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Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 9:00 AM
Atlanta History Center Cost: Free for Members, $27 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::Visual Arts

CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026

Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...

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Truist Park Tour

Friday May 1, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 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.

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Exhibitions at the Infinite at Pullman Yards (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 9:00 AM
The Infinite at Pullman Yards Cost: $32
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
Explore current exhibitions on view at The Infinite at Pullman Yards.

Current exhibitions: - Space Explorers: The Infinite at The Infinite at Pullman Yards (Critic’s Pick)

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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High Museum

Exhibitions at High Museum (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 10:00 AM
High Museum of Art Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet 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::Visual Arts

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 10 - Sun., Feb. 8
Fashion Statements: Viktor & Rolf, High Museum — This...

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Oglethorpe

Exhibitions at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 10:00 AM
Oglethorpe University 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
Explore current exhibitions on view at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art.

Current exhibitions: - The Core Self - Yōkai Parade: Supernatural Monsters from Japan

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 10:00 AM
Michael C. Carlos Museum Cost: Free - $8 (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.
Arts::Visual Arts
Explore current exhibitions on view at Michael C. Carlos Museum.

Current exhibitions: - Compassion - Laconian Drinking Cup - Footwork: Where We Gather (Critic’s Pick) (Critic’s Pick)

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Fernbank (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 10:00 AM
Fernbank Museum of Natural History Cost: $25.95 w/Senior and Child Discounts
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
Explore current exhibitions on view at Fernbank Museum of Natural History.

Current exhibitions: - Planet Ice - Flight of Butterflies - Horse Power - Titans of the Ice Age - WildWoods

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Swan Coach House (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 10:00 AM
Swan Coach House 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
Explore current exhibitions on view at Swan Coach House Gallery.

Current exhibitions: - Kole Nichols

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Jackson Fine Art (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 10:00 AM
Jackson Fine 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

CRITIC'S PICK:
Through Sat., Mar. 21
Cooper & Gorfer / Andrew Moore, Jackson Fine Art - The...

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Exhibitions at Dekalb History Center - (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 10:00 AM
The DeKalb History Center 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.
Arts::Visual Arts
Explore current exhibitions on view at DeKalb History Center Museum.

Current exhibitions: - Memorial Drive - Home: UMCH - 200 Years

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Childrens Museum Atlanta

Exhibitions at Children's Museum (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 10:00 AM
Children's Museum of Atlanta Cost: $17.95 non-member
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
Explore current exhibitions on view at Children’s Museum of Atlanta.

Current exhibitions: - AIM HIGH - Let Your Creativity Flow

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Center

Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 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
Explore current exhibitions on view at Center for Puppetry Arts.

Current exhibitions: - Jim Henson Collection - Global Collection - Child of Wood

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 10:00 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: $19-$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, Community::Family
Based on the book by Jon Scieszka & illustrated by Lane Smith

Adapted by Jason Hines  Step into a wildly inventiv… Includes: Performance tickets include the Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, Worlds of Puppetry Museum, and limited free onsite parking.

Includes: Performance tickets include the Create-A-Pup... [click here for more]
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Creator's Market at Atlantic Station (fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 10:00 AM
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::Community Markets, Free Events, Arts
Dive into the Universe of Unique Artistry with Creator's Market…. where every weekend is

a vibrant symphony of art and commerce.

Unearth an eclectic trove of artists, crafters, and dynamic local businesses, all handpicked

just for you! Satisfy your cravings for the unconventional and let your sens... [click here for more]
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Tai Chi at City Springs

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 10:00 AM
City Springs 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.
Community::Health and Fitness, Community::Nature/Outdoors
Experience the Power of Tai Chi on the City Green! Join us every Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. for Tai Chi, brought to you by the City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department in partnership with Florin Szondi of the USA Chen Taiji Center. [click here for more]
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Arts in the Garden

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 10:00 AM
Skyland Trail 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, Community::Health and Fitness, Festivals, Free Events
Kicking off May is Mental Health Month, Arts in the Garden is a celebration of people living with mental health disorders. Come experience the creativity, talent, and resilience of individuals who are far more than their diagnoses. See what’s possible when communities support mental health treatment... [click here for more]
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Shows for Seedlings: Interactive Songs and Stories with Michael Levine

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 10:00 AM
Atlanta Botanical Garden 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, Arts::Visual Arts, Community::Family
Enjoy a variety of live performances by some of Atlanta’s most beloved children’s musicians and storytellers in this engaging series. Shows take place Fridays, May through September at 10 and 10:45 a.m.   Renowned artist Michael Levine shares his music and storytelling inspiration with children as t... [click here for more]
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Drop-In Kids Gardening Activity

Friday May 1, 2026 10:30 AM EDT 05/01/2026 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.
Community::Nature/Outdoors, Community::Family
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, May – September Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Fee: Free wi... [click here for more]
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Exhibitions at Breman Museum (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 11:00 AM
The Breman Museum & Cultural 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::Visual Arts
Explore current exhibitions on view at The Breman Museum.

Current exhibitions: - Bronx Boys: Storytelling with a Lens - History with Chutzpah

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Whitespace Gallery

Exhibitions at Whitespace (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 11:00 AM
Whitespace 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
Explore current exhibitions on view at Whitespace Gallery.

Current exhibitions: - Claire Kinzler: Living Archive at Whitespace Gallery - To Call You Iris at Whitespace Gallery

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Illuminarium Atlanta Exhibitions (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 11:00 AM
Illuminarium Atlanta Cost: $35
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
CRITIC’S PICK:Rolling Stone Presents Amplified: The Immersive Rock Experience, Illuminarium... [click here for more]
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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

Friday May 1, 2026 11:45 AM EDT 05/01/2026 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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