>> events >> arts Atlanta Arts Events, Exhibits & Performances Upcoming Arts Events in Atlanta Visual Arts Exhibits & Gallery Openings Theater, Dance & Live Performance Events Atlanta Book Readings, Talks & Literary Events Film Screenings, Festivals & Indie Cinema Opera, Spoken Word & Classical Presentations April 2 Related: Visual Arts Theater Film Dance Books Spoken Word Opera Art Festivals Cultural Festivals 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 Margaret and Terry Stent Distinguished Conversation in American Art 04/02/2026 7:00 PM High Museum of Art Join us for the Margaret and Terry Stent Distingui... —Read Article Drop-In Family Program: Natural Egg Dyeing 04/03/2026 10:00 AM Atlanta Botanical Garden Certain plants contain powerful dyes that create s... —Read Article Studio Workshop: Paper Marbling 04/03/2026 10:00 AM High Museum of Art Discover the ancient art of Suminagashi (or “float... —Read Article Studio Workshop: Paper Marbling 04/03/2026 1:30 PM High Museum of Art Discover the ancient art of Suminagashi (or “float... —Read Article High Frequency Friday 04/03/2026 6:00 PM High Museum of Art Set out on a musical journey with the city’s most ... —Read Article Studio Workshop: Paper Marbling 04/04/2026 10:00 AM High Museum of Art Discover the ancient art of Suminagashi (or “float... —Read Article Retro Easter Photo Sessions 04/04/2026 2:00 PM The Oddities Museum, Inc A throwback to an age of innocence and terror. 2pm... —Read Article Theater and Dance Events The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe 04/02/2026 10:30 AM Center For Puppetry Arts Puppet Shows | Ages 13+ Tales of Terror and Trag... —Read Article Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Much Ado About Nothing 04/02/2026 7:30 PM Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse No description provided —Read Article Theater Emory: BRIGHT STAR 04/02/2026 7:30 PM Emory University Theater Emory 2025-2026 Season $25 | Emory Student... —Read Article Initiative 04/02/2026 8:00 PM Aurora Theatre Initiative March 26 – April 19, 2026 A World Premi... —Read Article Dog Mom - Horizon Theatre Company 04/02/2026 8:00 PM Horizon Theatre Company A tail-wagging comedy! Just when Liz thinks her li... —Read Article Maestro 04/02/2026 8:00 PM Dad's Garage Theatre Oh, Maestro! The Dad’s Garage general company comp... —Read Article Thursday Happy Hour 04/02/2026 8:00 PM Whole World Improv Theatre Co No description provided —Read Article Atlanta Book Events Queer Ecologies Book Club Reads: Unfurl: Survivals, Sorrows, And Dreaming 04/02/2026 7:00 PM Charis Books & More Queer Ecologies Book Club Reads: Unfurl: Survivals... —Read Article Poetry Reading & Signing With 5 Poets 04/04/2026 1:00 PM Eagle Eye Book Shop Poetry Reading & Signing with 5 Poets We are so ... —Read Article Eagle Eye Poetry Extravaganza 04/04/2026 1:00 PM Eagle Eye Book Shop We are so excited to welcome 5 poets from the Atla... —Read Article Laurel Snyder - Shrinking Violet! 04/04/2026 3:00 PM Little Shop of Stories Laurel Snyder - Shrinking Violet!LByLittle Shop of... —Read Article How (Not) To Conjure A Boyfriend -- Jordon Greene In Conversation With Julian Winters 04/04/2026 3:30 PM Charis Books & More How (Not) to Conjure a Boyfriend — Jordo... —Read Article Syria'S Transnational Rebellion: Diaspora Politics And The Revolt Of 1925-1927 -- Reem Bailony In Conversation With Roshan Iqbal 04/06/2026 12:00 PM Charis Books & More Syria's Transnational Rebellion: Diaspora Politics... —Read Article WRFG Zine Club Meeting 04/06/2026 6:00 PM WRFG Radio WRFG’s Zine Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday o... —Read Article Film Screenings and Festivals CATLab Spring Film Festival - Clarkston 04/02/2026 1:00 PM Georgia State University Perimeter College - Clarkston Campus The CATLab Spring Film festival is a free public s... —Read Article Easter at The Fringe Mini Golf--Sun April 5th at Aurora Cineplex-Roswell 04/05/2026 12:00 PM Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf EASTER AT THE FRINGE--Sunday April 5 (12-4pm) at A... —Read Article Eternity 3PM | 5:10 PM | 7:15PM 04/06/2026 3:00 PM Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University Movie showing of Eternity held at Cinefest, 2nd fl... —Read Article Emory Cinematheque: Sense and Sensibility 04/08/2026 7:30 PM Emory University Emory Cinematheque: Sense and Sensibility Directed... —Read Article Free VIP Film Screening: PBS's Your Fantastic Mind 04/09/2026 5:00 PM Emory University Join us for a free VIP screening of an episode of ... —Read Article Ethics at the Movies: NATCHEZ 04/09/2026 7:00 PM Emory University FREE Screening at Emory University — NATCHEZ Thurs... —Read Article Silent Films at The Strand: Ben Hur: A Tale Of The Christ (1925) 04/12/2026 3:00 PM Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre ABOUT BEN HUR: A TALE OF THE CHRIST: A Jewish prin... —Read Article Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music Poetry Reading & Signing With 5 Poets 04/04/2026 1:00 PM Eagle Eye Book Shop Poetry Reading & Signing with 5 Poets We are so ... —Read Article Lawrenceville Symphony Orchestra: From Precision to Passion 04/04/2026 5:00 PM Aurora Theatre Classical vs. Romantic concert by the Lawrencevill... —Read Article Offering 04/04/2026 7:00 PM Roswell Cultural Arts Center This fully improvised concert is shaped by audienc... —Read Article GSU|PC Student Recital 04/09/2026 11:30 AM Georgia State University Selected Music Pathway students present a varied p... —Read Article UpTempo Teen Night + ASO Concert 04/09/2026 6:30 PM Atlanta Symphony Hall About Musicologist Dr. Marie Sumner Lott will le... —Read Article Rachmaninoff's First Symphony 04/09/2026 8:00 PM Atlanta Symphony Hall After a career spanning 60 years, Philip Glass sti... —Read Article Seong-Jin Cho 04/10/2026 7:30 PM Spivey Hall The Wall Street Journal —Read Article Upcoming Arts Events Atlanta Arts Events, Exhibits, Performances & Openings {literal} {/literal} Toggle navigation Today Tomorrow This Week This Weekend This Month ArtsArts::BooksArts::DanceArts::FilmArts::OperaArts::Spoken WordArts::TheaterArts::Visual ArtsCommunityCommunity::BenefitsCommunity::Circus/FairsCommunity::Classes and DemosCommunity::Community MarketsCommunity::FamilyCommunity::Health and 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