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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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Night Moves

Tuesday February 3, 2026 08:00 PM EST 02/03/2026 8:00 PM
Terminal West Cost: $26.97
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
Night Moves – Double Life

 

Bless its battered body, but the Night Moves tour van is a piece of shit. It is your standard-issue blue Ford E-350 now months away from its 25th birthday, the sort of vehicle that occasionally prompts so-called normal folks to give the grimy musicians inside suspect ... [click here for more]
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James Mcmurtry

Tuesday February 3, 2026 08:00 PM EST 02/03/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse Cost: $39-$118
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

CRITIC'S PICK:
Tues., Feb. 3
James McMurtry & the Martial Law Review, BettySoo, Variety Playhouse...

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Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics present "Olde Soul"

Tuesday February 3, 2026 08:00 PM EST 02/03/2026 8:00 PM
Smith's Olde Bar Cost: $15.62 ($12 + $3.62 fee)+
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

CRITIC'S PICK:
Tues., Feb. 3
Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics, Smith's Olde Bar - Local soul diva...

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Orlando Jones

Tuesday February 3, 2026 08:00 PM EST 02/03/2026 8:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $36.00
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 Orlando Jones live on February 3rd at 8pm! Orlando Jones is what happens when a brilliant joke writer becomes a chaos-powered storyteller with receipts. He started out writing for icons, Martin Lawrence, Sinbad, Jay Leno, Colin Quinn, Ben Stiller and co-wrote the pilot... [click here for more]
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Love Party

Tuesday February 3, 2026 09:00 PM EST 02/03/2026 9:00 PM
The Star Community Bar 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::DJ
Dance party where you are free to be free with DJ Kwasi Mandisco. [click here for more]
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The After Jam! - Late Night Open Improv Jam!

Tuesday February 3, 2026 10:15 PM EST 02/03/2026 10:15 PM
Dynamic El Dorado 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.
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Leashes & Lattes Adoption Event

Wednesday February 4, 2026 09:00 AM EST 02/04/2026 9:00 AM
Taproom Coffee 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, Community::Pets
Stop by for your morning coffee and meet adoptable pets at Taproom Coffee in Kirkwood every first Saturday of the month! We are offering dog adoptions with fosters pets present throughout the event from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM onsite at Taproom (1963 Hosea L Williams Drive SE, R106, Atlanta, GA 30317).... [click here for more]
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Pete the Cat

Wednesday February 4, 2026 10:00 AM EST 02/04/2026 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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Carlyle Brown's The African Company Presents Richard III

Wednesday February 4, 2026 10:00 AM EST 02/04/2026 10:00 AM
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 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.
Arts::Theater
Based on a true story. Forty years before the abolition of slavery, William Henry Brown, a free Black American, organizes a production of Shakespeare’s Richard III under his company, African Grove Theatre. At the same time, the leading producer of New York City, Stephen Price, has secured the famo... [click here for more]
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Carlyle Brown's The African Company Presents Richard III

Wednesday February 4, 2026 10:00 AM EST 02/04/2026 10:00 AM
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 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.
Arts::Theater
Based on a true story. Forty years before the abolition of slavery, William Henry Brown, a free Black American, organizes a production of Shakespeare’s Richard III under his company, African Grove Theatre. At the same time, the leading producer of New York City, Stephen Price, has secured the famo... [click here for more]
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SCAD TVfest

Wednesday February 4, 2026 10:00 AM EST 02/04/2026 10:00 AM
SCADshow Cost: Day pass pricing: $60 for general public or $30 for SCAD Card holders and SCAD alumni; festival pass pricing - $125 for the general public or $90 for SCAD Card holders and SCAD alumni
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
For more than a decade, SCAD TVfest has spotlighted the latest in design, creativity, and innovation on television, streaming, and digital media. International audiences enjoy inside looks at the best content airing today and explore the latest trends in broadcast, streaming, cable, web, social medi... [click here for more]
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Pete the Cat

Wednesday February 4, 2026 11:30 AM EST 02/04/2026 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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SCAD TVfest 2026 - Day 1

Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 12:00 PM
SCADshow 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.
Arts::Film, Festivals
Connect with TV megastars and the top talent behind beloved shows from network, cable, and streaming studios at SCAD TVfest 2026, Georgia's only festival dedicated to television. Entering its 14th year, SCAD TVfest spotlights the best in design, creativity, and innovation in television, streaming,... [click here for more]
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Drummers Circle For Black History

Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 12:00 PM
Pink Lion Jazz Club Cost: $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
Celebrate Black History Month At The Pink Lion With Drummers Circle As We Welcome You To The Pink Lemonade Series 

The Drummers Circle Will Provide A Variety Of Songs That Will Be Enjoyed By All. It Will Surely Get You Out Of Your Seats To Dance!

