>> events >> arts Atlanta Arts Events, Exhibits & Performances Upcoming Arts Events in Atlanta Visual Arts Exhibits & Gallery Openings Theater, Dance & Live Performance Events Atlanta Book Readings, Talks & Literary Events Film Screenings, Festivals & Indie Cinema Opera, Spoken Word & Classical Presentations February 8 Related: Visual Arts Theater Film Dance Books Spoken Word Opera Art Festivals Cultural Festivals 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... —Read Article 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... —Read Article Breman Museum Winter Exhibits (Sundays) 02/08/2026 10:00 AM The Breman Museum & Cultural Center Fiddler on the Roof: Costumes & Contrasts#Fid... —Read Article 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... —Read Article 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... —Read Article 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... —Read Article 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,... —Read Article Theater and Dance Events The Cottage 02/08/2026 12:00 AM Center Stage North Secrets unravel, passions ignite, and decorum goes... —Read Article Pete the Cat 02/08/2026 1:00 PM Center For Puppetry Arts Puppet Shows | Ages 4+ Feeling Groovy! Based o... —Read Article 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) ... —Read Article 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... —Read Article 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... —Read Article Arcadia Theatre presents Fools by Neil Simon 02/08/2026 2:00 PM Arcadia Theatre Leon Tolchinsky lands a teaching job in an idyllic... —Read Article 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 ... —Read Article 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... —Read Article 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... —Read Article Author J.D. Myall signing event 02/11/2026 7:00 PM Story on the Square Georgia author and library professional J.D. Myall... —Read Article Anjali Enjeti – Ballot 02/12/2026 7:00 PM Georgia Center for the Book Anjali Enjeti – Ballot —Read Article 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... —Read Article Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart 02/17/2026 10:00 AM Aurora Theatre About Meet the Performer Study Guide Jackie... —Read Article Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart 02/17/2026 11:45 AM Aurora Theatre About Meet the Performer Study Guide Jackie... —Read Article 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 ... —Read Article 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... —Read Article 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... —Read Article 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... —Read Article SCADFILM presents: The Princess Bride 02/13/2026 7:00 PM SCADshow This Valentine’s season, join us at SCADshow for s... —Read Article 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... —Read Article 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... —Read Article 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... —Read Article The Moth: Love Hurts 02/09/2026 7:30 PM Balzer Theater at Herren’s The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling com... —Read Article Literary Open Mic: All About Love 02/11/2026 7:00 PM Wild Aster Books All About Love 💕 Wild Aster Books’ literary open m... —Read Article YPC: Atlanta Opera Studio presents Pirates of Penzance 02/12/2026 9:45 AM Spivey Hall \YPC: Atlanta Opera Studio presents Pirates of Pen... —Read Article UpTempo Teen Night + ASO Concert 02/12/2026 6:30 PM Atlanta Symphony Hall About Musicologist Dr. Marie Sumner Lott will le... —Read Article America @ 250: Bernstein's West Side Story 02/12/2026 8:00 PM Atlanta Symphony Hall 2024 Grammy®-winning conductor Teddy Abrams joins ... —Read Article Karen Slack, soprano and Michelle Cann, piano 02/14/2026 3:00 PM Spivey Hall BBC Music Magazine —Read Article Upcoming Arts Events Atlanta Arts Events, Exhibits, Performances & Openings {literal} {/literal} Toggle navigation Today Tomorrow This Week This Weekend This Month ArtsArts::BooksArts::DanceArts::FilmArts::OperaArts::Spoken WordArts::TheaterArts::Visual ArtsCommunityCommunity::BenefitsCommunity::Circus/FairsCommunity::Classes and DemosCommunity::Community MarketsCommunity::FamilyCommunity::Health and FitnessCommunity::LecturesCommunity::LGBTQCommunity::Nature/OutdoorsCommunity::Participative SportsCommunity::PetsCommunity::Public AgendaCommunity::Religious/SpiritualCommunity::Runs, Walks, & MarathonsCommunity::Support GroupsCommunity::VolunteeringFestivalsFestivals::Art FestivalsFestivals::Book FestivalsFestivals::Cultural FestivalsFestivals::Dance FestivalsFestivals::Fantasy & Sci-Fi FestivalsFestivals::Film, Video, & Anime FestivalsFestivals::Food & Drink FestivalsFestivals::Music-FestivalsFestivals::Neighborhood FestivalsFood and DrinkFood and Drink::Beer/Wine/Distillery EventsFood and Drink::Dining/Tasting EventsFree EventsHolidays and Special EventsMusicMusic::Brunch with MusicMusic::ConcertsMusic::Live-MusicNightlifeNightlife::After HoursNightlife::BurlesqueNightlife::ComedyNightlife::DJNightlife::Drag & Drag BurlesqueNightlife::FashionNightlife::GamingNightlife::KaraokeNightlife::Open MicNightlife::SexNightlife::TriviaSportsSports::BaseballSports::BasketballSports::FootballSports::RugbySports::SoccerSports::Tennis Celebrity SceneHolidaysHolidays::4th of JulyHolidays::Christmas/HolidayHolidays::Cinco de MayoHolidays::Easter Holidays::Fathers DayHolidays::HalloweenHolidays::JuneteenthHolidays::KwanzaaHolidays::Labor DayHolidays::Memorial DayHolidays::MLK DayHolidays::Mothers DayHolidays::New YearHolidays::St Patricks DayHolidays::ThanksgivingHolidays::Valentines DayInternationalInternational::AfricanInternational::African::EthiopianInternational::African::South AfricaInternational::AsianInternational::Asian::ChineseInternational::Asian::IndianInternational::Asian::IndonesianInternational::Asian::JapaneseInternational::Asian::KoreanInternational::Asian::MalaysianInternational::Asian::ThaiInternational::Asian::VietnameseInternational::CaribbeanInternational::Caribbean::CubanInternational::Caribbean::JamaicanInternational::Caribbean::Puerto RicanInternational::Central and South AmericanInternational::Central and South American::MexicanInternational::Central and South American::PeruvianInternational::Central and South American::VenezuelanInternational::EuropeanInternational::European::BritishInternational::European::FrenchInternational::European::GreekInternational::European::IrishInternational::European::ItalianInternational::European::MediterraneanInternational::European::SpanishInternational::Middle EasternInternational::Middle Eastern::IsraeliInternational::Middle Eastern::LebaneseInternational::Middle Eastern::TurkishLGBTQ+LGBTQ+::QueerMembership OrganizationsMembership Organizations::Downtown Decatur AssociationMusic GenreMusic Genre::Alternative/IndieMusic Genre::Americana/FolkMusic Genre::BluesMusic Genre::ChristianMusic Genre::ClassicalMusic Genre::CountryMusic Genre::EDMMusic Genre::GospelMusic Genre::Hip Hop/RapMusic Genre::International MusicMusic Genre::JazzMusic Genre::LatinMusic Genre::MetalMusic Genre::PopMusic Genre::Punk/HardcoreMusic Genre::R&B/Soul/FunkMusic Genre::ReggaeMusic Genre::RockSEO CategoriesSEO Categories::Clubs in AtlantaSEO Categories::Gay Clubs in AtlantaSEO Categories::Lounges in AtlantaSEO Categories::Rooftop Bars in AtlantaUpdatesUpdates::Black-owned BusinessUpdates::COVID-19