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Atlanta’s book festivals celebrate the city’s thriving literary community — from major events like the Decatur Book Festival to indie publishing fairs, poetry readings, and author talks. Use our Atlanta Book Festivals Calendar to find upcoming literary gatherings, book signings, and writing workshops across metro Atlanta.

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Exhumed

Sunday March 1, 2026 06:30 PM EST 03/01/2026 6:30 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $27.95
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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San Jose’s EXHUMED have blazed a path for modern-sensible old-school death metal since the band’s 1991 formation, when the band’s founder and sole remaining member Matt Harvey was a tender 15 years old. EXHUMED spent much of the ensuing decade hacking their way through numerous line-ups, demos, spli... [click here for more]
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Clark Ashton at Blind Willie's

Sunday March 1, 2026 06:30 PM EST 03/01/2026 6:30 PM
Blind Willie's Cost: $5
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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Broadway in Atlanta presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Sunday March 1, 2026 07:00 PM EST 03/01/2026 7:00 PM
Fox Theatre Cost: On Sale 12/12
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat., Mar. 21
Harry Potter & The Cursed Child, Fox Theatre - Like...

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John Michael Howell

Sunday March 1, 2026 07:00 PM EST 03/01/2026 7:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: check site
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Concerts
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Vicious Rumors

Sunday March 1, 2026 07:00 PM EST 03/01/2026 7:00 PM
529 Bar Cost: $15Adv/ $22Dos
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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Elise Trouw

Sunday March 1, 2026 07:00 PM EST 03/01/2026 7:00 PM
Vinyl Cost: $28 - $$84++
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
Elise Trouw

Elise Trouw has spent most of her life counting.

As a child in rural Fallbrook, California, she could tell you exactly how many stairs were in her house – though she might skip one just to land on an even number. Before she had words for it, Elise was tracking the rhythm of the w... [click here for more]
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DENI

Sunday March 1, 2026 07:00 PM EST 03/01/2026 7:00 PM
The Velvet Note Cost: Tickets $40
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
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ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:00pm. Whether you call it “Fate”, “Destiny”, “A Gift” or “A Calling”, the fact is that some people are just born to sing and create music. DENI has been performing and writing music for over 12 years. She ... [click here for more]
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Alliance Theatre presents Duel Reality

Sunday March 1, 2026 07:30 PM EST 03/01/2026 7:30 PM
Alliance Theatre Cost: $31.23+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Theater

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

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Alliance Theatre presents Duel Reality

Sunday March 1, 2026 07:30 PM EST 03/01/2026 7:30 PM
Alliance Theatre Cost: $31.23+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Theater

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

[click here for more]
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Urban Worship Collective: Sunday Evening Gospel Brunch Ft. William Murphy

Sunday March 1, 2026 07:30 PM EST 03/01/2026 7:30 PM
City Winery Atlanta Cost: Sold Out
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
City Winery Atlanta presents Urban Worship Collective: Sunday Evening Gospel Brunch Ft. William Murphy live on March 1st at 7:30pm! Join us for a powerful and uplifting Sunday evening as acclaimed gospel artist and pastor William Murphy takes the stage for a special Gospel Brunch experience. Known... [click here for more]
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Sword Ii

Sunday March 1, 2026 08:00 PM EST 03/01/2026 8:00 PM
Aisle 5 Cost: $20.00
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
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Josh Levi

Sunday March 1, 2026 08:00 PM EST 03/01/2026 8:00 PM
The Loft Cost: $33 - $$99++
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
Josh Levi Turn up the speakers. Press play. Close your eyes. For Josh Levi the ritual unlocks an escape hatch. Once the music starts, pure feeling bleeds through his dynamic vocals as soulful spirit, R&B production, and alternative undercurrents coming in one wave. Named by PEOPLE as... [click here for more]
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Poetry In The City: Live Poetry Open Mic Night in Atlanta

Sunday March 1, 2026 08:00 PM EST 03/01/2026 8:00 PM
Apache XLR Cost: From $14.46
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Nightlife
Poetry In The City: Live Poetry Open Mic Night in AtlantaByApache XLR Follow393 Marietta St NWAtlanta, GASunday, Mar 1, 2026 at 8 pm to Monday, Mar 2, 2026 at 12 amOverviewCome join us for a Sunday evening of meaningful spoken word & poetry at Poetry In The City!Come join us for a Sunday evening of ... [click here for more]
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Rae And The Ragdolls & Mojohand

Sunday March 1, 2026 08:00 PM EST 03/01/2026 8:00 PM
Eddie's Attic Cost: From $20.03
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
Rae and the Ragdolls + Mojohand live at Eddie's Attic!

Rae and the Ragdolls

Rae and the Ragdolls are an eclectic band of rock and rollers who make magic in the studio and on stage. Writing and performing a blend of styles, they are not confined to any ge...

