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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

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Artful Stories for ages 3-6: Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim by Kobina Commeh

02/21/2026 10:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Dive into Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim by Kob...

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Crafternoon

02/21/2026 1:00 PM

Spruill Center for the Arts

Spend an afternoon with Spruill and work on your c...

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WildWoods: AGLOW at Fernbank

02/21/2026 6:00 PM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours i...

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The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang

02/24/2026 10:00 AM

Mimms Museum of Technology and Art

CRITIC’S PICK:Tuesday, Feb 24The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang, Mimm’s Museum of...

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The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang

02/25/2026 10:00 AM

Mimms Museum of Technology and Art

CRITIC’S PICK:Tuesday, Feb 24The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang, Mimm’s Museum of...

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WildWoods: AGLOW at Fernbank

02/27/2026 6:00 PM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours i...

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WildWoods: AGLOW - FINAL NIGHT!

02/28/2026 6:00 PM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours i...

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Theater and Dance Events

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Pete the Cat

02/21/2026 11:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Feeling Groovy!

Based o...

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African-American Folktales

02/21/2026 11:30 AM

Aurora Theatre

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African-American Folklore with Mama Kok...

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Synchronicity Theatre presents Catching the Moon

02/21/2026 1:00 PM

Synchronicity Theatre

She didn’t just play the game—she changed it.

Wi...

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Pete the Cat

02/21/2026 1:00 PM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Feeling Groovy!

Based o...

—Read Article

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Alliance Theatre presents Duel Reality

02/21/2026 2:00 PM

Alliance Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., Feb. 6 - Sun., Mar. 1
Duel Reality, Alliance Theater - The Montreal-based...

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Alliance Theatre presents Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed (Opening Night)

02/21/2026 2:00 PM

Alliance Theatre

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (...

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OnSatage Atlanta presents Chicken & Biscuits

02/21/2026 3:00 PM

OnStage Atlanta

A funeral gathering exposes long-buried family sec...

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Atlanta Book Events

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Artful Stories for ages 3-6: Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim by Kobina Commeh

02/21/2026 10:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Dive into Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim by Kob...

—Read Article

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Emmanuel Laroche - A Taste of Madagascar

02/21/2026 4:30 PM

A Cappella Books

Emmanuel Laroche - A Taste of Madagascar

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Storytime with Local Atlanta Author Lisa Perlstein

02/21/2026 5:30 PM

San Francisco Coffee Roasting Company

Featuring her children’s picture book Kedi & Jake ...

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02/24/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

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

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Cate Baumer & Jenn Lyons - The Faithful Dark

02/26/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Join us to celebrate Cate Baumer's THE FAITHFUL DA...

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Seth Panitch – Antique

02/28/2026 5:00 PM

A Cappella Books

Seth Panitch – Antique

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Seth Panitch in conversation with Matt Lewis – Antique

02/28/2026 5:00 PM

A Cappella Books

Seth Panitch in conversation with Matt Lewis – Ant...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

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Movies at The Strand: The Bodyguard (1992)

02/21/2026 8:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Get Ready for The Whitney Challenge!

Join us as ...

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Silent Films at The Strand: Comedy Shorts with Live Organ Accompaniment

02/22/2026 3:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

ABOUT SILENT COMEDY SHORTS: The Earl and Rachel Sm...

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Moms Morning Out at Aurora Cineplex

02/24/2026 10:30 AM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

MOM'S MORNING OUT at Aurora Cineplex — $5.50 Movie...

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Indie Film Series 2026

02/25/2026 7:30 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Join us once a month for independent filmmaking at...

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Movies at The Strand: Oklahoma! (1955)

03/01/2026 3:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Bursting with big skies, bold romance, and unforge...

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Indie Film Series 2026

03/18/2026 7:30 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Join us once a month for independent filmmaking at...

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Backlight Student Film Festival (Day 2)

03/29/2026 12:00 PM

Morton Theatre

Backlight Student Film Festival announced that thi...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

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Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 4

02/21/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

The marvelous young conductor Liubov Nosova weaves...

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Danish String Quartet

02/22/2026 3:00 PM

Spivey Hall

The Los Angeles Times

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Sibelius Symphony No. 5

02/26/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

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Sibelius Symphony No. 5

02/28/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

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David Coucheron, violin and Julie Coucheron, piano

03/01/2026 3:00 PM

Spivey Hall

The Atlanta Journal Constitution

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UpTempo Teen Night + ASO Concert

03/05/2026 6:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

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Musicologist Dr. Marie Sumner Lott will le...

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Stutzmann Conducts Beethoven + Bruckner

03/05/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Be there for the Atlanta Symphony debut of one of ...

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