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Jazz Legacy Project: A Tribute to Duke Ellington

Wednesday April 1, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 04/01/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry Cost: $25 advance ($30 day of show)
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.
General Admission: $25 advance ($30 day of show)

  Our monthly Jazz Residency - each installment is a tribute to a different jazz legend!    

What is the Jazz Legacy Project?Created in 2015 after an epiphany Justin Varnes had while teaching Jazz History at Georgia State University, the JLP has an on... [click here for more]
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Weedeater

Wednesday April 1, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 04/01/2026 7:00 PM
529 Bar Cost: $30Adv/ $35Dos
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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Jazz Legacy Project

Jazz Legacy Project: A Tribute to Duke Ellington

Wednesday April 1, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 04/01/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry 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.
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Our monthly Jazz Residency - each installment is a tribute to a different jazz legend!

    What is the Jazz Legacy Project?

Created in 2015 after an epiphany Justin Varnes had while teaching Jazz History at Georgia State University, the JLP has an ongoing residency at the Velvet Note jazz club in ... [click here for more]
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Jazz Legacy Project: A tribute to Duke Ellington

Wednesday April 1, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 04/01/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry 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.
Music, Nightlife
Our monthly Jazz Residency - each installment is a tribute to a different jazz legend!

    What is the Jazz Legacy Project?

Created in 2015 after an epiphany Justin Varnes had while teaching Jazz History at Georgia State University, the JLP has an ongoing residency at the Velvet Note jazz club in ... [click here for more]
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Jenna Paulette

Wednesday April 1, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 04/01/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic Cost: From $26.70
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.
Music, Music::Live-Music
Jenna Paulette: Live at Eddie's Attic!

In a crowded field of aspiring cowgirls, Jenna Paulette allows her music, her work ethic, and her way of life to speak for themselves.

A gifted songwriter working with one of the most storied publishers in Nashville...

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Blair, Polo Perks, & Doris

Wednesday April 1, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 04/01/2026 7:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $21.35 - $42.7
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
No description provided [click here for more]
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Albertine Cinémathèque

Wednesday April 1, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 04/01/2026 7:00 PM
Emory University 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::Film, Free Events
Emory's Department of French and Italian presents the Albertine Cinémathèque 2026! Come join us for 6 films March 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, and April 1. [click here for more]
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Greywater · Grudgestep | Local Original Music!

Wednesday April 1, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 04/01/2026 7:30 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: From $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.
Music::Live-Music
Greywater · Grudgestep | LOCAL ORIGINAL MUSIC!ByMadLife Stage & Studios FollowMadLife Stage & StudiosWoodstock, GAWednesday, Apr 1, 2026 at 7:30pm to Wednesday, Apr 1, 2026MadLife Stage & StudiosOverviewGreywater · Grudgestep — LIVE at MadLife Stage & Studios on Wednesday, April 1st at 7:30!Greywat... [click here for more]
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Emory Cinematheque: The Gold Rush

Wednesday April 1, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 04/01/2026 7:30 PM
Emory University 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::Film, Free Events
Emory Cinematheque: The Gold Rush

Directed by Charles Chaplin, 1925 | 96 min.

1920s silent comedy was America’s gift to the world, and Charlie Chaplin’s film about the Tramp’s adventures in the frozen north remains the peak of his considerable 1920s achievements. He had solved the challenge of com... [click here for more]
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Trivia Night at Napoleon's

Wednesday April 1, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 04/01/2026 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.
Nightlife::Trivia
Weekly trivia night presented by Outspoken Entertainment. [click here for more]
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Bryant Barnes Presents: Solace Tour

Wednesday April 1, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 04/01/2026 8:00 PM
Terminal West Cost: $35.55
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.
Music::Concerts
Houston-born singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Bryant Barnes has amassed hundreds of millions of views through his stunning acoustic covers on TikTok over the past few years. Earning co-signs from the likes of Trippie Redd and Kodak Black, the artist landed at Mercury Records before drop... [click here for more]
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Wednesday April 1, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 04/01/2026 8:00 PM
The Loft 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::Live-Music
yung kai yung kai is a 22-year-old Chinese-Canadian indie musician who creates music inspired by  artists like Laufey, Keshi, and Wave to Earth. Making music in his bedroom studio, he  quickly gained attention when his track “blue” hit #2 on the Spotify Global Viral Chart and  topped the vir... [click here for more]
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Jacqueline Novak: 2026 TOUR

Wednesday April 1, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 04/01/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse Cost: $39-$107
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
For updates from Jacqueline Novak, sign up for Jacqueline's mailing list at JokesNovak.com [click here for more]
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Dog Mom - Horizon Theatre Company

