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Newnan Theatre Company presents: She Loves Me

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Newnan Theatre Company Cost: $28
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
She Loves Me

book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick

April 30-May 1-3, 7-10, and 14-17, 2026

Set in a 1930s European perfumery, shop clerks Amalia and Georg often don't see eye to eye. They fall head-over-heels for the anonymous writers of letters they exchang... [click here for more]
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Out Front Theatre presents Cluedunnit

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Out Front Theatre Company Cost: Prices: $25 / $30 / $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::Theater
Cluedunnit

April 30 - May 16, 2026

Prices: $25 / $30 / $35

By Paul ConroyWORLD PREMIERE!

Step into Cluedunnit, where murder, mystery, and madcap mayhem collide in the most fabulous whodunit you’ve ever seen! This outrageous all new drag parody throws six large... [click here for more]
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Bahamas with Industrial Sport & Sound at Terminal West

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Terminal West Cost: $39.20
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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Center Stage North presents: Drinking Habits 2: Caught in the Act (Opening Night)

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Center Stage North Cost: $18.00-$28.00
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::Theater
The lovable nuns return with more secret schemes, mistaken identities, and laugh-out-loud antics in this delightful sequel. [click here for more]
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End of the Line: Allman Brothers Tribute Band at Red Clay Music Foundry

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry 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.
Music::Live-Music
In 2026, END OF THE LINE will celebrate the 55th Anniversary of what is possibly the greatest and most influential live album in the history of recorded music - The Allman Brothers Band’s ‘AT FILLMORE EAST’. The entire double album will be performed in full, along with other ABB Classics and deep cu... [click here for more]
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Comedy at The Strand: Fred Klett

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre Cost: $41.20-$86.00
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.
Nightlife::Comedy
How does a stand-up comedian amass 100 million on-line views? Discover the answer for yourselves as Fred Klett makes his first appearance at The Strand. Klett's irrepressible talent is clean, relatable and audience engaging. His master story-telling, timeless tag lines and universal material erupt i... [click here for more]
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End of the Line: Allman Brothers Tribute Band

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry 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.
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In 2026, END OF THE LINE will celebrate the 55th Anniversary of what is possibly the greatest and most influential live album in the history of recorded music - The Allman Brothers Band’s ‘AT FILLMORE EAST’.  The entire double album will be performed in full, along with other ABB Classics and deep c... [click here for more]
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Improvised Action Movie

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Dad's Garage Theatre Cost: Price: $21.00 + Fee: $2.00
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.
Nightlife::Comedy, Arts::Theater
When (fictional) danger, betrayal, and nuclear threats loom, a fearless team of improvisers is ready to say “yes, and!” to justice in a brand-new blockbuster action movie every week! These multi-talented performers aren’t just the stars of the movie—they’re also the directors, screenwriters, compose... [click here for more]
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Anuv Jain at Variety Playhouse

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse Cost: $40.00 – $60.00
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::Concerts
Get ready to be serenaded by the soulful voice of Anuv Jain as he brings his Dastakhat US Tour to your city. Known for heartfelt hits like Baarishein, Jo Tum Mere Ho, and Husn, Anuv's music captures love, longing, and hope in the most magical way. Experience an unforgettable evening filled with emot... [click here for more]
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Folk Bitch Trio at Vinyl

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Vinyl Cost: $15–$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::Live-Music
Folk Bitch Trio Folk music has a bad habit of being presented as a deathly serious concern. It’s something you cry to, it’s overly sacred, it’s solemnly considered by critic-historians. But Folk Bitch Trio, former high school friends Heide Peverelle (they/them), Jeanie Pilkington (she/her) a... [click here for more]
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The Classic Improv Show

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Whole World Improv Theatre Co Cost: $25.00
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.
Nightlife::Comedy, Arts::Theater
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The Fire And Blood Tour

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
529 Bar Cost: $15 ADV | $20 DOS
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
21+ | 8:00 pm | $15 ADV | $20 DOS

529 Presents:

The Fire And Blood TourThe Convalescence Bible Belt Massacre | It’s A Massacre

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Ole Fateful, Huey, J.R. Rund at Smith's Olde Bar

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Smith's Olde Bar 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.
Music::Live-Music
Ole Fateful

North Georgia native Evan Fricks pulled roots and moved to New York City in 2009. A lifelong musician, Evan dug his heels into the NYC music scene, playing with notable acts Adult Dude, Iola, and Strange Pride.

