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Thursday Thunder Round 3 at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Thursday June 4, 2026 12:00 AM EDT 06/04/2026 12:00 AM
Atlanta Motor Speedway 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.
Sports
Thursday Thunder stands out as a series with a storied pedigree. Over the years fans have seen the likes of Chase Elliott, Joey Logano, David Ragan, and Reed Sorenson cut their teeth on the tricky ¼-mile before advancing to the highest levels of motorsports. Thanks to US Legend Cars and Legends of G... [click here for more]
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Truist Park Tour

Thursday June 4, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 06/04/2026 9:00 AM
Truist Park Cost: $37.70
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.
Community::Classes and Demos, Community
Tours begin based on the following schedule:

In-Season (April-September) Monday - Saturday : 10:00am, 11:00am, Noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm Day Games: 9:00am Sundays: 1:00pm, 3:00pm

Off-Season (Oct-Mar) Monday - Saturday : 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm

Tours are 90 minutes in length.

[click here for more]
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T-Rex Took My Toothbrush

Thursday June 4, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 06/04/2026 10:00 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts 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, Community::Family
Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

T-Rex Taming and Bedtime Battles! By What If Puppets of Kansas City, MO

This is the story of Mr. Greene, a paleontologist who finds a dinosaur egg on a fossil dig.

Run dates: June 3–14, 2026

Additional showtimes: 12:00 PM

[click here for more]
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Workforce Thursday - Job Fair Series

Thursday June 4, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 06/04/2026 10:00 AM
Goodwill Thrift Store & Donation Center 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.
Community, Free Events
Join Goodwill's Metro Atlanta Career Center and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs for Workforce Thursdays, a Job Fair Series on June 4 and June 25 from 10 AM–12 PM, where you can connect with hiring employers—just bring your resume and dress for success. [click here for more]
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Alliance Theatre presents Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit Tale

Thursday June 4, 2026 10:30 AM EDT 06/04/2026 10:30 AM
Alliance Theatre Cost: Adult $25.78+, Child $14.89+
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, Community::Family
Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale (Musical) [click here for more]
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T-Rex Took My Toothbrush

Thursday June 4, 2026 11:30 AM EDT 06/04/2026 11:30 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: 25.00 for non-members
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, Community::Family
Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

T-Rex Taming and Bedtime Battles! By What If Puppets of Kansas City, MO

This is the story of Mr. Greene, a paleontologist who finds a dinosaur egg on a fossil dig.

Run dates: June 3–14, 2026

[click here for more]
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Information Session: Digital Marketing Innovation Certificate

Thursday June 4, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 06/04/2026 12:00 PM
Online Event 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::Classes and Demos
As marketing continues to evolve, understanding the digital landscape is more essential than ever. Whether you need to improve campaign performance, manage social media, or expand your organization’s online presence, our certificate can help you gain hands-on experience in campaign strategy, content... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Fringe Festival 2026 (Day 9)

Thursday June 4, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 06/04/2026 12:00 PM
Atlanta Fringe Festival Event Locations Cost: Tickets vary by show; multi-show passes available.
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::Dance, Arts::Theater, Festivals::Art Festivals, Nightlife::Comedy
Daily Atlanta Fringe Festival 2026 programming across participating venues.

For the full festival guide, see Atlanta Fringe Festival.

[click here for more]
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Footloose: The Musical

Thursday June 4, 2026 03:00 PM EDT 06/04/2026 3:00 PM
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre Cost: $41.20-$62.48
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
Footloose comes to The Strand stage with electrifying choreography and hits including “Footloose,” “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” “Holding Out for a Hero,” and “Almost Paradise.” [click here for more]
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Dominic Erdozain in conversation with Patrick Allitt - To Love a Country

Thursday June 4, 2026 03:00 PM EDT 06/04/2026 3:00 PM
Georgia Center for the Book 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::Books, Free Events
Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the venue. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but preferred—signing up guarantees your seat. [click here for more]
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Food That Rocks Presented by Taste of Atlanta

