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Alliance Theatre presents The Great Ant Sleepover

Sunday May 24, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 05/24/2026 2:00 PM
Alliance Theatre Cost: Adult $25.78+, Child $14.89+
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
The Great Ant Sleepover (World Premiere, Musical)

May 16 – July 5, 2026

Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families

Book by Madhuri Shekar

Music by Christian Magby

Lyrics by Christian Albright

Inspired by the book The Great Ant Sleepover by Madhuri Shekar and illustrated by Nicole Kang Ahn

Dig... [click here for more]
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Celebrate Memorial Day Eve With The Return - Beatles Tribute Band

Sunday May 24, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 05/24/2026 2:00 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: From $45.75
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
Celebrate Memorial Day Eve with The Return - Beatles Tribute BandByMadLife Stage & Studios FollowMadLife Stage & StudiosWoodstock, GASunday, May 24, 2026 at 2pm to Sunday, May 24, 2026MadLife Stage & StudiosOverviewThe Return - Beatles Tribute Band ⁠— LIVE at MadLife Stage & Studios on Sunday, May 2... [click here for more]
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Live Animal Encounter at Fernbank

Sunday May 24, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 05/24/2026 2:00 PM
Fernbank Museum of Natural History Cost: Included with Admission
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::Nature/Outdoors, Community::Family
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection.

Recommended for all ages.

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Sunday Service at Dynamic El Dorado

Sunday May 24, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 05/24/2026 2:00 PM
Dynamic El Dorado Cost: $5 suggested admission
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
Weekly comedy showcase with audience interaction and spontaneous material. [click here for more]
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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Show

Sunday May 24, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 05/24/2026 2:00 PM
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Cost: $74.95
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
An Epic Tournament Like No Other

The top knights of our kingdom will battle with brawn and steel to determine one victor to protect the throne. Join us as we feast and raise a goblet to our Queen.

The Queen of the Royal Court invites you to travel through the mists of time to a festive celebrati... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Emma (In Collaboration With Belle Esprit)

Sunday May 24, 2026 02:30 PM EDT 05/24/2026 2:30 PM
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Cost: $35-$49
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
Featuring: The Atlanta Shakespeare Company @Shakespeare Tavern
Join us for a unique reimagining of Jane Austen's beloved novel, produced by the ASC in collaboration with Belle Esprit. Emma Woodhouse has it all: beauty, wealth, status, wit. She also has a talent for matchmaking, and delights in pairing off the eligible men and women in town, much to the chagri... [click here for more]
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Woodstock Arts Theatre presents Mamma Mia!

Sunday May 24, 2026 02:30 PM EDT 05/24/2026 2:30 PM
Woodstock Arts Theatre Cost: $21–$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.
Arts::Theater
DISCOVER…FAMILY

On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest...

[click here for more]
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Phoenix Mercury vs. Atlanta Dream

Sunday May 24, 2026 03:00 PM EDT 05/24/2026 3:00 PM
Gateway Center Arena Cost: $95+
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.
Sports::Basketball
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Footloose: The Musical

Sunday May 24, 2026 03:00 PM EDT 05/24/2026 3:00 PM
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre Cost: $41.20-$62.48
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
Footloose comes to The Strand stage with electrifying choreography and hits including “Footloose,” “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” “Holding Out for a Hero,” and “Almost Paradise.” [click here for more]
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Weekly Winery Tour at City Winery Atlanta

Sunday May 24, 2026 03:00 PM EDT 05/24/2026 3:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta Cost: $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.
Food and Drink, Food and Drink::Beer/Wine/Distillery Events
City Winery Atlanta presents our Weekly Winery Tour every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm! See all Winery Tours here.

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Uncover the secrets of Atlanta’s only urban winery with our resident sommelier! Every Saturday at 3pm, take an exclusive tour of City Winery Atlanta and learn about... [click here for more]
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Mom Friend Album Release Concert at Waller's Coffee Shop

Sunday May 24, 2026 03:30 PM EDT 05/24/2026 3:30 PM
Waller's Coffee Shop 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
Live music event - In the outerspace & open to the public! [click here for more]
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Christie Lenée W/ Katie Marie at Eddie's Attic

Sunday May 24, 2026 04:00 PM EDT 05/24/2026 4:00 PM
Eddie's Attic Cost: $32.26
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
Christie Lenée live at Eddie's Attic w/ Katie Marie!

Christie Lenée is more than a musician - she’s an experience. Symphonic compositions flow from her fingertips effortlessly, with sound ranging from transcendental folk-pop to virtuosic instrumentals.

Christie has been described as “Dave Matthe... [click here for more]
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Sunday Jazz Lounge at St. James Live!