In 2013, Evan released his first EP Places Where You’ve Been under the moni... [click here for more]
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Anuv Jain “Dastakhat” Tour at Variety Playhouse

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse Cost: $63
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, Music, Nightlife
An Anuv Jain live concert is an intimate experience built around connection, storytelling, and shared emotion. With minimal production and a focus on acoustic performance, each show invites audiences to sing along, reflect, and feel fully present in the music. The Dastakhat World Tour 2026 invites U... [click here for more]
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Chandra Currelley at Perfect Note

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Perfect Note Atlanta Cost: $35.00
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
Pre-Mother’s Day with Actress and Singer Chandra Currelley Start May 8, 2026 8:00 pm End May 8, 2026 10:00 pm $35.00 – $45.00Price range: $35.00 through $45.00 Actress and Singer Chandra Currelley Chandra Currelley’s most popular song is “Love Again” with over 285,000 total streams on Spotify and 34... [click here for more]
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Dil Chahta Hai at the Fox Theatre

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Fox Theatre Cost: $186+
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
Composed of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani, and Loy Mendonsa, the trio blends Indian classical traditions with rock, jazz, and contemporary Western styles, creating a sound that resonates across cultures and generations. Their catalog includes iconic music from Dil Chahta Hai, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Rock... [click here for more]

Southern Soul Rising Stars

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre Cost: $31.45+
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
Friday, May 8, 2026 8:00 PM

Location: Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre5239 Floyd Road Mableton GA 30126Parks and Recreation Concert Southern Soul Rising Stars with live performances by Marcellus the Singer, FPJ, Fat Daddy, Mike Clark Jr.

Show Time: 8:00 PM

Doors: 7:00 PM

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The Pulse Between Us

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Academy Theatre Cost: $20
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::Theater, Community, Festivals::Cultural Festivals
When two rival tech empires race to control the future of AI, ambition and secrecy distort what people see, hear, and believe. In a world where a single misunderstanding can change the direction of countless lives, fate and choice collide, fracturing loyalties, reshaping identities, and altering liv... [click here for more]
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Detroit 67 at OnStage Atlanta

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
OnStage Atlanta Cost: $14.50 - $26.50
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, Community::Family
In 1967 Detroit, Motown music is getting the party started, and Chelle and her brother Lank are making ends meet by turning their basement into an after-hours joint. But when a mysterious woman finds her way into their lives, the siblings clash over much more than the family business. As their pent-... [click here for more]
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Uncle John's Psychedelics at Moonshadow Tavern

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
MoonShadow 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.
Live band featuring psychedelic rock lineup. [click here for more]
Best Of Atlanta Comedy At Laughing Skull Lounge

Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase at Laughing Skull Lounge

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Laughing Skull Lounge Cost: $45.00 – $55.00
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.
Nightlife::Comedy
The Laughing Skull Lounge stands out with its intimate 74-seat venue, creating the ideal atmosphere for an authentic stand-up experience. Nestled inside the iconic Vortex Bar & Grill on Peachtree Street in Midtown, it offers audiences a full night out in one of Atlanta’s liveliest neighborhoods. The... [click here for more]
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City Springs Theatre Company presents Mean Girls

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center Cost: $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.
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CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 1 - Sun., May 17
Mean Girls, Byers Theatre - Those who were charmed by...

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St. Paul & The Broken Bones

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
The Eastern Cost: On Sale Soon
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

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 8
St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Brother Wallace, The Eastern - Paul...

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Atlanta Ballet Presents Frida

Friday May 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:00 PM
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Cost: $39-$143+
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
Featuring: Atlanta Ballet

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 8 - Sun., May 10
Frida, Atlanta Ballet - The creative team behind 'Coco...

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Ben Again, Hayley James, Kelly Romo at The EARL

Friday May 8, 2026 08:30 PM EDT 05/08/2026 8:30 PM
The EARL Cost: $15 ADV-$17 DOS
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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