>> 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 October 17 October 18 October 19 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 Spalding Nix Gallery Fall Exhibitions (mondays) 10/20/2025 10:00 AM Spalding Nix Fine Art SYNTHESCAPES September 24 - November 14, 2025 S... —Read Article Dekalb History Center - Summer Exhibits (Mondays) 10/20/2025 10:00 AM The DeKalb History Center Memorial Drive – New Exhibit#Memorial_Drive_N... —Read Article PATH Museum Fall Exhibitions (mondays) 10/20/2025 11:00 AM PATH Museum The PATH Museum in Buckhead is proud to present Ho... —Read Article Fall Exhibits at Gallery Anderson Smith (mondays) 10/20/2025 11:00 AM Gallery Anderson Smith Gallery Anderson Smith curates dialogue between cu... —Read Article 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... —Read Article 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... —Read Article 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... —Read Article Theater and Dance Events 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... —Read Article Community Jam 10/21/2025 8:00 PM Dad's Garage Theatre No description provided —Read Article Horizon Theatre presents The Heart Sellers 10/22/2025 2:00 PM Horizon Theatre Company “A LOVE LETTER TO FRIENDSHIP” -Broadway World Th... —Read Article Australia’s Thunder From Down Under 10/22/2025 7:30 PM Center Stage Theater Get ready to experience an exhilarating and electr... —Read Article 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... —Read Article 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... —Read Article Horizon Theatre presents The Heart Sellers 10/22/2025 8:00 PM Horizon Theatre Company “A LOVE LETTER TO FRIENDSHIP” -Broadway World Th... —Read Article Atlanta Book Events Mandala Coloring Workshop With Sussane Fincher 10/20/2025 7:00 PM Eagle Eye Book Shop Mandala Coloring Workshop with Sussane Fincher J... —Read Article 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... —Read Article 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 ... —Read Article 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... —Read Article 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... —Read Article 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 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... —Read Article Film Screenings and Festivals 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 Atlanta Opera Streaming - "Candide" 10/23/2025 12:00 AM No Venue The Atlanta Opera Film Studio announces the releas... —Read Article Atlanta Opera Streaming - "The Anonymous Lover" 10/23/2025 12:00 AM No Venue The Atlanta Opera Film Studio announces the releas... —Read Article Atlanta Opera Streaming - "Forsyth County is Flooding" 10/23/2025 12:00 AM No Venue No description provided —Read Article Atlanta Opera Streaming - "Steele Roots" 10/23/2025 12:00 AM No Venue The Atlanta Opera Film Studio announces the releas... —Read Article Atlanta Opera Streaming - "The Magic Flute" 10/23/2025 12:00 AM No Venue The Atlanta Opera Film Studio announces the releas... —Read Article REEL Friday Movie Nights 10/24/2025 7:00 PM Town at Trilith A Town at Trilith favorite, REEL Friday Movie Nigh... —Read Article Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music 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... —Read Article 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... —Read Article 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 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... —Read Article Fall Choral Showcase 10/21/2025 7:00 PM Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University Fall Choral Showcase – Scholarship Series Tuesday,... —Read Article 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 Atlanta Opera Streaming - 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