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Exhibitions at High Museum (Saturdays)

10/17/2026 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art

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Fri., Oct. 10 - Sun., Feb. 8
Fashion Statements: Viktor & Rolf, High Museum — This...

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Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Saturdays)

10/17/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Center for ...

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Guster

10/17/2026 7:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

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Sat., Oct. 17
Guster with the ASO, Atlanta Symphony Hall — Considering that Guster...

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Silverada with The Pink Stones at Terminal West

10/17/2026 8:00 PM

Terminal West

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Sat., Oct. 17
Silverada,The Pink Stones, Terminal West — We’re not sure what...

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The Young Turnt Barbi Land Show w/ TRIM

10/17/2026 8:00 PM

Vinyl

Critic’s Pick
Sat. Oct. 17

Trim, Vinyl — Hailing from Charleston, South Carolina, Trim is the...

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Mark Hummel & Anson Funderburgh at Blind Willie's

10/17/2026 9:00 PM

Blind Willie's

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Sat., Oct. 17
Anson Funderburgh and Mark Hummel, Blind Willie’s-Back in the...

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Boo at the Zoo: Ghoulish Grooves with Alyssa and “Mad Sciences” with Science Guys of Atlanta

10/17/2026 9:00 AM

Zoo Atlanta

Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival r...

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Cherokee Heights Arts Festival

10/17/2026 9:00 AM

Cherokee Heights Neighborhood

The Cherokee Heights Arts Festival is a vibrant, o...

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Monster Mash

10/17/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Trick-or-Treat Halloween Dance Party! Put on you...

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Brookhaven International Festival

10/17/2026 11:00 AM

Brookhaven Park

It's festival season, Atlanta. We hope you'll join...

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A Taste of Chamblee

10/17/2026 3:00 PM

Chamblee City Hall

The sights, sounds, and flavors of the City of Cha...

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Guster

10/17/2026 7:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Oct. 17
Guster with the ASO, Atlanta Symphony Hall — Considering that Guster...

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Silverada with The Pink Stones at Terminal West

10/17/2026 8:00 PM

Terminal West

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Oct. 17
Silverada,The Pink Stones, Terminal West — We’re not sure what...

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The Young Turnt Barbi Land Show w/ TRIM

10/17/2026 8:00 PM

Vinyl

Critic’s Pick
Sat. Oct. 17

Trim, Vinyl — Hailing from Charleston, South Carolina, Trim is the...

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Mark Hummel & Anson Funderburgh at Blind Willie's

10/17/2026 9:00 PM

Blind Willie's

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Oct. 17
Anson Funderburgh and Mark Hummel, Blind Willie’s-Back in the...

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Guster

10/17/2026 7:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Oct. 17
Guster with the ASO, Atlanta Symphony Hall — Considering that Guster...

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Silverada with The Pink Stones at Terminal West

10/17/2026 8:00 PM

Terminal West

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Oct. 17
Silverada,The Pink Stones, Terminal West — We’re not sure what...

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The Young Turnt Barbi Land Show w/ TRIM

10/17/2026 8:00 PM

Vinyl

Critic’s Pick
Sat. Oct. 17

Trim, Vinyl — Hailing from Charleston, South Carolina, Trim is the...

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Mark Hummel & Anson Funderburgh at Blind Willie's

10/17/2026 9:00 PM

Blind Willie's

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Oct. 17
Anson Funderburgh and Mark Hummel, Blind Willie’s-Back in the...

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Hiss Golden Messenger - I'm People Tour at Terminal West

10/18/2026 8:00 PM

Terminal West

CRITIC’S PICK
Sun., Oct. 18
Hiss Golden Messenger, Sam Amidon, Terminal West — As the alias of...

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LaMP at Vinyl

10/18/2026 8:00 PM

Vinyl

CRITIC’S PICK
Sun., Oct. 18
laMP, Vinyl — Not to be confused with Asian pop singer Lamp (note the...

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Michelle Shocked at Red Clay Music Foundry

10/18/2026 8:00 PM

Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry

CRITIC’S PICK
Sun., Oct. 18
Michelle Shocked, Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay — It has been 17...

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VINCE Staples - CRY BABY TOUR

10/19/2026 8:00 PM

Tabernacle

Critic’s Pick
Mon. Oct. 19

Vince Staples, Kenny Mason, Tabernacle — Vince Staples is an...

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Kerry Kennedy in conversation with Pat Mitchell - Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy

10/20/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

CRITIC’S PICK
Tue., Oct. 20
Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy, by Kerry...

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Atlanta Festivals

ARTLanta Festival of Culture 2026

10/30/2026 12:00 AM

Artlanta Festival of Culture Lands in Historic Fourth Ward Park from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, 2026

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Wontanara's 7th Annual Cultural Dance & Music Festival

10/30/2026 12:00 AM

THREE DAYS. ONE HEARTBEAT. EVERYBODY HOME.

October 30 - November 1, 2026

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19th Annual Buried Alive Film Festival

11/05/2026 12:00 AM

BAFF 2025 will take place at the Plaza Theatre on November 5 - 8, 2026

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Cherokee Heights Arts Festival

10/17/2026 9:00 AM

Cherokee Heights Neighborhood

The Cherokee Heights Arts Festival is a vibrant, one-day neighborhood event in Marietta, GA on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 9am - 4pm. Years ag...

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Spooky Spirits 5k

10/17/2026 11:00 AM

Suwanee Town Center Park

The 6th annual Spooky Spirit 5K, presented by the team behind the fan favorite Beer Chaser 5k, offers a Cocktails and Costumes twist on the traditiona...

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Dreamland BBQ (Duluth) 10 Year Anniversary Cookout Community Event

10/17/2026 12:00 PM

Duluth Town Green

Dreamland BBQ 10 Year Anniversary Cookout in Downtown Duluth, GA — Community Event from 12pm to 4pm @ (Parson's Alley) 3540 West Lawrencevil...

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OktoberFEAST: Family Fun on Tap at City Springs

10/17/2026 3:00 PM

City Springs

The City of Sandy Springs presents OktoberFEAST, with family fun on tap on the City Green. Enjoy live music by the Swinging Bavarians, German beer, au...

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A Taste of Chamblee

10/17/2026 3:00 PM

Chamblee City Hall

The sights, sounds, and flavors of the City of Chamblee will come alive once again as A Taste of Chamblee returns on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Do...

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Downtown Live: Chili Cook-Off

10/17/2026 4:00 PM

Hapeville Arts ALley

Get ready for an evening of bold flavors, live music and community spirit at the Downtown Live Chili Cook-Off! Returning to Arts Alley in downtown Hap...

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The Palm Celebrates 100 Years with a Five-Course Wine Dinner

10/17/2026 6:00 PM

The Palm - Atlanta

The Palm Restaurant will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a five-course Wine Dinner, pairing a thoughtfully crafted, Palm-centric menu with a dist...

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Spooky Movie Night – Monsters, INC

10/17/2026 7:00 PM

Alpharetta City Hall

Alpharetta City Center is getting a little spooky on Saturday, October 17, with a free outdoor showing of Monsters, Inc. on the Town Green. The evenin...

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2026 Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival

10/18/2026 12:00 AM

66 Perimeter Center E - Parking Lot

ATLANTA, August 27, 2026 — The Atlanta Jewish Life Foundation is proud to announce the return of the annual Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival on Sunday, Oct...

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