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80th Anniversary Commemorative Statue

Atlanta Dogwood Festival

04/10/2026 11:30 AM
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival returns to Piedmont Park with a weekend of art, live music, food, and family-friendly events, including the artist market...
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Ellijay Music Festival 2026: Dennis Parker (Free Show)

Friday May 8, 2026 04:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 4:00 PM
Cartecay River Brewing Co. 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.
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... [click here for more]
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Pre Mother's Day Market @ Stillfire Suwanee

Friday May 8, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 6:00 PM
StillFire Brewing 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, Community, Festivals, Food and Drink, Free Events, Holidays and Special Events, Music, Nightlife
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 05/08/2026 6:00 PM
StillFire Brewing Cost: Free to attend
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, Community, Festivals, Food and Drink, Free Events, Holidays and Special Events, Music, Nightlife
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 05/08/2026 6:00 PM
Reeves House Visual Arts Center 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::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. [click here for more]
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Date Night on the River with Chattahoochee Nature Center

Friday May 8, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 6:00 PM
Chattahoochee Nature Center 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.
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... [click here for more]
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Opening Reception: "Returns"

Friday May 8, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 6:00 PM
Spruill Gallery & Gift Shop 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, 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. 

[click here for more]
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BACK PORCH STAGE: Leftover Salmon

Friday May 8, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 05/08/2026 6:30 PM
From the Earth Brewing Company Cost: $45.66
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
5/8: with special guest Bronwyn Keith-Hynes | 5/9: with special guest Jason Carter Band [click here for more]
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Coppélia at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre

Friday May 8, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 05/08/2026 6:30 PM
Jennie T. Anderson Theater at Cobb Civic Center Cost: $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::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 ... [click here for more]
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Michael Colyar at Atlanta Comedy Theater

Friday May 8, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 05/08/2026 6:30 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
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... [click here for more]
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Karma and You: One Choice Can Change Your Entire Life

Friday May 8, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 05/08/2026 6:30 PM
Liminal Space Collective 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, Community, Free Events
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 05/08/2026 7:00 PM
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Cost: $81–$136
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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Shadow of Intent at The Loft

Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 7:00 PM
The Loft Cost: $20–$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.
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... [click here for more]
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Cowboy Mouth | National Touring Artist!

Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 7:00 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: From $64.50
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
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... [click here for more]
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Music on the Hill: Dock Rock Radio

Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 7:00 PM
Roswell City Hall 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::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. [click here for more]
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Fernbank After Dark: Buzzed

Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 7:00 PM
Fernbank Museum of Natural History Cost: $23.95
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, Nightlife
Explore the museum, sip on buzz-worthy beverages, and discover the surprisingly intoxicating world of insects. [click here for more]
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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 05/08/2026 7:00 PM
Waller's Coffee Shop 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.
Arts::Film
Film screening [click here for more]
Blinkies 2026

Propel ATL's Blinkie Awards

Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 7:00 PM
Wild Heaven Beer West End Cost: $60
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, 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... [click here for more]
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Sam Stoane at Eddie's Attic

Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic Cost: $16.68
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
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... [click here for more]
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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 05/08/2026 7:00 PM
Gilmer Arts Playhouse Cost: From $43.92
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.
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... [click here for more]
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Spring Costume Shop Rummage Sale

Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 7:00 PM
Aurora Theatre 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.
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... [click here for more]
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Stage Door’s Junior Company presents The Addams Family Musical

Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 7:00 PM
Stage Door Theatre Cost: $15 admission
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
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... [click here for more]
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Rickey Smiley at Helium Comedy Club

Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 7:00 PM
Helium Comedy Club - Atlanta 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.
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... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Emma (In Collaboration With Belle Esprit)

Friday May 8, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 05/08/2026 7:30 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: 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... [click here for more]
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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 05/08/2026 7:30 PM
Art Farm at Serenbe Cost: $50-$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.
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... [click here for more]
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Lionheart Theatre presents Where There’s a Will

Friday May 8, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 05/08/2026 7:30 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
“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 ... [click here for more]

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