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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

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Author J.D. Myall in conversation with author Connie Morrison

02/09/2026 5:00 PM
Scholar & Scribe
Georgia author and library professional J.D. Myall...
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Author Kristin Cast, "The Lovers" in Conversation with Kate Dramis

02/11/2026 6:30 PM
Books-a-Million
Celebrate the release of The Lovers with Kristin C...
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Heartsgambit

Author J.D. Myall signing event

02/11/2026 7:00 PM
Story on the Square
Georgia author and library professional J.D. Myall...
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Anjali Enjeti – Ballot

02/12/2026 7:00 PM
Georgia Center for the Book
Anjali Enjeti – Ballot
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Heartsgambit

Author J.D. Myall in conversation with NYT bestselling author Dhonielle Clayton

02/15/2026 6:00 PM
Barnes & Noble Booksellers Cumberland
Georgia author and library professional J.D. Myall...
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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/17/2026 10:00 AM
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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/17/2026 11:45 AM
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Olivia Jackson & Julie Olivia

02/17/2026 7:00 PM
Eagle Eye Book Shop
Join us and USA Best-Selling author Julie Olivia a...
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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/18/2026 10:00 AM
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02/18/2026 11:45 AM
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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/19/2026 10:00 AM
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02/19/2026 11:45 AM
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Jon Meacham

02/19/2026 7:00 PM
Atlanta History Center
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An Evening with Ina Garten - Be Ready When the Luck Happens

02/19/2026 7:30 PM
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
An Evening with Ina Garten - Be Ready When the Luc...
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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/20/2026 10:00 AM
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Artful Stories for ages 3-6: Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim by Kobina Commeh

02/21/2026 10:00 AM
Michael C. Carlos Museum
Dive into Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim by Kob...
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Emmanuel Laroche - A Taste of Madagascar

02/21/2026 4:30 PM
A Cappella Books
Emmanuel Laroche - A Taste of Madagascar
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Jan Cress Dondi

02/24/2026 7:00 PM
Atlanta History Center
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Seth Panitch – Antique

02/28/2026 5:00 PM
A Cappella Books
Seth Panitch – Antique
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Poetry Readings, Slams and Spoken Word

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The Moth: Love Hurts

02/09/2026 7:30 PM
Balzer Theater at Herren’s
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling com...
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Literary Open Mic: All About Love

02/11/2026 7:00 PM
Wild Aster Books
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Wild Aster Books’ literary open m...
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Art Out Loud Open Mic Variety Show

02/14/2026 5:30 PM
Westview Makers Space
The 'I Love ME First!' Open Mic Variety Show


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Lovers Affair with Ache Sule

02/14/2026 7:00 PM
Rehearse Live
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Whitney Hanson: Words Never Die Tour 2026

02/15/2026 6:00 PM
Eddie's Attic
Whitney Hanson live at Eddie's Attic!


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Sons Of Town Hall

02/18/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic
Sons of Town Hall live at Eddie's Attic!


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The Moth: Fumbles and Fouls

03/16/2026 7:30 PM
Balzer Theater at Herren’s
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Poetry Reading With Award Winning Poet Jericho Brown

Poetry Reading with Award-winning Poet Jericho Brown

03/19/2026 6:30 PM
Oglethorpe University
As part of the annual "Oglethorpe Out Loud" poetry...
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Atlanta Literary Festivals

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High Fae Court Atlanta Market Day 2026

03/28/2026 12:00 PM
Schoolhouse Brewing
Hear ye, hear ye! 


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Upcoming Atlanta Book Events

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The Cottage

Monday February 9, 2026 12:00 AM EST 02/09/2026 12:00 AM
Center Stage North Cost: $110.00
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.
Arts::Theater
Secrets unravel, passions ignite, and decorum goes delightfully out the window! Set in a charming English countryside cottage in 1923, The Cottage is a fast-paced comedy of love, betrayal, and outrageous revelations. [click here for more]
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Children's Museum Winter Exhibitions (mondays)

Monday February 9, 2026 09:00 AM EST 02/09/2026 9:00 AM
Children's Museum of Atlanta Cost: $17.95 non-member
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::Family
January 17, 2026 - May 10, 2026 AIM HIGH: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen explores the multiple aspects of aviation, from the rich history of the Tuskegee Airmen to 21st century STEM concepts. Inspired by the tools and tasks related to flying and aeronautics, the interactive experiences mix re... [click here for more]
Memorial Drive

Dekalb History Center - Winter Exhibits (Mondays)

Monday February 9, 2026 09:00 AM EST 02/09/2026 9:00 AM
The DeKalb History Center Cost: Free. Donations appreciated.
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::Visual Arts
Please first check with the venue for weather-related updates on this event.

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 r... [click here for more]
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PATH Museum Winter Exhibitions (mondays)

Monday February 9, 2026 10:00 AM EST 02/09/2026 10:00 AM
PATH Museum 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.
Arts::Visual Arts
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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Emory Visual Arts Gallery - Winter Exhibit (Mondays)

Monday February 9, 2026 10:00 AM EST 02/09/2026 10:00 AM
Emory Visual Arts 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.
Arts::Visual Arts
Please first check with the venue for weather-related updates on this event.

