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Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Thursdays)

09/17/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Center for ...

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Exhibitions at High Museum (Thursdays)

09/17/2026 10:00 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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Koe Wetzel

09/17/2026 6:45 PM

Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

CRITIC’S PICK

Thurs., Sept.17

Koe Wetzel, Wyatt Flores, Ameris Bank Amphitheatre — Texas...

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Clark D: Dream For A Dollar Live In Atlanta With Cam The Artisan, Mmw, And Kei at Smith's Olde Bar

09/17/2026 7:00 PM

Smith's Olde Bar

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thurs. Sep. 17
Clark D, kei, Cam the Artisan & MMW, Smith's Olde Bar -...

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City Springs Theatre Company presents Les Misérables

09/17/2026 7:30 PM

Byers Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., Sep. 11 - Sun., Sep. 27
Les Misérables, Byers Theatre - When Victor Hugo's...

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Alliance Theatre presents Purpose

09/17/2026 7:30 PM

Alliance Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., Aug. 28 - Sun., Sep. 20
'Purpose' by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Coca-Cola Stage...

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A Meal by Ximena Garnica & Shige Moriya with the LEIMAY Ensemble & Guests

09/17/2026 7:30 PM

7 Stages Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thu., Sep. 17 - Sun., Sep. 20
'A Meal' by Leimay Ensemble, 7 Stages - This show is...

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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Measure for Measure

09/17/2026 7:30 PM

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., Sep. 12 - Sun., Sep. 27
Measure For Measure, Shakespeare Tavern - William...

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Theatrical Outfit presents August Wilson's Fences

09/17/2026 7:30 PM

Theatrical Outfit

CRITIC'S PICK:
Wed., Sep. 16 - Sun., Oct. 4
'Fences' by August Wilson, Theatrical Outfit - In...

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The Milk Carton Kids Fall Tour with Paper Wings at Variety Playhouse

09/17/2026 8:00 PM

Variety Playhouse

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thurs., Sept. 17
The Milk Carton Kids, Paper Wings, Variety Playhouse -...

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Koe Wetzel

09/17/2026 6:45 PM

Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

CRITIC’S PICK

Thurs., Sept.17

Koe Wetzel, Wyatt Flores, Ameris Bank Amphitheatre — Texas...

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Clark D: Dream For A Dollar Live In Atlanta With Cam The Artisan, Mmw, And Kei at Smith's Olde Bar

09/17/2026 7:00 PM

Smith's Olde Bar

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thurs. Sep. 17
Clark D, kei, Cam the Artisan & MMW, Smith's Olde Bar -...

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A Meal by Ximena Garnica & Shige Moriya with the LEIMAY Ensemble & Guests

09/17/2026 7:30 PM

7 Stages Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thu., Sep. 17 - Sun., Sep. 20
'A Meal' by Leimay Ensemble, 7 Stages - This show is...

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Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart at Rialto Center

09/17/2026 8:00 PM

Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University

Over the past half-century, Béla Fleck redefined t...

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The Milk Carton Kids Fall Tour with Paper Wings at Variety Playhouse

09/17/2026 8:00 PM

Variety Playhouse

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thurs., Sept. 17
The Milk Carton Kids, Paper Wings, Variety Playhouse -...

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Koe Wetzel

09/17/2026 6:45 PM

Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

CRITIC’S PICK

Thurs., Sept.17

Koe Wetzel, Wyatt Flores, Ameris Bank Amphitheatre — Texas...

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Clark D: Dream For A Dollar Live In Atlanta With Cam The Artisan, Mmw, And Kei at Smith's Olde Bar

09/17/2026 7:00 PM

Smith's Olde Bar

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thurs. Sep. 17
Clark D, kei, Cam the Artisan & MMW, Smith's Olde Bar -...

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City Springs Theatre Company presents Les Misérables

09/17/2026 7:30 PM

Byers Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., Sep. 11 - Sun., Sep. 27
Les Misérables, Byers Theatre - When Victor Hugo's...

—more info

Alliance Theatre presents Purpose

09/17/2026 7:30 PM

Alliance Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., Aug. 28 - Sun., Sep. 20
'Purpose' by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Coca-Cola Stage...

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A Meal by Ximena Garnica & Shige Moriya with the LEIMAY Ensemble & Guests

09/17/2026 7:30 PM

7 Stages Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thu., Sep. 17 - Sun., Sep. 20
'A Meal' by Leimay Ensemble, 7 Stages - This show is...

