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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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Lynn Cullen Book Launch Party

01/20/2026 6:30 PM
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
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Lynn Cullen Book Launch Party

01/20/2026 6:30 PM
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Join us on Tuesday, January 20 for a special editi...
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Creative Writing Workshop

01/20/2026 7:00 PM
Wild Aster Books
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Lynn Cullen

01/21/2026 7:00 PM
Atlanta History Center
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Ninajirachi @ Believe Music Hall

01/23/2026 10:00 PM
Believe Music Hall Atlanta
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Julian Winters & Kate Goldbeck

01/27/2026 7:00 PM
Eagle Eye Book Shop
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Ken Belson - Every Day Is Sunday

01/28/2026 7:30 PM
The Imperial
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Livingston Lecture featuring Ken Belson

01/29/2026 7:00 PM
Atlanta History Center
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Aaron Colton – Writing Through Writer’s Block

01/31/2026 4:30 PM
A Cappella Books
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Writers at the Wrecking Bar Presents Rachel Taff in conversation with Sarah Edmondson - Paper Cut

02/03/2026 7:00 PM
Wrecking Bar Brewpub
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Anjali Enjeti – Ballot

02/12/2026 7:00 PM
Georgia Center for the Book
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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/17/2026 10:00 AM
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02/17/2026 11:45 AM
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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

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

02/19/2026 10:00 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
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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/20/2026 10:00 AM
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Poetry Readings, Slams and Spoken Word

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Creative Writing Workshop

01/20/2026 7:00 PM
Wild Aster Books
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Poetry for Survival ~ A Workshop for Queer Poets

01/21/2026 7:00 PM
The Supermarket
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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
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Soulful Sunday Brunch With Crystal Womack – Jan 18

Sunday January 18, 2026 12:00 AM EST 01/18/2026 12:00 AM
Perfect Note Atlanta Cost: $0
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.
On Sundays for Brunch, a $5 Per Person, Non-Refundable Entertainment Fee will be charged on your bill when dining in the showroom for brunch ***  There is NO charge to dine on the bar / restaurant side [click here for more]
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Children's Museum Winter Exhibitions (sundays)

Sunday January 18, 2026 08:30 AM EST 01/18/2026 8:30 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.
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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]
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Breman Museum Winter Exhibits (Sundays)

Sunday January 18, 2026 10:00 AM EST 01/18/2026 10:00 AM
The Breman Museum & Cultural Center Cost: $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.
Arts::Visual Arts
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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Reclaimed ATL: ATL's Vintage & Artisan Market

Sunday January 18, 2026 10:00 AM EST 01/18/2026 10:00 AM
The Supermarket Cost: Prices start from: $0
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, Community::Community Markets
A monthly curated marketplace experience rooted in creativity, community and sustainability. Featuring 15+ vendors, music, matcha & more! [click here for more]
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Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Winter Exhibitions (sundays)

Sunday January 18, 2026 11:00 AM EST 01/18/2026 11:00 AM
Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Cost: Free. Suggested donation $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.
Arts::Visual Arts
Repossessions

On View: Oct. 17, 2025 - May 1, 2026

Location: CI&A Bank of America Gallery

The inaugural exhibition in the Bank of America Gallery is Repossessions, a group exhibition presenting commissioned works by Black artists using artifacts from the eras of enslavement and Jim Crow... [click here for more]
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Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Winter Exhibits (sundays)

Sunday January 18, 2026 12:00 PM EST 01/18/2026 12:00 PM
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Cost: $10, members 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
Maya Perez-Lugones

January 10 – March 22, 2026

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art presents the first solo exhibition of artwork by Maya Perez-Lugones. The exhibited drawings and paintings explore the complicated relationship between ego, compulsion, and empathy. Perez-Lugones’ layered compositions re... [click here for more]
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The Sun ATL Winter Exhibitions (sundays)

Sunday January 18, 2026 12:00 PM EST 01/18/2026 12:00 PM
The Sun ATL 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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The Sun ATL one year anniversary show 16 January - 21 March 2026

Twenty-one artists, four generations, three continents - over 100 original works celebrating a year of art, community, and defiant optimism in Sweet Auburn.

Exhibition Opening Weekend Schedule:

Friday, January 16, 6-... [click here for more]
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SCADFash Winter Exhibitions (sundays)

Sunday January 18, 2026 12:00 PM EST 01/18/2026 12:00 PM
SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film Cost: $10 general admission
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
'André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever'

Now on View - March 1, 2026

André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever is a tribute to the enduring legacy of André Leon Talley — distinguished editor, cultural icon, and beloved SCAD mentor and friend. The exhibition features nearly 70 looks from Talley’s per... [click here for more]
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Center for Puppetry Arts: Winter Special Exhibitions (sundays)

Sunday January 18, 2026 12:00 PM EST 01/18/2026 12:00 PM
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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The Dragon King

January 14-25, 2026

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+ | Our Location Journey to the Bottom of the Sea

