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Upcoming Book Events in Atlanta

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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

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The Sweet Side of Storytelling - Book Signing with Annette Joseph

11/20/2025 3:00 PM
The Works Upper Westside Atlanta
“The Sweet Side of Storytelling” – A conversation ...
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Lorissa Rinehart in conversation with Michele Ozumba – Winning the Earthquake

11/20/2025 7:00 PM
Inman Park Church
Lorissa Rinehart in conversation with Michele Ozum...
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Kardea Brown

11/20/2025 7:00 PM
Atlanta History Center
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Open Reality: Meeting The Polycrisis Together With All Beings -- Shodo Spring In Conversation With Charli Vogt & Gareth Young

11/21/2025 7:30 PM
Charis Books & More
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Christine Kuehn in conversation with Claire Haley

12/01/2025 7:00 PM
Atlanta History Center
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Joshua Clark Davis – Police Against the Movement

12/04/2025 6:30 PM
Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
Joshua Clark Davis – Police Against the Movement
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Joshua Clark Davis in conversation with Josie Duffy Rice – Police Against the Movement

12/04/2025 6:30 PM
Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
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Poetry Readings, Slams and Spoken Word

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Baby Boy - Live Stage Play & Showcase

11/30/2025 8:00 PM
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Atlanta Moth Mainstage

12/04/2025 7:30 PM
Center Stage Theater
True stories told live.
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December XChange Open Mic and Slam 12-12-25

12/12/2025 7:30 PM
Arts Exchange
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Friday After Next - Live Stage Play & Showcase

12/28/2025 8:00 PM
Apache XLR
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Atlanta Opera Streaming - "Macbeth"

Thursday November 20, 2025 12:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 12:00 AM
No Venue Cost: $25 annual all-access membership at The Atlanta Opera Film Studio. or $7 monthly all-access membership
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The Atlanta Opera Film Studio announces the release of 18 new cinematic opera films, bringing the grandeur of opera performance into homes around the world through its acclaimed streaming platform. These extraordinary releases, edited into richly produced films, are developed from live performances,... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Opera Streaming - "Rigoletto"

Thursday November 20, 2025 12:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 12:00 AM
No Venue Cost: $25 annual all-access membership at The Atlanta Opera Film Studio or $7 monthly all-access membership
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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The Atlanta Opera Film Studio announces the release of 18 new cinematic opera films, bringing the grandeur of opera performance into homes around the world through its acclaimed streaming platform. These extraordinary releases, edited into richly produced films, are developed from live performances,... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Opera Streaming - "La Bohème"

Thursday November 20, 2025 12:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 12:00 AM
No Venue Cost: $25 annual all-access membership at The Atlanta Opera Film Studio or $7 monthly all-access membership
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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The Atlanta Opera Film Studio announces the release of 18 new cinematic opera films, bringing the grandeur of opera performance into homes around the world through its acclaimed streaming platform. These extraordinary releases, edited into richly produced films, are developed from live performances,... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Opera Streaming - La Bohème at Pullman Yards

Thursday November 20, 2025 12:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 12:00 AM
No Venue Cost: $25 annual all-access membership at The Atlanta Opera Film Studio or $7 monthly all-access membership
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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The Atlanta Opera Film Studio announces the release of 18 new cinematic opera films, bringing the grandeur of opera performance into homes around the world through its acclaimed streaming platform. These extraordinary releases, edited into richly produced films, are developed from live performances,... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Opera Streaming - "Semele"

Thursday November 20, 2025 12:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 12:00 AM
No Venue Cost: $25 annual all-access membership at The Atlanta Opera Film Studio or $7 monthly all-access membership
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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The Atlanta Opera Film Studio announces the release of 18 new cinematic opera films, bringing the grandeur of opera performance into homes around the world through its acclaimed streaming platform. These extraordinary releases, edited into richly produced films, are developed from live performances,... [click here for more]
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Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA) Fall Exhibits (thursdays)

Thursday November 20, 2025 07:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 7:00 AM
Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia Cost: Members free/Non-Members $5
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Through Sat., Oct. 25

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

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Upper Deck Golf at Truist Park

Thursday November 20, 2025 07:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 7:00 AM
The Battery Atlanta Cost: Check Site
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UPPER DECK GOLF IS COMING TO THE TRUIST PARK THIS NOVEMBER! As part of the Upper Deck Golf event, fans will have the chance to play a round of golf throughout the ballpark down to custom greens on the field while enjoying great music, cold drinks, food, and a variety of golfing challenges. This me... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Botanical Gardens Exhibition: Enchanted Trees & Scarecrows (thursdays)

Thursday November 20, 2025 08:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 8:00 AM
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $26.95/weekdays, $29.95/weekend, members free
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About the Exhibition Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics marks the return of the artists behind the Garden’s 2021 exhibition of a signature rainbow-hued “Skynet” billowing above the Canopy Walk. The 10 sculptures will be scattered throughout the Garden, drawing onlookers with their dazzling acry... [click here for more]
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Bird Stroll with Ranger Jonah

Thursday November 20, 2025 08:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 8:00 AM
Mason Mill Park Cost: Free
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Description: Come walk with Ranger Jonah to see what birds are active at Mason Mill Park. All levels of birders are welcome. Binoculars and comfortable footwear are recommended. What to expect: We will gather in the parking lot near the Mason Mill playground and walk the perimeter of the park look... [click here for more]
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High Museum Fall Exhibits (thursdays)

Thursday November 20, 2025 09:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 9:00 AM
High Museum of Art Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members
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Fashion Statements: Viktor & Rolf, High Museum — This...

