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19th Annual Buried Alive Film Festival

11/05/2026 12:00 AM
BAFF 2025 will take place at the Plaza Theatre on November 5 - 8, 2026
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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta

03/26/2026 12:00 AM
March 26th - 30th
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Georgia Latino International Film Festival 2025

10/02/2025 12:00 AM
October 2 - 5, 2025
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Jazz Jam Gordon Vernick Quartet Wednesdays 9pm Red Light Cafe Atlanta Ga 2026 SQ V2

Wednesday Jazz Jam w/ the Gordon Vernick Quartet

Wednesday June 17, 2026 09:00 PM EDT 06/17/2026 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
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 17, 2026 10:00 PM EDT 06/17/2026 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 17, 2026 10:00 PM EDT 06/17/2026 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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Thursday Thunder Round 6 at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Thursday June 18, 2026 12:00 AM EDT 06/18/2026 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 18, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 06/18/2026 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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HAMILTON Tickets Go on Sale

Thursday June 18, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 06/18/2026 10:00 AM
Fox Theatre Cost: $51.75-$350
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
Tickets for HAMILTON go on sale Thursday, June 18 at 10 a.m. for the musical's two-week engagement at the Fox Theatre from Sept. 2-20. This musical will be the first of the Broadway in Atlanta 2026/2027 season. The Tony-award willing phenomenon tells the story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton t... [click here for more]
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Alliance Theatre presents The Great Ant Sleepover

Thursday June 18, 2026 10:30 AM EDT 06/18/2026 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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Mahalia: A Gospel Musical by Tom Stolz (Matinee)

Thursday June 18, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 06/18/2026 11:00 AM
Academy Theatre Cost: $32.55-$85.08
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
Impact Theatre Atlanta and the Academy Theatre present this musical biography of the great Mahalia Jackson direct by Brenda Porter and music directed by Tasha Smith. [click here for more]
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Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre presents Cinderella

Thursday June 18, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 06/18/2026 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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World Cup: Match 25 Group A - South Africa vs Czechia

Thursday June 18, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 06/18/2026 12:00 PM
Mercedes-Benz Stadium Cost: $353+
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::Soccer
Be part of soccer history! FIFA World Cup 26. [click here for more]
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Kick It In The District Watch Party: Unbelievegan

Thursday June 18, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 06/18/2026 12:00 PM
Unbelievegan 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.
Free Events, Sports
Join Unbelievegan in Fairburn for ATL Airport District’s event series Kick It In The District! Throughout June and July, Atlanta’s hottest vegan restaurant meets an unforgettable atmosphere for the most highly anticipated FIFA soccer matches of the year. With bold flavors from around the globe, Unbe... [click here for more]
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Kick It In The District Watch Party: Oz Pizza Fairburn

Thursday June 18, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 06/18/2026 12:00 PM
Oz Pizza Fairburn 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.
Free Events, Sports
Join Oz Pizza in Fairburn for ATL Airport District’s event series Kick It In The District! A FIFA watch party at Oz Pizza goes together like a hot slice and cold drink. Crafted with the freshest ingredients, Oz Pizza prides itself on doing things the right way by baking dough from scratch and creati... [click here for more]
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Kick it in the district watch party: Brake pad

Thursday June 18, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 06/18/2026 12:00 PM
Brake Pad 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.
Sports
A College Park staple since 2002, Brake Pad is bringing all the excitement of soccer's biggest match straight to the neighborhood. Located inside a transformed service station, this casual local hangout is best known for its wings, burgers, and ice-cold drinks, served in a relaxed atmosphere that ha... [click here for more]
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Kick It In The District Watch Party: Zubis Taco Kitchen

Thursday June 18, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 06/18/2026 12:00 PM
Zubi's Taco Kitchen & 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.
Sports
Tacos and soccer? Now that's always a good combo. Zube's taco kitchen brings bold, authentic flavors to college park with the menu that's for everyone, whether you are vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian or a meat lover. Come on in on June 18 for CZECHI a verse South Africa at 12 PM and come back for the... [click here for more]
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Kick It In The District Watch Party: Nouveau Bar & Grill

