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Atlanta Arts Events, Exhibits & Performances

 
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

Artist Meetup

02/08/2026 2:00 AM

Reeves House Visual Arts Center

About

Amateur and professional artists are in...

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Atlanta History Center Winter Exhibits (sundays)

02/08/2026 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)

02/08/2026 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)

02/08/2026 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)

02/08/2026 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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Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Winter Exhibitions (sundays)

02/08/2026 11:00 AM

Spelman College Museum of Fine Art

Repossessions

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

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Winter Exhibits at the Atlanta Contemporary (Sundays)

02/08/2026 12:00 PM

Atlanta Contemporary

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Jan. 31- Sun., May 17
Georgia Women to Watch 2026: A Book Arts Revolution,...

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Theater and Dance Events

The Cottage

02/08/2026 12:00 AM

Center Stage North

Secrets unravel, passions ignite, and decorum goes...

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Pete the Cat

02/08/2026 1:00 PM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Feeling Groovy!

Based o...

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Alliance Theatre presents Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit Tale

02/08/2026 2:00 PM

Alliance Theatre

Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale (Musical)

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Alliance Theatre presents Duel Reality

02/08/2026 2:00 PM

Alliance Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., Feb. 6 - Sun., Mar. 1
Duel Reality, Alliance Theater - The Montreal-based...

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Actor's Express presents: Girl from the North Country

02/08/2026 2:00 PM

Actor's Express Theatre Company

The Girl from North Country

written by Conor McP...

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Arcadia Theatre presents Fools by Neil Simon

02/08/2026 2:00 PM

Arcadia Theatre

Leon Tolchinsky lands a teaching job in an idyllic...

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Horizon Theatre presents I Carry Your Heart With Me

02/08/2026 2:00 PM

Horizon Theatre Company

Acclaimed Atlanta Actor Carolyn Cook reprises her ...

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Atlanta Book Events

Author J.D. Myall in conversation with author Connie Morrison

02/09/2026 5:00 PM

Scholar & Scribe

Georgia author and library professional J.D. Myall...

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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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Author J.D. Myall signing event

02/11/2026 7:00 PM

Story on the Square

Georgia author and library professional J.D. Myall...

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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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Author J.D. Myall in conversation with NYT bestselling author Dhonielle Clayton

02/15/2026 6:00 PM

Barnes & Noble Booksellers Cumberland

Georgia author and library professional J.D. Myall...

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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/17/2026 10:00 AM

Aurora Theatre

About

Meet the Performer
Study Guide

Jackie...

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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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Film Screenings and Festivals

Movies at The Strand: To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)

02/08/2026 3:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Known as one of the most important American films ...

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Valentine's Movie Night at Shops Around Lenox

02/11/2026 6:00 PM

Shops Around Lenox

Love is in the air (and on the big screen)! Join u...

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Movies at The Strand: Pretty Woman (1990)

02/12/2026 7:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

A Hollywood hooker signs on for a weeklong job wit...

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Pretty in Pink--40th anniversary at Aurora Cineplex

02/13/2026 7:00 PM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

PRETTY IN PINK--40th Anniversary Screening by Fath...

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SCADFILM presents: The Princess Bride

02/13/2026 7:00 PM

SCADshow

This Valentine’s season, join us at SCADshow for s...

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Mamma Mia and When Harry Met Sally--Valentine's Weekend Movie Event

02/13/2026 7:30 PM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

Galentine's/ Valentine's Movie Weekend at Aurora C...

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INDEPENDENT: John Cassavetes & The Birth of American Independent Filmmaking

02/13/2026 8:00 PM

The Windmill Arts Center

Categories: Performance Arts

The inspiring play a...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

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

\YPC: Atlanta Opera Studio presents Pirates of Pen...

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UpTempo Teen Night + ASO Concert

02/12/2026 6:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

About

Musicologist Dr. Marie Sumner Lott will le...

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America @ 250: Bernstein's West Side Story

02/12/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

2024 Grammy®-winning conductor Teddy Abrams joins ...

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Karen Slack, soprano and Michelle Cann, piano

02/14/2026 3:00 PM

Spivey Hall

BBC Music Magazine

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Upcoming Arts Events

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