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Atlanta Arts Events & Performances

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.

Museums & Galleries Open Today

Exhibitions at Schatten Gallery at Emory (Sundays)

06/28/2026 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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Exhibitions at Reeves House Visual Arts (Sundays)

06/28/2026 4:00 AM

Reeves House Visual Arts Center

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Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Sundays)

06/28/2026 5:00 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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Exhibitions at the Infinite at Pullman Yards (Sundays)

06/28/2026 6:00 AM

The Infinite at Pullman Yards

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Exhibitions at Hammonds House Museum (Sundays)

06/28/2026 8:00 AM

Hammonds House Museum

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Exhibitions at Gallery Anderson Smith (Sundays)

06/28/2026 8:00 AM

Gallery Anderson Smith

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Exhibitions at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art (Sundays)

06/28/2026 8:00 AM

Spelman College Museum of Fine Art

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Theater and Dance Events

Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Sundays)

06/28/2026 1:00 PM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Center for ...

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Alliance Theatre presents Basura

06/28/2026 2:00 PM

Alliance Theatre

Basura (World Premiere; Musical)

The Inspiring T...

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Actor's Express presents: Wit

06/28/2026 2:00 PM

Actor's Express Theatre Company

Thu., Jun. 4 — Sun., Jun. 28
CRITIC’S PICK:

Wit by Margaret Edson, Actor’s Express —...

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Alliance Theatre presents Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed

06/28/2026 2:00 PM

Alliance Theatre

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (...

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Gutenberg! The Musical! - Matinee - Closing!

06/28/2026 2:00 PM

Dad's Garage Theatre

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Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents A Wrinkle in Time

06/28/2026 2:30 PM

Act3 Productions

Prepare to travel through space and time with the ...

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Theatrical Outfit presents The Revolutionists

06/28/2026 2:30 PM

Theatrical Outfit

Atlanta playwright Lauren Gunderson (Silent Sky & ...

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Atlanta Book Events

Tiye, K.C. Mills, and Tati Richardson- Madly Driven

07/01/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We can hardly believe we're going to have USA Best...

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WRFG Zine Club Meeting

07/06/2026 6:00 PM

WRFG Radio

WRFG’s Zine Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday o...

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Meet the Author with Charlie Seabrook & Ann Litrel

07/07/2026 7:00 PM

Georgia Writers Museum

 

 

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Chanel Cleeton & Vanessa Riley- An Infinite Love Story

07/07/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We can't wait to celebrate New York Times, USA Tod...

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Writers at the Wrecking Bar Presents Ron Currie in conversation with Dallas Crow - We Will See You Bleed

07/08/2026 7:00 PM

Wrecking Bar Brewpub

Writers at the Wrecking Bar Presents Ron Currie in...

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Meredith Lavender & Kendall Shores - Perfect Life

07/08/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Join as we celebrate USA Today Best Selling author...

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Robinne Lee & Ashley Jordan - Crash Into Me

07/09/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

THE Robinne Lee will be in store celebrating the r...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

Silent Films at The Strand: The Gold Rush (1925)

06/28/2026 8:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush is a silent comedy...

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Movies at The Strand: National Treasure (2004)

07/03/2026 8:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

National Treasure is an adventure film starring Ni...

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Crafting Movie Night--Supergirl- Knitting and Crochet Fans!

07/06/2026 7:30 PM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

Knitting & Crochet Fans--CRAFTING MOVIE NIGHT Mon ...

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Do The Right Thing Screening- Soul Cinema's Summer Heat Series

07/12/2026 4:00 PM

Plaza Theatre (LeFont Auditorium, downstairs)

ATLANTA GET READY! It's hotter than July! The temp...

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Disney Princess Summer Movies at The Strand: Beauty and The Beast (1991)

07/15/2026 8:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Beauty and the Beast is Disney’s animated musical ...

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The Games in Black & White Movie Screening

07/18/2026 1:30 PM

Tara Theatre

Celebrate 30 years since Atlanta’s Olympic glory w...

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Midtown Movie Night: Bend it Like Beckham: RESCHEDULED

07/22/2026 7:30 PM

10th Street Park

Celebrate the spirit of the beautiful game, whethe...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

Eight Cellos of Atlanta

06/28/2026 7:30 PM

St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Join us for a stunning performance featuring eight...

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BRIE BRIE: EMOTIONAL SUPPORT VOCALS by NocolocoCreative

06/30/2026 8:00 PM

Red Light Cafe

CASE FILE: BRIE BRIEFILE UNDER: Emotional Support ...

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Folklore & Magic Literary Open Mic

07/15/2026 7:00 PM

Wild Aster Books

Join us for a magical evening of storytelling from...

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Dinner and a Diva: Massenet’s Werther

07/21/2026 6:30 PM

Petite Violette

Every month at Petite Violette Restaurant in Atlan...

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Third Annual VIVO Summer Strings Institute Concert

07/23/2026 4:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Please join us for the Third Annual VIVO Summer St...

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Seasoned Dialogue featuring Lisa Marie Lovett at City Winery Atlanta

08/06/2026 8:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents Seasoned Dialogue fea...

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Seasoned Dialogue featuring Lisa Marie Lovett at City Winery Atlanta

08/07/2026 8:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents Seasoned Dialogue fea...

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Upcoming Arts Events