Thursday June 18, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 06/18/2026 12:00 PM
Nouveau Bar & Grill 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.
Sports
Match day is best at NOUVEAU bar and Grill. This popular College Park spot serves American favorites, including signature, cocktails, and local beers, and a modern atmosphere. That's perfect for gathering with friends. From shareable appetizers to the rooftop lounge with a great view and even better... [click here for more]
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Kick It In The District Watch Party: Daves Sports Bar

Thursday June 18, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 06/18/2026 12:00 PM
Dave's Sports Bar and Grill 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.
Sports
Dave sports bar and Grill is ready to deliver the ultimate viewing experience for the FIFA World Cup. Equipped with over 50 oversize screens and an electric atmosphere tailored for diehard sports fans, every seat in the house is a great one. Lit up on their wide, arranging many of starters, wings, b... [click here for more]
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Kick It In The District Watch Party: The Tasting Table

Thursday June 18, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 06/18/2026 12:00 PM
The Tasting Table 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.
Sports
Soccer's biggest matches deserve more than just your average watch party. The tasting tables where you can have elevated dining in the full game day experience. With thoughtfully, crafted dishes, full service, catering, and luxe private event based, this southside spot is perfect for gathering with ... [click here for more]
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Alive in Roswell

Thursday June 18, 2026 05:00 PM EDT 06/18/2026 5:00 PM
Historic Downtown Roswell 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
The festival is held concurrently on Historic Canton Street and the Roswell Antique and Interiors Lot. Dogs are allowed at Alive in Roswell, but please bring them on a leash and be a good fur parent and clean up any deposits from your baby. [click here for more]
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Georgia250 Author Talk: Michael Thurmond, author of "James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia: A Founder’s Journey from Slave Trader to Abolitionist"

Thursday June 18, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 06/18/2026 6:00 PM
Rhodes Hall Cost: $10 (members); $15 (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::Books, Community::Lectures
To commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is launching Georgia250: Celebrating America’s Last Colony, a yearlong program designed to showcase historic buildings and sites associated with Georgia’s colonial and Revolutionary War past through a series of v... [click here for more]
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Spanish/Latin guitar

Thursday June 18, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 06/18/2026 6:30 PM
El Viñedo Local 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, Music
Enjoy great food, wine and service while listening to Spanish and Latin guitar music by Karl Weismantel. Every Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm. [click here for more]
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Worm

Thursday June 18, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 06/18/2026 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
Over the past decade, Florida’s WORM has incessantly built upon their sonic palette of ‘Necromantic Black Doom’, with roots in nearly every worthy corner of extreme metal’s history, from the pompous heights of ‘90s symphonic black metal to the emotional technicality of ‘80s shred metal. Now, four ye... [click here for more]
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Mike Walton Presents: “A Love Supreme” John Coltrane’s 100Th Birthday at Eddie's Attic

Thursday June 18, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 06/18/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic Cost: $20.03
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
Mike Walton Presents: "A Love Supreme" John Coltrane's 100th Birthday live at Eddie's Attic!

A celebration of a century of John Coltrane and his music with a performance by the Mike Walton quartet.

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Mike Walton is native of Perry GA who was drawn to music at an early age. Listening to soundt... [click here for more]
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Vacation Manor at Altar

Thursday June 18, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 06/18/2026 7:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $54.70
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.
Music::Live-Music
Since 2016, Vacation Manor combine an artful blend of eloquent lyricism, alternative experimentation, indie rock energy, and unassuming pop appeal. The duo—Nathan Towles guitar, vocals and Cole Young drums—have earned acclaim from American Songwriter, Atwood, and more. Now, they pull fans deeper int... [click here for more]
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K.A. Linde talks The Raven at the Ash Door

Thursday June 18, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 06/18/2026 7:00 PM
Eagle Eye Book Shop Cost: $32.99
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
K.A. Linde will be visiting us once again for her new books The Raven at the Ash Door.  She will be in conversation with a special guest TBA.  

In order to attend the event you must purchase the book from us. Three books from home will be allowed, and one title will be personalized.

[click here for more]
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Fantasy & Sci-fi Literature Trivia

Thursday June 18, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 06/18/2026 7:00 PM
Schoolhouse Brewing 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.
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Dragons, starships, magical schools, doomed kingdoms, morally questionable heroes — it's all fair game at Sci-Fi & Fantasy Literature Trivia Night! From beloved classics to modern bestsellers, this night celebrates the books and authors shaping today's fantasy and science fiction worlds. Expect ques... [click here for more]
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