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Atlanta Book Events, Author Readings & Literary Festivals


Upcoming Book Events in Atlanta

Atlanta Author Readings & Talks

Poetry Readings, Slams & Spoken Word

Literary Festivals in Atlanta

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Atlanta’s literary landscape is as dynamic as the city itself. Whether you’re interested in author readings, book launches, poetry nights, or literary festivals, the Creative Loafing book events calendar helps you stay on the page. From intimate readings at indie bookstores to big-name author events at iconic venues, Atlanta’s book scene is a must-watch. Explore more happenings in Arts or plan your visit to a Literary or Cultural Festivals.

Looking for larger literary gatherings? Browse upcoming book festivals and writing conferences across metro Atlanta.

Atlanta Author Readings and Talks

Small Group (max 10 Students) Work With Writer Aeriel Merillat (MFA, University Of Pittsburgh) To Craft A Clear, Authentic College Admissions Essay Through Guided Writing And Feedback—no Templates 2

Wild Aster Young Writers Summer Studio Fiction

06/16/2026 4:00 PM
Wild Aster Books
Ages 13-17


In this 6-week workshop, young writer...
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Pride Literary Open Mic

06/17/2026 7:00 PM
Wild Aster Books
Join us at Wild Aster Books for a Pride literary o...
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Georgia250 Author Talk: Michael Thurmond, author of "James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia: A Founder’s Journey from Slave Trader to Abolitionist"

06/18/2026 6:00 PM
Rhodes Hall
To commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, the Ge...
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K.A. Linde talks The Raven at the Ash Door

06/18/2026 7:00 PM
Eagle Eye Book Shop
K.A. Linde will be visiting us once again for her ...
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Fantasy & Sci-fi Literature Trivia

06/18/2026 7:00 PM
Schoolhouse Brewing
Dragons, starships, magical schools, doomed kingdo...
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Meagan Brandy & Amo Jones- Mate of a Royal

06/24/2026 7:00 PM
Eagle Eye Book Shop
We are beyond excited to welcome USA Today Best Se...
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Jesse Wegman in conversation with Claire Haley - The Lost Founder

06/25/2026 3:00 PM
Atlanta History Center
Copies of the book will be available for purchase ...
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Tiye, K.C. Mills, and Tati Richardson- Madly Driven

07/01/2026 7:00 PM
Eagle Eye Book Shop
We can hardly believe we're going to have USA Best...
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WRFG Zine Club Meeting

07/06/2026 6:00 PM
WRFG Radio
WRFG’s Zine Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday o...
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Meet the Author with Charlie Seabrook & Ann Litrel

07/07/2026 7:00 PM
Georgia Writers Museum
 




 

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Matt McManus – What Is Liberal Socialism?

07/12/2026 8:00 PM
Manuel's Tavern
Matt McManus – What Is Liberal Socialism?
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Writers at the Wrecking Bar Presents Ron Currie – We Will See You Bleed

07/17/2026 7:00 PM
Wrecking Bar Brewpub
This event is free and open to the public. Copies ...
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WRFG Zine Club Meeting

07/20/2026 6:00 PM
WRFG Radio
WRFG’s Zine Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday o...
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Senator Chris Murphy - Crisis of the Common Good

07/25/2026 7:00 PM
The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End
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8-Week Creative Nonfiction Workshop

08/03/2026 7:00 PM
Wild Aster Books
Over eight weeks, we’ll explore the elements that ...
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Poetry Readings, Slams and Spoken Word

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Pride Literary Open Mic

06/17/2026 7:00 PM
Wild Aster Books
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Thursday Thunder Round 5 at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:00 AM EDT 06/17/2026 12:00 AM
Atlanta Motor Speedway Cost: $30+
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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Thursday Thunder stands out as a series with a storied pedigree. Over the years fans have seen the likes of Chase Elliott, Joey Logano, David Ragan, and Reed Sorenson cut their teeth on the tricky ¼-mile before advancing to the highest levels of motorsports. Thanks to US Legend Cars and Legends of G... [click here for more]
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Truist Park Tour

Wednesday June 17, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 06/17/2026 9:00 AM
Truist Park Cost: $37.70
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::Classes and Demos, Community
Tours begin based on the following schedule:

In-Season (April-September) Monday - Saturday : 10:00am, 11:00am, Noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm Day Games: 9:00am Sundays: 1:00pm, 3:00pm

Off-Season (Oct-Mar) Monday - Saturday : 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm

Tours are 90 minutes in length.

