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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

13 Tattoos and Half off Body Piercings Friday The 13th and St Patrick's Day

03/13/2026 10:00 AM

Iron Palm Tattoos & Piercings

$13 Tattoos Plus Tip (For tattoo flash) $40 Mandat...

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LuminoCity’s Dino Safari Lights Festival

03/13/2026 5:00 PM

Mall of Georgia

Step into a glowing, illuminated, prehistoric adve...

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Opening Reception for Vesna Pavlović's "No Ordinary Sunsets" + Works by Stephanie Dowda DeMer, Neill Prewitt

03/14/2026 6:00 PM

Whitespace Gallery

Join Whitespace this Saturday for the opening rece...

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Sketches & A Stroll Drawing Workshop

03/21/2026 10:30 AM

Oakland Cemetery

Bring your big drawing pads or small sketching boo...

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Crafternoon

03/21/2026 1:00 PM

Spruill Center for the Arts

Spend an afternoon with Spruill and work on your c...

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Make A Font Workshop [New Date]

03/22/2026 12:00 PM

The Supermarket

Dip a toe into the world of typeface design and de...

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Kids 'N Crafts ~ Paper Plate Rainbows

03/22/2026 2:00 PM

The Supermarket

Join us at The Supermarket for an afternoon of art...

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Theater and Dance Events

Pete the Cat

03/13/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Feeling Groovy!

Based o...

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Pete the Cat

03/13/2026 11:30 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Feeling Groovy!

Based o...

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Broadway in Atlanta presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

03/13/2026 7:00 PM

Fox Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat., Mar. 21
Harry Potter & The Cursed Child, Fox Theatre - Like...

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Synchronicity Theatre presents Catching the Moon

03/13/2026 7:00 PM

Synchronicity Theatre

She didn’t just play the game—she changed it.

Wi...

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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Show

03/13/2026 7:00 PM

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

An Epic Tournament Like No Other

The top knights...

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Anything Goes

03/13/2026 7:00 PM

Lakeside High School

Lakeside Theatre Company at Lakeside High School i...

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Alliance Theatre presents Fires, Ohio

03/13/2026 7:30 PM

Alliance Theatre

Fires, Ohio (World Premiere, Winner of the Allianc...

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Atlanta Book Events

Written Way: Uplifting the Underrepresented

03/13/2026 6:30 PM

Little Shop of Stories

Written Way: Uplifting the UnderrepresentedLByLitt...

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Reading Renegades: Storytime Skills

03/14/2026 11:00 AM

Little Shop of Stories

Reading Renegades: Storytime SkillsLByLittle Shop ...

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Book Signing with Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman

03/14/2026 1:00 PM

Virginia Highland Books

Book Signing with Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany ...

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Parenting Workshop Series: Preparing to Parent

03/14/2026 2:00 PM

Little Shop of Stories

Parenting Workshop Series: Preparing to ParentLByL...

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Atlanta Authors presents Robert Gwaltney

03/14/2026 2:00 PM

Roswell Public Library

Atlanta Authors presents Robert GwaltneyByAtlanta ...

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Mia Sosa & Julian Winters - The Starter Ex

03/14/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We're so excited to welcome USA Today Best Selling...

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"Under an African Sky" Book Presentation

03/15/2026 5:00 PM

Hellenic Community Center

Book Presentation, Signing and Reception

Meet au...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

TMNTurtles II--The Secret of the Ooze--35th anniversary screening at Aurora Cineplex--Mar 13-19th

03/13/2026 7:00 PM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the...

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Roger and James Deakins - Reflections: On Cinematography In-store Booksigning

03/17/2026 2:00 PM

A Cappella Books

Roger and James Deakins - Reflections: On Cinemato...

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Out On Film’s “Spring Mini-Fest’26,” Featuring Five New Queer Movies & Documentaries

03/17/2026 7:00 PM

Landmark's Midtown Art Cinema

One of the world’s preeminent film festivals, Atla...

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"A Deeper Love: The Story of Miss Peppermint" at Out on Film's Spring Mini-Fest 2026 (Day 1)

03/17/2026 7:00 PM

Landmark's Midtown Art Cinema

OPENING NIGHT A Deeper Love: The Story of Miss Pep...

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Lavender Lens Film Screening: Bound

03/18/2026 6:30 PM

The Supermarket

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

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Indie Film Series 2026

03/18/2026 7:30 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Join us once a month for independent filmmaking at...

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2026 RE:IMAGINE ATL at DeKalb County Film Festival & Art Expo

03/24/2026 6:00 PM

SCADshow

Join RE:IMAGINE ATL and Decide DeKalb for an eveni...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

Art Out Loud Open Mic Variety Show

03/14/2026 5:30 PM

Westview Makers Space

Art Out Loud Open Mic Variety Show:

'MARCH in li...

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The Marriage of Figaro - Atlanta Opera

03/14/2026 7:30 PM

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Composer: W.A. Mozart Librettists: Lorenzo Da Pont...

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Bach's Mass in B minor + ASO Chorus

03/14/2026 9:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Get your mind blown in B minor. Hear the work many...

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Alexander Malofeev

03/15/2026 3:00 PM

Spivey Hall

The Boston Globe

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Pianist Alexander Malofeev at Spivey Hall

03/15/2026 3:00 PM

Spivey Hall

Returning to Spivey Hall by popular demand after h...

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Bach's Mass in B minor + ASO Chorus

03/15/2026 4:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Get your mind blown in B minor. Hear the work many...

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The Moth: Fumbles and Fouls

03/16/2026 7:30 PM

Balzer Theater at Herren’s

The Moth StorySLAM open-mic storytelling competiti...

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Upcoming Arts Events

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