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KidsGardeningActivity Calendar

Drop-In Kids Gardening Activity

Wednesday April 15, 2026 10:30 AM EDT 04/15/2026 10:30 AM
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Free with Garden 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.
Each week in the Children’s Garden, expert horticulturists feature a kid-friendly gardening activity, like seed planting, watering or harvesting, both to keep our Garden beautiful and connect our youngest guests with nature.

Schedule: Wednesdays, April – September Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Fee: Free ... [click here for more]
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SCADStyle - Alter tradition with bridalwear darling Danielle Frankel

Wednesday April 15, 2026 11:30 AM EDT 04/15/2026 11:30 AM
Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta 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::Fashion
The Danielle Frankel bridal atelier — led by its namesake designer and founder since 2017 — delivers wearable dreams to a devoted clientele. Embracing structural ethereality and luscious textures, every design Frankel produces evokes a special occasion. Alex Cooper, Elizabeth Reaser, and Alexandra D... [click here for more]
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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

Wednesday April 15, 2026 11:45 AM EDT 04/15/2026 11:45 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+

A Stinky, Hilarious Folktale Adventure

Based on the book by Jon Scieszka & illustrated by Lane Smith Adapted by Jason Hines

Join us for the world premiere of the Center’s adaptation of this bestselling fan favorite!

Run dates: April 7–May 17, 2026

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M.A. in Professional Writing Virtual Info Session

Wednesday April 15, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 04/15/2026 12:00 PM
Online Event 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::Classes and Demos
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This event will provide an overview of the MAPW program, application process,

and admissions requirements for p... [click here for more]
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S.T.E.A.M. Fair

Wednesday April 15, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 04/15/2026 12:00 PM
Pink Lion Jazz Club 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
Join Us For A Great Time Of Fellowship, Great Food, Great Atmosphere!

S.T.E.A.M. Fair   Imagine/Create/Innovate Join Us For An Inspiring Day Of Hands-On Learning And Discovery In Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts And Math New Black Wall Street Market Free Entry.   Cash Prizes

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Palestine '36

Wednesday April 15, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 04/15/2026 12:00 PM
Tara Theatre Cost: $13.50-$16.49
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::Film

CRITIC'S PICK: Palestine '36, The Tara Atlanta — Palestinian writer and director
Annemarie...

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Drop In Tour Tout

Drop-In Garden Tours

Wednesday April 15, 2026 01:30 PM EDT 04/15/2026 1:30 PM
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Free with Garden 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.
Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.

Schedule: Tuesday – Friday Location: Meet inside the Hardin Visitor Center. Time: Feb. 17 – May 29, 1:30 p.m. | June 2 – Aug. 28, 10:30 a.m. | Sept. 1 – Dec. 18, 1:30 p.m.

Please note: Tours begin earlier... [click here for more]
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Open Make Session: A Community Studio at MODA

Wednesday April 15, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 04/15/2026 2:00 PM
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta) 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
Our world is fast and chaotic. Open Make Session offers a rare kind of space: a place to sit, make, and think. During this drop-in program, MODA's galleries become a shared studio. Bring a project—something you've been meaning to start. Spend time making in an inspiring environment. Whether you're... [click here for more]
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SCADStyle - Pitch winning ideas in sports design and athletic sectors with SCAD alumni

Wednesday April 15, 2026 02:30 PM EDT 04/15/2026 2:30 PM
Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta 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::Fashion
A SCAD degree leads to dynamic new territory. For these alumni, the courts, fields, and creative teams of major sports outfits fulfilled their pursuits. Benny Gold (B.F.A., graphic design, 1998) is a visual hype man and freelance artist for the Golden State Warriors, developing digital media and v... [click here for more]
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Awards and Reception: PC Student Art Exhibit

Wednesday April 15, 2026 03:00 PM EDT 04/15/2026 3:00 PM
GSU Ernest G. Welch School Of Art & Design 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
Join us as we celebrate the outstanding work of our Perimeter College Art Students. Awards will be given to selected artists from the work in our 2026 PC Student Art Exhibit. Artists will be on hand to discuss their work. 

Additional Information Who is this event open to? Students Faculty/Staff

Pu... [click here for more]
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Pulse Run Club at Atlantic Station

Wednesday April 15, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 04/15/2026 6:00 PM
Atlantic Station 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::Runs, Walks, & Marathons
Pulse Run Club is taking over the Station! Join them every Wednesday at Millennium Gate - meet at 6 PM, run starts at 6:30 PM.

Choose from 1-mile, 2-mile or 4-mile route options. This event is open to the community, and all paces are welcome!

