Drop-In Kids Gardening Activity
Friday May 8, 2026 10:30 AM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
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Each week in the Children’s Garden, expert horticulturists feature a kid-friendly gardening activity, like seed planting, watering or harvesting, both to keep our Garden beautiful and connect our youngest guests with nature.
Schedule: Wednesdays, May – September Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Fee: Free wi... [click here for more]Exhibitions at Breman Museum (Fridays)
Friday May 8, 2026 11:00 AM EDT
The Breman Museum & Cultural Center
Cost: $12
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Arts::Visual Arts
Explore current exhibitions on view at The Breman Museum.
Current exhibitions: - Bronx Boys: Storytelling with a Lens - Absence of Humanity - History with Chutzpah
See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.
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Exhibitions at Whitespace (Fridays)
Friday May 8, 2026 11:00 AM EDT
Whitespace Gallery
Cost: Free
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Arts::Visual Arts
Explore current exhibitions on view at Whitespace Gallery.
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Current exhibitions: - Claire Kinzler: Living Archive at Whitespace Gallery (Critic’s Pick) - To Call You Iris at Whitespace Gallery
See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.
[click here for more]Exhibitions at Emory Visual Arts Gallery - (Fridays)
Friday May 8, 2026 11:00 AM EDT
Emory Visual Arts Gallery
Cost: Free
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Arts::Visual Arts
Explore current exhibitions on view at Emory Visual Arts Gallery.
Current exhibitions: - Tiny Worlds: A Journey Through Interconnected Identities at Emory Visual Arts Gallery
See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.
[click here for more]Illuminarium Atlanta Exhibitions (Fridays)
Friday May 8, 2026 11:00 AM EDT
Illuminarium Atlanta
Cost: $35
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Arts::Visual Arts
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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Friday May 8, 2026 11:45 AM EDT
Center For Puppetry Arts
Cost: 20.00 for non-members
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Arts::Theater,
Community::Family
Puppet Shows | Ages 4+
A Stinky, Hilarious Folktale Adventure
Based on the book by Jon Scieszka & illustrated by Lane Smith Adapted by Jason Hines
Join us for the world premiere of the Center’s adaptation of this bestselling fan favorite!
Run dates: April 7–May 17, 2026
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Friday May 8, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
Michael C. Carlos Museum
Cost: Free
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Music::Concerts
Piano four-hands has never been as much fun as when Julie Coucheron and William Ransom get together for music from Spain, Italy, Russia, France, Hungary, and of COURSE Norway, Julie’s home!
The ECMSA Cooke Noontime Series is free but space is limited and registration is required.
[click here for more]“Baristas vs. Billionaires” Movie Screening
Friday May 8, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
Tara Theatre
Cost: $13.50
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Arts::Film
Tara Atlanta presents the Oscar-qualifying screenings of “Baristas vs Billionaires,” the new documentary about Starbucks workers inspired to create the brand’s first union. Narrated by Susan Sarandon, the eye-opening documentary is a fast-paced, feature-length film that investigates and exposes Star...
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Drop-In Garden Tours
Friday May 8, 2026 01:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
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Community::Nature/Outdoors
Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.
Schedule: Tuesday – Friday Location: Meet inside the Hardin Visitor Center. Time: Feb. 17 – May 29, 1:30 p.m. | June 2 – Aug. 28, 10:30 a.m. | Sept. 1 – Dec. 18, 1:30 p.m.
Please note: Tours begin earlier... [click here for more]Ellijay Music Festival 2026: Dennis Parker (Free Show)
Friday May 8, 2026 04:00 PM EDT
Cartecay River Brewing Co.
Cost: Free
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Music
The 2026 Ellijay Music Festival presented by Appalachian Beverage will feature award-winning songwriters, recording artists, musicians and bands that will perform their original songs, fan favorites, and hits in live shows at The Butcher and Bottle, Gilmer Arts Playhouse, Cantaberry, The Ellijay Cig...
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Pre Mother's Day Market @ Stillfire Suwanee
Friday May 8, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
StillFire Brewing
Cost: Free
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Pre Mother’s Day Market @ Stillfire Suwanee
Who’s ready for a fun Friday night market at @stillfirebrewingsuwanee 2 days before Mother’s Day?!
This is the perfect time to come out after a long week, treat mom to a beverage & buy her some local, handmade goodies!
