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Atlanta’s spoken word scene thrives on rhythm, rhyme, and raw emotion. Whether you’re into high-energy poetry slams, powerful community readings, or laid-back open mics, our calendar has it covered. Explore the latest spoken word happenings around the city and discover Atlanta’s vibrant performance poetry community. Explore broader arts listings for more events: Other Arts Events in Atlanta.

Poetry Readings and Slams in Atlanta

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The Moth: Love Hurts

02/09/2026 7:30 PM
Balzer Theater at Herren’s
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling com...
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Lovers Affair with Ache Sule

02/14/2026 7:00 PM
Rehearse Live
Lovers Affair with Ache Sule is a sexy Valentine’s...
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Whitney Hanson: Words Never Die Tour 2026

02/15/2026 6:00 PM
Eddie's Attic
Whitney Hanson live at Eddie's Attic!


Whitney Ha...
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Sons Of Town Hall

02/18/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic
Sons of Town Hall live at Eddie's Attic!


Sons of...
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Open Mic Nights and Storytelling Events

Feb Open Mic (1)

Literary Open Mic: All About Love

02/11/2026 7:00 PM
Wild Aster Books
All About Love 💕
Wild Aster Books’ literary open m...
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Art Out Loud Open Mic Variety Show

02/14/2026 5:30 PM
Westview Makers Space
The 'I Love ME First!' Open Mic Variety Show


pre...
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Candlelight Jazz & Martini

Candlelight Jazz & Martini Night ($10 Martinis)

Wednesday February 4, 2026 06:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 6:00 PM
Buena Vida Tapas Bar 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.
Food and Drink, Free Events, Music
Categories: Wine, Dinner, Other Beer, Wine, Spirits

✨Join us for Candlelight Jazz & Martini Night, where smooth jazz fills the room and the lights stay low - the perfect backdrop for date night, girls’ night, or a relaxed evening out Buena Vida Tapas.

Wednesday Jan 28, Feb 4 and Feb 11

6-9 PM

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Scribal Intent: Scribes and Agency in Ancient Egypt

Wednesday February 4, 2026 06:30 PM EST 02/04/2026 6:30 PM
Michael C. Carlos Museum 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, Arts::Visual Arts, Community, Community::Lectures, Free Events
Even to the trained eye, Egyptian texts can appear highly conventionalized. Sir Alan Gardiner famously complained that the ancient Egyptian scribe "could not have given written expression even to his aesthetic emotions without a complete surrender to the conventional phraseology." Setting aside ques... [click here for more]
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Bona Fide Deluxe/Vin ATL Trivia Night Dog Adoption Event

Wednesday February 4, 2026 06:30 PM EST 02/04/2026 6:30 PM
Bona Fide Deluxe 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.
Community, Community::Pets
Stop by as we collaborate with Bona Fide Deluxe and Vin ATL for a Dog Adoption Event! All family members are welcome to join, including any four-legged ones. We are offering dog adoptions with different adoptable pets present throughout the event from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM onsite at Bona Fide Deluxe/ Vi... [click here for more]
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College Park Vs Cleveland

Cleveland Charge Vs College Park Skyhawks

Wednesday February 4, 2026 07:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 7:00 PM
Gateway Center Arena Cost: $14-$62
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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Karaoke Night W/ Music Mike

Wednesday February 4, 2026 07:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 7:00 PM
Boggs Social & Supply 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.
Join us (almost) every Wednesday night at Boggs Social & Supply for Karaoke Night with Music Mike! [click here for more]
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Buttered Bourbon Presents: A Night of Story and Song for GLAHR

Wednesday February 4, 2026 07:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 7:00 PM
Artisan Resource Center Cost: $5-$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.
Community::Benefits, Music
Singer-songwriter Buttered Bourbon presents an intimate benefit concert weaving original songs, meaningful covers, and real stories about immigration, dignity, and community. This is not a passive fundraiser. At the end of the night, proceeds are donated on the spot so everyone can see the impact in... [click here for more]
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Unis

Wednesday February 4, 2026 07:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 7:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $50.55
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.
Music::Concerts
UNIS is an eight-member South Korean K-pop girl group formed through the hit survival show Universe Ticket. Since their debut in 2024, UNIS has quickly gained international attention for their elegant performance style, strong live vocals, and emotionally driven music that centers on connection, gro... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Gladiators vs. Florida Everblades

Wednesday February 4, 2026 07:10 PM EST 02/04/2026 7:10 PM
Gas South Arena Cost: $113-$248
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.
Sports
The Atlanta Gladiators are an ECHL affiliate of the Nashville Predators. [click here for more]
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Actor's Express presents: Girl from the North Country (Opening Night)

Wednesday February 4, 2026 07:30 PM EST 02/04/2026 7:30 PM
Actor's Express Theatre Company Cost: $25.75
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
The Girl from North Country

written by Conor McPherson

Music and Lyrics by Bob Dylan

directed by freddie ashley

january 29 – march 8, 2026

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OGLETHORPE UNIVERISTY THEATRE

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ONE OF THE GREATEST AMERICAN SONGWRITERS LIKE ... [click here for more]
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Can’T Drive 55 - Sammy Hagar Tribute | Madlife Debut!

