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Alliance Theatre presents Basura

Wednesday June 24, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 06/24/2026 7:30 PM
Alliance Theatre Cost: $31.23+
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
Basura (World Premiere; Musical)

The Inspiring True Story of Finding Music in Unlikely Places

May 30 – July 12, 2026

Music & Lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan Book by Karen Zacarías Directed by Michael Greif

Choreography by Patricia Delgado

Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Arra... [click here for more]
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Actor's Express presents: Wit

Wednesday June 24, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 06/24/2026 7:30 PM
Actor's Express Theatre Company Cost: $56.65
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

Thu., Jun. 4 — Sun., Jun. 28
CRITIC’S PICK:

Wit by Margaret Edson, Actor’s Express —...

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Theatrical Outfit presents The Revolutionists

Wednesday June 24, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 06/24/2026 7:30 PM
Theatrical Outfit 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
Atlanta playwright Lauren Gunderson (Silent Sky & Christmas at Pemberley) returns to TO with THE REVOLUTIONISTS – an irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen Marie Antoinette, and Haitian ... [click here for more]
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Dog In Human Costume · Spiderhouse · 7Th Try at MadLife

Wednesday June 24, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 06/24/2026 7:30 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: $16.75+
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.
Music::Live-Music
Dog In Human Costume · Spiderhouse · 7th Try - LIVE at MadLife Stage & Studios on Wednesday, June 24th at 7:30!Read morePerformersHeadlinersDog In Human CostumeSpiderhouse7th TryGood to knowHighlightsages 15+In personDoors at 7 PMRefund PolicyNo refundsHighlightsages 15+In personDoors at 7 PMRefund ... [click here for more]
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Andrew Stanley & Friends at Helium Comedy Club

Wednesday June 24, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 06/24/2026 7:30 PM
Helium Comedy Club - Atlanta 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.
Nightlife::Comedy
Growing up as a homeschooled preacher’s kid, it was unlikely that Andrew Stanley would ever find love, become a comedian, or contribute to society in a meaningful way. Two out of three isn't bad! Now a husband and fast-rising stand-up comedian, Andrew has been performing all over the country since 2... [click here for more]
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Dog in Human Costume

Wednesday June 24, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 06/24/2026 7:30 PM
Visit Woodstock Georgia Cost: $16.75 to $24.5
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
Come celebrate Dog in Human Costume's album release show on June 24th at @madlifestage with @7thtryband and @spiderhousemusic! We can’t wait to celebrate this exciting night with everyone — amazing music, great energy, and an unforgettable show. Come out, support local music, and help make this an i... [click here for more]
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Synchronicity Theatre presents In Spite of My Ambivalence

Wednesday June 24, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 06/24/2026 8:00 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
“Some wounds don’t close. They change the way we move.” A dancer who can’t dance spends days wrapped in a bed sheet. A woman and a doctor dig into a troubled past. A man alone wrestles with desire. A stranger carries the weight of a life shaped by war.With piercing grace, this world premiere follo... [click here for more]
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LYLE LOVETT UP CLOSE: “SONGS & STORIES” at City Winery Atlanta

Wednesday June 24, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 06/24/2026 8:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta Cost: $138.00+
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
Featuring: Lyle Lovett

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thurs. June 25
Lyle Lovett, City Winery - Veteran Americana singer/songwriter...

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Charles Engle at Helium Comedy Club

Wednesday June 24, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 06/24/2026 8:00 PM
Helium Comedy Club - Atlanta 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.
Nightlife::Comedy
Based in NYC, Charles' comedy blends personal vulnerability with the absurdity of everyday life. He has been featured in the NY Comedy Festival, Big Pine Comedy Festival, Seattle International Comedy Festival, and Tours for the Troops. He tours regularly with comedians such as Preacher Lawson, Jessi... [click here for more]
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Mudcat & The Redeemers at Blind Willie's

Wednesday June 24, 2026 08:30 PM EDT 06/24/2026 8:30 PM
Blind Willie's Cost: $5
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
Live music at Blind Willie's. [click here for more]
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The Big Booty Bash at Aisle 5

Wednesday June 24, 2026 09:00 PM EDT 06/24/2026 9:00 PM
Aisle 5 Cost: $10.00-$15.00
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
Doors & music at 9PM. This event is 18+. [click here for more]
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Wednesday Jazz Jam w/ the Gordon Vernick Quartet

Wednesday June 24, 2026 09:00 PM EDT 06/24/2026 9:00 PM
Red Light Cafe Cost: $10 Door ($5 performers/students)
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: Gordon Vernick Quartet
Every Wednesday, the Gordon Vernick Quartet perform a few numbers then invite other musicians and singers to join them on stage for a Jazz Jam Session. Whether you're a professional or amateur musician, you're welcome to sit in — everyone who wants to perform will be given a chance to play.Livestrea... [click here for more]
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Leah's Late Night Comedy Open Mic at Dynamic El Dorado

Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:00 PM EDT 06/24/2026 10:00 PM
Dynamic El Dorado 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.
Nightlife::Comedy, Nightlife::Open Mic
Open mic comedy night featuring local comedians and newcomers. [click here for more]
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Ronnie Bullock’s 5 Man Trio at Northside Tavern

Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:00 PM EDT 06/24/2026 10:00 PM
Northside Tavern 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::Live-Music
Featuring: Ronnie Bullock’s 5 Man Trio
Ronnie Bullock is a classically trained saxophonist and Atlanta-based keyboardist and music director. Since moving to Atlanta in 2021, he has worked with numerous local and touring acts. [click here for more]
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Locals Only at MJQ Concourse

Wednesday June 24, 2026 11:00 PM EDT 06/24/2026 11:00 PM
MJQ Concourse 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.
Nightlife::DJ, Nightlife::After Hours
MJQ Wednesdays are the longest-running Wednesday night dance party in the city. We pride ourselves on booking ATL's best and its hottest up-and-coming DJs. This night is a taste of the weekend and the sounds are a blend of classic, new, and unique to MJQ. If you know us, you know we have a certain s... [click here for more]
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Reserved Lawn- Hilary Duff - Not A Concert Ticket

Thursday June 25, 2026 12:00 AM EDT 06/25/2026 12:00 AM
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Cost: $20.00 – $40.00
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::Concerts
No description provided [click here for more]
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Thursday Thunder Round 8 at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Thursday June 25, 2026 12:00 AM EDT 06/25/2026 12:00 AM
Atlanta Motor Speedway 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.
Sports
Thursday Thunder stands out as a series with a storied pedigree. Over the years fans have seen the likes of Chase Elliott, Joey Logano, David Ragan, and Reed Sorenson cut their teeth on the tricky ¼-mile before advancing to the highest levels of motorsports. Thanks to US Legend Cars and Legends of G... [click here for more]
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Truist Park Tour

Thursday June 25, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 06/25/2026 9:00 AM
Truist Park Cost: $37.70
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.
Community::Classes and Demos, Community
Tours begin based on the following schedule:

In-Season (April-September) Monday - Saturday : 10:00am, 11:00am, Noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm Day Games: 9:00am Sundays: 1:00pm, 3:00pm

Off-Season (Oct-Mar) Monday - Saturday : 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm

Tours are 90 minutes in length.

[click here for more]
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Alliance Theatre presents The Great Ant Sleepover

Thursday June 25, 2026 10:30 AM EDT 06/25/2026 10:30 AM
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
The Great Ant Sleepover (World Premiere, Musical) [click here for more]
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Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre presents Cinderella

Thursday June 25, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 06/25/2026 11:00 AM
City of South Fulton Southwest Arts Center Cost: $25-$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.
Arts::Theater, Community::Family
Featuring: Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre
This ain’t your traditional fairy tale. True Colors is bringing you Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella through an 80s inspired lens that’s bold, iconic, and full of possibility. Inspired by the groundbreaking 1997 television event starring Brandy and Whitney Houston, this Enchanted Edition honors ... [click here for more]
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Forward Conference

Thursday June 25, 2026 03:00 PM EDT 06/25/2026 3:00 PM
Gas South Arena 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::Religious/Spiritual
Forward Conference is a transformative gathering where believers come together to encounter God's presence, grow in faith, and be equipped for kingdom impact.

Join us for three days of powerful worship, inspiring messages, and life-changing encounters as we press forward into all God has for us.

[click here for more]
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Jesse Wegman in conversation with Claire Haley - The Lost Founder

Thursday June 25, 2026 03:00 PM EDT 06/25/2026 3:00 PM
Atlanta History Center Cost: $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::Books
Copies of the book will be available for purchase from A Cappella Books at the venue. [click here for more]
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Ecuador vs. Germany World Cup Watch Party

Thursday June 25, 2026 04:00 PM EDT 06/25/2026 4:00 PM
Ike's Cafe and Grill - Norcross Cost: Free entry; see site for menu pricing
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, Sports, Sports::Soccer
Ike's Café & Grill is inviting guests to an official World Cup watch party as Ecuador takes on Germany on June 25. This first-come, first-served event will bring fans together for an exciting match-day atmosphere, authentic West African cuisine and community celebration. Throughout the tournament, g... [click here for more]
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CNC 50th Anniversary

Celebrating the 70s at Sunset Sips with ALIBI

Thursday June 25, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 06/25/2026 6:00 PM
Chattahoochee Nature Center Cost: Included with Admission | Free for CNC 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.
Community, Community::Family, Community::Nature/Outdoors, Music
Celebrate the sights and sounds of evening hours at CNC. Enjoy gorgeous sunsets with a side of music on the Great Lawn and covered outdoor pavilion. Step back in time to the groovy 70s as we honor the decade when CNC was born! Come dressed in your best 70s-inspired attire to enjoy live music from ... [click here for more]
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Efendi Mediterranean Restaurant 22nd Anniversary Weekend

Thursday June 25, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 06/25/2026 6:00 PM
Cafe Efendi Mediterranean Restaurant 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.
Food and Drink, Free Events
Efendi Mediterranean Restaurant celebrates 22 years in Alpharetta with a four-night anniversary weekend, June 25 through 28. Every bottle of Turkish wine is $22 all weekend, and Efendi Insiders get two signature cocktails for $22 a night. Thursday brings the 22nd Anniversary Party with live music fr... [click here for more]
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