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Atlanta Arts Events, Exhibits & Performances

 
Looking for the best arts experiences in Atlanta? The arts calendar from Creative Loafing features Atlanta’s most exciting gallery exhibits, stage productions, film screenings, book readings, and cultural happenings. From downtown theater premieres to Westside art walks and international dance showcases, this is your gateway to Atlanta’s thriving arts scene. Explore subcategories like Visual Arts, Theater, Film, Dance, Books, Spoken Word, and Opera for more focused listings.

Visual Arts Exhibits and Gallery Openings

Rocks as Art: Collected and Displayed by Chinese Scholars

03/26/2026 6:00 PM

Emory University

Please join Emory Art History on Thursday, March 2...

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Portraits in the Park Photography Workshop

03/28/2026 10:30 AM

Oakland Cemetery

Enjoy a day of nature and beauty throughout Oaklan...

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Artistic Affair

03/28/2026 5:30 PM

Spruill Center for the Arts

Enjoy a totally tubular night supporting the arts!...

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Sunday FUNday: Write like an Egyptian: Hieroglyphs

03/29/2026 12:00 PM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Writing takes time, patience, and practice, and pe...

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Study Hall: A Creative Connection Space for Working Artists

03/29/2026 1:00 PM

High Museum of Art

Study Hall is a monthly work session that invites ...

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Photography Speaks: Nicolai Howalt

03/30/2026 7:00 PM

Online Event

Photography Speaks: Nicolai Howalt Monday, March 3...

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Margaret and Terry Stent Distinguished Conversation in American Art

04/02/2026 7:00 PM

High Museum of Art

Join us for the Margaret and Terry Stent Distingui...

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Theater and Dance Events

Imagination Station

03/25/2026 10:00 AM

Rockdale County Auditorium

Piccadilly Puppets presents a playful show using p...

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The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe

03/25/2026 10:30 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 13+

Tales of Terror and Trag...

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Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®

03/25/2026 2:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Cha...

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City Springs Theatre presents Come From Away

03/25/2026 7:30 PM

Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

Seven thousand stranded airline passengers. One sm...

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Initiative PREVIEW

03/25/2026 8:00 PM

Aurora Theatre

Initiative

March 26 – April 19, 2026

A World Premi...

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Dog Mom - Horizon Theatre Company

03/25/2026 8:00 PM

Horizon Theatre Company

A tail-wagging comedy! Just when Liz thinks her li...

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Insert Laugh Here

03/25/2026 8:00 PM

Dad's Garage Theatre

Kevin Gillese and Whittney Millsap lead the rest o...

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Atlanta Book Events

Jeffrey O. G. Ogbar

03/26/2026 11:00 AM

Atlanta History Center

Online ticket sales close at 5pm EST on the day of...

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Ron Hsu in conversation with Henna Bakshi

03/26/2026 11:00 AM

Atlanta History Center

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English Faculty New Publications Celebration

03/26/2026 6:00 PM

Kennesaw State University

About this Event

Sturgis Library , The Ne...

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The Flower Bearers: Rachel Eliza Griffiths In Conversation With Bettina Judd

03/26/2026 6:30 PM

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History

The Flower Bearers: Rachel Eliza Griffiths in conv...

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Scott Eden in conversation with Rafi Kohan - A Killing in Cannabis

03/26/2026 7:30 PM

The Imperial

Scott Eden in conversation with Rafi Kohan - A Kil...

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Cory Booker | STAND | Author Event

03/27/2026 7:00 PM

First Baptist Church of Decatur

Cory Booker | STAND | Author EventByBrave + Kind B...

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Jahquel J.- Rich And Rotten Book Launch

03/27/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Jahquel J.- Rich and Rotten Book Launch

The Q&am...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

Albertine Cinémathèque

03/25/2026 7:00 PM

Emory University

Emory's Department of French and Italian presents ...

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Emory Cinematheque: High and Low

03/25/2026 7:30 PM

Emory University

Emory Cinematheque: High and Low Directed by Akira...

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Screen On The Green: Barbie

03/26/2026 7:00 PM

Atlantic Station

Featuring Hollywood's biggest stars on one of Atla...

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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta: "Aisha Can't Fly Away" (Day 2)

03/27/2026 10:00 AM

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History

"Aisha Can’t Fly Away" A 26-year-old Sudanese care...

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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta Shorts Program 1: "A Moment in Time" (Day 2)

03/27/2026 12:30 PM

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History

"A Moment in Time"

For the life of a driven woma...

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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta Shorts Program 1: "Our Town" (Day 2)

03/27/2026 12:30 PM

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History

"Our Town"

Trough a road trip across west africa...

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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta Shorts Program 1: "Father Town" (Day 2)

03/27/2026 12:30 PM

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History

"Father Time"

In a life of deadlines and activit...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

Westward: Gabriela Montero, piano

03/27/2026 7:30 PM

Spivey Hall

The New York Times

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Poetry Reading & Signing With 5 Poets

04/04/2026 1:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Poetry Reading & Signing with 5 Poets

We are so ...

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Lawrenceville Symphony Orchestra: From Precision to Passion

04/04/2026 5:00 PM

Aurora Theatre

Classical vs. Romantic concert by the Lawrencevill...

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Offering

04/04/2026 7:00 PM

Roswell Cultural Arts Center

This fully improvised concert is shaped by audienc...

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GSU|PC Student Recital

04/09/2026 11:30 AM

Georgia State University

Selected Music Pathway students present a varied p...

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UpTempo Teen Night + ASO Concert

04/09/2026 6:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

About

Musicologist Dr. Marie Sumner Lott will le...

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Rachmaninoff's First Symphony

04/09/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

After a career spanning 60 years, Philip Glass sti...

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Upcoming Arts Events

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