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Atlanta Arts Events, Exhibits & Performances


Upcoming Arts Events in Atlanta

Visual Arts Exhibits & Gallery Openings

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Film Screenings, Festivals & Indie Cinema

Opera, Spoken Word & Classical Presentations

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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
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September 24 - November 14, 2025

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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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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
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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
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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
No Venue
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
No Venue
No description provided
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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 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...
—Read Article
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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...
—Read Article
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Atlanta Opera Streaming - "Candide"

10/23/2025 12:00 AM
No Venue
The Atlanta Opera Film Studio announces the releas...
—Read Article

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