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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

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...

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Drop-In Family Program: Natural Egg Dyeing

04/03/2026 10:00 AM

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Certain plants contain powerful dyes that create s...

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Studio Workshop: Paper Marbling

04/03/2026 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art

Discover the ancient art of Suminagashi (or “float...

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Studio Workshop: Paper Marbling

04/03/2026 1:30 PM

High Museum of Art

Discover the ancient art of Suminagashi (or “float...

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High Frequency Friday

04/03/2026 6:00 PM

High Museum of Art

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

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Studio Workshop: Paper Marbling

04/04/2026 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art

Discover the ancient art of Suminagashi (or “float...

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Retro Easter Photo Sessions

04/04/2026 2:00 PM

The Oddities Museum, Inc

A throwback to an age of innocence and terror. 2pm...

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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...

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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Much Ado About Nothing

04/02/2026 7:30 PM

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

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Theater Emory: BRIGHT STAR

04/02/2026 7:30 PM

Emory University

Theater Emory 2025-2026 Season $25 | Emory Student...

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Dog Mom - Horizon Theatre Company

04/02/2026 8:00 PM

Horizon Theatre Company

A tail-wagging comedy! Just when Liz thinks her li...

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Maestro

04/02/2026 8:00 PM

Dad's Garage Theatre

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

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Thursday Happy Hour

04/02/2026 8:00 PM

Whole World Improv Theatre Co

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Initiative by Jacob York, Aurora Theatre

04/02/2026 8:00 PM

Aurora Theatre

CRITIC’S PICK:
Through Sun., Apr. 19

Initiative by Jacob York, Aurora Theatre — Dave is only 29...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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Laurel Snyder - Shrinking Violet!

04/04/2026 3:00 PM

Little Shop of Stories

Laurel Snyder - Shrinking Violet!LByLittle Shop of...

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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...

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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...

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WRFG Zine Club Meeting

04/06/2026 6:00 PM

WRFG Radio

WRFG’s Zine Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday o...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Emory Cinematheque: Sense and Sensibility

04/08/2026 7:30 PM

Emory University

Emory Cinematheque: Sense and Sensibility Directed...

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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 ...

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Ethics at the Movies: NATCHEZ

04/09/2026 7:00 PM

Emory University

FREE Screening at Emory University — NATCHEZ Thurs...

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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...

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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 ...

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Lawrenceville Symphony Orchestra: From Precision to Passion

04/04/2026 5:00 PM

Aurora Theatre

Classical vs. Romantic concert by the Lawrencevill...

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Offering

04/04/2026 7:00 PM

Roswell Cultural Arts Center

This fully improvised concert is shaped by audienc...

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GSU|PC Student Recital

04/09/2026 11:30 AM

Georgia State University

Selected Music Pathway students present a varied p...

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UpTempo Teen Night + ASO Concert

04/09/2026 6:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

About

Musicologist Dr. Marie Sumner Lott will le...

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Rachmaninoff's First Symphony

04/09/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

After a career spanning 60 years, Philip Glass sti...

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Seong-Jin Cho

04/10/2026 7:30 PM

Spivey Hall

The Wall Street Journal

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