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Atlanta Ballet2 presents - Snow White

Sunday March 29, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 1:00 PM
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Cost: $28-$150
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
Fresh, captivating, and unexpected, Atlanta Ballet presents an exciting mixed bill program for the season finale, featuring choreographic works that balance rhythm, movement, and consciousness.

Catch Music by Philip Glass Choreography by Liam Scarlett

Catch, by British choreographer Liam Scarlet... [click here for more]
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PHOENIX FLIES 2026 | Tree Tour: Cabbagetown Neighborhood Arboretum

Sunday March 29, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 1:00 PM
Atlanta Preservation Center Inc Cost: From $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.
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PHOENIX FLIES 2026 | Tree Tour: Cabbagetown Neighborhood ArboretumByThe Atlanta Preservation Center Follow701 Kirkwood Ave SEAtlanta, GASunday, Mar 29 from 1 pm to 3 pmOverviewJoin Trees Atlanta Executive Director, Greg Levine, to learn about the unique urban forest in the historic Cabbagetown neigh... [click here for more]
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Tio Lucho’s Presents La Ñapa: A Peruvian Crawfish Boil

Sunday March 29, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 1:00 PM
Tio Lucho's Cost: $120
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.
Crawfish season takes over the patio at Tio Lucho's on Sunday, March 29, from 1pm to 9pm, as the Poncey-Highlands restaurant presents: La Ñapa: A Peruvian Coastal Crawfish Boil. Waves of all-you-care-to-enjoy crawfish arrive hot and fragrant throughout the afternoon. Each reservation includes a welc... [click here for more]
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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta Shorts Program 5: "The Will Beneath" (Day 4)

Sunday March 29, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 1:00 PM
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University Cost: From $14.21
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, Festivals::Film, Video, & Anime Festivals
"The Will Beneath" In this bold reimagining of African history, Naomi has spent years silently enduring Cecil Rhodes’ cruelty, but beneath her obedience lies a plan for revenge. Turning his own excess into a deadly weapon, she joins forces with another woman trapped in his grip to orchestrate his ... [click here for more]
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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta Shorts Program 5: "Trinidad Remains" (Day 4)

Sunday March 29, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 1:00 PM
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University Cost: From $14.21
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, Festivals::Film, Video, & Anime Festivals
"Trinidad Remains" (IMDB)

Nikki reluctantly embarks on a road trip across the island of Trinidad with her cousin and her unreliable car. When the trip is jeopardized the women are forced to work together to make their escape and reach their final destination.

About African Film Festival Atlanta:... [click here for more]
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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta Shorts Program 5: "Untold Stories" (Day 4)

Sunday March 29, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 1:00 PM
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University Cost: From $14.21
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, Festivals::Film, Video, & Anime Festivals
"Untold Stories" A powerful documentary that delves into the experiences of the Somali community in Tower Hamlets, London, United Kingdom. Among the earliest settlers were Somalilanders, who arrived as seamen and soldiers. This film shares the stories of both first and second generations of the So... [click here for more]
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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta Shorts Program 5: "Beyond Stoppable (Day 4)

Sunday March 29, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 1:00 PM
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University Cost: From $14.21
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, Festivals::Film, Video, & Anime Festivals
"Beyond Unstoppable" In the heart of DeKalb County, Georgia, a young Somali refugee struggles with grief and anger after losing his father and sister back home. His mother, working two jobs to keep them afloat, longs to be present for her son but is too overworked to be the steady presence he need... [click here for more]
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Study Hall: A Creative Connection Space for Working Artists

Sunday March 29, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 1:00 PM
High Museum of Art Cost: Not-Yet-Members $23.50
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.
Arts, Arts::Visual Arts
Study Hall is a monthly work session that invites Atlanta artists to create, experiment, and connect inside the museum. The program offers a consistent, low barrier space for self-directed creative practice and peer exchange. Artists work at their own pace while enjoying a supportive environment tha... [click here for more]
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Alliance Theatre presents Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed

Sunday March 29, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 2:00 PM
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
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Musical)

February 21 – June 30, 2026

Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families

Based on Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma

Di... [click here for more]
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Be Like Blippi Tour!

Sunday March 29, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 2:00 PM
Gas South Theater Cost: $37.50–$62.50
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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Lionheart Theatre presents Dearly Beloved

Sunday March 29, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 2:00 PM
Lionheart Theatre Company Cost: $18.00-$20.00
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
Hilarity, Texas style! An over-the-top wedding, three feuding sisters and a church full of small-town eccentrics. What could possibly go wrong? In this fast-paced, laugh-a-minute comedy, the Futrelle sisters of Fayro, Texas – Frankie, Twink and their estranged sister, Honey Raye – are thrown togethe... [click here for more]
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Simple Dreams - Linda Ronstadt Tribute | Special Sunday Pricing!

