Ellijay Music Festival 2026: Dennis Parker (Free Show)
Friday May 8, 2026 04:00 PM EDT
Cartecay River Brewing Co.
Cost: Free
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Festivals::Music-Festivals,
Free Events,
Music
The 2026 Ellijay Music Festival presented by Appalachian Beverage will feature award-winning songwriters, recording artists, musicians and bands that will perform their original songs, fan favorites, and hits in live shows at The Butcher and Bottle, Gilmer Arts Playhouse, Cantaberry, The Ellijay Cig...
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Pre Mother's Day Market @ Stillfire Suwanee
Friday May 8, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
StillFire Brewing
Cost: Free
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Pre Mother’s Day Market @ Stillfire Suwanee
Who’s ready for a fun Friday night market at @stillfirebrewingsuwanee 2 days before Mother’s Day?!
This is the perfect time to come out after a long week, treat mom to a beverage & buy her some local, handmade goodies!
Shop a wide variety of local... [click here for more]
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Mother's Day Market @ Stillfire Smyrna
Friday May 8, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
StillFire Brewing
Cost: Free to attend
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Mother’s Day Fun Markets @ Stillfire Smyrna
Get ready for an all weekend long Mother’s Day bash going down at @stillfirebrewingsmyrna
Join us in drinking & shopping local Mother’s Day weekend! Buy your mom a drink & let her pick out her own handmade goodies! It’s a weekend she’ll be sure to rem... [click here for more]
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All the Fixins: Artists From the South 2026 — Opening Reception at Reeves House Visual Arts Center
Friday May 8, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
Reeves House Visual Arts Center
Cost: Free
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Arts::Visual Arts
Opening reception for All the Fixins: Artists From the South 2026, an annual juried exhibition showcasing work by artists from across the Southern United States. Juried by Susan Bridges of Whitespace Gallery.
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Date Night on the River with Chattahoochee Nature Center
Friday May 8, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
Chattahoochee Nature Center
Cost: $40-$45
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Date Night on the River|May Grab your date and come relax on this adult-only evening paddle! Pack a picnic dinner and arrive early at 5:30PM to enjoy it on our grounds. At 6PM, guides will lead you on a 2.5-hour trip. All equipment is provided. Ages 21+; $45 general public/$40 CNC Members. Price p...
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Opening Reception: "Returns"
Friday May 8, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
Spruill Gallery & Gift Shop
Cost: Free
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Arts,
Arts::Visual Arts
Join us at the Spruill Gallery (4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road) for an opening reception celebrating Returns, whch features works by Atlanta artists Charity Hamidullah, Sayma Hossain, and Masela Nkolo.
Returns will be on view from May 7 - June 19.
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BACK PORCH STAGE: Leftover Salmon
Friday May 8, 2026 06:30 PM EDT
From the Earth Brewing Company
Cost: $45.66
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Music::Live-Music
5/8: with special guest Bronwyn Keith-Hynes | 5/9: with special guest Jason Carter Band
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Coppélia at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
Friday May 8, 2026 06:30 PM EDT
Jennie T. Anderson Theater at Cobb Civic Center
Cost: $14-$21
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Arts::Dance
Featuring:
The Georgia Ballet
The Georgia Ballet School’s Spring Concert 2026 will feature a special, student-centered presentation of the beloved classical ballet Coppélia, bringing dancers of all ages together in a cohesive and engaging production. Ballet students will perform a condensed version of Coppélia, showcasing their ...
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Michael Colyar at Atlanta Comedy Theater
Friday May 8, 2026 06:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Comedy Theater
Cost: $30+
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Nightlife::Comedy
An actor, comedian, motivational speaker and author, Michael Colyar has been captivating audiences for almost five decades. His career as an entertainer began at Venice Beach, where he performed his comedy routine every weekend, five shows a day, for nine years straight, earning him the title the “K...
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Karma and You: One Choice Can Change Your Entire Life
Friday May 8, 2026 06:30 PM EDT
Liminal Space Collective
Cost: Free
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Categories: meditation, yoga
What if you could see where your choices lead—before you make them?
We all have moments we wish we could go back and change.
But what if the real power is learning to choose differently now?
Every day, your life is being shaped—quietly, steadily—by the decisions yo... [click here for more]
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Riley Green: Cowboy As It Gets Tour 2026
Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Cost: $81–$136
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Music::Concerts
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Shadow of Intent at The Loft
Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
The Loft
Cost: $20–$35
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Music::Live-Music
Featuring:
Shadow of Intent
Shadow of Intent
Shadow of Intent is an American metal band based in New England originally formed by Ben Duerr and Chris Wiseman in 2014. The band has released five albums independently since inception, including Primordial (2016), Reclaimer (2017), Melancholy (2019) and Elegy (2022), which chart...
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Cowboy Mouth | National Touring Artist!
Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
MadLife Stage & Studios
Cost: From $64.50
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Music::Live-Music
Cowboy Mouth | NATIONAL TOURING ARTIST!ByMadLife Stage & Studios FollowMadLife Stage & StudiosWoodstock, GAFriday, May 8, 2026 at 7pm to Friday, May 8, 2026MadLife Stage & StudiosOverviewCowboy Mouth — LIVE at MadLife Stage & Studios on Friday, May 8th at 7:00!Read moreCowboy Mouth — LIVE at MadLife...
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Music on the Hill: Dock Rock Radio
Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Roswell City Hall
Cost: Free
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Music::Live-Music
As part of the City’s America250 in Roswell celebration, this year’s series features a tribute to the iconic sounds of the 1980s, bringing together music that helped shape American culture and connects generations today.
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Fernbank After Dark: Buzzed
Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: $23.95
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Community::Nature/Outdoors,
Nightlife
Explore the museum, sip on buzz-worthy beverages, and discover the surprisingly intoxicating world of insects.
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Film Screening: Stalking the Big Cat of Georgia at Waller's Coffee Shop
Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Waller's Coffee Shop
Cost: No Cover
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Arts::Film
Film screening
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Propel ATL's Blinkie Awards
Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Wild Heaven Beer West End
Cost: $60
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Community,
Community::Benefits
The 2026 Blinkie Awards
Join Propel ATL’s annual fundraising celebration of the people working to make Atlanta safer and more connected for walking, biking, rolling, and transit. Meet and celebrate advocates from across the city and hear inspiring stories from this year’s award winners. Enjoy a li...
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Sam Stoane at Eddie's Attic
Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Eddie's Attic
Cost: $16.68
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Music::Live-Music
Sam Stoane live at Eddie's Attic!
Offering a breath of fresh, familiar air, Sam Stoane strikes a balance between timelessness and modernity; blurring the lines between folk and country and offering songs that transport listeners into the scenic stories she paints. With a raw, honest emotionality t...
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Ellijay Music Festival 2026: Surrender Hill with Matthew Von Doran & David Ellis & Special Guest Mike Blakely
Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Gilmer Arts Playhouse
Cost: From $43.92
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Festivals::Music-Festivals,
Music
The 2026 Ellijay Music Festival presented by Appalachian Beverage will feature award-winning songwriters, recording artists, musicians and bands that will perform their original songs, fan favorites, and hits in live shows at The Butcher and Bottle, Gilmer Arts Playhouse, Cantaberry, The Ellijay Cig...
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Spring Costume Shop Rummage Sale
Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Aurora Theatre
Cost: Check Site
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Community::Community Markets,
Free Events
Looking for a spring wardrobe refresh or a unique addition to your closet? Join us at our annual Rummage Sale! Certain props and furniture pieces from our previous productions are also available. Whether you’re a frequent thrifter or a theatre department looking for some good finds, come check us ou...
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Stage Door’s Junior Company presents The Addams Family Musical
Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Stage Door Theatre
Cost: $15 admission
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Arts::Theater
Stage Door’s Junior Company will present The Addams Family Musical—a creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky story full of surprising delight. Students build confidence, learn what it means to be an ensemble, and grow as young artists in a supportive, structured, and fun environment. Whether your chil...
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Rickey Smiley at Helium Comedy Club
Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Helium Comedy Club - Atlanta
Cost: $45+
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Nightlife::Comedy
With a career spanning over more than 30 years, legendary comedian, actor, author, TV personality and award-winning radio host Rickey Smiley is just getting started. The two-time Marconi award winner and host of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show anchors the #1 syndicated urban radio program in the coun...
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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Emma (In Collaboration With Belle Esprit)
Friday May 8, 2026 07:30 PM EDT
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse
Cost: $35-$49
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Arts::Theater
Featuring:
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company @Shakespeare Tavern
Join us for a unique reimagining of Jane Austen's beloved novel, produced by the ASC in collaboration with Belle Esprit.
Emma Woodhouse has it all: beauty, wealth, status, wit. She also has a talent for matchmaking, and delights in pairing off the eligible men and women in town, much to the chagri...
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M.A.C.B.E.T.H. - A Dark Comedy Under the Stars
Friday May 8, 2026 07:30 PM EDT
Art Farm at Serenbe
Cost: $50-$65
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Arts::Theater
M.A.C.B.E.T.H. is a bold, darkly comedic reimagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, set in modern-day Manhattan and staged like a ’90s TV sitcom. What begins as a lighthearted, laugh-track world of six friends slowly unravels into a gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and psychological horror—without ev...
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Lionheart Theatre presents Where There’s a Will
Friday May 8, 2026 07:30 PM EDT
Lionheart Theatre Company
Cost: $18.00-$20.00
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Arts::Theater
“Where There’s a Will” by Joe Simonelli
Through a quirk of fate the bard is transported through time to the modern world, where he lands outside the home of Gordon Coleridge, a struggling playwright with a pushy manager and an estranged girlfriend. Up against a deadline with writer’s block due to ...
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