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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Measure for Measure

09/17/2026 7:30 PM

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., Sep. 12 - Sun., Sep. 27
Measure For Measure, Shakespeare Tavern - William...

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Theatrical Outfit presents August Wilson's Fences

09/17/2026 7:30 PM

Theatrical Outfit

CRITIC'S PICK:
Wed., Sep. 16 - Sun., Oct. 4
'Fences' by August Wilson, Theatrical Outfit - In...

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The Milk Carton Kids Fall Tour with Paper Wings at Variety Playhouse

09/17/2026 8:00 PM

Variety Playhouse

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thurs., Sept. 17
The Milk Carton Kids, Paper Wings, Variety Playhouse -...

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The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge (England); Steven Grahl, conductor

09/18/2026 7:30 PM

The Cathedral of St. Philip

CRITIC’S PICK
Fri., Sep. 18
The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge (England) returns to Atlanta...

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The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge (England); Steven Grahl, conductor

09/18/2026 7:30 PM

The Cathedral of St. Philip

CRITIC’S PICK
Fri., Sep. 18
The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge (England) returns to Atlanta...

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Atlanta Festivals

Shaky Knees Festival

09/17/2026 8:00 PM

Shaky Knees Festival returns to Atlanta September 18-20, 2026, at Piedmont Park. The festival is sold-out, however, there is a waitlist for tickets

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THE 39TH OUT ON FILM FESTIVAL

09/24/2026 12:00 PM

39th Annual Out On Film LGBTQ+ Film Festival runs September 24 – October 4, 2026.

Virtual Encore through October 11

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East Atlanta Strut

09/25/2026 8:00 PM

The East Atlanta Strut is East Atlanta Village’s signature volunteer-run fall festival, bringing a parade, Porchfest, artists, music, and neighborhood...

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Atlanta Food and Drink Events

Ladies Night Out at Vinings Jubilee

09/17/2026 5:00 PM

Vinings Jubilee

Celebrate an evening out shopping & sipping at Ladies Night Out, a complimentary community event at Vinings Jubilee. Join us Thursday, September 17,...

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Buena Vida Tapas Bar Sets the Mood with Amor a la Mesa

09/17/2026 6:30 PM

Buena Vida Tapas Bar

Buena Vida Tapas Bar is setting the mood with Amor a la Mesa on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. The intimate candlelit dinner features four courses in...

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Tio Lucho’s Hosts Nikkei Night With Chefs Arnaldo Castillo and Jorom Paler

09/17/2026 7:00 PM

Tio Lucho's

Tio Lucho’s is bringing Nikkei cuisine to the table for a one-night collaboration between James Beard Award semifinalist Chef Arnaldo Castillo and Mik...

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Lanier Islands Resort To Host Its First Ever Hot Air Balloon Festival Credit Balloon Shows USA

Hot Air Balloon Festival at Lanier Islands Resort

09/18/2026 5:00 PM

Lake Lanier Islands

Representing Lanier Islands Resort’s newest signature event, The Hot Air Balloon Festival takes flight September 18 and 19 along the scenic shores of ...

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Rémy Martin Red Carpet Affair at Snap Thai Fish House

09/18/2026 6:00 PM

Snap Thai Fish House

Step onto the red carpet at the Rémy Martin Red Carpet Affair, Friday, September 18, 2026, from 6 to 9 PM at Snap Thai Fish House in Buckhead. Your $5...

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Big Screen on the Green: BackYARD Fest '26 Presented by American Express

09/18/2026 6:00 PM

The Home Depot Backyard

Homecoming 🤝 ATL. It's a celebration of the city built on culture and HBCU energy. Join us for Big Screen on the Green: BackYARD Fest Presented by Ame...

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A Tribute to Blue-Eyed Soul, Featuring Joyce Licorish

09/18/2026 7:30 PM

The Velvet Note

Categories: Other Beer, Wine, Spirits, Other Food, Jazz Music Powerhouse vocalist Joyce Licorish brings “A Tribute to Blue-Eyed Soul” to The Velvet No...

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Handmade Harvest Market: Shop Local Art and Gifts at Harmony Park

09/19/2026 11:00 AM

Harmony Park

Come shop local with us at Harmony Park! Featuring local makers with handmade goods, arts, crafts, vintage finds, home decor, self care treats and mor...

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Rocktoberfest @ Little Cottage

09/19/2026 12:00 PM

Little Cottage Brewery

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Forget everything you know about Oktoberfest. This one's got skulls.

We're teaming up with @record...

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