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Atlanta Dogwood Festival

04/10/2026 11:30 AM
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival returns to Piedmont Park with a weekend of art, live music, food, and family-friendly events, including the artist market...
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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

Saturday May 9, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 1:00 PM
Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: 20.00 for non-members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

A Stinky, Hilarious Folktale Adventure

Based on the book by Jon Scieszka & illustrated by Lane Smith Adapted by Jason Hines

Join us for the world premiere of the Center’s adaptation of this bestselling fan favorite!

Run dates: April 7–May 17, 2026

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Atlanta Rose Show

Saturday May 9, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 1:00 PM
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Check Site
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community::Nature/Outdoors
Presented by the Greater Atlanta Rose Society, the annual cut-flower show in Day Hall features roses of every variety and color. 

LEARN MORE

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VOX-a-Palooza 2026

Saturday May 9, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 1:00 PM
Create ATL Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts, Community, Free Events
Each May, we celebrate the end of the year with VOX-a-Palooza, a fun afternoon full of games, music, prizes and media-making fun! Each May, we celebrate the work VOXers have done throughout the school year by inviting their friends, families, and teens from across metro Atlanta to VOX-a-Palooza. I... [click here for more]
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Sacred Sound Bath

Saturday May 9, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 1:00 PM
Neighborhood Church Cost: $20-$35
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts, Community, Music
Join us for a deeply immersive and uplifting afternoon as professional jazz musician Trent Patten and Sound Therapy expert Denise Foster come together to create a one-of-a-kind Sacred Sounds experience. Let yourself drift into a state of bliss as soothing, etheric tones fill the space. Trent will we... [click here for more]
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Alliance Theatre presents Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit Tale

Saturday May 9, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 2:00 PM
Alliance Theatre Cost: Adult $25.78+, Child $14.89+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Theater, Community::Family
Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale (Musical)

January 24 – June 27, 2026

Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families

Written and Directed by Mark Valdez

Inspired by the stories of Beatrix Potter

Presented by special arrangement with Frederick Warne & Co Limited

Journey down the rabbit hole... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Ballet Presents Frida

Saturday May 9, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 2:00 PM
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Cost: $39-$143+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Dance
Featuring: Atlanta Ballet

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 8 - Sun., May 10
Frida, Atlanta Ballet - The creative team behind...

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2nd Saturday Writers Workshop 5-09-26

Saturday May 9, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 2:00 PM
ArtsXchange - Southeast Community Cultural Center Cost: From $12.51
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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NoWordsATL5P Free Music and Art Festival

Saturday May 9, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 2:00 PM
Little 5 Points Business Association Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts, Community, Festivals, Music

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Sat., May 9

The No Words ATL music festival has become an annual institution...

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Live Animal Encounter at Fernbank

Saturday May 9, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 2:00 PM
Fernbank Museum of Natural History Cost: Included with Admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community::Nature/Outdoors, Community::Family
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection.

Recommended for all ages.

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

Saturday May 9, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 2:00 PM
Academy Theatre Cost: $32.55-$53.56
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Theater
Accomplished actress and instructor Kathleen Mc Manus re-ignites education at the Academy with a stand alone workshop to increase your confidence in tackling every role from Greek Tragedy to Shakespeare. You'll be ready for your next audition with these great games and exercises and you can even bri... [click here for more]
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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Show

Saturday May 9, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 2:00 PM
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Cost: $74.95
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Theater
An Epic Tournament Like No Other

The top knights of our kingdom will battle with brawn and steel to determine one victor to protect the throne. Join us as we feast and raise a goblet to our Queen.

The Queen of the Royal Court invites you to travel through the mists of time to a festive celebrati... [click here for more]
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Coppélia at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre

Saturday May 9, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 2:00 PM
Jennie T. Anderson Theater at Cobb Civic Center Cost: $14-$21
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Dance
Featuring: The Georgia Ballet
The Georgia Ballet School’s Spring Concert 2026 will feature a special, student-centered presentation of the beloved classical ballet Coppélia, bringing dancers of all ages together in a cohesive and engaging production. Ballet students will perform a condensed version of Coppélia, showcasing their ... [click here for more]
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City Springs Theatre Company presents Mean Girls

Saturday May 9, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 2:00 PM
Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center Cost: $70+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Theater

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 1 - Sun., May 17
Mean Girls, Byers Theatre - Those who were charmed by...

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The Art of Arabic Cooking: Musakhan with chicken

Saturday May 9, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 2:00 PM
Alif Institute Cost: $55-$80
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community, Food and Drink
Join us for The Art of Arabic Cooking – a hands-on cultural experience at Alif Institute with guest chef Yasmine Makhlouf. Learn how to make Palestinian Musakhan with chicken – a beloved dish rich in flavor, tradition, and history. From sumac to slow-cooked onions and warm taboon bread, this is Ar... [click here for more]
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Woodstock Arts Theatre presents Mamma Mia!

