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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

December Conversation Pieces (On-Site)

12/03/2025 12:00 PM

High Museum of Art

No art experience is necessary, and all curious le...

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December Conversation Pieces (Virtual)

12/03/2025 2:00 PM

High Museum of Art

No art experience is necessary, and all curious le...

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A Legacy of Generosity: Lecture with Eli Arnold

12/04/2025 6:00 PM

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art

Thursday, December 4 Lecture with Eli Arnold ’06, ...

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LECTURE - Oglethorpe University: The Lasting Legacy of Thornwell Jacobs

12/04/2025 7:00 PM

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art

Lecture with Eli Arnold '06, alumnus and universit...

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High Frequency Friday

12/05/2025 6:00 PM

High Museum of Art

Set out on a musical journey with the city’s most ...

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WildWoods: AGLOW at Fernbank

12/05/2025 6:00 PM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours i...

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The Atlanta Pancakes & Booze Art Show

12/05/2025 8:00 PM

Underground Atlanta

We’re celebrating 10 YEARS of Pancakes & Booze in ...

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Theater and Dance Events

Glo presents Singing Sun

12/02/2025 12:00 PM

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Singing Sun is a new performative action for artis...

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Aurora Theatre presents: Christmas Canteen 2025

12/03/2025 10:00 AM

Aurora Theatre

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Christmas Canteen 2025

Direction by Kat...

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glo presents Singing Sun

12/03/2025 12:00 PM

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Singing Sun is a new performative action for artis...

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Alliance Theatre presents A Christmas Carol

12/03/2025 7:00 PM

Alliance Theatre

A Christmas Carol

November 9 – December 24, 2025...

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LUZIA — Cirque du Soleil

12/03/2025 7:30 PM

Atlantic Station

<p>Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA opens it...

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WRITE CLUB

12/03/2025 8:00 PM

Dad's Garage Theatre

WRITE CLUB takes the Dad’s Garage stage! High Octa...

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glo presents Singing Sun

12/04/2025 12:00 PM

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Singing Sun is a new performative action for artis...

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Atlanta Book Events

Joshua Clark Davis – Police Against the Movement

12/04/2025 6:30 PM

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History

Joshua Clark Davis – Police Against the Movement

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Joshua Clark Davis in conversation with Josie Duffy Rice – Police Against the Movement

12/04/2025 6:30 PM

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History

Joshua Clark Davis in conversation with Josie Duff...

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Meet Author Barbara Kimmel!

12/06/2025 3:30 PM

Virginia Highland Books

Author Signing and Meet & Greet with Author Barbar...

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Lynn Cullen

01/21/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

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Ninajirachi @ Believe Music Hall

01/23/2026 10:00 PM

Believe Music Hall Atlanta

Iris Presents: Ninajirachi @ Believe Music Hall | ...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 - Retro Pricing at Aurora Cineplex

12/05/2025 10:00 AM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2 — Playing on the Big Scr...

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The Polar Express: A Holiday Screening Event

12/05/2025 6:30 PM

SCADshow

All passengers will receive a golden ticket, along...

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Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival

12/06/2025 12:00 PM

Limelight Theater

Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival Saturday, December...

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Film Screening + Artist Talk: Know Hope (The Abstract and the Very Real)

12/11/2025 6:30 PM

The Supermarket

Join Living Walls for a film screening + artist ta...

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Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen

12/11/2025 7:00 PM

Tara Theatre

Winner of the Audience Award at the Atlanta Jewish...

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Film Love presents the classic film Line Describing a Cone at the Plaza Theatre

12/11/2025 7:00 PM

Plaza Theatre

A one-night only program of three historic artists...

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A Magical Frozen Screening Event

12/13/2025 10:00 AM

SCADshow

Join SCADFILM and SCADshow on a magical winter adv...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

Atlanta Moth Mainstage

12/04/2025 7:30 PM

Center Stage Theater

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thu., Dec. 4
Atlanta Moth Mainstage, Center Stage - You know the drill: Stand in...

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Sibelius + Khachaturian

12/04/2025 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Feel the smoldering heat of Jean Sibelius when the...

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The Atlanta Pancakes & Booze Art Show

12/05/2025 8:00 PM

Underground Atlanta

We’re celebrating 10 YEARS of Pancakes & Booze in ...

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Sons of Serendip

12/06/2025 7:30 PM

Spivey Hall

The New York Times

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Sibelius + Khachaturian

12/06/2025 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Feel the smoldering heat of Jean Sibelius when the...

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Family Concert: Deck the Halls

12/07/2025 1:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

‘Tis the season to be jolly when your Orchestra p...

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Family Concert: Deck the Halls

12/07/2025 3:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

‘Tis the season to be jolly when your Orchestra p...

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Upcoming Arts Events