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Carlos Museum Fall Exhibits (thursdays)

Thursday November 20, 2025 09:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 9:00 AM
Michael C. Carlos Museum Cost: Free - $8 (see site)
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Through Sun., Dec. 7
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Continuum: Johnnie Diacon & Hotvlkuce Harjo, Carlos Museum —...

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Fernbank Fall Exhibits (Thursdays)

Thursday November 20, 2025 09:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 9:00 AM
Fernbank Museum of Natural History Cost: $25.95 w/Senior and Child Discounts
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Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas
 

On view Oct. 4, 2025 – Jan. 11, 2026

Dive into a treasure trove of underwater exploration.

Journey beneath the waves with Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas, an immersive exhibition that unveils the hidden discoveries beneath the Mediterranean Sea. Focusing on... [click here for more]
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Wolfgang Gallery Fall Exhibits (thursdays)

Thursday November 20, 2025 09:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 9:00 AM
Wolfgang Gallery Cost: Free
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Ongoing CRITIC’S PICK: Aineki Traverso: Narcissus’ Pagoda, Wolfgang Gallery - Traverso’s first... [click here for more]
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Swan House Fall Exhibitions (thursdays)

Thursday November 20, 2025 09:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 9:00 AM
Swan Coach House Cost: Free
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Little Things

Our annual small works exhibition

Curated by Maria Bruckman and Jacob O’Kelley

November 13 - January 8

Reception: Thursday, November 13, 6-9pm

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Spalding Nix Gallery Fall Exhibitions (thursdays)

Thursday November 20, 2025 09:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 9:00 AM
Spalding Nix Fine Art Cost: Free
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SYNTHESCAPES

September 24 - November 14, 2025

Spalding Nix Fine Art is thrilled to announce SYNTHESCAPES, a presentation of three shows by Katherine Sandoz, Eilis Crean and Claire Whitehurst. The artists in this show have created distinct bodies of work that question our perception of time, place... [click here for more]
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Jackson Fine Art Fall Exhibitions (thursdays)

Thursday November 20, 2025 09:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 9:00 AM
Jackson Fine Art Cost: Free
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The Tapestry

September 24, 2025 - December 23, 2025

Erik Madigan Heck is one of the most sought-after photographers working today, attracting collaborations and commissions from fashion and cultural icons such as Comme des Garçons, Gucci, Nike, and The Metropolitan Opera. He is praised for his tal... [click here for more]
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Zuckerman Museum of Art Fall Exhibits (thursdays)

Thursday November 20, 2025 09:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 9:00 AM
Zuckerman Museum of Art Cost: Free
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The Naturalist#The_Naturalist

August 25 - December 5, 2025

Curated by Cynthia Nourse Thompson

This exhibition features several distinct bodies of work exploring humanity’s intimate relationship with the natural world. More specifically, Wright’s works are a personal celebration and inquiry into ... [click here for more]
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Dekalb History Center - Summer Exhibits (Thursdays)

Thursday November 20, 2025 09:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 9:00 AM
The DeKalb History Center Cost: Free. Donations appreciated.
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Memorial Drive – New Exhibit#Memorial_Drive_New_Exhibit What began as a thoroughfare leading from the State Capital building to the largest Confederate monument in the country has since become a diverse and bustling road teeming with life. Running from the heart of Atlanta through the interior ... [click here for more]
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Johnson Lowe Gallery Fall Exhibits (thursdays)

Thursday November 20, 2025 09:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 9:00 AM
Johnson Lowe Gallery 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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Through Sat., Nov. 29
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Encounters, Johnson Lowe Gallery — What does it mean to stand...

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Center for Puppetry Arts: Fall Special Exhibitions (thursdays)

Thursday November 20, 2025 09:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 9:00 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50
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: 70 Years of The Jim Henson Company Pop-Up Exhibit, Center for Puppetry Arts - The... [click here for more]
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Swan House Fall Exhibitions (wednesdays)

Thursday November 20, 2025 09:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 9:00 AM
Swan Coach House 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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Little Things

Our annual small works exhibition

Curated by Maria Bruckman and Jacob O’Kelley

November 13 - January 8

Reception: Thursday, November 13, 6-9pm

[click here for more]
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Fall Symposium of Student Scholars: In-Person Oral Presentations & Performances

Thursday November 20, 2025 09:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 9:00 AM
Kennesaw State University Cost: Free
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Breman Museum Fall Exhibits (thursdays)

Thursday November 20, 2025 10:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 10:00 AM
The Breman Museum & Cultural Center Cost: $12
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Fiddler on the Roof: Costumes & Contrasts#Fiddler_on_the_Roof:_Costumes_REAL_AMP_Contrasts

An Exploration of Tradition & Identity

The Breman Museum is proud to partner with the Atlanta Opera and the Alliance Theatre to present a unique exhibition in conjunction with the Alliance’s new produ... [click here for more]
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Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Fall Exhibits (thursdays)

Thursday November 20, 2025 10:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 10:00 AM
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Cost: $10, members free
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 T is for Timon – Craig Drennen

September 20 – December 14, 2025

T is for Timon presents a selection from Craig Drennen’s seventeen-year body of work based on Timon of Athens, William Shakespeare’s least admired play. Centered around the play’s characters, Drennen’s series coalesce in a way t... [click here for more]
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PATH Museum Fall Exhibitions (thursdays)

Thursday November 20, 2025 10:00 AM EST 11/20/2025 10:00 AM
PATH Museum Cost: Free
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The PATH Museum in Buckhead is proud to present Hold the Line, Volume III: Ode to Black Women, opening Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Curated by Ralph “rEN” Dillard and Brian Hebert, this groundbreaking exhibition showcases the work of 50 African American male artists who pay tribute to t... [click here for more]

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