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Exhibitions at Schatten Gallery at Emory (Mondays)

Monday May 11, 2026 04:00 AM EDT 05/11/2026 4:00 AM
Schatten Gallery at Emory 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., Dec. 20
Striking Characters: Typewriters, Literary Worlds & the Art...

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Spalding Nix Gallery

Exhibitions at Spalding Nix Gallery (Mondays)

Monday May 11, 2026 06:00 AM EDT 05/11/2026 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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40-Hour General Civil Mediation Training & Practicum

Monday May 11, 2026 08:30 AM EDT 05/11/2026 8:30 AM
Kennesaw State University Cost: $1,500
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, Free Events
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Truist Park Tour

Monday May 11, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 05/11/2026 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 Fernbank (Mondays)

Monday May 11, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/11/2026 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: - Flight of Butterflies - Horse Power - Orkin Discovery Zone - WildWoods

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

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Exhibitions at Dekalb History Center - (Mondays)

Monday May 11, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/11/2026 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 (Mondays)

Monday May 11, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/11/2026 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: - Let Your Creativity Flow

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

[click here for more]
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Illuminarium Atlanta Exhibitions (Mondays)

Monday May 11, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 05/11/2026 11:00 AM
Illuminarium 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.
Arts::Visual Arts
CRITIC’S PICK: Rolling Stone Presents Amplified: The Immersive Rock Experience, Illuminarium... [click here for more]
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A Sunday Set for Mom at Tio Lucho’s

Monday May 11, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 05/11/2026 11:00 AM
Tio Lucho's 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.
Holidays and Special Events
At Tio Lucho’s, Mother’s Day is a table set with intention, where Chef Arnaldo Castillo draws from the Peruvian heritage his mother instilled in him to shape a brunch rooted in seasonality and tradition. On Sunday, May 10—Mother’s Day—the Poncey-Highland favorite invites guests for a menu centered o... [click here for more]
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Q/T Youth Board Games @ Charis Books And More

Monday May 11, 2026 04:30 PM EDT 05/11/2026 4:30 PM
Charis Books & More 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::Gaming, Community::Family
Q/T YOUTH BOARD GAMES @ CHARIS BOOKS AND MORE Charis Circle presents a free Q/T Youth Board Game meetup at Charis Books and More! Join us to play table-top board games and have some casual social time from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. The space is... [click here for more]
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Monday May 11, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 05/11/2026 6:30 PM
The Masquerade Cost: Sold Out
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
JayDon, formerly known as JD McCrary, is a multi-talented artist from LA whose blend of acting, singing, and dancing informs a fresh, modern take on R&B. He first broke through playing Kenny Payne in The Paynes and voicing Young Simba in Disney’s The Lion King (2019). Influenced by Usher, Ch... [click here for more]
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Young King: The Making Of Martin Luther King Jr. -- Lerone A. Martin In Conversation With Kama Bethel Pierce

Monday May 11, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 05/11/2026 6:30 PM
Charis Books & More Cost: Free w/donation of $5 requested
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::Family
Young King: The Making of Martin Luther King Jr. — Lerone A. Martin in conversation with Kama Bethel Pierce This event is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged. Register here. This event takes place at the Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Ave... [click here for more]
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2026 Yoga Presented By Kaiser Permanente

Monday May 11, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 05/11/2026 6:30 PM
The Battery Atlanta 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::Health and Fitness, Free Events
As part of our Wellness Series, The Battery Atlanta is proud to bring you Yoga Presented by Kaiser Permanente! Event Information: This FREE Yoga class meets on select Monday evenings at 6:30pm on The Plaza Green. Don’t forget water and a mat! Follow us on Instagram, @batteryatl, for event updates. *... [click here for more]
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THORNHILL: The Mercia Tour at Variety Playhouse

Monday May 11, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/11/2026 7:00 PM
Variety Playhouse Cost: $33.98
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
Fresh from their sold-out US arena tour supporting Sleep Token, Thornhill will return in May 2026 for their biggest North American headline tour to date, proudly presented by Revolver. In support of their acclaimed, ARIA Award-winning album 'BODIES' and recent single 'Mercia', Thornhill will bring t... [click here for more]
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Bloodywood - System Of A Brown Tour 2026

