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Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Winter Exhibits (saturdays)

Saturday January 31, 2026 10:00 AM EST 01/31/2026 10:00 AM
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Cost: $10, members 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
Maya Perez-Lugones

January 10 – March 22, 2026

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art presents the first solo exhibition of artwork by Maya Perez-Lugones. The exhibited drawings and paintings explore the complicated relationship between ego, compulsion, and empathy. Perez-Lugones’ layered compositions re... [click here for more]
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Wolfgang Gallery Winter Exhibits (saturdays)

Saturday January 31, 2026 10:00 AM EST 01/31/2026 10:00 AM
Wolfgang Gallery 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
The House Keeps a Ledger The House Keeps a Ledger features paintings, sculptures, textiles, and photography that examine how the spaces we inhabit quietly record our lives. A house is more than shelter—it is a witness, an accountant, a vessel for memory. Within its walls, objects become ledger... [click here for more]
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SCADFash Winter Exhibitions (saturdays)

Saturday January 31, 2026 10:00 AM EST 01/31/2026 10:00 AM
SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film Cost: $10 general 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.
Nightlife::Fashion
'André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever'

Now on View - March 1, 2026

André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever is a tribute to the enduring legacy of André Leon Talley — distinguished editor, cultural icon, and beloved SCAD mentor and friend. The exhibition features nearly 70 looks from Talley’s per... [click here for more]
The Dragon King

Center for Puppetry Arts: Winter Special Exhibitions (saturdays)

Saturday January 31, 2026 10:00 AM EST 01/31/2026 10:00 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50
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.
Arts::Theater
The Dragon King

January 14-25, 2026

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+ | Our Location Journey to the Bottom of the Sea

By Tanglewood Marionettes of Ware, MA

Dive into a spellbinding world with The Dragon King, an acclaimed marionette adventure from Tanglewood Marionettes of Ware, MA. Winner of the e... [click here for more]
Building The Collection

Exhibit: The Collection of Sue & John Wieland, The Warehouse

Saturday January 31, 2026 10:00 AM EST 01/31/2026 10:00 AM
The WareHOUSE 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

Sat., Nov. 8
Critic's Pick
The Collection of Sue & John Wieland, The Warehouse — This...

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Red Light Running Society: Run Or Walk Every Saturday

Saturday January 31, 2026 10:00 AM EST 01/31/2026 10:00 AM
Red Light Cafe 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
Red Light Running Society (RLRS) aims to bring people together to build and maintain happy, healthy and active lives. ALL FITNESS LEVELS ARE WELCOME - walkers, joggers, runners, etc. Even if you're not able to participate, please join us for espresso (or stronger drinks), treats, music, and nerdy co... [click here for more]
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“Feel Something,” a National Movement for Sensory Wellbeing

Saturday January 31, 2026 10:00 AM EST 01/31/2026 10:00 AM
Urthy Cost: Varies; see 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.
Community
Feel Something is a national sensory wellness movement designed to help people slow down, reset, and reconnect in an always-on world. Focused on emotional wellbeing and presence, the initiative uses simple scent-based rituals—paired with breath and gentle movement—as a practical way to pause and com... [click here for more]
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Braves Fest 2026

Saturday January 31, 2026 10:00 AM EST 01/31/2026 10:00 AM
Truist Park Cost: Free but ticket is required
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.
Festivals, Sports::Baseball
Fan-favorite Braves Fest, presented by Delta Air Lines, will take place on Saturday, January 31 – a full-day celebration of baseball and the Atlanta Braves featuring interactive attractions, live entertainment, and unique player interactions.

 

Around The Battery Atlanta:

Photo Station A – ... [click here for more]
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Music for the Very Young: Carnival of the Animals

Saturday January 31, 2026 10:30 AM EST 01/31/2026 10:30 AM
Atlanta Symphony Hall 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::Family, Music::Concerts
Classical music meets storytelling as members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra bring your favorite fables and fairy tales to life in the Music for the Very Young Concert Series. Parents of 3 to 8-year-olds may enjoy these interactive concerts with their little ones, who can engage with the actors a... [click here for more]
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eyedrum SummerExhibitions (saturdays)

Saturday January 31, 2026 11:00 AM EST 01/31/2026 11:00 AM
Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery 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
Darya Fard, Quadrivial Poetry

Mixed media (Printmaking, Painting, video and sound installation) August 10-27, 2025 Opening Reception: August 10, 2-5PM Gallery Hours: Saturdays, August 16, 23, Noon-4PM by appointment: IG @Steffiekolpy

EYEDRUM Gallery is proud to present the work of Darya Fard Augus... [click here for more]
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Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Winter Exhibitions (saturdays)

