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America @ 250: Spano Conducts Bernstein + Berlioz

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
Atlanta Symphony Hall Cost: $40-$141
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
Featuring: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Two wartime poets expressed disillusionment; two composers spun their poems into evocative musical scores. Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Principal Violist Zhenwei Shi stands in for Childe Harold in Berlioz's picturesque Harold in Italy. Robert Spano presents the "fearless" piano virtuoso Conrad Tao in ... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Ballet Presents Frida

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 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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Newnan Theatre Company presents: She Loves Me

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 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

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 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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Moe.

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
The Eastern Cost: $55-$177
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
Hailed by American Songwriter for their "mind-bending musicality," moe. is treasured for their mesmerizing musical synergy, unfettered showmanship, and smart, resonant songcraft. For three decades, the band has corralled myriad musical forms on a truly original journey rich with crafty, clever songw... [click here for more]
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Breakfield - Formerly Known as Boy Named Banjo ... at Smith's Olde Bar

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
Smith's Olde Bar Cost: $19+
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

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., May 9
Breakfield, Smith's Olde Bar - Some might recognize the members of...

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Center Stage North presents: Drinking Habits 2: Caught in the Act

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 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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The Barefoot Movement at Red Clay Music Foundry

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry 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.
Music::Live-Music
Since 2011, progressive acoustic band The Barefoot Movement has been recording and touring internationally, winning the 2014 IBMA Momentum Award, and releasing four studio albums as well as a live album, a holiday album, two EP’s, and a covers collection. The brainchild of husband and wife Tommy Nor... [click here for more]
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The Barefoot Movment

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry 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.
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Scandal! - The Bare

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
Dad's Garage Theatre Cost: Price: $23.00 + 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
Comedy-drama The Bear won Emmys and Golden Globes for comedy, but Dad’s Garage dares to delve into the question plaguing the minds of erudite television gourmands everywhere: what if The Bear actually was a comedy? Presenting: SCANDAL! The Bare—a lovingly absurd and spoofish take-off on the critical... [click here for more]
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Lila Iké at The Loft

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
The Loft Cost: $20–$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.
Music::Live-Music
Lila Iké

LILA IKÉ 

Born Alecia Tameka Grey in the small town of Christiana, Jamaica, Lila Iké has emerged as one of the most captivating voices in modern reggae. Raised by her single mother alongside three sisters in a conservative, religious household, she found solace in music early on—dra... [click here for more]
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Brigitte Calls Me Baby at Vinyl

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
Vinyl Cost: $59
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
Brigitte Calls Me Baby Since their widely lauded debut album, The Future Is Our Way Out, Chicago-based 5 piece Brigitte Calls Me Baby have brought a greater intensity of vision to their lavish breed of alt-rock, arriving at a boldly singular sound that is both thrillingly new and immediately... [click here for more]
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The Classic Improv Show

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 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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Kevin Ross at Center Stage Theater

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
Center Stage Theater Cost: $54
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
Kevin Ross

Kevin Ross is what happens when pure talent meets fearless independence.

The Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and performer from Washington, D.C., is redefining modern R&B one unforgettable song at a time. With a voice that cuts through the noise and lyrics that sp... [click here for more]
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Built to Spill at Variety Playhouse

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse Cost: $46-$100
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:
Sat., May 9
Built to Spill, The Hypos, Variety Playhouse - Only guitarist/singer...

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Public Image Ltd: This Is Not The Last Tour

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse Cost: $53-$295
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
After fronting the Sex Pistols, John Lydon formed post-punk originators Public Image Ltd (PiL). Widely regarded as one of the most innovative bands of all time, their music and vision earned them 5 UK Top 20 Singles and 5 UK Top 20 Albums. With a shifting line-up and unique sound – fusing rock, da... [click here for more]
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Goldpine at Matildas Music

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
Matildas Music Under the Pines Cost: $32.50 plus fees
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: Goldpine
Bold + gold harmonies straight from Nashville. Winner of the Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest and seen on NPR's 'Mountain Stage with Kathy Mattea'. Goldpine's brand of “aggressive Americana” is a flawless channel for their bold and reminiscent compositions. [click here for more]
Cancer Fest 2026

THE Cancer Event to End All Cancer (*Events)

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
Halfway Crooks Beer Cost: $0-$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.
Community::Benefits, Community::Health and Fitness
A mildly unhinged music fest of Atlanta's best. Bands, beer, and vibes so damn good for a cause that is so damn good. Cancer sucks. So what are we doing about it? Throwing a mildly unhinged, music-fueled, beer-filled fest that’s way more fun than anything with the word “cancer” in the title shoul... [click here for more]
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Che at Tabernacle

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
Tabernacle Cost: $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.
Music::Concerts

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat. May 9
Che, Tabernacle - Teenage rap sensation Che is one of the leading...

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Antoine Gibson at Perfect Note

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
Perfect Note Atlanta Cost: $29.50
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.
Music::Live-Music
Saxophonist Antoine Gibson Start May 9, 2026 8:00 pm End May 9, 2026 10:00 pm $29.50 – $39.50Price range: $29.50 through $39.50 Saxophonist Antoine Gibson DINNER AND A SHOW (Please Note: Dinner is NOT included in the cost of your tickets) VIP (Seating 1st Two Rows in Front of the Stage) or General A... [click here for more]
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Ladybusch at Star Community Bar

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
The Star Community Bar Cost: $12.50+
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.
Music::Live-Music
Featuring: Janie Danger
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Set the Trend - A Mother's Day Tribute

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
7 Stages Theatre Cost: $28.52
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
Join Atlanta Dance Connection for a fun, live Mother’s Day Celebration filled with dance and good vibes!

Atlanta Dance Connection presents: A Mother’s Day Celebration

Join us for our spring concert and heartfelt Mother’s Day event! Celebrate the special moms in your life with an evening of dance a... [click here for more]
The Pulse Between Us

The Pulse Between Us: A Shakespeare Inspired Starcrossed Story

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
Academy Theatre Cost: $11.54-$22.05
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
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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The Dynamic! - Funny Scenes, Songs and Games at Dynamic El Dorado

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
Dynamic El Dorado Cost: $10
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
Live comedy performance at Dynamic El Dorado. [click here for more]
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Movies at The Strand: Twister (1996)

Saturday May 9, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/09/2026 8:00 PM
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre Cost: $15.44
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::Film
Twister is a pulse-pounding disaster thriller starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton as storm chasers racing across the Oklahoma plains in pursuit of powerful tornadoes. [click here for more]

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