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Atlanta’s spoken word scene thrives on rhythm, rhyme, and raw emotion. Whether you’re into high-energy poetry slams, powerful community readings, or laid-back open mics, our calendar has it covered. Explore the latest spoken word happenings around the city and discover Atlanta’s vibrant performance poetry community. Explore broader arts listings for more events: Other Arts Events in Atlanta.

Poetry Readings and Slams in Atlanta

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Monday Night Fights with Havoc Movement

05/04/2026 10:00 PM
Red Light Cafe
Introducing Havoc Movement's Monday Night Fights a...
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NYC Stand-Up Comedians at Helium Comedy Club

05/13/2026 8:00 PM
Helium Comedy Club - Atlanta
New York City comedians Chris Aileo and Josh Marti...
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The Moth: I Got It From My Mama

05/18/2026 7:30 PM
Balzer Theater at Herren’s
The Moth StorySLAM open-mic storytelling competiti...
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Poetry with Sarah Kay

05/30/2026 7:30 PM
Art Farm at Serenbe
Sarah Kay is a New Yorker, poet, educator, and co-...
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Wild Aster Literary Open Mic Night

05/13/2026 7:00 PM
Wild Aster Books
Join us for an evening of writing from local Atlan...
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Exhibitions at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (Tuesdays)

Tuesday May 5, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 05/05/2026 11:00 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 SCADFash (Tuesdays)

Tuesday May 5, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 05/05/2026 11:00 AM
SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film Cost: $10 general 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.
Arts::Visual Arts
Explore current exhibitions on view at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film.

Current exhibitions: - Dior: Crafting Fashion

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

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Illuminarium Atlanta Exhibitions (Tuesdays)

Tuesday May 5, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 05/05/2026 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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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Top Dawg Tavern

Tuesday May 5, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 05/05/2026 11:00 AM
Top Dawg Tavern - Bethlehem Cost: See site for pricing
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, Free Events
Join us on Tuesday, May 5th to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Top Dawg Tavern! We will have delicious lunch specials from 11am-4pm, $5 El Jimador Margaritas (Lime, Strawberry, Peach, Mango and Raspberry), $5 Coronas, $1 Wings and 1/2 Price Boneless Wings all day!

Never Miss A Game at Top Dawg Tavern!

We... [click here for more]
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Exhibitions at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (Tuesdays)

Tuesday May 5, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 05/05/2026 12:00 PM
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]
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Exhibitions at Sandler Hudson Gallery (Tuesdays)

Tuesday May 5, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 05/05/2026 12:00 PM
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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Information Session: Creative Writing Certificate

Tuesday May 5, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 05/05/2026 12:00 PM
Online Event 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::Classes and Demos
Are you passionate about writing and ready to take your storytelling to the next level? Join our free online information session to learn about the Creative Writing Certificate — a program designed to help you develop a well-rounded understanding of professional writing techniques across every stage... [click here for more]
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Exhibitions at Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (Tuesdays)

Tuesday May 5, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 05/05/2026 1:00 PM
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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Drop-In Garden Tours

Tuesday May 5, 2026 01:30 PM EDT 05/05/2026 1:30 PM
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Free with Garden 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
Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.

Schedule: Tuesday – Friday Location: Meet inside the Hardin Visitor Center. Time: Feb. 17 – May 29, 1:30 p.m. | June 2 – Aug. 28, 10:30 a.m. | Sept. 1 – Dec. 18, 1:30 p.m.

Please note: Tours begin earlier... [click here for more]
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Fine Arts Celebration of Student Success

Tuesday May 5, 2026 04:00 PM EDT 05/05/2026 4:00 PM
Georgia State University 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
You are Cordially Invited to a Fine Arts Celebration of Students’ Success Party!

When: Monday, May 4, 4:00pm—5:30pm

Where: Performance Studio, Fine Arts Building, Rm. 0100 GSU Perimeter College 3735 Memorial College Ave. Clarkston, GA 30021

Please join us as we celebrate the success and accomp... [click here for more]
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Fireside Chat with Lobsang Tenzin Negi on Engaged Compassion

Tuesday May 5, 2026 05:30 PM EDT 05/05/2026 5:30 PM
Michael C. Carlos Museum 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::Lectures
We invite you to join us for an engaging and thought-provoking fireside chat with Lobsang Tenzin Negi, Executive Director of the Emory Compassion Center, in conversation with former university historian, vice president and deputy to the president of Emory University, Gary Hauk, about his forthcoming... [click here for more]
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Color Me Out Loud: Adult Coloring Night Cinco De Mayo Edition

Tuesday May 5, 2026 05:30 PM EDT 05/05/2026 5:30 PM
Apache XLR Cost: From $8.61
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
Get ready to vibe out to live music while experiencing an adult coloring night with a twist. 🖍️Have you ever been to an adult coloring night? Join us Tuesday at 8PM for Color Me Out Loud. Get ready for an all new libation friendly experience featuring great vibes, live music and nostalgic coloring... [click here for more]
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All That Remains

