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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks™ Live Glow-N-Fire

Saturday January 31, 2026 07:30 PM EST 01/31/2026 7:30 PM
State Farm Arena Cost: $25–$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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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party evening show in Atlanta. [click here for more]
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Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents The Giver

Saturday January 31, 2026 07:30 PM EST 01/31/2026 7:30 PM
Act3 Productions Cost: $34
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
Welcome to a future, not too far away from now, where there is no war or conflict, no fear or pain, and no choices. Everyone in the community celebrates sameness and knows their assigned place, except for young Jonas. He feels different, and being different is dangerous. Upon turning twelve, Jonas i... [click here for more]
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Improv Comedy Show with the Maniacs

Saturday January 31, 2026 07:30 PM EST 01/31/2026 7:30 PM
Atlanta Workshop Players Cost: Tickets are $10 presale, $15 at the door
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
Join AWP's Improv Troupe for an evening of comedy. [click here for more]
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Carlyle Brown's The African Company Presents Richard III

Saturday January 31, 2026 07:30 PM EST 01/31/2026 7:30 PM
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 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.
Arts::Theater
Based on a true story. Forty years before the abolition of slavery, William Henry Brown, a free Black American, organizes a production of Shakespeare’s Richard III under his company, African Grove Theatre. At the same time, the leading producer of New York City, Stephen Price, has secured the famo... [click here for more]
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Theatrical Outfit presents Bleeding Hearts

Saturday January 31, 2026 07:30 PM EST 01/31/2026 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
CRITIC’S PICK Wed., Jan. 28 - Sun., Feb. 22Bleeding Hearts by Steve Yockey, Theatrical Outfit —... [click here for more]
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America @ 250: Copland + Barber

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 8:00 PM
Atlanta Symphony Hall Cost: $40-$141
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
Guest conductor Leonard Slatkin brings his "special flare for Americana" (The New York Times) to serve up two great American works from the past century. The young violin virtuoso Randall Goosby plays Samuel Barber's uber-romantic Violin Concerto. Then the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra pulls out all th... [click here for more]
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ECMSA: Emerson Series—Gloria Chien, piano; Vega Quartet

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 8:00 PM
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 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.
Music::Concerts
2025-2026 ECMSA

Free Event/No Tickets Required

Pianist Gloria Chien has one of the most diverse musical lives as an internationally known performer, artistic director, and educator. She joins the Vega Quartet for a rarely-heard treat—Amy Beach’s romantic Piano Quintet.

Recommended parking for Sc... [click here for more]
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Libby's at the Express: Ho, Ho Home for the Holidays (2025)

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 8:00 PM
Actor's Express Theatre Company Cost: $55.00
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::Concerts
She's back! Atlanta cabaret legend Libby Whittemore reprises her annual holiday show "Ho, Ho, Home for the Holidays and a Connie Sue Day Christmas" at Actor's Express this December. [click here for more]
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Aurora Theatre presents: The Play That Goes Wrong

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 8:00 PM
Aurora Theatre Cost: $38.92-$51.64
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 Play That Goes Wrong January 22 – February 15, 2026 A play by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan Sayer | Direction by Heidi McKerley

Welcome to the worst play you’ll ever love! Aurora’s biggest selling comedy is back. The Play That Goes Wrong follows a hilariously inept theatre ... [click here for more]
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Broadway in Atlanta presents MJ The Musical

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 8:00 PM
Fox Theatre Cost: On Sale 10/31
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
January 27 - February 1, 2026 He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry is on tour in MJ, the multiple Tony Awardr-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Awardr-winning Director/... [click here for more]
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Out Front Theatre presents BLKS

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 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
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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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Moody Hollow With Special Guest Peace At Home

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 8:00 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
Moody Hollow with special guest Peace At Home live at Eddie's Attic! Moody Hollow is an Atlanta based acoustic band known for its rich harmonies and heartfelt storytelling. Blending elements of folk, bluegrass, and southern rock, their sound is both timeless and contemporary – evoking front-porch ... [click here for more]
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Tattoo You - A Rolling Stones Tribute

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 8:00 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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Please first contact the venue for weather-related updates to this event.  The members of multiple successful Atlanta bands have to come together to form TATTOO YOU - a ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE. TATTOO YOU is: Rod Gunther on guitar and Henry Davis on keyboards both of Tribute - a celebration of The ... [click here for more]
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Eddie 9V

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 8:00 PM
Terminal West Cost: $34.52
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::Concerts

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., Jan. 31
Eddie 9V, Nether Hour, Terminal West - Atlanta's next roots guitar...

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Dr. Fresch Presents: The Bass Operation W/ Gentlemens Club, Eater

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 8:00 PM
Tabernacle Cost: $34.00–$66.00
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::Concerts
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Zachariah Porter: The Big Back Behavior Tour

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 8:00 PM
Buckhead Theatre Cost: $50.85–$74
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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Macartney Reinhardt with special guest July Turner

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 8:00 PM
Smith's Olde Bar Cost: $15.62 ($12.00 + $3.62 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

Nashville country recording artist Macartney Reinhardt is quickly catching the eye of industry executives and music lovers with her powerhouse vocals, her soulful, bluesy twang, and lyrics that come straight from the heart.

Hailing from music royalty, as a descend... [click here for more]
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The Classic Improv Show

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 8:00 PM
Whole World Improv Theatre Co 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.
Whole World Improv Theatre Presents: The Award-Winning Classic Improv Show! Get ready for an electrifying night of spontaneous laughter with Atlanta’s best improv comedy! Whole World Improv Theatre, your favorite little venue nestled in the vibrant Heart of Midtown, Atlanta, is thrilled to feature... [click here for more]
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Internet Islands

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 8:00 PM
Aisle 5 Cost: $15.00-$40.00
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
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Panic Stricken

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 8:00 PM
Smith's Olde Bar Cost: $24.28 ($20.00 + $4.28 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 Panic Stricken out of Austin, Texas shares the music of Widespread Panic through faithful renditions and improvisational jams. Founded in 2014, the band quickly gained attention following a memorable fill-in performance at Empire Control Room and Garage in 2021. T... [click here for more]
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R&B Singer Kayte Burgess

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 8:00 PM
Perfect Note Atlanta Cost: $29.5
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
Tribute to Teena Marie featuring Kayte Burgess [click here for more]
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Frankley Scarlet at Moonshadow Tavern

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 8:00 PM
MoonShadow Tavern 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
No description provided [click here for more]
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Rhinestones, Karaoke & Dolly at Sweet Auburn Barbecue

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 8:00 PM
Sweet Auburn BBQ Cost: $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.
Food and Drink
On Saturday, January 31, the Poncey-Highland favorite transforms into a high-energy, anything-goes 80th birthday bash celebrating Dolly Parton with karaoke, cocktails and big looks. Hosted by Atlanta drag icon Brigitte Bidet, the night promises to gloriously over the top. Karaoke kicks off at 8 p.m.... [click here for more]
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A Rogue and Peasant Playlist: A Cabaret with Kathleen McManus

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 8:00 PM
Academy Theatre Cost: $22.05
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
The songs embedded in Shakespeare’s canon are timeless and resilient. Join Peter Hauenstein on piano and Kathleen McManus on lead vocals for a cabaret journey through interpretations by renowned singer-songwriters and beloved local composers. Featuring music associated with James Taylor, Annie Lenno... [click here for more]
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Torch Dnb

Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 8:00 PM
The Masquerade 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.
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