Sunday March 29, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 2:00 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: $27.50
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
Simple Dreams - Linda Ronstadt Tribute | SPECIAL SUNDAY PRICING!ByMadLife Stage & Studios FollowFeatured in 6 collectionsMadLife Stage & StudiosWoodstock, GASunday, Mar 29, 2026 at 2pm to Sunday, Mar 29, 2026MadLife Stage & StudiosOverviewSimple Dreams - Linda Ronstadt Tribute — LIVE at MadLife Stag... [click here for more]
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Livable Buckhead Social Ride on PATH400

Sunday March 29, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 2:00 PM
Eclipse di Luna - Buckhead Cost: From $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.
Nightlife
Livable Buckhead Social Ride on PATH400LByLivable Buckhead FollowEclipse di LunaAtlanta, GASunday, Mar 29, 2026 at 2 pm to Sunday, Mar 29, 2026 at 4 pmOverviewA six mile social bike ride on PATH400 for fast riders, casual cyclists, and anyone looking to explore Buckhead.Sunday, March 29 | 2:00 to 4... [click here for more]
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PHOENIX FLIES 2026 | Where History is Buried: Westview Cemetery Guided Tour

Sunday March 29, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 2:00 PM
Westview Cemetery Inc. Cost: From $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.
Community
PHOENIX FLIES 2026 | Where History is Buried: Westview Cemetery Guided TourByThe Atlanta Preservation Center FollowWestview CemeteryAtlanta, GASunday, Mar 29, 2026 at 2 pm to Sunday, Mar 29, 2026 at 4 pmOverviewCome learn about the lives of many important Atlantans while enjoying beautiful sculpture... [click here for more]
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Bearing Witness- Unforgettable Stories from the Holocaust

Sunday March 29, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 2:00 PM
The Breman Museum & Cultural Center Cost: $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.
Community
Corresponding Angles - A captivating story of a Holocaust Liberator and a Holocaust Survivor and how two families learned they share a common history. [click here for more]
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City Springs Theatre presents Come From Away

Sunday March 29, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 2:00 PM
Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center Cost: $76+
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
Seven thousand stranded airline passengers. One small town. Come From Away is the remarkable true story of how a small town in Newfoundland banded together to welcome 38 airplanes that were diverted from their destinations on 9/11. Directed by Tony-Award winner Shuler Hensley. [click here for more]
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Live Animal Encounter

Sunday March 29, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 2:00 PM
Fernbank Museum of Natural History Cost: $20.00
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.
Community::Nature/Outdoors
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection.

Recommended for all ages.

[click here for more]
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Theater Emory: BRIGHT STAR

Sunday March 29, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 2:00 PM
Emory University 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.
Arts::Theater
Theater Emory 2025-2026 Season

$25 | Emory Students Free

Inspired by a true story, Bright Star is a bluegrass-infused musical set in the Blue Ridge Mountains during the 1920s and '1940s. When a young soldier returns home from World War II, his encounter with literary editor Alice Murphy sparks a j... [click here for more]
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8th Annual Easter Egg Extravaganza 2026

Sunday March 29, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 2:00 PM
Exchange Park 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, Holidays and Special Events
Metro Atlanta families are invited to join Amerigroup Georgia and Radio One for the 8th Annual Easter Egg Extravaganza, a free community celebration featuring egg hunts for children and adults, arts and crafts, local vendors, giveaways, and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Families will ... [click here for more]
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Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents Forbidden Broadway: Greatest Hits

Sunday March 29, 2026 02:30 PM EDT 03/29/2026 2:30 PM
Act3 Productions Cost: $49
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
This fast-paced production features hysterical parodies of over 20 musicals, including Les Misérables, Wicked, Annie, Chicago, The Phantom of the Opera, and Rent, among others. With cleverly rewritten lyrics set to familiar tunes, the show pokes fun at the quirks and clichés of everybody's favorite ... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Much Ado About Nothing

Sunday March 29, 2026 02:30 PM EDT 03/29/2026 2:30 PM
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Cost: $35-$49
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
Featuring: Atlanta Shakespeare Company
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Initiative by Jacob York, Aurora Theatre

Sunday March 29, 2026 02:30 PM EDT 03/29/2026 2:30 PM
Aurora Theatre Cost: $30.82-$85.94
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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CRITIC’S PICK:
Through Sun., Apr. 19

Initiative by Jacob York, Aurora Theatre — Dave is only 29...

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Woodstock Arts Theatre presents Seared

Sunday March 29, 2026 02:30 PM EDT 03/29/2026 2:30 PM
Woodstock Arts Theatre Cost: $21–$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.
Arts::Theater
DISCOVER…THE FIRE!

Harry – a culinary genius with a flare for the dramatic – receives a positive review...

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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta: "Double Minority - A Documentary" (Day 4)

Sunday March 29, 2026 02:40 PM EDT 03/29/2026 2:40 PM
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University Cost: From $14.21
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, Festivals::Film, Video, & Anime Festivals
"Double Minority: A Documentary" Double Minority: A Documentary is a powerful political film that follows Nigerian women candidates as they fight for representation and reform within a deeply unequal system. Premiering in Abuja and supported by the MacArthur Foundation, this timely screening is a ... [click here for more]
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OnSatage Atlanta presents Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Sunday March 29, 2026 03:00 PM EDT 03/29/2026 3:00 PM
OnStage Atlanta Cost: $13.00 - $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.
Arts::Theater
A timeless mid-life crisis comedy where sexual escapades and romance go very wrong. Meet Barney Cashman, a congenial middle-aged married man living in the age of the sexual revolution. Overworked and overweight, Barney wants to join the excitement before it's too late and arranges three seductions u... [click here for more]

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