Tuesday May 5, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/05/2026 6:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $40-$142+
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
All That Remains have built an unbreakable axis between pit-splitting metal and anthemic melodies. This signature balance has defined the platinum-certified band’s output since day one. It’s why the group have notched multiple Top 10 Active Rock Radio hits, sold out shows worldwide, and generated ov... [click here for more]

The Decibel Magazine Tour 2026

Tuesday May 5, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/05/2026 6:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $37.7 - $75.4
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
More than 30 years into their storied career, Montreal death metal innovators Cryptopsy return with their ninth studio album, An Insatiable Violence, set for release on June 20, 2025 on Season of Mist. Revered in extreme metal circles for such groundbreaking classics as 1994’s Blasphemy Made Flesh a... [click here for more]

Soul Blind

Tuesday May 5, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/05/2026 6:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $31.05 - $62.1
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
“We’re Soul Blind, from the Hudson Valley,” is how the set starts. And the band makes good on that threat from the first note. Thick, pedal-drenched, and aggressive, Soul Blind take the heaviest elements of their hardcore roots and cut it with Modern Rock. The songs you heard in your dad’s truck are... [click here for more]
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Soul Blind at The Masquerade

Tuesday May 5, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/05/2026 6:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $62.10
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.
Music::Concerts
Featuring: Soul Blind
“We’re Soul Blind, from the Hudson Valley,” is how the set starts. And the band makes good on that threat from the first note. Thick, pedal-drenched, and aggressive, Soul Blind take the heaviest elements of their hardcore roots and cut it with Modern Rock. The songs you heard in your dad’s truck are... [click here for more]
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The Decibel Magazine Tour 2026 at The Masquerade

Tuesday May 5, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/05/2026 6:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $75.40
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
More than 30 years into their storied career, Montreal death metal innovators Cryptopsy return with their ninth studio album, An Insatiable Violence, set for release on June 20, 2025 on Season of Mist. Revered in extreme metal circles for such groundbreaking classics as 1994’s Blasphemy Made Flesh a... [click here for more]
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Cinco de Mayo Rooftop Fiesta at St. Julep

Tuesday May 5, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/05/2026 6:00 PM
St. Julep 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.
Food and Drink, Free Events, Holidays and Special Events, Music, Nightlife
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style at St. Julep, the rooftop bar above the Sylvan Hotel in Buckhead. Join us on Tuesday, May 5 for an elevated night of cocktails, music, and skyline views.

What to Expect: • Live DJ spinning Latin beats from 6–9 PM • Altos, Del Maguey Vida & Codigo drink specials

• $... [click here for more]
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Niki in the Garden: Contributing and above Member Preview

Tuesday May 5, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/05/2026 6:00 PM
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Members Only
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, Arts::Visual Arts, Community::Family
Contributing members and above are invited to experience the long-awaited return of Niki in the Garden before it opens to the public. Enjoy live music, imaginative crafts and activities for all ages, and tasty treats alongside 41 of these colorful and iconic sculptures!

RESERVE TICKETS

Can’t attend ... [click here for more]
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Music Bingo at From the Earth

Tuesday May 5, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 05/05/2026 6:30 PM
From the Earth Brewing Company 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
If you know your Grateful Dead from your Dead Kennedys, you're going to love this musical trivia-bingo mashup. It's FREE to play every Tuesday at 6:30 PM, and winners take home a $10 gift card. [click here for more]
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Snow White Ballet - (Buford School of Ballet)

Tuesday May 5, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 05/05/2026 6:30 PM
Gas South Theater Cost: $38+
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, Community::Family
Our rendition of the classic fairy tale, Snow White, follows a beautiful princess whose jealous stepmother, the Evil Queen, wants to be the fairest in the land. Snow White escapes into the forest and finds 7 friendly dwarfs who care for her. The Queen tricks Snow White into eating a poison apple tha... [click here for more]
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Member Night Garden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry

Tuesday May 5, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 05/05/2026 6:30 PM
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Free with Garden 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::Classes and Demos, Community::Nature/Outdoors, Food and Drink::Dining/Tasting Events
Select member nights at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. during Spring, Summer and Fall. In the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen, the Garden Chef Demos showcase fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs in simple and mouthwatering recipes. Be inspired to try something new the next time you cook. For fresh in... [click here for more]
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Sessa

Tuesday May 5, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/05/2026 7:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: check 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.
Music::Concerts
Pequena Vertigem de Amor — the third full-length in Sergio Sayeg’s expanding catalogue as Sessa — is not just an evolution in the São Paulo artist’s sound; it is a transformation. Like a camera lens slowly zooming out, Sessa’s records reveal a progression from the private, carnal and earth-bound ero... [click here for more]
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Bilmuri - Kinda Hard Tour

Tuesday May 5, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/05/2026 7:00 PM
Coca-Cola Roxy Cost: $65-$167+
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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Chrocktikal The 1St World Tour [Crtk: The Beginning]

Tuesday May 5, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/05/2026 7:00 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: $50 – $250 · On TicketWeb
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
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