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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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The Moth: Love Hurts

02/09/2026 7:30 PM
Balzer Theater at Herren’s
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling com...
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Lovers Affair with Ache Sule

02/14/2026 7:00 PM
Rehearse Live
Lovers Affair with Ache Sule is a sexy Valentine’s...
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Whitney Hanson: Words Never Die Tour 2026

02/15/2026 6:00 PM
Eddie's Attic
Whitney Hanson live at Eddie's Attic!


Whitney Ha...
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Sons Of Town Hall

02/18/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic
Sons of Town Hall live at Eddie's Attic!


Sons of...
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Open Mic Nights and Storytelling Events

Feb Open Mic (1)

Literary Open Mic: All About Love

02/11/2026 7:00 PM
Wild Aster Books
All About Love 💕
Wild Aster Books’ literary open m...
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Art Out Loud Open Mic Variety Show

02/14/2026 5:30 PM
Westview Makers Space
The 'I Love ME First!' Open Mic Variety Show


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Children's Museum Winter Exhibitions (fridays)

Friday February 6, 2026 09:00 AM EST 02/06/2026 9:00 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
January 17, 2026 - May 10, 2026 AIM HIGH: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen explores the multiple aspects of aviation, from the rich history of the Tuskegee Airmen to 21st century STEM concepts. Inspired by the tools and tasks related to flying and aeronautics, the interactive experiences mix re... [click here for more]
Memorial Drive

Dekalb History Center - Winter Exhibits (fridays)

Friday February 6, 2026 09:00 AM EST 02/06/2026 9:00 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
Memorial Drive – New Exhibit#Memorial_Drive_New_Exhibit What began as a thoroughfare leading from the State Capital building to the largest Confederate monument in the country has since become a diverse and bustling road teeming with life. Running from the heart of Atlanta through the interior ... [click here for more]
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Zuckerman Museum of Art Winter Exhibits (fridays)

Friday February 6, 2026 09:00 AM EST 02/06/2026 9:00 AM
Zuckerman 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
The Art of Paper

Selections of Handmade Paper Works from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation January 20 - May 1, 2026

Curated by Brett Littman, and Co-curators Susan Gosin and Cynthia Nourse Thompson

The Art of Paper: Selections of Handmade Paper Works from the ... [click here for more]
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Breman Museum Winter Exhibits (fridays)

Friday February 6, 2026 10:00 AM EST 02/06/2026 10:00 AM
The Breman Museum & Cultural Center Cost: $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.
Arts::Visual Arts
Fiddler on the Roof: Costumes & Contrasts#Fiddler_on_the_Roof:_Costumes_REAL_AMP_Contrasts

An Exploration of Tradition & Identity

The Breman Museum is proud to partner with the Atlanta Opera and the Alliance Theatre to present a unique exhibition in conjunction with the Alliance’s new produ... [click here for more]
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Emory Visual Arts Gallery - Winter Exhibit (fridays)

Friday February 6, 2026 10:00 AM EST 02/06/2026 10:00 AM
Emory Visual Arts 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
Lindsay Burke: Quick Split

On view: October 9 to December 12, 2025

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 9, 5-8 pm Artist Talk : Saturday, October 11, 2-4 pm

Location: 700 Peavine Creek Dr. Atlanta, GA 30322

The Emory Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present "Quick Split", an exhibition ... [click here for more]
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Wolfgang Gallery Winter Exhibits (fridays)

Friday February 6, 2026 10:00 AM EST 02/06/2026 10:00 AM
Wolfgang 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
The House Keeps a Ledger The House Keeps a Ledger features paintings, sculptures, textiles, and photography that examine how the spaces we inhabit quietly record our lives. A house is more than shelter—it is a witness, an accountant, a vessel for memory. Within its walls, objects become ledger... [click here for more]
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Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Winter Exhibits (fridays)

Friday February 6, 2026 10:00 AM EST 02/06/2026 10:00 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
Maya Perez-Lugones

January 10 – March 22, 2026

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art presents the first solo exhibition of artwork by Maya Perez-Lugones. The exhibited drawings and paintings explore the complicated relationship between ego, compulsion, and empathy. Perez-Lugones’ layered compositions re... [click here for more]
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PATH Museum Winter Exhibitions (fridays)

Friday February 6, 2026 10:00 AM EST 02/06/2026 10:00 AM
PATH 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.
Arts::Visual Arts
The PATH Museum in Buckhead is proud to present Hold the Line, Volume III: Ode to Black Women, opening Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Curated by Ralph “rEN” Dillard and Brian Hebert, this groundbreaking exhibition showcases the work of 50 African American male artists who pay tribute to t... [click here for more]
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SCADFash Winter Exhibitions (fridays)

Friday February 6, 2026 10:00 AM EST 02/06/2026 10:00 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.
Nightlife::Fashion
'André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever'

Now on View - March 1, 2026

André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever is a tribute to the enduring legacy of André Leon Talley — distinguished editor, cultural icon, and beloved SCAD mentor and friend. The exhibition features nearly 70 looks from Talley’s per... [click here for more]
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Pete the Cat

Friday February 6, 2026 10:00 AM EST 02/06/2026 10:00 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: 20.00 for non-members
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
Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Feeling Groovy!