Sunday May 24, 2026 04:00 PM EDT 05/24/2026 4:00 PM
St. James Live! 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
Sunday Jazz Lounge performs as part of L'Tanya "Sugarlips" Shields Birthday Concert at St. James Live, hosted by Lori Williams. [click here for more]
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Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals

Sunday May 24, 2026 04:10 PM EDT 05/24/2026 4:10 PM
Truist Park Cost: $13.90+
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.
Sports::Baseball
Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals. The Atlanta Braves play at Truist Park, located at 755 Battery Ave SE in Atlanta, Georgia. [click here for more]
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Alliance Theatre presents The Great Ant Sleepover

Sunday May 24, 2026 04:30 PM EDT 05/24/2026 4:30 PM
Alliance Theatre Cost: Adult $25.78+, Child $14.89+
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
The Great Ant Sleepover (World Premiere, Musical)

May 16 – July 5, 2026

Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families

Book by Madhuri Shekar

Music by Christian Magby

Lyrics by Christian Albright

Inspired by the book The Great Ant Sleepover by Madhuri Shekar and illustrated by Nicole Kang Ahn

Dig... [click here for more]
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Horizon Theatre and Dad's Garage Present Hot Jambalaya

Sunday May 24, 2026 05:00 PM EDT 05/24/2026 5:00 PM
Horizon Theatre Company Cost: Tickets start at $40 on Wednesdays & Thursdays, $45 for Friday nights, Saturday nights, and weekend matinees.
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
Family ties, lies, secrets, and the treachery of old New Orleans aristocracy boil over in Hot Jambalaya, an exciting new Suzi-nominated murder musical comedy from Dad’s Garage! When Papa Joe “Sewer King” Van Horn takes a fatal spill from a French Quarter balcony, his eccentric family, friends, and a... [click here for more]
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Celebrate Memorial Day Eve With The Return - Beatles Tribute Band

Sunday May 24, 2026 05:00 PM EDT 05/24/2026 5:00 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: From $39.50
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
Celebrate Memorial Day Eve with The Return - Beatles Tribute BandByMadLife Stage & Studios FollowFeatured in 7 collectionsMadLife Stage & StudiosWoodstock, GASunday, May 24, 2026 at 5pm to Sunday, May 24, 2026MadLife Stage & StudiosOverviewThe Return - Beatles Tribute Band — LIVE at MadLife Stage & ... [click here for more]
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Emo Phillips at The Punchline Comedy Club

Sunday May 24, 2026 05:00 PM EDT 05/24/2026 5:00 PM
The Punchline Comedy Club Cost: $37.41 ($28.00 + $2.49 Tax + $6.91 Handling)
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
I have adored Emo Philips since the UK in the 80's. He is hilarious."- Eric Idle, May 12, 2018"Emo is the most brilliant joke-writer in the game. You HAVE to see him live. He's amazing."- Patton Oswalt, February 1, 2022"What a joy. What a complete joy. Astounding. There really is no better joke writ... [click here for more]
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Paint and Sip: Paint Night Done Right - Atlanta

Sunday May 24, 2026 05:00 PM EDT 05/24/2026 5:00 PM
Taste Wine Bar and Market Cost: $43.99
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, Community::Classes and Demos, Food and Drink
Categories: Other Beer, Wine, Spirits, Socializing, Painting Classes

Turn your next night out into something creative with this paint and sip experience in Atlanta!

[click here for more]
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Despechá At El Super Pan

Sunday May 24, 2026 05:30 PM EDT 05/24/2026 5:30 PM
El Super Pan Latino Kitchen & Bar - The Battery 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.
Nightlife::Open Mic
A Despechá is a room full of big emotions, iconic songs, and people singing at full volume! Join El Super Pan on every second and fourth Sunday of the month and sing your heart out with Fruta Mami and leave all your sorrows in the past! Bring your crew, bring your energy, and make it … [click here for more]
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David Nail: Down To The Studs Tour at Eddie's Attic

Sunday May 24, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/24/2026 6:00 PM
Eddie's Attic Cost: $45.06
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:
Fri., May 24
David Nail, Eddie's Attic - It's multi-platinum selling country...

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Haunt Me

Sunday May 24, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/24/2026 6:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $27.95
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
Haunt Me is a San Antonio-based post-punk/darkwave trio formed in 2021 by vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Darius Davila, featuring Hilario Bautista (keys) and a revolving lineup including Nicholas Devora (bass). Known for a moody, “indie-goth” sound blending driving basslines, jangly guitars, and rom... [click here for more]
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Birthday Bash ATL 2026: 30th Anniversary Concert

Sunday May 24, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/24/2026 6:00 PM
State Farm Arena Cost: $75+
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:
Sun. May 24
Birthday Bash, State Farm Arena - Birthday Bash, Atlanta's annual...

[click here for more]
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