Lindsay Burke: Quick Split On view: October 9 to December 12, 2025

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 9, 5-8 pm Artist Talk : Saturday, October 11, 2-4 pm

Location: 700 Peavine Creek Dr. Atlanta, GA 30322

Th... [click here for more]
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December Exhibition at The Bakery (mondays)

Monday February 9, 2026 11:00 AM EST 02/09/2026 11:00 AM
The Supermarket 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.
Arts::Visual Arts
"Through Every Window A Little Light Flows" Join The Bakery Atlanta this December for their Curatorial Fellow Camisha Butler's Through Every Window A Little Light Flows, a group exhibition featuring contemporary works that elevate everyday domestic accoutrements—textiles, furniture, ceramics, ... [click here for more]
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"Why George Washington Matters”

Monday February 9, 2026 02:00 PM EST 02/09/2026 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]
Heartsgambit

Author J.D. Myall in conversation with author Connie Morrison

Monday February 9, 2026 05:00 PM EST 02/09/2026 5:00 PM
Scholar & Scribe Cost: $19.57 (pre-order); $11.99, e-book (pre-order)
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::Books
Georgia author and library professional J.D. Myall is launching a time-travel fantasy romance that brings Black history to life through eras like 1920s New Orleans and 1940s Harlem — and she’s celebrating with a run of fun public bookstore events that are already drawing teen readers, families, and ... [click here for more]
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Valentine's Day Tasting Menu at Brush Sushi

Monday February 9, 2026 05:00 PM EST 02/09/2026 5:00 PM
Brush Sushi Cost: $195
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.
Food and Drink, Holidays and Special Events
Celebrate love with our Valentine's Day menu February 9th through February 15th! Enjoy Caviar bump & Bubbles followed by some of the best selections Brush has to offer! You'll enjoy specially crafted courses before ending on a beautifully executed, French-inspired dessert. Add wine and/or sake pairi... [click here for more]
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February Vinofile Plus Pick-Up Party

Monday February 9, 2026 06:00 PM EST 02/09/2026 6:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $0.00
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.
Food and Drink::Beer/Wine/Distillery Events
City Winery Atlanta presents our February Vinofile Plus Pick-Up Party on February 9th from 6pm - 8pm! Exclusive to Vinofile Plus Members, guests enjoy a free bottle of wine each month, carefully selected by our local Winemaker, Tristan Bohling, and tasty food pairings during the Pick-Up Party! Win... [click here for more]
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Rip City Remix Vs College Park Skyhawks

Monday February 9, 2026 07:00 PM EST 02/09/2026 7:00 PM
Gateway Center Arena Cost: $14-$62
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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Chicago Farmer

Monday February 9, 2026 07:00 PM EST 02/09/2026 7:00 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
Chicago Farmer live at Eddie's Attic! “This is not your average ‘man with guitar.’ Chicago Farmer’s approach to solo folk music is traditional, but his soul & energy are uncommonly powerful. Arriving with his classic acoustic guitar style is a voice smooth but broken-in that sounds wise beyond its... [click here for more]
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Celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day Week at ENZO Steakhouse & Bar

Monday February 9, 2026 07:00 PM EST 02/09/2026 7:00 PM
ENZO Steakhouse & Bar Cost: See site for pricing
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.
Food and Drink
From February 9–15, 2026, ENZO Steakhouse & Bar sets the tone for Saint Valentine’s Day Week with a dining experience that feels social, polished, and effortlessly celebratory. The week draws couples, friends, and groups looking for a night out that feels special without being overdone. Led by Execu... [click here for more]
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Jam Sessions with Joe Gransden at Napoleon's

Monday February 9, 2026 07:30 PM EST 02/09/2026 7:30 PM
Napoleon's 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, Nightlife::Open Mic
Joe Gransden hosts jam sessions every Monday night. [click here for more]
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The Moth: Love Hurts

Monday February 9, 2026 07:30 PM EST 02/09/2026 7:30 PM
Balzer Theater at Herren’s 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::Spoken Word, Community::Lectures
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition featuring true, personal five-minute stories.

LOVE HURTS: Stories about love that went wrong, heartbreak, and romance that hurts so good.

Doors Open: 6:30 PM Show Starts: 7:30 PM

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Out Front Theatre presents BLKS

Monday February 9, 2026 08:00 PM EST 02/09/2026 8:00 PM
Out Front Theatre Company Cost: Prices: $25 / $30 / $35
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
BLKS

January 29 - February 14, 2026

Prices: $25 / $30 / $35

SOUTHEASTERN PREMIERE!

By Aziza Barnes

When shit goes down, your girls show up. As sharply funny as it is poignant, BLKS introduces us to Octavia, Imani, and June – three twenty somethings in... [click here for more]
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KAYO DOT

Monday February 9, 2026 08:00 PM EST 02/09/2026 8:00 PM
Wild Heaven Beer West End Cost: $23.57 ($20.00 + $3.57 fee)
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
Event Description Kayo Dot is less a band than a twenty-two-year act of radical composition. Under the guidance of composer and multi-instrumentalist Toby Driver, the project has evolved through eleven full-length albums, each one a rupture and a reinvention. Since its founding in 2003, Kayo Do... [click here for more]
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Kayo Dot

Monday February 9, 2026 08:00 PM EST 02/09/2026 8:00 PM
The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End 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.
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Kayo Dot is less a band than a twenty-two-year act of radical composition. Under the guidance of composer and multi-instrumentalist Toby Driver, the project has evolved through eleven full-length albums, each one a rupture and a reinvention. Since its founding in 2003, Kayo Dot has functioned as a m... [click here for more]
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Rotknee presents Monday Night Comedy

Monday February 9, 2026 08:00 PM EST 02/09/2026 8:00 PM
The Star Community Bar 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
Rotknee Presents is Atlanta’s Longest Running Inner City Comedy Show [click here for more]
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