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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

Dekalb History Center - Winter Exhibits (Mondays)

02/02/2026 9:00 AM

The DeKalb History Center

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PATH Museum Winter Exhibitions (mondays)

02/02/2026 10:00 AM

PATH Museum

The PATH Museum in Buckhead is proud to present Ho...

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Emory Visual Arts Gallery - Winter Exhibit (Mondays)

02/02/2026 10:00 AM

Emory Visual Arts Gallery

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Illuminarium Atlanta Presents Amplified, Wild & Space (mondays)

02/02/2026 10:00 AM

Illuminarium Atlanta

CRITIC’S PICK:Rolling Stone Presents Amplified: The Immersive Rock Experience, Illuminarium...

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December Exhibition at The Bakery (mondays)

02/02/2026 11:00 AM

The Supermarket

"Through Every Window A Little Light Flows"

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Atlanta History Center Winter Exhibits (tuesdays)

02/03/2026 8:00 AM

Atlanta History Center

CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026

Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...

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High Museum Winter Exhibits (tuesdays)

02/03/2026 9:00 AM

High Museum of Art

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 10 - Sun., Feb. 8
Fashion Statements: Viktor & Rolf, High Museum — This...

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Theater and Dance Events

Center for Puppetry Arts: Winter Special Exhibitions (tuesdays)

02/03/2026 9:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

The Dragon King

January 14-25, 2026

Puppet...

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Pete the Cat

02/04/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Feeling Groovy!

Based o...

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Carlyle Brown's The African Company Presents Richard III

02/04/2026 10:00 AM

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

Based on a true story.

Forty years before the ab...

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Carlyle Brown's The African Company Presents Richard III

02/04/2026 10:00 AM

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

Based on a true story.

Forty years before the ab...

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Pete the Cat

02/04/2026 11:30 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Feeling Groovy!

Based o...

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Actor's Express presents: Girl from the North Country (Opening Night)

02/04/2026 7:30 PM

Actor's Express Theatre Company

The Girl from North Country

written by Conor McP...

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Theatrical Outfit presents Bleeding Hearts

02/04/2026 7:30 PM

Theatrical Outfit

CRITIC’S PICK Wed., Jan. 28 - Sun., Feb. 22Bleeding Hearts by Steve Yockey, Theatrical Outfit —...

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Atlanta Book Events

J.D. Myall & Julian Winters - Heart's Gambit

02/02/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Please join us to celebrate J.D. Myall's debut nov...

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Author J.D. Myall in conversation with author Julian Winters

02/02/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Georgia author and library professional J.D. Myall...

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Writers at the Wrecking Bar Presents Rachel Taff in conversation with Sarah Edmondson - Paper Cut

02/03/2026 7:00 PM

Wrecking Bar Brewpub

Writers at the Wrecking Bar Presents Rachel Taff i...

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Author J.D. Myall in conversation with author Connie Morrison

02/09/2026 5:00 PM

Scholar & Scribe

Georgia author and library professional J.D. Myall...

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Author Kristin Cast, "The Lovers" in Conversation with Kate Dramis

02/11/2026 6:30 PM

Books-a-Million

Celebrate the release of The Lovers with Kristin C...

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Author J.D. Myall signing event

02/11/2026 7:00 PM

Story on the Square

Georgia author and library professional J.D. Myall...

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Anjali Enjeti – Ballot

02/12/2026 7:00 PM

Georgia Center for the Book

Anjali Enjeti – Ballot

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Film Screenings and Festivals

SCAD TVfest 2026 - Day 1

02/04/2026 12:00 PM

SCADshow

Connect with TV megastars and the top talent behin...

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SCAD TVfest 2026 - Day 2

02/05/2026 12:00 PM

SCADshow

Connect with TV megastars and the top talent behin...

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Boyz N the Hood--35th anniversary--Roswell Roots Screening at Aurora Cineplex

02/05/2026 7:00 PM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

BOYZ N THE HOOD--Celebrate the 35th anniversary of...

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SCAD TVfest 2026 - Day 3

02/06/2026 12:00 PM

SCADshow

Connect with TV megastars and the top talent behin...

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2 in Concert

02/06/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

The Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series returns to A...

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Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience--Concert Film at Aurora Cineplex

02/06/2026 7:00 PM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience (2026) --Conc...

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Movies at The Strand: To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)

02/08/2026 3:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Known as one of the most important American films ...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition: Southeast Region

02/08/2026 2:00 PM

Spivey Hall

Hear the next generation of opera stars! Outstandi...

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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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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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YPC: Atlanta Opera Studio presents Pirates of Penzance

02/12/2026 9:45 AM

Spivey Hall

\YPC: Atlanta Opera Studio presents Pirates of Pen...

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UpTempo Teen Night + ASO Concert

02/12/2026 6:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

About

Musicologist Dr. Marie Sumner Lott will le...

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America @ 250: Bernstein's West Side Story

02/12/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

2024 Grammy®-winning conductor Teddy Abrams joins ...

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Karen Slack, soprano and Michelle Cann, piano

02/14/2026 3:00 PM

Spivey Hall

BBC Music Magazine

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Upcoming Arts Events

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