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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

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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Advanced Figure Drawing ~ February

02/25/2026 7:00 PM

The Supermarket

An intense live model two hour drawing session wit...

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LAB Collective Art Show

02/26/2026 12:00 PM

The Supermarket

Public Exhibit: Thurs. Feb. 26 - Sun. March 1, 202...

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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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Sunday FUNday

03/01/2026 12:00 PM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Did you know coins have been around since the firs...

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Figure Drawing ~ March

03/04/2026 7:00 PM

The Supermarket

Join The Bakery Atlanta for our monthly figure dra...

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Theater and Dance Events

Pete the Cat

02/25/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Feeling Groovy!

Based o...

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Pete the Cat

02/25/2026 11:30 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Feeling Groovy!

Based o...

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Alliance Theatre presents Duel Reality

02/25/2026 7:30 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 Fires, Ohio (Opening Night)

02/25/2026 7:30 PM

Alliance Theatre

Fires, Ohio (World Premiere, Winner of the Allianc...

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Actor's Express presents: Girl from the North Country

02/25/2026 7:30 PM

Actor's Express Theatre Company

The Girl from North Country

written by Conor McP...

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Pete the Cat

02/26/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Feeling Groovy!

Based o...

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Pete the Cat

02/26/2026 11:30 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Feeling Groovy!

Based o...

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Atlanta Book Events

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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Ellmann Lectures in Modern Literature with Min Jin Lee

03/01/2026 4:00 PM

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts

Bestselling novelist Min Jin Lee will take the sta...

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James Wang – What You Need to Know About AI

03/01/2026 4:30 PM

A Cappella Books

James Wang – What You Need to Know About AI

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Isabelle Mongeua & Lauren Connolly - The Debtor's Game

03/03/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We are so excited the release of Isabelle Mongeau'...

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Deconstruct and Reassemble ~ Literary Open Mic

03/04/2026 7:00 PM

The Supermarket

Calling all writers and performers! Join The Baker...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

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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Standard Selects: The Movie

03/02/2026 8:00 PM

Plaza Theatre

Event Description

Join us on Mar...

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Billy Knight Film Screening and Q&A

03/04/2026 6:00 PM

Spivey Hall

Billy Knight Film Screening and Q&A

The ...

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Film Fanatics Art Exhibition

03/06/2026 5:00 PM

Pontoon Brewing Company

Film Fanatics Art ExhibitionByHosted by Sudnat Stu...

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An Evening with Fab 5 Freddy at The Tara - Everybody's Fly Book Talk & Wild Style Screening

03/12/2026 7:00 PM

Tara Theatre

An Evening with Fab 5 Freddy at The Tara - Everybo...

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Roger and James Deakins - Reflections: On Cinematography In-store Booksigning

03/17/2026 2:00 PM

A Cappella Books

Roger and James Deakins - Reflections: On Cinemato...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

Sibelius Symphony No. 5

02/26/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Vast Scandinavian snowfields and impenetrable pine...

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Sibelius Symphony No. 5

02/28/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Vast Scandinavian snowfields and impenetrable pine...

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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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YPC: Columbus State Guitar Ensemble

03/03/2026 11:15 AM

Spivey Hall

The Guitar Division of the Schwob School of Music,...

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UpTempo Teen Night + ASO Concert

03/05/2026 6:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

About

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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Graeme Steele Johnson, clarinet, featuring Min Kwon, piano

03/06/2026 8:00 PM

Morningside Presbyterian Church

Described by the Boston Musical Intelligencer as “...

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Upcoming Arts Events

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