Wednesday April 1, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 04/01/2026 8:00 PM
Horizon Theatre Company Cost: $40–$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
A tail-wagging comedy! Just when Liz thinks her life can’t get any more chaotic, the universe hands her the one thing she definitely doesn’t want – an adorable, unshakeable, absolutely-determined-to-love-her dog! This heartwarming comedy about an unlikely friendship between a reluctant human and her... [click here for more]
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Grag Queen and Bright Light Bright Light: The Cosmic Light Tour

Wednesday April 1, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 04/01/2026 8:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta Cost: from $30.00
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 Grag Queen and Bright Light Bright Light: The Cosmic Light Tour live on April 1st at 8pm! Grag Queen is a singer, songwriter, presenter, and one of the most influential drag queens in the world. Winner of the american reality show “Queen of the Universe” and presenter ... [click here for more]
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A.M.P.S. / ATLANTA MONTHLY PLAYERS SESSION

Wednesday April 1, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 04/01/2026 8:00 PM
Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery 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
Bring your instrument and make some sweet improvised music with us!

HOUSE BAND 8:30ish followed by IMPROVISERS SESSION until 11:30p.m.

EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY. APRIL HOSTED BY JARRED PEPPER

[click here for more]
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Open Jam with Big Samson & the Truth

Wednesday April 1, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 04/01/2026 8:00 PM
Dixie Tavern 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
Open jam with Big Samson & the Truth. Full back line provided; sign-up starts at 8:00 pm and the house band goes on at 9:00 pm. [click here for more]
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Garage Door Sessions at The Third Door

Wednesday April 1, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 04/01/2026 8:00 PM
The Third Door 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
Swing by Garage Door Sessions, a writer's workshop on Wednesday, to catch local musicians performing original tracks while you sip craft cocktails (or mocktails).

No cover & open to the public.

If you'd like to perform during garage door sessions, email music at thethirddoor.net for more info!

[click here for more]
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Karaoke Night at Park Bench in the Battery

Wednesday April 1, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 04/01/2026 8:00 PM
Park Bench in the Battery 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::Karaoke
Braves Home Game vs Athletics – 12:15 pm [click here for more]
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Chester Lethers at Blind Willie's

Wednesday April 1, 2026 08:30 PM EDT 04/01/2026 8:30 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.
Music::Live-Music
Featuring: Chester Lethers
Live music at Blind Willie’s. [click here for more]
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The Reeves Brothers W/ Luke Brown & The Jubilee

Wednesday April 1, 2026 09:00 PM EDT 04/01/2026 9:00 PM
Eddie's Attic Cost: From $26.70
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.
Music::Live-Music
The Reeves Brothers live at Eddie's Attic w/ Luke Brown & The Jubilee!

The Reeves Brothers, Matt and Cole, are a hard-hitting country duo raised in the honky-tonks of Arkansas and Nevada, where their dad played five nights a week at The Stagestop, and the...

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404 Week Launch Party at Jagger Suite

Wednesday April 1, 2026 09:00 PM EDT 04/01/2026 9:00 PM
Moxie 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.
Food and Drink, Free Events, Nightlife
Kick off ATL 404 Week in style

Atlanna Tonight presents the official Launch Party of 404 Week- A 4-day celebration of Atlanta’s music, food, culture, and creative community.

Kick things off at Jagger Suite, sponsored by Grey Goose, Patron, & Bicardi, with an elevated night bringing together the ... [click here for more]
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Emory Long Term Acute Care Well-being Expo

Thursday April 2, 2026 07:00 AM EDT 04/02/2026 7:00 AM
Emory University 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.
Free Events, Community::Health and Fitness
The Well-being Expos are one-day events that are designed to help you focus on setting your personal well-being goals. All employees of Emory University and Emory Healthcare are welcome to attend.

Various events and activities will be offered throughout each Expo including: Well-being exhibitors

Pre... [click here for more]
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Exhibitions at Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) (Thursdays)

Thursday April 2, 2026 08:00 AM EDT 04/02/2026 8:00 AM
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta) Cost: $10 General Admission, student/senior discounts
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
Explore current exhibitions on view at Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA).

Current exhibitions: - Public Notice: 2025 U.S. International Poster Biennial

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

[click here for more]
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Fit4Mom - Strides 360

Thursday April 2, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/02/2026 10:00 AM
City Springs Cost: $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.
Community::Health and Fitness
This 60-minute heart-pumping workout will leave you energized for the rest of the day! [click here for more]

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