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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

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Collage Night (April) at The Supermarket

04/22/2026 7:00 PM

The Supermarket

Join The Bakery Atlanta at the Supermarket on Marc...

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Illuminating Noguchi @ the High

04/23/2026 6:00 PM

High Museum of Art

Join us at the High to make your lantern, explore ...

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Adam wa Mishmish are coming to Alif Institute!

04/25/2026 4:00 PM

Alif Institute

The beloved Arab children’s show Adam Wa Mishmish ...

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2026 Spring Art Walk (1)

Spring Art Walk

04/26/2026 11:00 AM

Urban Art Collective

Join us for our annual Spring Art Walk! Tour our 3...

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Study Hall: A Creative Connection Space for Working Artists

04/26/2026 1:00 PM

High Museum of Art

Study Hall is a monthly work session that invites ...

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High Frequency Friday

05/01/2026 6:00 PM

High Museum of Art

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

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FUNdamental Fridays

05/01/2026 6:00 PM

Spruill Center for the Arts

Spend an evening of painting & drawing at Spruill!...

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Theater and Dance Events

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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

04/22/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

A Stinky, Hilarious Folkt...

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The Magic Man's Family Magic Show

04/22/2026 10:00 AM

Rockdale County Auditorium

The Magic Man’s Family Magic Show from Bill Packar...

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ART Station Theatre presents The Hill

04/22/2026 10:30 AM

ART Station Theatre

April 16th - 26th 2026

by Peter Quilter

Three me...

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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

04/22/2026 11:45 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

A Stinky, Hilarious Folkt...

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Strand Academy Presents: The SpongeBob Musical - Youth Edition

04/22/2026 6:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

A one-hour edition of the hit musical, specially t...

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Actor's Express presents: Venus

04/22/2026 7:30 PM

Actor's Express Theatre Company

Venus

By Steve Yockey

directed by melissa foul...

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Theatrical Outfit presents The Price

04/22/2026 7:30 PM

Theatrical Outfit

CRITIC’S PICK:
Wed., Apr. 8 - Sun., May 3

The Price by Arthur Miller, Theatrical Outfit — Arthur...

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Atlanta Book Events

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WRFG Zine Club Meeting

04/20/2026 6:00 PM

WRFG Radio

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

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An Evening with Rosie A. Point

04/21/2026 7:15 PM

Virginia Highland Books

An Evening with Rosie A. PointVByVirginia Highland...

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Kasie West & Julie Olivia-Stranger Things Have Happened

04/23/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Kasie West & Julie Olivia-Stranger Things Have Hap...

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Kasie West & Julie Olivia - Stranger Things Have Happened

04/23/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Eagle Eye is delighted to welcome Kasie West and J...

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Willy Vlautin – The Left and the Lucky

04/24/2026 7:00 PM

A Cappella Books

Willy Vlautin – The Left and the Lucky

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Willy Vlautin in conversation with Peter McDade – The Left and the Lucky

04/24/2026 7:00 PM

A Cappella Books

Willy Vlautin in conversation with Peter McDade – ...

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Meet Authors Kim Conrey & George Weinstein

04/25/2026 11:00 AM

Virginia Highland Books

Meet Authors Kim Conrey & George WeinsteinVByVirgi...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

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Mercy 3PM | 5PM | 7PM

04/20/2026 3:00 PM

Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University

Movie showing of Mercy held at Cinefest, 2nd floor...

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Lavender Lens Film Screening: She's the He at The Supermarket

04/22/2026 6:30 PM

The Supermarket

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

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50th Atlanta Film Festival Opening Night

04/23/2026 7:00 PM

Plaza Theatre

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50th Atlanta Film Festival: THE BIRTH OF TRAP MUSIC

04/23/2026 10:30 PM

Plaza Theatre (LeFont Auditorium, downstairs)

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50th Atlanta Film Festival: OVER YOUR DEAD BODY

04/23/2026 11:00 PM

Plaza Theatre, Rej Auditorium (Upstairs)

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50th Atlanta Film Festival: Power Ballad

04/24/2026 6:00 PM

Plaza Theatre (LeFont Auditorium, downstairs)

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50th Atlanta Film Festival: "¡Quba!"

04/24/2026 7:00 PM

Plaza Theatre, Rej Auditorium (Upstairs)

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

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The Moth: Sus

04/20/2026 7:30 PM

Balzer Theater at Herren’s

The Moth StorySLAM open-mic storytelling competiti...

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Dinner and a Diva: Mozart’s The Magic Flute

04/21/2026 6:30 PM

Petite Violette

Every month at Petite Violette Restaurant in Atlan...

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Whimsy and Joy

04/22/2026 4:00 PM

North Avenue MARTA Station Plaza

Join MARTA Artbound, The Atlanta Opera, and Midtow...

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Pacho Flores Trumpet Masterclass

04/22/2026 6:00 PM

The Woodruff Arts Center

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, in partnership wit...

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Robert McDuffie Center for Strings Fabian Concert Series

04/22/2026 7:30 PM

Spivey Hall

The Fabian Concert Series makes its Spivey Hall de...

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Fiesta Sinfónica - A Latin American Celebration

04/23/2026 6:00 PM

The Woodruff Arts Center

Join us for a feast for the senses with a celebrat...

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UpTempo Teen Night + ASO Concert

04/23/2026 6:30 PM

The Woodruff Arts Center

Dr. Andrea Pérez Mukdsi, who teaches Latin America...

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