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Georgia State Fair (day eight) at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Friday May 1, 2026 12:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 12:00 AM

Atlanta Motor Speedway Cost: $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.

Festivals

The Georgia State Fair returns with rides, games, food vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly attractions at Atlanta Motor Speedway. [click here for more]

Exhibitions at Spalding Nix Gallery (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 06:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 6:00 AM

Spalding Nix 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

Explore current exhibitions on view at Spalding Nix Fine Art.

Current exhibitions: - Déjà Vu

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

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Exhibitions at ArtsXchange (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 06:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 6:00 AM

ArtsXchange - Southeast Community Cultural Center 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 ArtsXchange.

Current exhibitions: - Toxic Beauty

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

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Exhibitions at Zuckerman Museum of Art (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 06:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 6:00 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

Explore current exhibitions on view at Zuckerman Museum of Art.

Current exhibitions: - Ruth V. Zuckerman Collection: Inside Out at Zuckerman Museum of Art - Project Wall North: Stephanie Smith at Zuckerman Museum of Art - Project Wall West: Vadis Turner at Zuckerman Museum of Art

- Project Wall Ea... [click here for more]

Exhibitions at Johnson Lowe Gallery (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 06:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 6:00 AM

Johnson Lowe 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 Johnson Lowe Gallery.

Current exhibitions: - Sky Atlas - American Idols

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

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Exhibitions at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 07:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 7:00 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

Explore current exhibitions on view at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art.

Current exhibitions: - Jess Self

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

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Exhibitions at Gallery Anderson Smith (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 07:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 7:00 AM

Gallery Anderson Smith 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 Gallery Anderson Smith.

Current exhibitions: - 15 Minutes

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

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Exhibitions at The Sun ATL (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 07:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 7:00 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

Explore current exhibitions on view at The Sun ATL.

Current exhibitions: - Let’s Go Dancing: Paintings by Anna Jensen (Critic’s Pick) (Critic’s Pick)

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

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Sandler Hudson Gallery (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 07:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 7:00 AM

Sandler Hudson 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

CRITIC'S PICK:
Through Sat., Jan. 3
Betsy Cain: Primary, Sandler Hudson Gallery - An expansive...

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Exhibitions at Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 08:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 8:00 AM

Atlanta Contemporary Cost: Free. Donations welcome.

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, Free Events

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Jan. 31- Sun., May 17
Georgia Women to Watch 2026: A Book Arts Revolution,...

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Exhibitions at Kai Lin Art (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 08:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 8:00 AM

KAI LIN 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 Kai Lin Art.

Current exhibitions: - ECHOES at Kai Lin Art

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

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 08:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 8:00 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

Explore current exhibitions on view at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art.

Current exhibitions: - Away With The Tides: Calida Rawles (Critic’s Pick) (Critic’s Pick)

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

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 08:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 8:00 AM

Atlanta Contemporary 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 Atlanta Contemporary.

Current exhibitions: - Rejoice, Resist, Rest: Images of Black Liberation (Critic’s Pick) - Dokafleh - Bleed - A Litany for Shelter - Unbound Narratives: Embodied Language - A Book Arts Revolution

See exhibit pages for full details, ima... [click here for more]

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Analytics Day

Friday May 1, 2026 08:30 AM EDT 05/01/2026 8:30 AM

Kennesaw State University Cost: Free

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Community

KSU Center , 300

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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 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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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.

[click here for more]

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.

[click here for more]

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.

[click here for more]

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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 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: - Child of Wood

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

[click here for more]

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]

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]

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]

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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