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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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Spalding Nix Gallery Fall Exhibitions (mondays)

10/20/2025 10:00 AM

Spalding Nix Fine Art

SYNTHESCAPES

September 24 - November 14, 2025

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Memorial Drive

Dekalb History Center - Summer Exhibits (Mondays)

10/20/2025 10:00 AM

The DeKalb History Center

Memorial Drive – New Exhibit#Memorial_Drive_N...

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PATH Museum Fall Exhibitions (mondays)

10/20/2025 11:00 AM

PATH Museum

The PATH Museum in Buckhead is proud to present Ho...

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Fall Exhibits at Gallery Anderson Smith (mondays)

10/20/2025 11:00 AM

Gallery Anderson Smith

Gallery Anderson Smith curates dialogue between cu...

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Emory Visual Arts Gallery - Fall Exhibit (Mondays)

10/20/2025 11:00 AM

Emory Visual Arts Gallery

Lindsay Burke: Quick Split On view: October 9...

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Illuminarium Atlanta Presents Amplified & Space (mondays)

10/20/2025 11:00 AM

Illuminarium Atlanta

CRITIC’S PICK:Rolling Stone Presents Amplified: The Immersive Rock Experience, Illuminarium...

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MOCA

Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA) Fall Exhibits (Tuesdays)

10/21/2025 8:00 AM

Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia

CRITIC’S PICK:
Through Sat., Oct. 25

Saving Our Sacred Selves: Ayana Ross, Museum of...

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Theater and Dance Events

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Center for Puppetry Arts: Fall Special Exhibitions (Tuesdays)

10/21/2025 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

CRITIC’S PICK: 70 Years of The Jim Henson Company Pop-Up Exhibit, Center for Puppetry Arts - The...

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Community Jam

10/21/2025 8:00 PM

Dad's Garage Theatre

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Horizon Theatre presents The Heart Sellers

10/22/2025 2:00 PM

Horizon Theatre Company

“A LOVE LETTER TO FRIENDSHIP” -Broadway World

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Australia’s Thunder From Down Under

10/22/2025 7:30 PM

Center Stage Theater

Get ready to experience an exhilarating and electr...

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Alliance Theatre presents Covenant

10/22/2025 7:30 PM

Alliance Theatre

CRITIC’S PICK:
Wed., Oct. 8 – Sun., Nov. 9
Covenant, Alliance Theatre —Young Avery is desperate...

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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Macbitches by Sophie McIntosh (Opening Night)

10/22/2025 7:30 PM

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

When freshman acting major Hailey unexpectedly sco...

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Horizon Theatre presents The Heart Sellers

10/22/2025 8:00 PM

Horizon Theatre Company

“A LOVE LETTER TO FRIENDSHIP” -Broadway World

Th...

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Atlanta Book Events

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Mandala Coloring Workshop With Sussane Fincher

10/20/2025 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Mandala Coloring Workshop with Sussane Fincher

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Mandala Coloring Workshop with Susanne F. Fincher

10/20/2025 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Join Susanne F. Fincher as she leads a workshop. A...

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Naima Simone & K.C. Mills- Huntsman

10/21/2025 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Naima Simone & K.C. Mills- Huntsman

Join us and ...

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Naima Simone & K.C. Mills- Huntsman

10/21/2025 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Join us and K.C. Mills as we gather to celebrate N...

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Ashley Wright McIntyre Lecture featuring Dr. Bill Walton

10/22/2025 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

Broiled or steamed, grilled or fried, raw or Rocke...

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Kirk Writer in Residence: Aimee Nezhukumatathil

10/22/2025 7:00 PM

Agnes Scott College

About this Event

Alston Campus Center, AL-Lu...

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A.T. Qureshi & Guests- The Baby Dragon Bakery

10/22/2025 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

A.T. Qureshi & Guests- The Baby Dragon Bakery

Jo...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

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Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 25th Gala Concert with ASO and TCM

10/20/2025 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Experience a night of cinematic and symphonic bril...

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Atlanta Opera Streaming - "Candide"

10/23/2025 12:00 AM

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The Atlanta Opera Film Studio announces the releas...

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Atlanta Opera Streaming - "The Anonymous Lover"

10/23/2025 12:00 AM

No Venue

The Atlanta Opera Film Studio announces the releas...

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Atlanta Opera Streaming - "Forsyth County is Flooding"

10/23/2025 12:00 AM

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Atlanta Opera Streaming - "Steele Roots"

10/23/2025 12:00 AM

No Venue

The Atlanta Opera Film Studio announces the releas...

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Atlanta Opera Streaming - "The Magic Flute"

10/23/2025 12:00 AM

No Venue

The Atlanta Opera Film Studio announces the releas...

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Reel Friday

REEL Friday Movie Nights

10/24/2025 7:00 PM

Town at Trilith

A Town at Trilith favorite, REEL Friday Movie Nigh...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

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Atlanta Vocal Project: Ringin' in the Holidays

10/20/2025 2:00 PM

Roswell Cultural Arts Center

Atlanta Vocal Project brings the holiday season in...

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Atlanta Vocal Project: Ringin' in the Holidays

10/20/2025 7:00 PM

Roswell Cultural Arts Center

Atlanta Vocal Project brings the holiday season in...

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Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 25th Gala Concert with ASO and TCM

10/20/2025 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Experience a night of cinematic and symphonic bril...

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Dinner and a Diva: Humperdinck’s Hänsel und Gretel

10/21/2025 7:00 PM

Petite Violette

Every month at Petite Violette Restaurant in Atlan...

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Fall Choral Showcase

10/21/2025 7:00 PM

Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University

Fall Choral Showcase – Scholarship Series Tuesday,...

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Kirk Writer in Residence: Aimee Nezhukumatathil

10/22/2025 7:00 PM

Agnes Scott College

About this Event

Alston Campus Center, AL-Lu...

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Atlanta Opera Streaming - "Candide"

10/23/2025 12:00 AM

No Venue

The Atlanta Opera Film Studio announces the releas...

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