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Woodstock Arts Theatre presents Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical

Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 06/17/2026 10:00 AM
Woodstock Arts Theatre Cost: $17–$20
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
DISCOVER…GROWING UP!

Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart...

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Tai Chi at City Springs

Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 06/17/2026 10:00 AM
City Springs Cost: $25
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::Health and Fitness
Experience the Power of Tai Chi on the City Green! Join us every Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. for Tai Chi, brought to you by the City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department in partnership with Florin Szondi of the USA Chen Taiji Center. [click here for more]
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Alliance Theatre presents Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit Tale

Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30 AM EDT 06/17/2026 10:30 AM
Alliance Theatre Cost: Adult $25.78+, Child $14.89+
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, Community::Family
Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale (Musical) [click here for more]
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Blue Man Group by Broadway in Atlanta

Wednesday June 17, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 06/17/2026 1:00 PM
Fox Theatre Cost: $39+
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
Blue Man Group will rock your world, blow your mind, and unleash your spirit. As three bald and blue men explore our world, together we’ll discover music, laughter and surprises at every turn. Blue Man Group performances are euphoric celebrations of human connection through art, music, comedy and no... [click here for more]
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3‑Day Summer Sewing Mini Camp

Wednesday June 17, 2026 01:30 PM EDT 06/17/2026 1:30 PM
Peachtree Art Center Cost: $135
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::Classes and Demos
Created by special request and open to all students, this mini 3-day Summer Sewing Camp is perfect for families with tricky summer schedules!

Happens on the following Dates

Jun 17, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Jun 18, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (... [click here for more]
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Evening MBA/WebMBA Virtual Information Session

Wednesday June 17, 2026 05:30 PM EDT 06/17/2026 5:30 PM
Online Event 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.
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Pulse Run Club at Atlantic Station

Wednesday June 17, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 06/17/2026 6:00 PM
Atlantic Station 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::Health and Fitness, Free Events
Pulse Run Club is taking over the Station! Join them every Wednesday at Millennium Gate - meet at 6 PM, run starts at 6:30 PM.

Choose from 1-mile, 2-mile or 4-mile route options. This event is open to the community, and all paces are welcome!

No sign up or registration required. Just show up rea... [click here for more]
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Wellness Wednesday at Atlantic Station

Wednesday June 17, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 06/17/2026 6:30 PM
Atlantic Station 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::Health and Fitness, Free Events
Find your calm in the center of Atlantic Station. Our guided yoga sessions on the Atlantic Green help melt away stress, build balance, and reconnect your mind and body. Breathe, stretch, and flow with your community every Wellness Wednesday. Classes will take place every Wednesday from April 1st t... [click here for more]

Gwinnett Stripers vs. Louisville Bats

Wednesday June 17, 2026 06:35 PM EDT 06/17/2026 6:35 PM
Coolray Field Cost: $13.55+
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.
Sports::Baseball
The Gwinnett Stripers are the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, playing in the International League. [click here for more]
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Snuffed On Sight

Wednesday June 17, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 06/17/2026 7:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $32.10
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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Lowertown at The Masquerade

Wednesday June 17, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 06/17/2026 7:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $55.90
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
Lowertown finally caught their breath. Over the last few years, the New York-based duo of Olivia Osby and Avsha Weinberg was teetering on the brink. From constant touring and a separation from their label to creative frustrations and an unhealthy attachment to one another, their artistic partnership... [click here for more]
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Dorian Electra at Altar