We'Re Celebrating Birthdays - See Your Picture On The... [click here for more]
Candlelight Jazz & Martini

Candlelight Jazz & Martini Night ($10 Martinis)

Wednesday February 4, 2026 06:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 6:00 PM
Buena Vida Tapas Bar 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, Music
Categories: Wine, Dinner, Other Beer, Wine, Spirits

✨Join us for Candlelight Jazz & Martini Night, where smooth jazz fills the room and the lights stay low - the perfect backdrop for date night, girls’ night, or a relaxed evening out Buena Vida Tapas.

Wednesday Jan 28, Feb 4 and Feb 11

6-9 PM

... [click here for more]
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Scribal Intent: Scribes and Agency in Ancient Egypt

Wednesday February 4, 2026 06:30 PM EST 02/04/2026 6:30 PM
Michael C. Carlos Museum 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, Community, Community::Lectures, Free Events
Even to the trained eye, Egyptian texts can appear highly conventionalized. Sir Alan Gardiner famously complained that the ancient Egyptian scribe "could not have given written expression even to his aesthetic emotions without a complete surrender to the conventional phraseology." Setting aside ques... [click here for more]
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Bona Fide Deluxe/Vin ATL Trivia Night Dog Adoption Event

Wednesday February 4, 2026 06:30 PM EST 02/04/2026 6:30 PM
Bona Fide Deluxe 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, Community::Pets
Stop by as we collaborate with Bona Fide Deluxe and Vin ATL for a Dog Adoption Event! All family members are welcome to join, including any four-legged ones. We are offering dog adoptions with different adoptable pets present throughout the event from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM onsite at Bona Fide Deluxe/ Vi... [click here for more]
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Cleveland Charge Vs College Park Skyhawks

Wednesday February 4, 2026 07:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 7:00 PM
Gateway Center Arena Cost: $14-$62
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
No description provided [click here for more]
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Karaoke Night W/ Music Mike

Wednesday February 4, 2026 07:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 7:00 PM
Boggs Social & Supply 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.
Join us (almost) every Wednesday night at Boggs Social & Supply for Karaoke Night with Music Mike! [click here for more]
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Buttered Bourbon Presents: A Night of Story and Song for GLAHR

Wednesday February 4, 2026 07:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 7:00 PM
Artisan Resource Center Cost: $5-$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.
Community::Benefits, Music
Singer-songwriter Buttered Bourbon presents an intimate benefit concert weaving original songs, meaningful covers, and real stories about immigration, dignity, and community. This is not a passive fundraiser. At the end of the night, proceeds are donated on the spot so everyone can see the impact in... [click here for more]
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Unis

Wednesday February 4, 2026 07:00 PM EST 02/04/2026 7:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $50.55
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.
Music::Concerts
UNIS is an eight-member South Korean K-pop girl group formed through the hit survival show Universe Ticket. Since their debut in 2024, UNIS has quickly gained international attention for their elegant performance style, strong live vocals, and emotionally driven music that centers on connection, gro... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Gladiators vs. Florida Everblades

Wednesday February 4, 2026 07:10 PM EST 02/04/2026 7:10 PM
Gas South Arena Cost: $113-$248
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
The Atlanta Gladiators are an ECHL affiliate of the Nashville Predators. [click here for more]
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Actor's Express presents: Girl from the North Country (Opening Night)

Wednesday February 4, 2026 07:30 PM EST 02/04/2026 7:30 PM
Actor's Express Theatre Company Cost: $25.75
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
The Girl from North Country

written by Conor McPherson

Music and Lyrics by Bob Dylan

directed by freddie ashley

january 29 – march 8, 2026

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OGLETHORPE UNIVERISTY THEATRE

ATLANTA PREMIERE! BUY TICKETS SUBSCRIBE TO SEASON 38

ONE OF THE GREATEST AMERICAN SONGWRITERS LIKE ... [click here for more]
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Can’T Drive 55 - Sammy Hagar Tribute | Madlife Debut!

Wednesday February 4, 2026 07:30 PM EST 02/04/2026 7:30 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: $20.31
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.
Music::Live-Music
No description provided [click here for more]
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Trivia Night at Napoleon's

Wednesday February 4, 2026 07:30 PM EST 02/04/2026 7:30 PM
Napoleon's 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::Trivia
Trivia night with fun and engaging questions. [click here for more]

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