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Exhibitions at High Museum (Tuesdays)

05/12/2026 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art

Dec 12 through Sun., May 10
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The Family Album of Ralph Eugene Meatyard, High...

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Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Tuesdays)

05/12/2026 10:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Explore current exhibitions on view at Michael C. ...

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Exhibitions at Jackson Fine Art (Tuesdays)

05/12/2026 10:00 AM

Jackson Fine Art

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Through Sat., Mar. 21
Cooper & Gorfer / Andrew Moore, Jackson Fine Art - The...

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Exhibitions at Johnson Lowe Gallery (Tuesdays)

05/12/2026 10:00 AM

Johnson Lowe Gallery

Explore current exhibitions on view at Johnson Low...

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Exhibitions at Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (Tuesdays)

05/12/2026 1:00 PM

Atlanta Contemporary

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

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Exhibitions at Fernbank (Mondays)

05/11/2026 10:00 AM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Explore current exhibitions on view at Fernbank Mu...

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Morgan Radford in conversation with Stacey Abrams – Now Then

05/11/2026 7:00 PM

Georgia Center for the Book

Morgan Radford in conversation with Stacey Abrams ...

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Jam Sessions with Joe Gransden Every Monday Night

05/11/2026 7:30 PM

Napoleon's

Weekly jam session hosted by Joe Gransden. Sit-ins...

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Monday Night Creative Music Series: Shane Parish

05/11/2026 8:00 PM

Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery

Shane Parish is a guitarist, composer, improviser,...

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Jeff Justice Comedy Workshoppe Graduation Show at The Punchline Comedy Club

05/11/2026 8:00 PM

The Punchline Comedy Club

Jeff Justice has taught over 3000 people how to co...

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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at City Winery Atlanta

05/12/2026 8:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

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Tues., May 12
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, City Winery - Those who recall the short-lived...

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City Springs Theatre Company presents Mean Girls

05/13/2026 7:30 PM

Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 1 - Sun., May 17
Mean Girls, Byers Theatre - Those who were charmed by...

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FattMack at Center Stage Theater

05/13/2026 8:00 PM

Center Stage Theater

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Wed. May 13
FattMack, Center Stage - Throw whatever you think of when you hear...

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Kathryn Stockett in conversation with Peter Biello - The Calamity Club

05/14/2026 7:00 PM

The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End

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Thu., May 14
Kathryn Stockett, The Calamity Club, Wild Heaven West End - Kathryn...

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Lavahi: Live

05/14/2026 7:00 PM

The Roswell River Landing

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Thurs., May 14
Lavahi, Roswell River Landing - This young chanteuse doesn't have...

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A First Lady's Guide to Killing the President

05/14/2026 7:30 PM

Out of Box Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 8 -Sun., May 17
A First Lady's Guide to Killing the President, Out of...

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City Springs Theatre Company presents Mean Girls

05/14/2026 7:30 PM

Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 1 - Sun., May 17
Mean Girls, Byers Theatre - Those who were charmed by...

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Drayton Farley Special Duo Performance Feat. Jimmy Teardrop W/ Support From Landon Smith at Eddie's Attic

05/14/2026 9:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

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Thurs., May 14
Drayton Farley, Landon Smith, Eddie's Attic - Alabama-bred...

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Michelle Buteau: The Surviving And Thriving Tour

05/15/2026 7:30 PM

Tabernacle

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Fri., May 15
Michelle Buteau: The Surviving & Thriving Tour, Tabernacle - The...

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Wes Bayliss

05/23/2026 8:00 PM

Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry

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Sat. May 23
Wes Bayliss, Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay - Country rockers The...

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Atlanta Festivals

Atlanta Jazz Festival

05/22/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Jazz Festival returns to Piedmont Park May 23-25, 2026 with three days of free live music during Memorial Day weekend.

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Virginia-Highland Summerfest

06/05/2026 8:00 PM

Virginia-Highland Summerfest brings a juried art market, live music, family activities, and one of Atlanta’s best-known neighborhood festival weekends...

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Comic Con Atlanta 2026

07/01/2026 12:00 PM

The festival is expected to take place next July at its long time venue, the Ga World Congress Center.

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May Vinofile Plus Pick-Up Party at City Winery Atlanta

05/12/2026 6:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents our May Vinofile Plus Pick-Up Party on May 12th from 6pm - 8pm! Exclusive to Vinofile Plus Members, guests enjoy a free...

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Paint & Pint @ Social Fox Brewing

05/14/2026 7:00 PM

Social Fox Brewing

Paint & Pint @ Social Fox Brewing Get ready for some summer fun & celebrations going down at @socialfoxbrewing in @cityofnorcross Thursday, May 14th...

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GoodBiz Spring Market Pop-Ups

05/15/2026 11:00 AM

Goodwill Thrift Store & Donation Center

Discover and support local entrepreneurs at our GoodBIZ Market! Shop products and services from GoodBIZ alumni and current participants while celebrat...

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Mad Hatter Market: Strange, Unusual and Magical Finds!

05/16/2026 12:00 PM

East Atlanta Village Farmers Market

Wander over to East Atlanta Village to enjoy the spring weather and shop locall handmade goods in the community market space! Featuring art, crafts,...

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11th annual Athens Surf Stomp

05/16/2026 12:00 PM

Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery

All-day event dedicated to the music and good vibrations of surf music: The Super Resistors – Surfy four-piece from Savannah, GA, featuring sax, there...

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“Georgia’s Historical Recipes” with Valerie Frey Talk

05/16/2026 3:00 PM

Hapeville Depot Museum and Visitor Center

Join us for a delightful presentation on Saturday May 16th at 3pm regarding historic foodways with Valerie J. Frey and her new book, "Georgia's Histor...

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La Fiesta en Hapeville

05/16/2026 5:00 PM

Jess Lucas Y-Teen Park

Celebrate the return of ATL Airport District’s annual La Fiesta en Hapeville on Saturday, May 16, from 5–8 p.m. at Jess Lucas Y-Teen Park! In a vibran...

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Crime & Wine Experience with Sheryl McCollum

05/16/2026 7:00 PM

Georgia Writers Museum

Crime & Wine Experience is the most popular event offered by Georgia Writers Museum with well over 1000 attendees. May 16 will be the largest ever hel...

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Dinner and a Diva: Puccini’s Madama Butterfly

05/19/2026 6:30 PM

Petite Violette

Every month at Petite Violette Restaurant in Atlanta, Capitol City Opera Company hosts Dinner and a Diva. Each performance features selections from an...

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