Saturday January 31, 2026 11:00 AM EST 01/31/2026 11:00 AM
Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Cost: Free. Suggested donation $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.
Arts::Visual Arts
Repossessions

On View: Oct. 17, 2025 - May 1, 2026

Location: CI&A Bank of America Gallery

The inaugural exhibition in the Bank of America Gallery is Repossessions, a group exhibition presenting commissioned works by Black artists using artifacts from the eras of enslavement and Jim Crow... [click here for more]
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Zuckerman Museum of Art Winter Exhibits (saturdays)

Saturday January 31, 2026 11:00 AM EST 01/31/2026 11:00 AM
Zuckerman Museum of Art 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
The Art of Paper

Selections of Handmade Paper Works from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation January 20 - May 1, 2026

Curated by Brett Littman, and Co-curators Susan Gosin and Cynthia Nourse Thompson

The Art of Paper: Selections of Handmade Paper Works from the ... [click here for more]
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The Sun ATL Winter Exhibitions (saturdays)

Saturday January 31, 2026 11:00 AM EST 01/31/2026 11:00 AM
The Sun ATL 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
Brilliant!

The Sun ATL one year anniversary show 16 January - 21 March 2026

Twenty-one artists, four generations, three continents - over 100 original works celebrating a year of art, community, and defiant optimism in Sweet Auburn.

Exhibition Opening Weekend Schedule:

Friday, January 16, 6-... [click here for more]
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Pete the Cat

Saturday January 31, 2026 11:00 AM EST 01/31/2026 11:00 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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Round Trip Brewing's Fifth Anniversary Party

Saturday January 31, 2026 11:30 AM EST 01/31/2026 11:30 AM
Round Trip 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.
Festivals, Food and Drink
Join Round Trip Brewing for our FIFTH ANNIVERSARY PARTY on Saturday, 31 January 2026 from 11:30am-10pm with a universe of craft beer. Enjoy over 20 beers on tap including our Fifth Orbit Rye Lager, our anniversary release. Purchase a wristband to sample seven x 7oz pours and receive an anniversary... [click here for more]
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Music for the Very Young: Carnival of the Animals

Saturday January 31, 2026 12:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 12:00 PM
Atlanta Symphony Hall 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::Family, Music::Concerts
Classical music meets storytelling as members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra bring your favorite fables and fairy tales to life in the Music for the Very Young Concert Series. Parents of 3 to 8-year-olds may enjoy these interactive concerts with their little ones, who can engage with the actors a... [click here for more]
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Decatur Music Teachers Association Collaborative Piano Festival at Waller's

Saturday January 31, 2026 12:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 12:00 PM
Waller's Coffee Shop 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
Decatur Music Teachers Association Collaborative Piano Festival

​ Saturday, January 31, 2026 ​ 12:00pm-4:00pm Open to the public & Free!

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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks™ Live Glow-N-Fire

Saturday January 31, 2026 12:30 PM EST 01/31/2026 12:30 PM
State Farm Arena Cost: $25–$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.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party matinee in Atlanta. [click here for more]
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Rooftop Mixology Class with Inez Goodwine at St. Julep

Saturday January 31, 2026 01:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 1:00 PM
St. Julep Cost: $40
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
Join us every last Saturday of the month at St. Julep rooftop bar, perched high above Buckhead, for a hands-on cocktail class led by seasoned mixologist Inez Goodwine. Each month features a rotating spirit partner and a fresh lineup of seasonal cocktails—so no two sessions are the same. Whether yo... [click here for more]
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Pete the Cat

Saturday January 31, 2026 01:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 1:00 PM
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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Pete the Cat: Meet the Co-Creator James Dean, Author & Book Signing

Saturday January 31, 2026 01:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 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, Arts::Books
Join Us for a Book Signing

January 31 | 1:00 PM

Meet James Dean, the co-creator and illustrator of Pete the Cat, at a special performance on January 31 at 1:00 PM.

Enjoy a performance of Pete the Cat followed by a live Talk Back with James Dean. After the show, join James Dean for a special Pe... [click here for more]
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Alliance Theatre presents Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit Tale

Saturday January 31, 2026 02:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 2:00 PM
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

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., Jan. 24 - Sat., Jun. 27
Into The Burrow: A Peter Rabbit Tale, Goizueta Stage...

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Shen Yun

Saturday January 31, 2026 02:00 PM EST 01/31/2026 2:00 PM
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Cost: $110 - $277
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::Dance
The gong resounds, the curtain opens, and fairies emerge from a sea of billowing clouds. Mongolians ride on horseback across grasslands as vast as the sky. Dynasties rise and fall—as ancient legends of love, loss, humor and valor unfold before your eyes. We set out to create a performance so extra... [click here for more]

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