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SEPTEMBER 6, 2026

Atlanta Black Pride 2026 - Pure Heat Community Festival (Day 4)

Atlanta’s largest outdoor Black LGBTQ+ festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Featuring live music, DJ’s celebrity appearances and performers, awa...

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Atlanta Black Pride 2026 - 19th Annual Poetry Slam (Day 4)

09/06/2026 12:00 PM

The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton

20 Years of Black Gay Pride: Atlanta’s 2026 Grammy-Nominated Poet Queen Sheba Hosts $1K Poetry Slam + Yoshihanna Fresh Off The Voice.

Atlanta Jazz B...

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The Gospel of Jazz at The Velvet Note

09/06/2026 2:00 PM

The Velvet Note

Not everyone goes to church but almost everyone has been moved by gospel music.

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Annie

09/06/2026 2:30 PM

Aurora Theatre

Annie is a heartwarming classic that proves optimism can change everything. Follow the spunky orphan Annie as she escapes the orphanage and finds an u...

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Revolution Ball (Sunday)

09/06/2026 4:00 PM

RailRoad Earth

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Sep. 5-Sun., Sep. 6

Railroad Earth, the venerable multi-disciplinary arts...

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