By Tanglewood Marionettes of Ware, MA

Dive into a spellbinding world with The Dragon King, an acclaimed marionette adventure from Tanglewood Marionettes of Ware, MA. Winner of the e... [click here for more]
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Nfc Brew Jitsu #6 Sunday, January 18

Sunday January 18, 2026 12:00 PM EST 01/18/2026 12:00 PM
Monday Night Garage Cost: $20.78 ($15.00 + $5.78 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.
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Brew Jitsu returns for the first time in 2026 on Sunday, January 18 for Brew Jitsu #6 at Monday Night Garage!Our past Brew Jitsu events have tu... [click here for more]
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Morris “In the Morning” Baxter pres. MLK Jazz Brunch ft. Antoine Gibson

Sunday January 18, 2026 12:00 PM EST 01/18/2026 12:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta Cost: $25.00
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.
City Winery Atlanta and Morris “In the Morning” Baxter presents MLK Jazz Brunch ft. Antoine Gibson live on January 18th at 12pm!In January of 2010, he, along with three high school friends, formed the band TraVerse. For two years, TraVerse changed the Metro Atlanta music scene by adding a new flavor... [click here for more]
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"Works on Paper" ~ Reception

Sunday January 18, 2026 12:00 PM EST 01/18/2026 12:00 PM
The Supermarket Cost: Prices start from: $0
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.
The Bakery Atlanta is excited to present a group exhibition group of Works on Paper that will highlight the range, experimentation, and intimacy of paper-based practices, celebrating both traditional and expanded approaches to working on paper. The exhibit will be on view Friday, January 9th - Sunda... [click here for more]
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Reclaimed ATL: ATL's Vintage & Artisan Market

Sunday January 18, 2026 12:00 PM EST 01/18/2026 12:00 PM
The Supermarket Cost: Prices start from: $0
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, Community::Community Markets
A monthly curated marketplace experience rooted in creativity, community and sustainability. Featuring 15+ vendors, music, matcha & more! [click here for more]
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Soulful Sunday Brunch With R&B Singer Telize – Jan 18

Sunday January 18, 2026 12:00 PM EST 01/18/2026 12:00 PM
Perfect Note Atlanta Cost: $0
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::Brunch with Music
On Sundays for Brunch, a $5 Per Person, Non-Refundable Entertainment Fee will be charged on your bill when dining in the showroom for brunch ***  There is NO charge to dine on the bar / restaurant side [click here for more]
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Soulful Sunday Brunch With R&B Singer Telize – Jan 18

Sunday January 18, 2026 12:00 PM EST 01/18/2026 12:00 PM
Perfect Note Atlanta Cost: $0
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::Brunch with Music
On Sundays for Brunch, a $5 Per Person, Non-Refundable Entertainment Fee will be charged on your bill when dining in the showroom for brunch ***  There is NO charge to dine on the bar / restaurant side [click here for more]
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Soulful Sunday Brunch With R&B Singer Telize – Jan 18

Sunday January 18, 2026 12:00 PM EST 01/18/2026 12:00 PM
Perfect Note Atlanta Cost: $0
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::Brunch with Music
On Sundays for Brunch, a $5 Per Person, Non-Refundable Entertainment Fee will be charged on your bill when dining in the showroom for brunch ***  There is NO charge to dine on the bar / restaurant side [click here for more]
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Soulful Sunday Brunch With R&B Singer Telize – Jan 18

Sunday January 18, 2026 12:00 PM EST 01/18/2026 12:00 PM
Perfect Note Atlanta Cost: $0
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::Brunch with Music
On Sundays for Brunch, a $5 Per Person, Non-Refundable Entertainment Fee will be charged on your bill when dining in the showroom for brunch ***  There is NO charge to dine on the bar / restaurant side [click here for more]
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Fulton County 4H Dog Adoption Event

Sunday January 18, 2026 12:00 PM EST 01/18/2026 12:00 PM
LifeLine Animal Project 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, Community::Pets
Stop by as we collaborate with Fulton County 4H for a Dog Adoption Event! All family members are welcome to join, including any four-legged ones. We are offering dog adoptions with different adoptable pets present throughout the event from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM onsite at Camp Fulton-Truitt 4-H Educatio... [click here for more]
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Authenticity Theater presents Glengarry Glen Ross

Sunday January 18, 2026 02:00 PM EST 01/18/2026 2:00 PM
7 Stages Theatre Cost: $20-$45
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
David Mamet’s American classic Glengarry Glen Ross, fresh off an outstanding Broadway revival, comes to Authenticity in January. Directed by Scott Keefer. Set in a Chicago real estate office, this searing, Pulitzer-winner spends two tense days with four desperate salesmen. They compete in a brutal... [click here for more]
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Maine Celtics Vs College Park Skyhawks

Sunday January 18, 2026 02:00 PM EST 01/18/2026 2:00 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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Big Band Jazz — Performing The Music Of Natalie And Nat King Cole

Sunday January 18, 2026 02:00 PM EST 01/18/2026 2:00 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: $31.93
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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