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Atlanta’s fantasy and sci-fi scene offers something for every fan — from comic book expos and anime marathons to massive conventions that fill downtown each year. Use our Fantasy & Sci-Fi Festivals Calendar to find upcoming fan events, cosplay gatherings, and multimedia conventions happening throughout the metro area.

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Bach's Mass in B minor + ASO Chorus

Thursday March 12, 2026 09:00 PM EDT 03/12/2026 9:00 PM
Atlanta Symphony Hall Cost: From $55+
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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Get your mind blown in B minor. Hear the work many consider to be one of the heights of human achievement. Inscribed with the words "Glory to God alone," Johann Sebastian Bach's immersive Mass weaves dazzling radiance and gnawing expressivity together into buoyant choruses, rich textures, and arrest... [click here for more]
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Twen

Thursday March 12, 2026 09:00 PM EDT 03/12/2026 9:00 PM
The EARL Cost: $18 ADV/$22 DOS
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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Cat Power

Thursday March 12, 2026 09:00 PM EDT 03/12/2026 9:00 PM
The Eastern Cost: $52-$331
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

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thurs., March 12
Cat Power, The Eastern - It's billed as "An Evening With Cat...

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Poetic Justice: Poetry & Live Music Show

Thursday March 12, 2026 09:00 PM EDT 03/12/2026 9:00 PM
Apache XLR Cost: From $14.46
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
Poetic Justice: Poetry & Live Music ShowByApache XLR Follow393 Marietta St NWAtlanta, GAThursday, Mar 12, 2026 at 9 pm to Friday, Mar 13, 2026 at 1 amOverviewPoetry ain't dead at the Poetic Justice Poetry & Live Music Show. Join us for a collaborative spoken word & music experience like no other!Joi... [click here for more]
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Uptown Comedy Corner Presents: The Mic Lounge, Hosted by Dhestinie

Thursday March 12, 2026 09:00 PM EDT 03/12/2026 9:00 PM
Uptown Comedy Corner Cost: From $8.55
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
Uptown Comedy Corner Presents: The Mic Lounge, Hosted by DhestinieByAtlanta's Original Uptown Comedy Corner Follow4730 Frontage RdForest Park, GAThursday, Mar 12 from 9 pm to 11 pmUptown Comedy Road Show PresentsOverviewCome kick it at Uptown Comedy Corner for The Mic Lounge with your host Dhestinie... [click here for more]
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Nimesh Patel: With All Due Disrespect

Thursday March 12, 2026 09:30 PM EDT 03/12/2026 9:30 PM
Buckhead Theatre Cost: $69-$93
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
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The Ramona Flowers

Thursday March 12, 2026 10:00 PM EDT 03/12/2026 10:00 PM
Eddie's Attic Cost: From $26.70
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.
Music::Live-Music
The Ramona Flowers live at Eddie's Attic! The Ramona Flowers are on a roll - their latest release Human is climbing up the US Alt Radio charts and hitting over 1 millions global streams, and track Dangerous hit the Top 30 at US Alt Radio. Hit single Up All Night has reached over 1.8 million stream... [click here for more]
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Bata! Bata!

Thursday March 12, 2026 11:00 PM EDT 03/12/2026 11:00 PM
MJQ Concourse Cost: $5 at the door
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::DJ
Low lights. Close quarters. Heavy rhythm.This one isn’t about peaks — it’s about pressure. [click here for more]

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Friday 13th Tattoo St Patrick's Day & Body Piercing Customer Appreciation

Friday March 13, 2026 12:00 AM EDT 03/13/2026 12:00 AM
Iron Palm Tattoos & Piercings Cost: $13.00
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.
riday The 13th Tattoos & Body Piercings St Paddy's Style Iron Palm Tattoos presents a St. Patrick’s Day themed Friday 13th tattoo & body piercing weekend March 13th–15th! Score your tattoo flash for just $13 (plus a $40 mandatory tip) or save big with half-off all body piercings! Jewelry is inc... [click here for more]
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Pete the Cat

Friday March 13, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 03/13/2026 10:00 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: 20.00 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+

Feeling Groovy!

Based on the award-winning book series by Kim and James Dean Adapted by Jon Ludwig and Jason Hines

Based on the New York Times Best Seller series, this groovy puppet show features Pete the Cat’s most awesome adventures, inspired by some of the coolest boo... [click here for more]

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Friday 13th Tattoo St Patrick's Day & Body Piercing Customer Appreciation

Friday March 13, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 03/13/2026 10:00 AM
Iron Palm Tattoos & Piercings Cost: $13.00
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.
The tattoo shop will be open for all walk-ins and pre-purchased tattoo ticket holders from 12 PM to 12 AM Friday and Saturday. Sunday we’re open from 2PM – 12AM. You can pre-purchase your St Patrick’s Day tattoo flash on this event page to speed things up but walk-ins are accepted all weekend. FYI, ... [click here for more]

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Friday 13th Tattoo St Patrick's Day & Body Piercing Customer Appreciation

Friday March 13, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 03/13/2026 10:00 AM
Iron Palm Tattoos & Piercings Cost: $13.00
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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The tattoo shop will be open for all walk-ins and pre-purchased tattoo ticket holders from 12 PM to 12 AM Friday and Saturday. Sunday we’re open from 2PM – 12AM. You can pre-purchase your St Patrick’s Day tattoo flash on this event page to speed things up but walk-ins are accepted all weekend. FYI, ... [click here for more]

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Friday 13th Tattoo St Patrick's Day & Body Piercing Customer Appreciation

