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Atlanta Arts Events, Exhibits & Performances


Upcoming Arts Events in Atlanta

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Looking for the best arts experiences in Atlanta? The arts calendar from Creative Loafing features Atlanta’s most exciting gallery exhibits, 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. Explore subcategories like Visual Arts, Theater, Film, Dance, Books, Spoken Word, and Opera for more focused listings.

Visual Arts Exhibits and Gallery Openings

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Atlanta History Center Winter Exhibits (sundays)

02/01/2026 8:00 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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Breman Museum Winter Exhibits (Sundays)

02/01/2026 10:00 AM
The Breman Museum & Cultural Center
Fiddler on the Roof: Costumes & Contrasts#Fid...
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Illuminarium Atlanta Presents Amplified, Wild & Space (sundays)

02/01/2026 10:00 AM
Illuminarium Atlanta
CRITIC’S PICK:Rolling Stone Presents Amplified: The Immersive Rock Experience, Illuminarium...
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High Museum Winter Exhibits (sundays)

02/01/2026 11:00 AM
High Museum of Art

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 10 - Sun., Feb. 8
Fashion Statements: Viktor & Rolf, High Museum — This...

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Carlos Museum Winter Exhibits (sundays)

02/01/2026 11:00 AM
Michael C. Carlos Museum
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I Think it Goes Like This (Gold)

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Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Winter Exhibitions (sundays)

02/01/2026 11:00 AM
Spelman College Museum of Fine Art
Repossessions

On View: Oct. 17, 2025 - May 1, 202...
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Unbound Narratives

02/01/2026 11:00 AM
Atlanta Contemporary
Unbound Narratives explores language as physical f...
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Theater and Dance Events

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Center for Puppetry Arts: Winter Special Exhibitions (sundays)

02/01/2026 12:00 PM
Center For Puppetry Arts
The Dragon King

January 14-25, 2026

Puppet...
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Broadway in Atlanta presents MJ The Musical

02/01/2026 1:00 PM
Fox Theatre
January 27 - February 1, 2026


He is one of the g...
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Pete the Cat

02/01/2026 1:00 PM
Center For Puppetry Arts
Puppet Shows | Ages 4+



Feeling Groovy!

Based o...
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Shen Yun

02/01/2026 2:00 PM
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
The gong resounds, the curtain opens, and fairies ...
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Aurora Theatre presents: The Play That Goes Wrong

02/01/2026 2:30 PM
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The Play That Goes Wrong

January 22 – F...
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Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents The Giver

02/01/2026 2:30 PM
Act3 Productions
Welcome to a future, not too far away from now, wh...
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Carlyle Brown's The African Company Presents Richard III

02/01/2026 2:30 PM
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse
Based on a true story.


Forty years before the ab...
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Atlanta Book Events

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J.D. Myall & Julian Winters - Heart's Gambit

02/02/2026 7:00 PM
Eagle Eye Book Shop
Please join us to celebrate J.D. Myall's debut nov...
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Writers at the Wrecking Bar Presents Rachel Taff in conversation with Sarah Edmondson - Paper Cut

02/03/2026 7:00 PM
Wrecking Bar Brewpub
Writers at the Wrecking Bar Presents Rachel Taff i...
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Author Kristin Cast, "The Lovers" in Conversation with Kate Dramis

02/11/2026 6:30 PM
Books-a-Million
Celebrate the release of The Lovers with Kristin C...
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Anjali Enjeti – Ballot

02/12/2026 7:00 PM
Georgia Center for the Book
Anjali Enjeti – Ballot
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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/17/2026 10:00 AM
Aurora Theatre
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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/17/2026 11:45 AM
Aurora Theatre
About

Meet the Performer
Study Guide



Jackie...
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Olivia Jackson & Julie Olivia

02/17/2026 7:00 PM
Eagle Eye Book Shop
Join us and USA Best-Selling author Julie Olivia a...
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Film Screenings and Festivals

"What If..." Greek Film Event

02/01/2026 4:15 PM
Tara Theatre
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The ATLANTA GR...
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Atlanta Greek Film Expo presents Reel Kefi film screening: WHAT IF...

02/01/2026 4:15 PM
Tara Theatre
Atlanta Greek Film Expo presents Reel Kefi, our si...
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SCAD TVfest 2025 Calendar

SCAD TVfest 2026 - Day 1

02/04/2026 12:00 PM
SCADshow
Connect with TV megastars and the top talent behin...
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SCAD TVfest 2025 Calendar

SCAD TVfest 2026 - Day 2

02/05/2026 12:00 PM
SCADshow
Connect with TV megastars and the top talent behin...
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Boyz N the Hood--35th anniversary--Roswell Roots Screening at Aurora Cineplex

02/05/2026 7:00 PM
Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf
BOYZ N THE HOOD--Celebrate the 35th anniversary of...
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SCAD TVfest 2026 - Day 3

02/06/2026 12:00 PM
SCADshow
Connect with TV megastars and the top talent behin...
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2 in Concert

02/06/2026 7:00 PM
Atlanta Symphony Hall
The Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series returns to A...
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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

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Music for the Very Young: Carnival of the Animals

02/01/2026 1:30 PM
Atlanta Symphony Hall
Classical music meets storytelling as members of t...
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Alan Morrison & Friends

02/01/2026 3:00 PM
Spivey Hall
Showcasing the full range and versatility of Spive...
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Music for the Very Young: Carnival of the Animals

02/01/2026 3:00 PM
Atlanta Symphony Hall
Classical music meets storytelling as members of t...
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Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition: Southeast Region

02/08/2026 2:00 PM
Spivey Hall
Hear the next generation of opera stars! Outstandi...
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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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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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YPC: Atlanta Opera Studio presents Pirates of Penzance

02/12/2026 9:45 AM
Spivey Hall
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Dekalb History Center - Winter Exhibits (Mondays)

Monday February 2, 2026 09:00 AM EST 02/02/2026 9:00 AM
The DeKalb History Center Cost: Free. Donations appreciated.
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
Please first check with the venue for weather-related updates on this event.

