience Fromage, a weekly celebration of artisan cheese, th...

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Far Niente Wine Dinner at Capolinea

08/07/2026 6:30 PM

Signia by Hilton Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center

Join us for an extraordinary Far Niente Wine Dinner on Friday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m., featuring a six-course culinary journey thoughtfully paired with...

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The Velvet Note Signature Series Starring Wayne Escoffery

08/07/2026 7:30 PM

The Velvet Note

Join us for the live performance of Wayne Escoffery featuring Curtis Lundy, Kevin Bales and Xavier Breaker at The Velvet Note

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Coffee & Chrome

08/08/2026 8:30 AM

Jess Lucas Y-Teen Park

Join ATL Airport District’s City of Hapeville for Coffee & Chrome, a car and motorcycle show accompanied by free food and coffee! Recurring every sec...

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Sahtain wa Hana - a Homemade Community Lunch

08/08/2026 11:30 AM

Alif Institute

Enjoy a homemade Arabic lunch prepared by mothers, aunts and grandmothers of our community. Choose between Shakrieh (lamb in a warm yogurt stew with r...

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Brut & Brine at Zephyr Southern Brasserie

08/10/2026 3:00 PM

Hotel Phoenix Atlanta

Each Monday, Zephyr Southern Brasserie presents Brut & Brine, a weekly offering centered on a single signature pairing: renowned French Champagne serv...

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August Vinofile VIP+ Pick-Up Party at City Winery Atlanta

08/11/2026 6:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents our August Vinofile VIP+ Pick-Up Party on August 11th from 6pm - 8pm! Exclusive to Vinofile Plus Members, guests enjoy ...

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Vin Du Jour at Zephyr Southern Brasserie

08/12/2026 3:00 PM

Hotel Phoenix Atlanta

Each Wednesday, Zephyr Southern Brasserie presents Vin Du Jour, a weekly selection of classically produced wines available by the glass or bottle. The...

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Friday Fun Market @ Stillfire Suwanee

08/14/2026 6:00 PM

StillFire Brewing

Friday Fun Market @ Stillfire Brewing Suwanee

We’re back at StillFire Brewing Friday, August 14th, for another fun Friday night market!

Join us i...

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