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Exhibitions at Fernbank (Mondays)

05/11/2026 10:00 AM
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Explore current exhibitions on view at Fernbank Mu...
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Morgan Radford in conversation with Stacey Abrams – Now Then

05/11/2026 7:00 PM
Georgia Center for the Book
Morgan Radford in conversation with Stacey Abrams ...
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Jam Sessions with Joe Gransden Every Monday Night

05/11/2026 7:30 PM
Napoleon's
Weekly jam session hosted by Joe Gransden. Sit-ins...
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Monday Night Creative Music Series: Shane Parish

05/11/2026 8:00 PM
Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery
Shane Parish is a guitarist, composer, improviser,...
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Jeff Justice Comedy Workshoppe Graduation Show at The Punchline Comedy Club

05/11/2026 8:00 PM
The Punchline Comedy Club
Jeff Justice has taught over 3000 people how to co...
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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at City Winery Atlanta

05/12/2026 8:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta

CRITIC'S PICK:
Tues., May 12
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, City Winery - Those who recall the short-lived...

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City Springs Theatre Company presents Mean Girls

05/13/2026 7:30 PM
Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 1 - Sun., May 17
Mean Girls, Byers Theatre - Those who were charmed by...

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FattMack at Center Stage Theater

05/13/2026 8:00 PM
Center Stage Theater

CRITIC'S PICK:
Wed. May 13
FattMack, Center Stage - Throw whatever you think of when you hear...

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Kathryn Stockett in conversation with Peter Biello - The Calamity Club

05/14/2026 7:00 PM
The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thu., May 14
Kathryn Stockett, The Calamity Club, Wild Heaven West End - Kathryn...

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Lavahi: Live

05/14/2026 7:00 PM
The Roswell River Landing

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thurs., May 14
Lavahi, Roswell River Landing - This young chanteuse doesn't have...

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A First Lady's Guide to Killing the President

05/14/2026 7:30 PM
Out of Box Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 8 -Sun., May 17
A First Lady's Guide to Killing the President, Out of...

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City Springs Theatre Company presents Mean Girls

05/14/2026 7:30 PM
Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 1 - Sun., May 17
Mean Girls, Byers Theatre - Those who were charmed by...

—more info
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Drayton Farley Special Duo Performance Feat. Jimmy Teardrop W/ Support From Landon Smith at Eddie's Attic

05/14/2026 9:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thurs., May 14
Drayton Farley, Landon Smith, Eddie's Attic - Alabama-bred...

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Michelle Buteau: The Surviving And Thriving Tour

05/15/2026 7:30 PM
Tabernacle

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 15
Michelle Buteau: The Surviving & Thriving Tour, Tabernacle - The...

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Atlanta Concerts and Live Music

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Wes Bayliss

05/23/2026 8:00 PM
Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat. May 23
Wes Bayliss, Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay - Country rockers The...

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Atlanta Festivals

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Atlanta Jazz Festival

05/22/2026 8:00 PM
Atlanta Jazz Festival returns to Piedmont Park May 23-25, 2026 with three days of free live music during Memorial Day weekend.
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Virginia-Highland Summerfest

06/05/2026 8:00 PM
Virginia-Highland Summerfest brings a juried art market, live music, family activities, and one of Atlanta’s best-known neighborhood festival weekends...
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Comic Con Atlanta 2026

07/01/2026 12:00 PM
The festival is expected to take place next July at its long time venue, the Ga World Congress Center. 
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Atlanta Food and Drink Events

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May Vinofile Plus Pick-Up Party at City Winery Atlanta

05/12/2026 6:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta
City Winery Atlanta presents our May Vinofile Plus Pick-Up Party on May 12th from 6pm - 8pm! Exclusive to Vinofile Plus Members, guests enjoy a free...
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Paint & Pint @ Social Fox Brewing

05/14/2026 7:00 PM
Social Fox Brewing
Paint & Pint @ Social Fox Brewing Get ready for some summer fun & celebrations going down at @socialfoxbrewing in @cityofnorcross Thursday, May 14th...
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GoodBiz Spring Market Pop-Ups

05/15/2026 11:00 AM
Goodwill Thrift Store & Donation Center
Discover and support local entrepreneurs at our GoodBIZ Market! Shop products and services from GoodBIZ alumni and current participants while celebrat...
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Mad Hatter Market: Strange, Unusual and Magical Finds!

05/16/2026 12:00 PM
East Atlanta Village Farmers Market
Wander over to East Atlanta Village to enjoy the spring weather and shop locall handmade goods in the community market space! Featuring art, crafts,...
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Surf Stomp 2026

11th annual Athens Surf Stomp

05/16/2026 12:00 PM
Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
All-day event dedicated to the music and good vibrations of surf music: The Super Resistors – Surfy four-piece from Savannah, GA, featuring sax, there...
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“Georgia’s Historical Recipes” with Valerie Frey Talk

05/16/2026 3:00 PM
Hapeville Depot Museum and Visitor Center
Join us for a delightful presentation on Saturday May 16th at 3pm regarding historic foodways with Valerie J. Frey and her new book, "Georgia's Histor...
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La Fiesta en Hapeville

05/16/2026 5:00 PM
Jess Lucas Y-Teen Park
Celebrate the return of ATL Airport District’s annual La Fiesta en Hapeville on Saturday, May 16, from 5–8 p.m. at Jess Lucas Y-Teen Park! In a vibran...
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Crime & Wine Experience with Sheryl McCollum

05/16/2026 7:00 PM
Georgia Writers Museum
Crime & Wine Experience is the most popular event offered by Georgia Writers Museum with well over 1000 attendees. May 16 will be the largest ever hel...
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Dinner and a Diva: Puccini’s Madama Butterfly

05/19/2026 6:30 PM
Petite Violette
Every month at Petite Violette Restaurant in Atlanta, Capitol City Opera Company hosts Dinner and a Diva. Each performance features selections from an...
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Stone Mountain Park's Lasershow Spectacular

Saturday October 31, 2009 12:00 AM EDT 10/31/2009 12:00 AM
Cost: Free with park admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Lasers and fireworks! See website for schedule. [click here for more]

Legendary Halloween Throw Down

Saturday October 31, 2009 12:00 AM EDT 10/31/2009 12:00 AM
Graveyard Tavern Cost: No Info
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Celebrate Halloween with The Graveyard Tavern's Dirt Nap" event featuring $3 PBR tall boys [click here for more]

The Feminine in Abstract Painting

Saturday October 31, 2009 12:00 AM EDT 10/31/2009 12:00 AM
Emily Amy Gallery Cost: No Info
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
The notion of the feminine" will be simultaneously changed and embraced. Artists include Cora Cohen [click here for more]

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