Memorial Drive – New Exhibit#Memorial_Drive_New_Exhibit

What began as a thoroughfare leading from the State Capital building to the largest Confederate monument in the country has since become a diverse and bustling r... [click here for more]
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Children's Museum Winter Exhibitions (mondays)

Monday February 2, 2026 09:00 AM EST 02/02/2026 9:00 AM
Children's Museum of Atlanta Cost: $17.95 non-member
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::Family
January 17, 2026 - May 10, 2026 AIM HIGH: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen explores the multiple aspects of aviation, from the rich history of the Tuskegee Airmen to 21st century STEM concepts. Inspired by the tools and tasks related to flying and aeronautics, the interactive experiences mix re... [click here for more]
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PATH Museum Winter Exhibitions (mondays)

Monday February 2, 2026 10:00 AM EST 02/02/2026 10:00 AM
PATH 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::Visual Arts
The PATH Museum in Buckhead is proud to present Hold the Line, Volume III: Ode to Black Women, opening Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Curated by Ralph “rEN” Dillard and Brian Hebert, this groundbreaking exhibition showcases the work of 50 African American male artists who pay tribute to t... [click here for more]
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Emory Visual Arts Gallery - Winter Exhibit (Mondays)

Monday February 2, 2026 10:00 AM EST 02/02/2026 10:00 AM
Emory Visual Arts Gallery 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
Please first check with the venue for weather-related updates on this event.

Lindsay Burke: Quick Split On view: October 9 to December 12, 2025

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 9, 5-8 pm Artist Talk : Saturday, October 11, 2-4 pm

Location: 700 Peavine Creek Dr. Atlanta, GA 30322

Th... [click here for more]
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December Exhibition at The Bakery (mondays)

Monday February 2, 2026 11:00 AM EST 02/02/2026 11:00 AM
The Supermarket 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
"Through Every Window A Little Light Flows" Join The Bakery Atlanta this December for their Curatorial Fellow Camisha Butler's Through Every Window A Little Light Flows, a group exhibition featuring contemporary works that elevate everyday domestic accoutrements—textiles, furniture, ceramics, ... [click here for more]
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Pierce Butler and the Revolution in the American South

Monday February 2, 2026 02:00 PM EST 02/02/2026 2:00 PM
Atlanta History Center Cost: Not-Yet Members. $140.
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::Lectures
Please note that the series package includes all 7 lectures taking place every Monday from January 26 to March 9, 2026. Tickets for single lectures will be available beginning December 1, 2025 [click here for more]
College Park Vs Cleveland

Cleveland Charge Vs College Park Skyhawks

Monday February 2, 2026 07:00 PM EST 02/02/2026 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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Summer Salt

Monday February 2, 2026 07:00 PM EST 02/02/2026 7:00 PM
The Masquerade 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.
Music::Concerts
The last few years have found SUMMER SALT straddling the line between past and present tense. In 2024, the Austin, TX-formed breeze-pop group celebrated the 10-year anniversary of their debut EP, Driving To Hawaii, with a special remaster and nationwide tour – alongside a brand-new release, Electrol... [click here for more]
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The Serpent Sisters Tour: Starring Nymphia Wind And Plastique Tiara

Monday February 2, 2026 07:00 PM EST 02/02/2026 7:00 PM
The Masquerade 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.
Music::Concerts
Plastique Tiara is among the most influential drag artists with 20+ million followers and 1+ billion views across social media. Renowned for viral transition videos, hair/makeup tutorials, and dynamic live performances, they have captivated audiences on screens and stages around the world. A standou... [click here for more]
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J.D. Myall & Julian Winters - Heart's Gambit

Monday February 2, 2026 07:00 PM EST 02/02/2026 7:00 PM
Eagle Eye Book Shop Cost: $18.99
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::Books
Please join us to celebrate J.D. Myall's debut novel, Heart's Gambit. We will be joined by Julian Winters. 

Each attendee and purchase will receive this gorgeous art print (see below).

A purchase of the book from us is required to attend.

[click here for more]
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Jam Sessions with Joe Gransden at Napoleon's

Monday February 2, 2026 07:30 PM EST 02/02/2026 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.
Music::Live-Music, Nightlife::Open Mic
Joe Gransden hosts jam sessions every Monday night. [click here for more]
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Drama

Monday February 2, 2026 08:00 PM EST 02/02/2026 8:00 PM
Terminal West Cost: $35.55
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
Featuring: DRAMA
DRAMA has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting organizations working for equity, access, and dignity for all. www.plus1.org [click here for more]
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The Wombats - Oh! The Ocean Tour

Monday February 2, 2026 08:00 PM EST 02/02/2026 8:00 PM
Buckhead Theatre Cost: $46.35–$67
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
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Rotknee presents Monday Night Comedy

Monday February 2, 2026 08:00 PM EST 02/02/2026 8:00 PM
The Star Community 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.
Nightlife::Comedy
Rotknee Presents is Atlanta’s Longest Running Inner City Comedy Show [click here for more]
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Drunk Bingo

Monday February 2, 2026 08:00 PM EST 02/02/2026 8:00 PM
The Star Community 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.
Nightlife::Gaming
Presented by Quizbastard Entertainment

Every Monday in Little Vinyl Lounge

Hilarity and prizes abound. You can join in anytime.

[click here for more]
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