Shop a wide variety of local... [click here for more]
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Mother's Day Market @ Stillfire Smyrna
Friday May 8, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
StillFire Brewing
Cost: Free to attend
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Mother’s Day Fun Markets @ Stillfire Smyrna
Get ready for an all weekend long Mother’s Day bash going down at @stillfirebrewingsmyrna
Join us in drinking & shopping local Mother’s Day weekend! Buy your mom a drink & let her pick out her own handmade goodies! It’s a weekend she’ll be sure to rem... [click here for more]
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All the Fixins: Artists From the South 2026 — Opening Reception at Reeves House Visual Arts Center
Friday May 8, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
Reeves House Visual Arts Center
Cost: Free
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Arts::Visual Arts
Opening reception for All the Fixins: Artists From the South 2026, an annual juried exhibition showcasing work by artists from across the Southern United States. Juried by Susan Bridges of Whitespace Gallery.
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Date Night on the River with Chattahoochee Nature Center
Friday May 8, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
Chattahoochee Nature Center
Cost: $40-$45
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Date Night on the River|May Grab your date and come relax on this adult-only evening paddle! Pack a picnic dinner and arrive early at 5:30PM to enjoy it on our grounds. At 6PM, guides will lead you on a 2.5-hour trip. All equipment is provided. Ages 21+; $45 general public/$40 CNC Members. Price p...
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Opening Reception: "Returns"
Friday May 8, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
Spruill Gallery & Gift Shop
Cost: Free
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Arts,
Arts::Visual Arts
Join us at the Spruill Gallery (4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road) for an opening reception celebrating Returns, whch features works by Atlanta artists Charity Hamidullah, Sayma Hossain, and Masela Nkolo.
Returns will be on view from May 7 - June 19.
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BACK PORCH STAGE: Leftover Salmon
Friday May 8, 2026 06:30 PM EDT
From the Earth Brewing Company
Cost: $45.66
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Music::Live-Music
5/8: with special guest Bronwyn Keith-Hynes | 5/9: with special guest Jason Carter Band
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Coppélia at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
Friday May 8, 2026 06:30 PM EDT
Jennie T. Anderson Theater at Cobb Civic Center
Cost: $14-$21
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Arts::Dance
Featuring:
The Georgia Ballet
The Georgia Ballet School’s Spring Concert 2026 will feature a special, student-centered presentation of the beloved classical ballet Coppélia, bringing dancers of all ages together in a cohesive and engaging production. Ballet students will perform a condensed version of Coppélia, showcasing their ...
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Michael Colyar at Atlanta Comedy Theater
Friday May 8, 2026 06:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Comedy Theater
Cost: $30+
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Nightlife::Comedy
An actor, comedian, motivational speaker and author, Michael Colyar has been captivating audiences for almost five decades. His career as an entertainer began at Venice Beach, where he performed his comedy routine every weekend, five shows a day, for nine years straight, earning him the title the “K...
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Karma and You: One Choice Can Change Your Entire Life
Friday May 8, 2026 06:30 PM EDT
Liminal Space Collective
Cost: Free
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Categories: meditation, yoga
What if you could see where your choices lead—before you make them?
We all have moments we wish we could go back and change.
But what if the real power is learning to choose differently now?
Every day, your life is being shaped—quietly, steadily—by the decisions yo... [click here for more]
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Riley Green: Cowboy As It Gets Tour 2026
Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Cost: $81–$136
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Music::Concerts
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Shadow of Intent at The Loft
Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
The Loft
Cost: $20–$35
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Music::Live-Music
Featuring:
Shadow of Intent
Shadow of Intent
Shadow of Intent is an American metal band based in New England originally formed by Ben Duerr and Chris Wiseman in 2014. The band has released five albums independently since inception, including Primordial (2016), Reclaimer (2017), Melancholy (2019) and Elegy (2022), which chart...
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Cowboy Mouth | National Touring Artist!
Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
MadLife Stage & Studios
Cost: From $64.50
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Music::Live-Music
Cowboy Mouth | NATIONAL TOURING ARTIST!ByMadLife Stage & Studios FollowMadLife Stage & StudiosWoodstock, GAFriday, May 8, 2026 at 7pm to Friday, May 8, 2026MadLife Stage & StudiosOverviewCowboy Mouth — LIVE at MadLife Stage & Studios on Friday, May 8th at 7:00!Read moreCowboy Mouth — LIVE at MadLife...
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Music on the Hill: Dock Rock Radio
Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Roswell City Hall
Cost: Free
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Music::Live-Music
As part of the City’s America250 in Roswell celebration, this year’s series features a tribute to the iconic sounds of the 1980s, bringing together music that helped shape American culture and connects generations today.
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Fernbank After Dark: Buzzed
Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: $23.95
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Community::Nature/Outdoors,
Nightlife
Explore the museum, sip on buzz-worthy beverages, and discover the surprisingly intoxicating world of insects.
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Film Screening: Stalking the Big Cat of Georgia at Waller's Coffee Shop
Friday May 8, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Waller's Coffee Shop
Cost: No Cover
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Arts::Film
Film screening
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