Thursday June 4, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 06/04/2026 6:00 PM
City Springs Cost: $95-$135
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, Festivals, Food and Drink, Music, Nightlife
Food That Rocks 2026 is back—and it’s bringing the flavor to City Springs on June 4. Presented by Taste of Atlanta, this all-inclusive tasting event turns Sandy Springs into one big, delicious celebration. From 6–10 p.m. (with VIP entry starting at 6), guests can sip and sample their way through b... [click here for more]
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UpTempo Teen Night + ASO Concert

Thursday June 4, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 06/04/2026 6:30 PM
Atlanta Symphony Hall 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.
Community::Family, Nightlife::DJ
About Musicologist Dr. Marie Sumner Lott will lead an exploration of Handel's Messiah, offering historical context, interpretive insights, and listening strategies to enrich students' understanding of this iconic work. The session will be hosted by Monique Osorio, Teaching Artist with the ASO Educ... [click here for more]
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Oud Workshop

Thursday June 4, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 06/04/2026 6:30 PM
Alif Institute Cost: $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.
Community::Classes and Demos, Music
Instructor: Mr. Suheil Sedran

This is an introductory workshop for beginner-level musicians.  Please bring your own oud - if you don't have one, let us know and we might be able to rpovide you with one!

[click here for more]
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Joe Alterman at Eddie's Attic

Thursday June 4, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 06/04/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic Cost: $32.26
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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Joe Alterman, Eddie's Attic - Sure he plays here almost monthly,...

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The Warped Band at Vinyl

Thursday June 4, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 06/04/2026 7:00 PM
Vinyl Cost: $15–$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::Live-Music
The Warped Band

THE OFFICIAL TRIBUTE TO THE BEST SUMMER TOUR EVER!!

Grab your eyeliner and black nail polish, apply sunscreen, and get ready for a high-energy throwback! The Warped Band delivers the best of Warped Tour, performing hits from Blink-182, Good Charlotte, Fall Out Boy, Green Day, Panic! ... [click here for more]
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The Black Queen

Thursday June 4, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 06/04/2026 7:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $41.25 - $82.5
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::Concerts
Los Angeles dark-wave/electronic act THE BLACK QUEEN has announced a spring tour to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their cult-classic debut album “Fever Daydream”. Featuring singer Greg Puciato (solo artist, Better Lovers, ex-The Dillinger Escape Plan) and multi-instrumentalist and acclaimed t... [click here for more]
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Musicians & Movers: Workshop Session III

Thursday June 4, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 06/04/2026 7:00 PM
Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery 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::Live-Music
Musicians & Movers: Workshop Session III

June 4th | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

This is the final workshop session of the Musicians & Movers series before our live performance. This master class provides a space for artists to work together to explore and refine the relationships between movement and soun... [click here for more]
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Mahalia: A Gospel Musical by Tom Stolz (Preview)

Thursday June 4, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 06/04/2026 7:00 PM
Academy Theatre Cost: $32.55-$85.08
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
Impact Theatre Atlanta and the Academy Theatre present this musical biography of the great Mahalia Jackson direct by Brenda Porter and music directed by Tasha Smith. [click here for more]
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Kia Leiani & Friends Tour at Atlanta Comedy Theater

Thursday June 4, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 06/04/2026 7:00 PM
Atlanta Comedy Theater 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.
Nightlife::Comedy
Doors open at 6pm. [click here for more]
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Mahalia: A Gospel Musical by Tom Stolz

Thursday June 4, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 06/04/2026 7:00 PM
Academy Theatre Cost: $40
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, Festivals::Cultural Festivals, Music, Music::Concerts, Music::Live-Music
Impact Theatre Atlanta and the Academy Theatre present this musical biography of the great Mahalia Jackson directed by Brenda Porter and music directed by Tasha Smith. [click here for more]
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Adam Sandler Trivia

Thursday June 4, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 06/04/2026 7:00 PM
Schoolhouse Brewing Cost: Free to play
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, Nightlife::Trivia
Alrighty then — it's time for Adam Sandler Trivia Night! From ridiculous comedies and unforgettable characters to classic quotes and surprisingly heartfelt moments, this night celebrates the movies, music, and chaos of one of comedy's most recognizable stars. Whether you're team Happy Gilmore, Billy... [click here for more]
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