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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

Atlanta History Center Winter Exhibits (saturdays)

02/07/2026 8:00 AM

Atlanta History Center

CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026

Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...

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Dekalb History Center - Winter Exhibits (saturdays)

02/07/2026 9:00 AM

The DeKalb History Center

Memorial Drive – New Exhibit#Memorial_Drive_N...

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High Museum Winter Exhibits (saturdays)

02/07/2026 9:00 AM

High Museum of Art

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

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Jackson Fine Art Winter Exhibitions (saturdays)

02/07/2026 9:00 AM

Jackson Fine Art

CRITIC'S PICK:
Through Sat., Mar. 21
Cooper & Gorfer / Andrew Moore, Jackson Fine Art - The...

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Exhibit: The Collection of Sue & John Wieland, The Warehouse

02/07/2026 10:00 AM

The WareHOUSE

Sat., Nov. 8
Critic's Pick
The Collection of Sue & John Wieland, The Warehouse — This...

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Wolfgang Gallery Winter Exhibits (saturdays)

02/07/2026 10:00 AM

Wolfgang Gallery

The House Keeps a Ledger

The House Keeps a L...

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Illuminarium Atlanta Presents Amplified, Wild & Space (saturdays)

02/07/2026 10:00 AM

Illuminarium Atlanta

CRITIC’S PICK:Rolling Stone Presents Amplified: The Immersive Rock Experience, Illuminarium...

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Theater and Dance Events

The Cottage

02/07/2026 12:00 AM

Center Stage North

Secrets unravel, passions ignite, and decorum goes...

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Lunar New Year Celebration

02/07/2026 10:00 AM

Aurora Theatre

About

Lunar New Year Celebration with Atlanta...

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Lunar New Year Celebration

02/07/2026 10:00 AM

Aurora Theatre

Lunar New Year Celebration with Atlanta Chinese Da...

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Pete the Cat

02/07/2026 11:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Feeling Groovy!

Based o...

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Improvius Prime

02/07/2026 1:00 PM

Whole World Improv Theatre Co

Free Improv Comedy for All Ages!

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Pete the Cat

02/07/2026 1:00 PM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Feeling Groovy!

Based o...

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Alliance Theatre presents Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit Tale

02/07/2026 2:00 PM

Alliance Theatre

Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale (Musical)

...

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Atlanta Book Events

Author J.D. Myall in conversation with author Connie Morrison

02/09/2026 5:00 PM

Scholar & Scribe

Georgia author and library professional J.D. Myall...

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Author Kristin Cast, "The Lovers" in Conversation with Kate Dramis

02/11/2026 6:30 PM

Books-a-Million

Celebrate the release of The Lovers with Kristin C...

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Author J.D. Myall signing event

02/11/2026 7:00 PM

Story on the Square

Georgia author and library professional J.D. Myall...

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Anjali Enjeti – Ballot

02/12/2026 7:00 PM

Georgia Center for the Book

Anjali Enjeti – Ballot

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Author J.D. Myall in conversation with NYT bestselling author Dhonielle Clayton

02/15/2026 6:00 PM

Barnes & Noble Booksellers Cumberland

Georgia author and library professional J.D. Myall...

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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/17/2026 10:00 AM

Aurora Theatre

About

Meet the Performer
Study Guide

Jackie...

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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/17/2026 11:45 AM

Aurora Theatre

About

Meet the Performer
Study Guide

Jackie...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

Movies at The Strand: To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)

02/08/2026 3:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Known as one of the most important American films ...

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Valentine's Movie Night at Shops Around Lenox

02/11/2026 6:00 PM

Shops Around Lenox

Love is in the air (and on the big screen)! Join u...

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Movies at The Strand: Pretty Woman (1990)

02/12/2026 7:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

A Hollywood hooker signs on for a weeklong job wit...

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Pretty in Pink--40th anniversary at Aurora Cineplex

02/13/2026 7:00 PM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

PRETTY IN PINK--40th Anniversary Screening by Fath...

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SCADFILM presents: The Princess Bride

02/13/2026 7:00 PM

SCADshow

This Valentine’s season, join us at SCADshow for s...

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Mamma Mia and When Harry Met Sally--Valentine's Weekend Movie Event

02/13/2026 7:30 PM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

Galentine's/ Valentine's Movie Weekend at Aurora C...

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Movies at The Strand: Casablanca (1942)

02/14/2026 3:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Have a Valentine's Day date night at The Strand wa...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition: Southeast Region

02/08/2026 2:00 PM

Spivey Hall

Hear the next generation of opera stars! Outstandi...

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The Moth: Love Hurts

02/09/2026 7:30 PM

Balzer Theater at Herren’s

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling com...

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Literary Open Mic: All About Love

02/11/2026 7:00 PM

Wild Aster Books

All About Love 💕
Wild Aster Books’ literary open m...

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YPC: Atlanta Opera Studio presents Pirates of Penzance

02/12/2026 9:45 AM

Spivey Hall

\YPC: Atlanta Opera Studio presents Pirates of Pen...

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UpTempo Teen Night + ASO Concert

02/12/2026 6:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

About

Musicologist Dr. Marie Sumner Lott will le...

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America @ 250: Bernstein's West Side Story

02/12/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

2024 Grammy®-winning conductor Teddy Abrams joins ...

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Karen Slack, soprano and Michelle Cann, piano

02/14/2026 3:00 PM

Spivey Hall

BBC Music Magazine

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