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Atlanta Arts Events & Performances

Looking for the best arts experiences in Atlanta? The arts calendar from Creative Loafing features the city’s most exciting gallery events, 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.

For a complete guide to current museum and gallery exhibitions, visit our Exhibitions page.

Explore subcategories like Visual Arts, Theater, Film, Dance, Books, Spoken Word, and Opera for more focused listings.

Museums & Galleries Open Today

Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Tuesdays)

08/18/2026 9:00 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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Exhibitions at High Museum (Tuesdays)

08/18/2026 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art

Dec 12 through Sun., May 10
CRITIC’S PICK
The Family Album of Ralph Eugene Meatyard, High...

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Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Tuesdays)

08/18/2026 10:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

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Exhibitions at Wolfgang Gallery (Tuesdays)

08/18/2026 10:00 AM

Wolfgang Gallery

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Exhibitions at Spalding Nix Gallery (Tuesdays)

08/18/2026 10:00 AM

Spalding Nix Fine Art

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Exhibitions at ArtsXchange (Tuesdays)

08/18/2026 10:00 AM

ArtsXchange - Southeast Community Cultural Center

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Exhibitions at Zuckerman Museum of Art (Tuesdays)

08/18/2026 10:00 AM

Zuckerman Museum of Art

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Theater and Dance Events

Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Tuesdays)

08/18/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

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Actor's Express presents: Choir Boy

08/19/2026 7:30 PM

Actor's Express Theatre Company

CRITIC’S PICK:
Sun., Aug. 9 - Sun., Aug. 30

Choir Boy, Actor’s Express — A prep school boy named...

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Maestro

08/19/2026 8:00 PM

Dad's Garage Theatre

Oh, Maestro! The Dad’s Garage general company comp...

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Actor's Express presents: Choir Boy

08/20/2026 7:30 PM

Actor's Express Theatre Company

CRITIC’S PICK:
Sun., Aug. 9 - Sun., Aug. 30

Choir Boy, Actor’s Express — A prep school boy named...

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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Twelfth Night

08/20/2026 7:30 PM

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

Thu., Aug. 6 - Sat., Sep. 5
CRITIC’S PICK:
August Threepeat: Comedy of Errors, Taming of the...

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Horizon Theatre presents Holy Chicken Sandwich (Opening Night)

08/20/2026 8:00 PM

Horizon Theatre Company

On the eve of a highly anticipated grand opening o...

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Marietta Theatre Company presents All Shook Up

08/20/2026 8:00 PM

Marietta's Theatre in the Square

Loosely based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, this...

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Atlanta Book Events

The Banned Book Bunch - Storytime

08/22/2026 12:00 PM

Charis Books & More

The Banned Book Bunch - Storytime This is a free, ...

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This Is How You Love Her: A Journey To Radical Self-Love -- Traci Saulsberry In Conversation With Janeé Bolden

08/22/2026 7:30 PM

Charis Books & More

This Is How You Love Her: A Journey to Radical Sel...

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Stephen Berry

09/01/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

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

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J.C. Bradbury in conversation with Rafi Kohan - This One Will Be Different

09/01/2026 7:00 PM

Manuel's Tavern

J.C. Bradbury in conversation with Rafi Kohan - Th...

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Georgia250 Author Talk: W. Wright Mitchell, author of "Georgia’s First Elected Governor: John Adam Treutlen and the American Revolution"

09/10/2026 6:00 PM

Rhodes Hall

To commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, the Ge...

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Jeremy Redmon in conversation with Hank Klibanoff - Tell the Kids I Love Them

09/15/2026 7:00 PM

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

Jeremy Redmon in conversation with Hank Klibanoff ...

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Wil Haygood in conversation with Leroy Chapman

09/16/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

Atlanta History Center and the Dayton Literary Pea...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

Lavender Lens: Queer Animation Night at The Supermarket

08/19/2026 7:00 PM

The Supermarket

Join The Bakery Atlanta and Lavender Lens at The S...

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Atlanta Horror Society Meet Up

08/20/2026 8:00 PM

Boggs Social & Supply

Atlanta Horror Society Meetups – Not Just a Movie ...

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Can't Stop Change: Queer Climate Stories from the Florida Frontlines -- Film Screening & Discussion

08/21/2026 7:00 PM

Charis Books & More

Can't Stop Change: Queer Climate Stories from the ...

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Atlanta Horror Society Meet Up

08/27/2026 8:00 PM

Boggs Social & Supply

Atlanta Horror Society Meetups – Not Just a Movie ...

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Kaiser Permanente Summer Movie Series - How to Train Your Dragon

08/28/2026 7:00 PM

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre

Cobb PARKS presents the Kaiser Permanente Summer M...

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Free Arabic Movie Night: The Guest

08/28/2026 7:30 PM

Alif Institute

On August 28, we’re screening The Guest: Aleppo to...

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Movies by Moonlight: Spy Kids

09/04/2026 12:00 AM

City Springs

Enjoy a movie on the big screen under a beautiful ...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

Dinner and a Diva: Rossini’s The Barber of Seville

08/18/2026 6:30 PM

Petite Violette

Every month at Petite Violette Restaurant in Atlan...

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Cliterati Open Mic Featuring: Valerie Hsiung In Celebration Of The Pedestrian

08/20/2026 7:30 PM

Charis Books & More

Cliterati Open Mic Featuring: Valerie Hsiung in ce...

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Keith D. Robinson at City Winery Atlanta

08/21/2026 7:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents Keith D. Robinson liv...

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Arabic Language Fall/ Winter Classes

08/31/2026 9:00 AM

Alif Institute

Interested in learning Arabic? Our Arabic Language...

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Monday Night Creative Music Series: Chamber Cartel plus Jordan Benator

08/31/2026 8:00 PM

Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery

Chamber Cartel is proud to present the world premi...

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Mike Campbell With The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

09/12/2026 7:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Join legendary guitarist and songwriter Mike Campb...

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Celebrating the Joy of Music with Piano, Organ, Clarinet & Vocal at Spivey Hall

09/13/2026 3:00 PM

Spivey Hall

The Georgia Musicale Group (GMG) was founded in 20...

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Upcoming Arts Events