Monday May 11, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/11/2026 7:00 PM
Buckhead Theatre Cost: $45-$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
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Morgan Radford in conversation with Stacey Abrams – Now Then

Monday May 11, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/11/2026 7:00 PM
Georgia Center for the Book 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::Books, Free Events
Morgan Radford in conversation with Stacey Abrams – Now Then [click here for more]
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Malibu at The Goat Farm Arts Center at Goat Farm Arts Center

Monday May 11, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/11/2026 7:00 PM
The Goat Farm Arts Center 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.
Music::Concerts
Speakeasy presents Malibu. Malibu is a French composer and vocalist whose art is bound to meditation. Her compositions move through drone, neoclassical, dance and pop, using muted pianos, soaring woodwinds, strings, pads and whispering vocals. Her live performances blend tracks meant to induce eupho... [click here for more]
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Monday Reset: Sound Bath + Kirtan

Monday May 11, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/11/2026 7:00 PM
Liminal Space Collective 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, Free Events, Music::Live-Music
Join us for a deeply relaxing evening that blends soothing sound bath vibrations with simple, heart-opening kirtan (group chanting)

Start your week feeling clear, grounded, and recharged.

This is not a performance. It’s an experience.

Join us for a deeply relaxing evening that blends soothing ... [click here for more]
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Eddie’s Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night

Monday May 11, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 05/11/2026 7:30 PM
Eddie's Attic Cost: $11.12
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.
Nightlife::Open Mic
The Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night!

Want to perform? SIGN UP HERE: https://eddiesattic.com/sign-up/

For over 20 years, we’ve hosted Atlanta’s premiere SONGWRITERS OPEN MIC for the performing songwriter. National and local acts perform 2 songs each, with 3 finalists returning for a thi... [click here for more]
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Jam Sessions with Joe Gransden Every Monday Night

Monday May 11, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 05/11/2026 7:30 PM
Napoleon's 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: Joe Gransden
Weekly jam session hosted by Joe Gransden. Sit-ins are welcome. Drink specials available. [click here for more]
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Out Front Theatre presents Cluedunnit

Monday May 11, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/11/2026 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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Napalm Death with Deadguy at Terminal West

Monday May 11, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/11/2026 8:00 PM
Terminal West Cost: $32.00 – $41.00
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
Art reflects life. Extreme times demand extreme responses. Silence sucks. Noise is always the answer. And yes, NAPALM DEATH continue to be one of the few bands on this planet that adhere to all these principles and more. For the last three decades, their name as been synonymous with heavy music take... [click here for more]
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Shawn Joyner presents The Groove Lounge Jam Sessions at City Winery Atlanta

Monday May 11, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/11/2026 8:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta Cost: $42.00
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
City Winery Atlanta presents Shawn Joyner presents The Groove Lounge Jam Sessions live on May 11th at 8pm!

🎶 The fellas are bringing the soul to the stage! 🎤

Get ready for an unforgettable night of powerhouse vocals, smooth vibes, and live energy at Shawn Joyner Presents: Men of Soul Groove Lounge J... [click here for more]
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Blood Club at Drunken Unicorn

Monday May 11, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/11/2026 8:00 PM
Drunken Unicorn Cost: $15 - $18
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
Hailing from the South Side of Chicago, blood club is a pioneering post-punk band blending theintensity of darkwave with the romanticism of their Latino roots. Founded in 2022 by frontman Jesse Flores, the band has already cultivated a cult following, selling out shows in Los Angeles,New York City a... [click here for more]
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Monday Night Creative Music Series: Shane Parish

Monday May 11, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/11/2026 8:00 PM
Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery 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
Shane Parish is a guitarist, composer, improviser, and interpreter whose work focuses on the translation of music across traditions, canons, and technologies. Known for his precise and expressive fingerstyle technique and his nuanced approach to transcription, Parish treats interpretation as a compo... [click here for more]

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