No sign up or registration required. Just show up rea... [click here for more]
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The Amity Affliction & August Burns Red: The Springs Horizons Tour

Wednesday April 15, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 04/15/2026 6:30 PM
Tabernacle Cost: $78–$175
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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The Amity Affliction & August Burns Red: The Springs Horizons Tour

Wednesday April 15, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 04/15/2026 6:30 PM
Tabernacle Cost: $78–$175
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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Melrose Avenue

Wednesday April 15, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 04/15/2026 6:30 PM
The Masquerade 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.
Music::Concerts
Melrose Avenue, a band of punk rock misfits bred among the ashes of a post covid Australia, The cross-state dark love story that was literally given no other option than to blossom online or drown in the tidal wave of acts desperately seeking validation for the art they could no longer share from th... [click here for more]
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Wellness Wednesday at Atlantic Station

Wednesday April 15, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 04/15/2026 6:30 PM
Atlantic Station 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::Health and Fitness
Find your calm in the center of Atlantic Station. Our guided yoga sessions on the Atlantic Green help melt away stress, build balance, and reconnect your mind and body. Breathe, stretch, and flow with your community every Wellness Wednesday. Classes will take place every Wednesday from April 1st t... [click here for more]
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Poetry vs. Hip-Hop Live Show National Poetry Month Tour ft. Queen Sheba, Malik Yusef and Jessica Care Moore at City Winery Atlanta

Wednesday April 15, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 04/15/2026 6:30 PM
City Winery Atlanta Cost: $42.00
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, Arts::Spoken Word
City Winery Atlanta presents Poetry vs. Hip-Hop Live Show National Poetry Month Tour ft. Queen Sheba, Malik Yusef and Jessica Care Moore live on Wednesday, April 15th at 6:30pm! National Poetry Month comes alive in Atlanta as the nationally touring Poetry vs. Hip-Hop® show returns to City Winery A... [click here for more]
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Bottom's Up! Drag Brunch ft. Myki Meeks of RuPaul's Drag Race

Wednesday April 15, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 04/15/2026 6:30 PM
City Winery Atlanta Cost: from $24.00
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 Bottom's Up! Drag Brunch ft. Myki Meeks of RuPaul's Drag Race live on April 12th at 12:30pm!

WUSSY Mag presents this boozy drag brunch featuring special guest Myki Meeks from RuPaul's Drag Race season 18!

Performances by

MYKI MEEKS from RuPaul's Drag Race

NICOLE ... [click here for more]
Sushi Making With Chef Jennifer At A Local Wine Bar   Cooking Class By Classpop!

Sushi Making With Chef Jennifer at a Local Wine Bar - Cooking Class by Classpop!

Wednesday April 15, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 04/15/2026 6:30 PM
Taste Wine Bar and Market Cost: $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.
Community::Classes and Demos, Food and Drink
Chef Jennifer will show you just how easy (and fun!) it is to make fresh, delicious sushi from scratch. Kick things off by prepping the perfect sushi rice, then slice up fresh avocado, cucumber and mango like a pro. You’ll roll up a classic California roll packed with avocado, cucumber and surimi, p... [click here for more]
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Dan Mangan And Nathan Evans Fox at Eddie's Attic

Wednesday April 15, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 04/15/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic Cost: $32.26
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
Dan Mangan and Nathan Evans Fox live at Eddie's Attic! Dan Mangan and Nathan Evans Fox bring two distinct but deeply complementary voices together for a special run of shows. Mangan’s intimate, cinematic folk songs meet Fox’s rich, plainspoken Southern storytelling, creating an evening rooted in h... [click here for more]
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Lamb Of God

Wednesday April 15, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 04/15/2026 7:00 PM
Coca-Cola Roxy Cost: $88–$107
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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Dan Mangan And Nathan Evans Fox

Wednesday April 15, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 04/15/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic Cost: From $32.26
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
Dan Mangan and Nathan Evans Fox live at Eddie's Attic! Dan Mangan and Nathan Evans Fox bring two distinct but deeply complementary voices together for a special run of shows. Mangan’s intimate, cinematic folk songs meet Fox’s rich, plainspoken Southern storytelling, creating an evening rooted in h... [click here for more]
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Glixen & Trauma Ray

Wednesday April 15, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 04/15/2026 7:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $27.95
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.
Music::Concerts
Glixen is a Phoenix-based shoegaze band formed in 2020, made up of vocalist/guitarist Aislinn Ritchie, guitarist Esteban Santana, bassist Sonia Garcia, and drummer Keire Johnson. Arriving as a standout force in the American shoegaze renaissance, Glixen blends heavy, textured soundscapes with dreamy,... [click here for more]
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Lamb Of God: Into The Oblivion Tour

Wednesday April 15, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 04/15/2026 7:00 PM
Coca-Cola Roxy Cost: $87-$244
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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The African Children’s Choir

Wednesday April 15, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 04/15/2026 7:00 PM
New Hope First Baptist Church Cost: Free; donations appreciated
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 African Children’s Choir is more than just a choir. It’s part of a larger, international, Christian organization called Music for Life, which provides thousands of impoverished children throughout Africa with the education, discipleship, and leadership skills needed to rise above their condition... [click here for more]
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April Literary Open Mic

Wednesday April 15, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 04/15/2026 7:00 PM
Wild Aster Books Cost: $8
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::Spoken Word, Community, Nightlife, Nightlife::Open Mic
Join us for an evening of writing from local Atlanta writers! Share your work or listen in the audience.

Join us April 15 at 7 PM for an evening of stories, poetry, and spoken word.

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this is a welcoming space to let your voice blossom among f... [click here for more]
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