Wednesday June 17, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 06/17/2026 7:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $52+
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
Featuring: Dorian Electra
Pop provocateur Dorian Electra is a world-builder whose work blurs genre, performance, and spectacle into a singular vision. Their breakout debut Flamboyant (2019) introduced a maximalist universe rooted in satire, queerness, and theatrical pop. Its follow-up My Agenda (2020) pushed further into sha... [click here for more]
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Nate Nelson at Fat Matt's

Wednesday June 17, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 06/17/2026 7:00 PM
Fat Matt's Rib Shack 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
Featuring: Nate Nelson
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Weekly Wednesday at 7:00 pm

Live blues performance

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Pride Literary Open Mic

Wednesday June 17, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 06/17/2026 7:00 PM
Wild Aster Books Cost: $8.00
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.
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Join us at Wild Aster Books for a Pride literary open mic centered on the theme Metamorphosis. This is a night for stories about change in all its forms, quiet shifts, radical transformations, and everything in between. We invite writing that explores becoming, unbecoming, and the spaces where ident... [click here for more]
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Nate Nelson at Fat Matt's

Wednesday June 17, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 06/17/2026 7:00 PM
Fat Matt's Rib Shack 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
Featuring: Nate Nelson
Great Live Bluesy music [click here for more]
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Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants

Wednesday June 17, 2026 07:15 PM EDT 06/17/2026 7:15 PM
Truist Park Cost: $13.90+
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.
Sports::Baseball
Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants. The Atlanta Braves play at Truist Park, located at 755 Battery Ave SE in Atlanta, Georgia. [click here for more]
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Alliance Theatre presents Basura

Wednesday June 17, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 06/17/2026 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.
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Basura (World Premiere; Musical)

The Inspiring True Story of Finding Music in Unlikely Places

May 30 – July 12, 2026

Music & Lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan Book by Karen Zacarías Directed by Michael Greif

Choreography by Patricia Delgado

Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Arra... [click here for more]
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Actor's Express presents: Wit

Wednesday June 17, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 06/17/2026 7:30 PM
Actor's Express Theatre Company Cost: $56.65
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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Thu., Jun. 4 — Sun., Jun. 28
CRITIC’S PICK:

Wit by Margaret Edson, Actor’s Express —...

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Indie Film Series 2026

Wednesday June 17, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 06/17/2026 7:30 PM
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre Cost: $10.60
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
Join us once a month for independent filmmaking at its finest January through June!

Indie Film Night is a bite-sized film festival one Wednesday evening a month, serving up an eclectic selection of both short and feature-length independent films from around the country and the world.

IFN showcas... [click here for more]
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Theatrical Outfit presents The Revolutionists

Wednesday June 17, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 06/17/2026 7:30 PM
Theatrical Outfit Cost: $20+
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
Atlanta playwright Lauren Gunderson (Silent Sky & Christmas at Pemberley) returns to TO with THE REVOLUTIONISTS – an irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen Marie Antoinette, and Haitian ... [click here for more]
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Blue Man Group by Broadway in Atlanta

Wednesday June 17, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 06/17/2026 7:30 PM
Fox Theatre Cost: $39+
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
Blue Man Group will rock your world, blow your mind, and unleash your spirit. As three bald and blue men explore our world, together we’ll discover music, laughter and surprises at every turn. Blue Man Group performances are euphoric celebrations of human connection through art, music, comedy and no... [click here for more]
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Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre presents Cinderella

Wednesday June 17, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 06/17/2026 7:30 PM
City of South Fulton Southwest Arts Center Cost: $25-$55
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, Community::Family
Featuring: Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre
This ain’t your traditional fairy tale. True Colors is bringing you Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella through an 80s inspired lens that’s bold, iconic, and full of possibility. Inspired by the groundbreaking 1997 television event starring Brandy and Whitney Houston, this Enchanted Edition honors ... [click here for more]
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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Show

Wednesday June 17, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 06/17/2026 7:30 PM
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Cost: $74.95
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.
Arts::Theater
An Epic Tournament Like No Other

The top knights of our kingdom will battle with brawn and steel to determine one victor to protect the throne. Join us as we feast and raise a goblet to our Queen.

The Queen of the Royal Court invites you to travel through the mists of time to a festive celebrati... [click here for more]

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