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“A Raging Whirlwind”:  The Revolutionary War and Native Americans”

Monday March 2, 2026 02:00 PM EST 03/02/2026 2:00 PM
Atlanta History Center Cost: Not-Yet Members. $140.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community::Lectures
Please note that the series package includes all 7 lectures taking place every Monday from January 26 to March 9, 2026. Tickets for single lectures will be available beginning December 1, 2025 [click here for more]
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Gen Z Youth Leadership Development Program

Monday March 2, 2026 05:30 PM EST 03/02/2026 5:30 PM
Virtual Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community
The Generation Z Project, an initiative of I’RAISE Girls and Boys International Corporation, provides teens with a unique opportunity to explore real-world career pathways through direct engagement with industry professionals. Participants will gain hands-on exposure, develop practical skills, build... [click here for more]
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Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night

Monday March 2, 2026 07:30 PM EST 03/02/2026 7:30 PM
Eddie's Attic Cost: From $11.12
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
The Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night!

Want to perform? SIGN UP HERE: https://eddiesattic.com/sign-up/

For over 20 years, we’ve hosted Atlanta’s premiere SONGWRITERS OPEN MIC for the performing songwriter. National and local acts perform 2 songs...

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Standard Selects: The Movie

Monday March 2, 2026 08:00 PM EST 03/02/2026 8:00 PM
Plaza Theatre Cost: Check Site
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Film
Event Description Join us on March 2 for a special, one-time screening of Standard Selects: The Movie, made in collaboration with the Atlanta-based independent magazine, Mainline. The film is screening in support of the upcoming digital series, a reboot of the original "Standard Se... [click here for more]
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Monday Night Fights With Havoc Movement

Monday March 2, 2026 08:00 PM EST 03/02/2026 8:00 PM
Red Light Cafe Cost: $10 Adv – $15 Doors
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
Introducing Havoc Movement's Monday Night Fights at Red Light Cafe: A new show from Atlanta's favorite stage combat theatre company. Grounded in fights but inspired by storytelling, this show features both with interviews, musical guests, and choreography highlights. Doors open at 7 pm and the show ... [click here for more]
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Beer & Comedy @ SweetWater Brewing

Monday March 2, 2026 08:00 PM EST 03/02/2026 8:00 PM
SweetWater Brewing Company Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Nightlife::Comedy
Event Description

BEER & COMEDY NIGHT at SweetWater Brewing Company is the longest running brewery comedy show in the world. Since 2011, we have hosted some of the biggest names in comedy. Each show features a surprise line-up of today's best stand-up comics.   

This show is FREE, but tickets are... [click here for more]
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The Session: R&B Jam

Monday March 2, 2026 08:00 PM EST 03/02/2026 8:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta Cost: from $42.00
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
City Winery Atlanta presents The Sessions: R&B Jam live on March 2nd at 8pm!

The Sessions: R&B Jam takes over City Winery Atlanta for a night dedicated to the songs that defined every era of R&B.

This high-energy live experience is a true celebration of rhythm and soul, b... [click here for more]
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YPC: Columbus State Guitar Ensemble

Tuesday March 3, 2026 11:15 AM EST 03/03/2026 11:15 AM
Spivey Hall Cost: $5
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Concerts
The Guitar Division of the Schwob School of Music, under the direction of Dr. Andrew Zohn, offers extensive study in classical guitar performance with emphasis on both solo and ensemble repertoire. Columbus State University guitar students have also been featured on the nationally syndicated radio p... [click here for more]
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Open Mic at Waller's

Tuesday March 3, 2026 06:00 PM EST 03/03/2026 6:00 PM
Waller's Coffee Shop Cost: No Cover
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Nightlife::Open Mic
Open Mic 7pm-10pm

​ Tuesday, March 3, 2026 ​ 6:00pm-10:00pm ​ 240 Dekalb Industrial Way, Decatur, GA, United States, Georgia 30030 Doors at 6pm Signups 6:30pm Songs from 7pm-10pm Free to attend and participate Open mic for original songs played into 1 condenser microphone 2-3 songs each

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Patio Music — Live At The Madlife Grill Patio Stage — Free Event

Tuesday March 3, 2026 06:00 PM EST 03/03/2026 6:00 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: No Cover
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
Patio Music — LIVE at the MadLife Grill Patio Stage — FREE EVENTByMadLife Stage & Studios FollowMadLife PatioWoodstock, GATuesday, Mar 3, 2026 at 6 pm to Sunday, Mar 8, 2026 at 8 pmMadLife Grill (No Cover)OverviewPatio Music is a FREE event that takes place at The MadLife Grill Patio Stage from Marc... [click here for more]
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Norah O'Donnell

Tuesday March 3, 2026 06:30 PM EST 03/03/2026 6:30 PM
Atlanta History Center Cost: Not-Yet Member. $40.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Online ticket sales close at 5 pm EST on the day of the event or when event is sold out, whichever occurs first. If event is not marked "sold out," tickets will be available at the door prior to the event start time. [click here for more]

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