Wednesday February 4, 2026 07:30 PM EST 02/04/2026 7:30 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: $20.31
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.
Music::Live-Music
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Trivia Night at Napoleon's

Wednesday February 4, 2026 07:30 PM EST 02/04/2026 7:30 PM
Napoleon's Cost: No Cover
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::Trivia
Trivia night with fun and engaging questions. [click here for more]
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Theatrical Outfit presents Bleeding Hearts

Wednesday February 4, 2026 07:30 PM EST 02/04/2026 7:30 PM
Theatrical Outfit Cost: $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.
Arts::Theater
CRITIC’S PICK Wed., Jan. 28 - Sun., Feb. 22Bleeding Hearts by Steve Yockey, Theatrical Outfit —... [click here for more]
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Geoff Tate

Wednesday February 4, 2026 08:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 8:00 PM
Center Stage Theater Cost: $54-$253
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.
Music::Concerts
Multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate is best known for his 30-plus years as the creative and driving force behind the progressive metal band Queensryche. Since its inception with Geoff at the helm, Queensryche has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and has perform... [click here for more]
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Berner

Wednesday February 4, 2026 08:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 8:00 PM
Vinyl Cost: $41 - $111+
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.
Music::Live-Music
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Squids N Giggles Weekly Comedy At Argosy - 020426

Wednesday February 4, 2026 08:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 8:00 PM
Argosy 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.
Nightlife::Comedy
Event Description

This and EVERY WEDNESDAY from now on, we are doing comedy in EAV at Argosy!   From the producers of Date Night Comedy, we give you Squids N Giggles Free AF Comedy!

Carefully curated comedy in Argosy's beautiful nautical themed beer parlor!  New lineups weekly of t... [click here for more]
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Horizon Theatre presents I Carry Your Heart With Me

Wednesday February 4, 2026 08:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 8:00 PM
Horizon Theatre Company Cost: Tickets start at $40 (Wed/Thu), $45 (Fri/Sat/Sun)
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
Acclaimed Atlanta Actor Carolyn Cook reprises her tour-de-force, Suzi Award-Winning Performance for a brief Horizon run before we take the show to Savannah Rep in February. Esther, a stenographer inside a top-secret Vietnam-era debriefing room, has a picture perfect world until she encounters an a... [click here for more]
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Lachy Doley

Wednesday February 4, 2026 08:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 8:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $42.00
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.
Music::Live-Music

CRITIC'S PICK:
Wed. Feb. 4
Lachy Doley, City Winery - Australian keyboard wizard Doley doesn't...

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Get In The Mix Series Featuring Marietta & Frie...

Wednesday February 4, 2026 08:30 PM EST 02/04/2026 8:30 PM
Southern Feed Store 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.
Nightlife::Comedy
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Jazz Jam Gordon Vernick Quartet Wednesdays 9pm Red Light Cafe Atlanta Ga 2026 SQ V1

Wednesday Jazz Jam W/ The Gordon Vernick Quartet

Wednesday February 4, 2026 09:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 9:00 PM
Red Light Cafe Cost: $10 Door ($5 for performers or students with ID)
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.
Music::Live-Music
Every Wednesday, the Gordon Vernick Quartet perform a few numbers then invite other musicians and singers to join them on stage for a Jazz Jam Session. Whether you're a professional or amateur musician, you're welcome to sit in — everyone who wants to perform will be given a chance to play. Livest... [click here for more]
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Leah's Late Night Comedy Open Mic

Wednesday February 4, 2026 10:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 10:00 PM
Dynamic El Dorado Cost: Suggested $5
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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Locals Only

Wednesday February 4, 2026 11:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 11:00 PM
MJQ Concourse Cost: No Cover
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::DJ
MJQ Wednesdays are the longest-running Wednesday night dance party in the city. We pride ourselves on booking ATL’s best and its hottest up-and-coming DJs. This night is a taste of the weekend and the sounds are a blend of classic, new, and unique to MJQ. If you know us, you know we have a certain s... [click here for more]
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Pete the Cat

Thursday February 5, 2026 10:00 AM EST 02/05/2026 10:00 AM
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.
Arts::Theater, Community::Family
Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Feeling Groovy!

Based on the award-winning book series by Kim and James Dean Adapted by Jon Ludwig and Jason Hines

Based on the New York Times Best Seller series, this groovy puppet show features Pete the Cat’s most awesome adventures, inspired by some of the coolest boo... [click here for more]
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"Unbound Narratives" Opening Reception

Thursday February 5, 2026 11:00 AM EST 02/05/2026 11:00 AM
Atlanta Contemporary 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 Events
Unbound Narratives: Embodied Language brings together Bethany Collins, February James, A’Driane Nieves, and Gabi Madrid, artists who treat language as something lived, felt, and carried within the body. Across painting, sculpture, film, and installation, their work moves beyond the page to explore h... [click here for more]
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Guest Artist Recital: Sergio Gallo, piano

Thursday February 5, 2026 11:30 AM EST 02/05/2026 11:30 AM
Georgia State University 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.
Music
GSU music faculty Dr. Sergio Gallo will perform musical selections on the piano. 

Admission is free and open to the public. Neither infants nor toddlers will be admitted. 

Additional Information Who is this event open to? Students Faculty/Staff Public

Is there an admission fee?  If so, how much?... [click here for more]
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Pete the Cat

Thursday February 5, 2026 11:30 AM EST 02/05/2026 11:30 AM
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.
Arts::Theater, Community::Family
Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Feeling Groovy!

Based on the award-winning book series by Kim and James Dean Adapted by Jon Ludwig and Jason Hines

Based on the New York Times Best Seller series, this groovy puppet show features Pete the Cat’s most awesome adventures, inspired by some of the coolest boo... [click here for more]

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