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Atlanta Arts Events & Performances


Upcoming Arts Events in Atlanta

Visual Arts Exhibits & Gallery Openings

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Film Screenings, Festivals & Indie Cinema

Opera, Spoken Word & Classical Presentations

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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 (Mondays)

06/15/2026 4:00 AM
Schatten Gallery at Emory

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

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Spalding Nix Gallery

Exhibitions at Spalding Nix Gallery (Mondays)

06/15/2026 6:00 AM
Spalding Nix Fine Art
Explore current exhibitions on view at Spalding Ni...
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Exhibitions at Dekalb History Center - (Mondays)

06/15/2026 10:00 AM
The DeKalb History Center
Explore current exhibitions on view at DeKalb Hist...
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Illuminarium Atlanta Exhibitions (Mondays)

06/15/2026 11:00 AM
Illuminarium Atlanta
CRITIC’S PICK: Rolling Stone Presents Amplified: The Immersive Rock Experience, Illuminarium...
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Exhibitions at Schatten Gallery at Emory (Tuesdays)

06/16/2026 9:00 AM
Schatten Gallery at Emory

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

—Read Article
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Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Tuesdays)

06/16/2026 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)

06/16/2026 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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Theater and Dance Events

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Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Tuesdays)

06/16/2026 10:00 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts
Explore current exhibitions on view at Center for ...
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Alliance Theatre presents Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit Tale

06/16/2026 10:30 AM
Alliance Theatre
Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale (Musical)
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Alliance Theatre presents Basura

06/16/2026 7:30 PM
Alliance Theatre
Basura (World Premiere; Musical)


The Inspiring T...
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Blue Man Group by Broadway in Atlanta (opening night)

06/16/2026 7:30 PM
Fox Theatre
Blue Man Group will rock your world, blow your min...
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Gin & Gamblers Encore! By Acting Under The Influence

06/16/2026 8:30 PM
Red Light Cafe
Can you believe we got the gang back together? Gra...
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Woodstock Arts Theatre presents Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical

06/17/2026 10:00 AM
Woodstock Arts Theatre
DISCOVER…GROWING UP!


Middle school, ugh. It’s th...
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Alliance Theatre presents Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit Tale

06/17/2026 10:30 AM
Alliance Theatre
Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale (Musical)
—Read Article


Atlanta Book Events

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WRFG Zine Club Meeting

06/15/2026 6:00 PM
WRFG Radio
WRFG’s Zine Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday o...
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Wild Aster Young Writers Summer Studio Fiction

06/16/2026 4:00 PM
Wild Aster Books
Ages 13-17


In this 6-week workshop, young writer...
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Pride Literary Open Mic

06/17/2026 7:00 PM
Wild Aster Books
Join us at Wild Aster Books for a Pride literary o...
—Read Article
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Georgia250 Author Talk: Michael Thurmond, author of "James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia: A Founder’s Journey from Slave Trader to Abolitionist"

06/18/2026 6:00 PM
Rhodes Hall
To commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, the Ge...
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K.A. Linde talks The Raven at the Ash Door

06/18/2026 7:00 PM
Eagle Eye Book Shop
K.A. Linde will be visiting us once again for her ...
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Fantasy & Sci-fi Literature Trivia

06/18/2026 7:00 PM
Schoolhouse Brewing
Dragons, starships, magical schools, doomed kingdo...
—Read Article
Meaganweb

Meagan Brandy & Amo Jones- Mate of a Royal

06/24/2026 7:00 PM
Eagle Eye Book Shop
We are beyond excited to welcome USA Today Best Se...
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Film Screenings and Festivals

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Summer Blockbuster Movies

06/15/2026 2:00 PM
Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf
Summer Blockbuster Movies--$ 6.50-$ 10 at Aurora C...
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Indie Film Series 2026

06/17/2026 7:30 PM
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
Join us once a month for independent filmmaking at...
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Bend It Like Beckham

Midtown Movie Night: Bend it Like Beckham

06/18/2026 7:30 PM
10th Street Park
Celebrate the spirit of the beautiful game, whethe...
—Read Article
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Georgia Shorts FIlm Festival

06/19/2026 7:00 PM
7 Stages Theatre
The Georgia Shorts Film Festival is a premier thea...
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Georgia Shorts FIlm Festival

06/19/2026 7:00 PM
7 Stages Theatre
The Georgia Shorts Film Festival is a premier thea...
—Read Article
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Movies at The Strand: Hairspray (2007)

06/19/2026 8:00 PM
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
Hairspray is a lively movie musical set in 1960s B...
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Free Movie Night: El Sett

06/26/2026 7:30 PM
Alif Institute
Who was Umm Kulthum?


Join us for a free screenin...
—Read Article


Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

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The Moth: American Dreams

06/15/2026 7:30 PM
Balzer Theater at Herren’s
The Moth StorySLAM open-mic storytelling competiti...
—Read Article
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Dinner and a Diva: Bellini’s I Puritani

06/16/2026 6:30 PM
Petite Violette
Every month at Petite Violette Restaurant in Atlan...
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Pride Literary Open Mic

06/17/2026 7:00 PM
Wild Aster Books
Join us at Wild Aster Books for a Pride literary o...
—Read Article
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Babatunde HipHopera: The HipHopera Tour at City Winery Atlanta

06/18/2026 8:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta
City Winery Atlanta presents Babatunde HipHopera: ...
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Roswell Music Club at Roswell River Landing: Cameron King

06/21/2026 3:30 PM
The Roswell River Landing
Tenor Cameron King is one of classical music's mos...
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Bridgerton & Mendelssohn

06/21/2026 7:30 PM
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center
Join us for a FREE outdoor concert at the gorgeous...
—Read Article
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St. Vincent Live With The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

06/23/2026 7:30 PM
Atlanta Symphony Hall

CRITIC'S PICK:
Tues. June 23
St. Vincent with the ASO, Symphony Hall -...

—Read Article

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