Saturday May 9, 2026 02:30 PM EDT 05/09/2026 2:30 PM
Woodstock Arts Theatre Cost: $21–$25
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Theater
DISCOVER…FAMILY

On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest...

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Weekly Winery Tour at City Winery Atlanta

Saturday May 9, 2026 03:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 3:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta Cost: $60.00
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Food and Drink::Beer/Wine/Distillery Events
City Winery Atlanta presents our Weekly Winery Tour every Saturday at 3pm! See all Winery Tours here.

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Uncover the secrets of Atlanta’s only urban winery with our resident sommelier! Every Saturday at 3pm, take an exclusive tour of City Winery Atlanta and learn about our winema... [click here for more]
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CRCA presents Motherhood Out Loud

Saturday May 9, 2026 03:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 3:00 PM
The CRCA Theater Cost: $26.75 / $16.05
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Theater
When entrusting the subject of motherhood to a dazzling collection of celebrated American writers, what results is a joyous, moving, hilarious, and altogether thrilling theatrical event. Utterly unpredictable, MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD shatters traditional notions about parenthood, unveils its inherent co... [click here for more]
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Beauty and The Beast: The Ballet - (Pointe of Grace Dance)

Saturday May 9, 2026 03:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 3:00 PM
Gas South Theater Cost: $28.02
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Dance, Community::Family
Shine a Light Ballet Co., along with the Pointe of Grace Dancers, proudly presents Beauty and the Beast, The Ballet. We invite you to be our guest as this timeless fairytale comes to life through the elegance and beauty of ballet. Rooted in the timeless truth that true beauty is found within, this i... [click here for more]
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Detroit 67 at OnStage Atlanta

Saturday May 9, 2026 03:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 3:00 PM
OnStage Atlanta Cost: $14.50 - $26.50
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Theater, Community::Family
In 1967 Detroit, Motown music is getting the party started, and Chelle and her brother Lank are making ends meet by turning their basement into an after-hours joint. But when a mysterious woman finds her way into their lives, the siblings clash over much more than the family business. As their pent-... [click here for more]
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ECHOES — Mixer at Kai Lin Art

Saturday May 9, 2026 04:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 4:00 PM
KAI LIN ART Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
Free mixer for ECHOES, a printmaking exhibition at Kai Lin Art exploring repetition, memory, resilience, and creative return through works by a group of contemporary artists. [click here for more]
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Alliance Theatre presents Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit Tale

Saturday May 9, 2026 04:30 PM EDT 05/09/2026 4:30 PM
Alliance Theatre Cost: Adult $25.78+, Child $14.89+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Theater, Community::Family
Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale (Musical)

January 24 – June 27, 2026

Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families

Written and Directed by Mark Valdez

Inspired by the stories of Beatrix Potter

Presented by special arrangement with Frederick Warne & Co Limited

Journey down the rabbit hole... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Wind Symphony BAND-O-RAMA

Saturday May 9, 2026 04:30 PM EDT 05/09/2026 4:30 PM
Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center Cost: $10-$15
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts, Community, Music
Three High School Wind Ensembles plus the Atlanta Wind Symphony [click here for more]
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Black Voices Unscripted

Saturday May 9, 2026 05:30 PM EDT 05/09/2026 5:30 PM
Whole World Improv Theatre Co Cost: $15
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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Best Of Atlanta Comedy At Laughing Skull Lounge

Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase at Laughing Skull Lounge

Saturday May 9, 2026 05:30 PM EDT 05/09/2026 5:30 PM
Laughing Skull Lounge Cost: $30.00 – $40.00
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Nightlife::Comedy
The Laughing Skull Lounge stands out with its intimate 74-seat venue, creating the ideal atmosphere for an authentic stand-up experience. Nestled inside the iconic Vortex Bar & Grill on Peachtree Street in Midtown, it offers audiences a full night out in one of Atlanta’s liveliest neighborhoods. The... [click here for more]
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Art Out Loud Open Mic Variety Show

Saturday May 9, 2026 05:30 PM EDT 05/09/2026 5:30 PM
Westview Makers Space Cost: $10-$20
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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Open Mic Variety Show welcoming ALL genres of Talent!

MAY I Rock the Mic?! Of course you can!

Our open mic stage welcomes singers, poets, hip hop artists, musicians, and anyone with unique talent to share. You are cordially invited to the Art Out Loud Open Mic!

Hosted by: LadyVee DaPoet & DJ V... [click here for more]
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