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T-Rex Took My Toothbrush

Saturday June 6, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 06/06/2026 11:00 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: 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM

[click here for more]
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Virginia-Highland Summerfest

Saturday June 6, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 06/06/2026 11:00 AM
Virginia-Highland Civic Association Cost: Free; some kids activities require an all-you-can play wristband
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
Join us for the 41st Annual Virginia-Highland Summerfest on Sat- Sun, June 6-7. This year's festival features an Artist Market with 200+ Fine Art and Makers vendors, Live Music, KidzZone - Water World, delicious food, Beverage Garden, 5K, and more. Admission is FREE.  The festival is produced by the... [click here for more]
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Jazz Brunch At C. Ellet’s

Saturday June 6, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 06/06/2026 11:00 AM
C. Ellet's Steakhouse 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.
Music::Brunch with Music
Join C. Ellet's Saturdays and Sundays for jazz brunch! Dine on your favorite bites, like Southern Fried Chicken and Pancake Paloozas, sip on mimosas, and listen to jazzy tunes from their live band. The Jazz Duo plays from 11-3pm every Saturday and Sunday. Click here to make your reservation today!   [click here for more]
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LifeLine Animal Project Job Fair

Saturday June 6, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 06/06/2026 11:00 AM
Fulton County Animal Services 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
Looking for meaningful work that makes a real impact in Atlanta? Join us at our upcoming Job Fair and learn more about careers with LifeLine Animal Project at Fulton County Animal Services on Saturday, June 6, from 11am - 3pm at 1251 Fulton Industrial Boulevard. Benefits include paid time off, hea... [click here for more]
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Sahtain wa Hana - Community Lunch

Saturday June 6, 2026 11:30 AM EDT 06/06/2026 11:30 AM
Alif Institute Cost: $15
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, Food and Drink
Join us on Saturday, June 6, for our monthly Ahlan Saturday gathering! This month, the women of our community will be preparing Mahshi (محشي) for us all to enjoy – a beloved Arab dish featuring zucchini and eggplants carefully hollowed and stuffed with rice and meat. A vegetarian option will also ... [click here for more]
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Southern Soul Line Dance Brunch & Day Party ft. Kasper & The 911 Band at City Winery Atlanta

Saturday June 6, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 06/06/2026 12:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta Cost: $30.00+
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
City Winery Atlanta and Southern Soul Brunch & Line Dance Party present: Kasper & The 911 Band on June 6th at 12pm! Kasper and the 911 Band was formed in 2000 by Kasper Rouser, lead guitarist, and leader of the band. It consists of a 4 piece rhythm section, keys,drums,bass guitar, and lead guita... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Fringe Festival 2026 (Day 11)

Saturday June 6, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 06/06/2026 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::Theater, Arts::Dance, Nightlife::Comedy, Festivals::Art Festivals
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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Atlanta Taco & Tequila Bar Crawl

Saturday June 6, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 06/06/2026 1:00 PM
X Midtown (TEN) Cost: $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.
Kick off at our registration party where you'll receive your taco tokens and detailed map. Then head to the other participating bars where you'll exchange your tokens for flavor-packed tacos while sipping on discounted handcrafted margaritas, smooth tequila, and ice-cold beer — all while vibing to D... [click here for more]
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T-Rex Took My Toothbrush

Saturday June 6, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 06/06/2026 1:00 PM
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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Arabic Storytime & Crafts

Saturday June 6, 2026 01:15 PM EDT 06/06/2026 1:15 PM
Alif Institute 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, Free Events
More and more studies are coming about about the benefits of being bilingual, and the importance of reading to your child in that second language at a young age. It not only makes the language more familiar, but helps them fall in love with the Arabic stories, culture and community by making story t... [click here for more]
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Horizon Theatre and Dad's Garage Present Hot Jambalaya

Saturday June 6, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 06/06/2026 2:00 PM
Horizon Theatre Company Cost: Tickets start at $40 on Wednesdays & Thursdays, $45 for Friday nights, Saturday nights, and weekend matinees.
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
Family ties, lies, secrets, and the treachery of old New Orleans aristocracy boil over in Hot Jambalaya, an exciting new Suzi-nominated murder musical comedy from Dad’s Garage! When Papa Joe “Sewer King” Van Horn takes a fatal spill from a French Quarter balcony, his eccentric family, friends, and a... [click here for more]
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Marietta Theatre Company presents 9 to 5: The Musical

Saturday June 6, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 06/06/2026 2:00 PM
Marietta's Theatre in the Square Cost: $27.44 - $46.75
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: Marietta Theatre Company
Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can't do, even in a man's world. 9 to 5: The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, is based on the 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s, this story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageou... [click here for more]
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Gutenberg! The Musical!

Saturday June 6, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 06/06/2026 2:00 PM
Dad's Garage Theatre Cost: Price: $25.00 + Fee: $4.00
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::Comedy, Arts::Theater
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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Show

Saturday June 6, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 06/06/2026 2:00 PM
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Cost: $74.95
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.
Arts::Theater
An Epic Tournament Like No Other

The top knights of our kingdom will battle with brawn and steel to determine one victor to protect the throne. Join us as we feast and raise a goblet to our Queen.

The Queen of the Royal Court invites you to travel through the mists of time to a festive celebrati... [click here for more]
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Engage with the Artists: "Returns"

Saturday June 6, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 06/06/2026 2:00 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) to view Returns — the gallery’s current exhibition — and engage with the artists: Charity Hamidullah, Sayma Hossain, and Masela Nkolo.

On view through June 19, Returns is Spruill Gallery's third exhibition of 2026.

[click here for more]
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In the Heights

Saturday June 6, 2026 02:30 PM EDT 06/06/2026 2:30 PM
Aurora Theatre Cost: $29.76-$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.
Arts::Theater
Tony Award-winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Dates forthcoming. [click here for more]
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ART Station Theatre presents The Second-to-Last Chance Ladies League

Saturday June 6, 2026 03:00 PM EDT 06/06/2026 3:00 PM
ART Station Theatre Cost: $16 - $38
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
June 4th - 14th 2026

by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope & Jamie Wooten

Four best friends, Libby Ruth, Deedra, Monette and Charlie, own ‘Occasionally Yours,’ a stuffy rental business in their beloved Laurelton Oaks plantation house - hosting harmless events like bridal showers. Together, they re-imagin... [click here for more]

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