Friday March 13, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 03/13/2026 10:00 AM
Iron Palm Tattoos & Piercings Cost: $13.00
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, Community, Community::Community Markets, Festivals, Festivals::Art Festivals
Featuring: Marlon Blake
The tattoo shop will be open for all walk-ins and pre-purchased tattoo ticket holders from 12 PM to 12 AM Friday and Saturday. Sunday we’re open from 2PM – 12AM. You can pre-purchase your St Patrick’s Day tattoo flash on this event page to speed things up but walk-ins are accepted all weekend. FYI, ... [click here for more]
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2026 SWAC Basketball Tournament – March 9-14, 2026

Friday March 13, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 03/13/2026 11:00 AM
Gateway Center Arena 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.
Sports::Basketball
2026 SWAC Basketball Tournament – March 9-14, 2026

March 9 @ 11:00 am - March 14 @ 5:00 pm

The Gateway Center Arena is hosting SWAC Basketball Tournament which features top teams from the Southwestern Athletic Conference competing for the championship and an automatic bid to theNCAA Division I Bas... [click here for more]
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Pete the Cat

Friday March 13, 2026 11:30 AM EDT 03/13/2026 11:30 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: 20.00 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+

Feeling Groovy!

Based on the award-winning book series by Kim and James Dean Adapted by Jon Ludwig and Jason Hines

Based on the New York Times Best Seller series, this groovy puppet show features Pete the Cat’s most awesome adventures, inspired by some of the coolest boo... [click here for more]
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Phoenix Flies 2026 | Leila Ross Wilburn and the Growth of Piedmont Avenue

Friday March 13, 2026 03:00 PM EDT 03/13/2026 3:00 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.
Community
Phoenix Flies 2026 | Leila Ross Wilburn and the Growth of Piedmont AvenueByThe Atlanta Preservation Center Follow266 11th St NEAtlanta, GAFriday, Mar 13 at 3 pmOverviewLearn more about what makes Leila Ross Wilburn's designs so special and how they fit into the larger development story of Midtown At... [click here for more]
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Phoenix Flies 2026 | A Walk Through Georgia History

Friday March 13, 2026 03:30 PM EDT 03/13/2026 3:30 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.
Community
Phoenix Flies 2026 | A Walk Through Georgia HistoryByThe Atlanta Preservation Center Follow395 17th St NWAtlanta, GAFriday, Mar 13 at 3:30 pmOverviewJoin us at the Millennium Gate Museum for a guided tour of our permanent collection on Georgia History!Join us at the Millennium Gate Museum for a guid... [click here for more]
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LuminoCity’s Dino Safari Lights Festival

Friday March 13, 2026 05:00 PM EDT 03/13/2026 5:00 PM
Mall of Georgia Cost: $18
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, Festivals, Festivals::Cultural Festivals
Step into a glowing, illuminated, prehistoric adventure at LuminoCity Dino Safari Festival. This walk-through lights festival is an outdoor experience featuring over 70 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, immersive light tunnels, interactive dig sites, themed photo ops, and family-friendly amusement a... [click here for more]
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Food & Film

Film & Food Fridays @ Pontoon Brewing

Friday March 13, 2026 05:00 PM EDT 03/13/2026 5:00 PM
Pontoon Brewing Company 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.
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Food & Film Fridays

Get ready for our weekly Food & Film Fridays that starts THIS Friday at Pontoon Brewing!

Every Friday from March 6th until November 13th you can find a mini artist market, food trucks & 2 featured films that all rotate weekly! 

PLUS this Friday is the opening reception for ... [click here for more]
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Rescued Hearts Film Showcase Weekend - Evening with the Filmmakers

Friday March 13, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 03/13/2026 6:00 PM
Art Farm at Serenbe Cost: $275
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.
Food and Drink
Evening with the Filmmakers. [click here for more]
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Howard Hewett

Friday March 13, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 03/13/2026 6:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta Cost: from $72.00
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 presents Howard Hewett live on March 13th at 6pm, part of a three show series! View all dates and times here.

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Howard Hewett, known for his iconic soulful voice, started his musical journey as a child in Akron, Ohio, singing gospel with his sisters. He trans... [click here for more]
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Written Way: Uplifting the Underrepresented

Friday March 13, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 03/13/2026 6:30 PM
Little Shop of Stories Cost: From $18.08
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::Books
Written Way: Uplifting the UnderrepresentedLByLittle Shop of Stories FollowLittle Shop of StoriesDecatur, GAFriday, Mar 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm to Friday, Mar 13, 2026 at 8 pmOverviewJoin us for themed readings from several members of the local writing community, followed by a thoughtful discussion!Litt... [click here for more]
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Broadway in Atlanta presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Friday March 13, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 03/13/2026 7:00 PM
Fox Theatre Cost: On Sale 12/12
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

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat., Mar. 21
Harry Potter & The Cursed Child, Fox Theatre - Like...

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Synchronicity Theatre presents Catching the Moon

Friday March 13, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 03/13/2026 7:00 PM
Synchronicity Theatre Cost: Starting at $35 for Adults
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
She didn’t just play the game—she changed it. With the crack of a bat, Marcenia Lyle rounds the bases with ease and slides into home. Catching the Moon, a blues-infused musical, tells the spirited story of a young Black girl who grew up to become “Toni Stone,” the first woman to play for an all-ma... [click here for more]
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The Brandee Younger Trio

Friday March 13, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 03/13/2026 7:00 PM
All Saints' Episcopal Church 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
On Friday, March 13, jazz harpist Brandee Younger will lead her trio in the final concert of the second season of Jazz at All Saints’. Acclaimed for revolutionizing the harp’s role in modern music, Brandee is the recent recipient of a $525,000 Doris Duke Artist Award, honoring her as an artist who p... [click here for more]
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