Based on the award-winning book series by Kim and James Dean Adapted by Jon Ludwig and Jason Hines

Based on the New York Times Best Seller series, this groovy puppet show features Pete the Cat’s most awesome adventures, inspired by some of the coolest boo... [click here for more]
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December Exhibition at The Bakery (fridays)

Friday February 6, 2026 11:00 AM EST 02/06/2026 11:00 AM
The Supermarket 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
"Through Every Window A Little Light Flows" Join The Bakery Atlanta this December for their Curatorial Fellow Camisha Butler's Through Every Window A Little Light Flows, a group exhibition featuring contemporary works that elevate everyday domestic accoutrements—textiles, furniture, ceramics, ... [click here for more]
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Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Winter Exhibitions (fridays)

Friday February 6, 2026 11:00 AM EST 02/06/2026 11:00 AM
Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Cost: Free. Suggested donation $5
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
Repossessions

On View: Oct. 17, 2025 - May 1, 2026

Location: CI&A Bank of America Gallery

The inaugural exhibition in the Bank of America Gallery is Repossessions, a group exhibition presenting commissioned works by Black artists using artifacts from the eras of enslavement and Jim Crow... [click here for more]
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The Sun ATL Winter Exhibitions (fridays)

Friday February 6, 2026 11:00 AM EST 02/06/2026 11:00 AM
The Sun ATL 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
Brilliant!

The Sun ATL one year anniversary show 16 January - 21 March 2026

Twenty-one artists, four generations, three continents - over 100 original works celebrating a year of art, community, and defiant optimism in Sweet Auburn.

Exhibition Opening Weekend Schedule:

Friday, January 16, 6-... [click here for more]
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Pete the Cat

Friday February 6, 2026 11:30 AM EST 02/06/2026 11:30 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: 20.00 for non-members
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
Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Feeling Groovy!

Based on the award-winning book series by Kim and James Dean Adapted by Jon Ludwig and Jason Hines

Based on the New York Times Best Seller series, this groovy puppet show features Pete the Cat’s most awesome adventures, inspired by some of the coolest boo... [click here for more]
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Winter Exhibits at the Atlanta Contemporary (fridays)

Friday February 6, 2026 12:00 PM EST 02/06/2026 12:00 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

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

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SCAD TVfest 2025 Calendar

SCAD TVfest 2026 - Day 3

Friday February 6, 2026 12:00 PM EST 02/06/2026 12:00 PM
SCADshow 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.
Arts::Film, Festivals
Connect with TV megastars and the top talent behind beloved shows from network, cable, and streaming studios at SCAD TVfest 2026, Georgia's only festival dedicated to television. Entering its 14th year, SCAD TVfest spotlights the best in design, creativity, and innovation in television, streaming,... [click here for more]
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Alliance Theatre presents Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit Tale

Friday February 6, 2026 05:00 PM EST 02/06/2026 5:00 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
Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale (Musical)

January 24 – June 27, 2026

Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families

Written and Directed by Mark Valdez

Inspired by the stories of Beatrix Potter

Presented by special arrangement with Frederick Warne & Co Limited

Journey down the rabbit hole... [click here for more]
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WildWoods: AGLOW at Fernbank

Friday February 6, 2026 06:00 PM EST 02/06/2026 6:00 PM
Fernbank Museum of Natural History Cost: $24.00
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, Arts::Visual Arts, Community::Nature/Outdoors
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors. [click here for more]
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AILEY - Film Showcase Weekend - Wine Dinner with the Director

Friday February 6, 2026 06:00 PM EST 02/06/2026 6:00 PM
Art Farm at Serenbe Cost: $200
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
A Two-Night Celebration of Film, Culture, and Conversation [click here for more]
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FUNdamental Fridays

Friday February 6, 2026 06:00 PM EST 02/06/2026 6:00 PM
Spruill Center for the Arts 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, Arts::Visual Arts, Community
Join us on the first Friday of each month to enjoy sharing space with other creatives – open to all levels and free to all attendees. Feel free to bring in any 2D work in-progress or start a new piece! There will be some refreshments available including beer and wine. We will have limited supplies a... [click here for more]
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Mentor

Friday February 6, 2026 06:00 PM EST 02/06/2026 6:00 PM
Mason 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
Mason Fine Art is pleased to present Mentor, a group exhibition featuring Larry Walker, Samuel Dunson, and Kevin Cole, opening February 6 from 6–9 PM. The exhibition brings together artists whose practices reflect the lasting impact of mentorship across generations. These artists will be accompanied... [click here for more]
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