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Atlanta Arts Events & Performances

Looking for the best arts experiences in Atlanta? The arts calendar from Creative Loafing features the city’s most exciting gallery events, 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.

For a complete guide to current museum and gallery exhibitions, visit our Exhibitions page.

Explore subcategories like Visual Arts, Theater, Film, Dance, Books, Spoken Word, and Opera for more focused listings.

Museums & Galleries Open Today

Friday Jazz at the High Museum

07/17/2026 6:00 PM

High Museum of Art

Enjoy a drink and light bites, head to the galleri...

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Oasis at the High Museum

07/18/2026 11:00 AM

High Museum of Art

Oasis offers a sanctuary for those seeking both so...

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Crafternoon

07/18/2026 12:00 PM

Spruill Center for the Arts

Have a creative project you've been meaning to wor...

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Crafternoon

07/18/2026 12:00 PM

Spruill Center for the Arts

Have a creative project you've been meaning to wor...

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Artist Talk: George Long, "Spolia"

07/18/2026 12:00 PM

Marcia Wood Gallery

"Spolia" marks George Long’s ninth solo exhibition...

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Miscellaneous Monthly: Rose Library's Open House Series - Health

07/21/2026 1:00 PM

Robert W. Woodruff Library at Emory

Have you ever wanted to see items from Rose Librar...

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Inferno Fest US South: A Helluva Convention for Hazbins

07/31/2026 7:00 PM

Atlantucky Brewing

UPDATE: Please give a wet welcome to ERIC SCHWARTZ...

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Theater and Dance Events

A Year with Frog & Toad at OnStage Atlanta

07/17/2026 7:00 PM

OnStage Atlanta

A Year With Frog and Toad Book & Lyrics by Willie ...

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Theatrical Outfit presents Launchpad 2.0 - I'm a Mother Fucking Superstar

07/17/2026 7:30 PM

Theatrical Outfit

In 1977, Theatrical Outfit was founded by nine you...

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Woodstock Arts Theatre presents Annie

07/17/2026 7:30 PM

Woodstock Arts Theatre

DISCOVER…WHAT FAMILY MEANS!

With equal measures ...

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Lionheart Theatre presents The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood

07/17/2026 7:30 PM

Lionheart Theatre Company

It sure is hard to be humble when you’re a swashbu...

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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents A Midsummer Night's Dream

07/17/2026 7:30 PM

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

A fairy King and Queen come across four runaway lo...

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DramaTech presents Orlando (Opening Night)

07/17/2026 8:00 PM

Ferst Center For The Arts

Orlando

by Sarah Ruhl

July 17 – 25, 2026, at 8...

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Tapas: Declarations of Independence: A Short Play Festival

07/17/2026 8:00 PM

Academy Theatre

Tapas: Declarations of Independence is this year's...

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Atlanta Book Events

Encouraging Positive Behaviors in Young Children

07/17/2026 5:30 PM

San Francisco Coffee Roasting Company

Wish your child would help, share, listen, or coop...

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Matt McManus - What Is Liberal Socialism?

07/17/2026 7:00 PM

Manuel's Tavern

This event is free and open to the public; copies ...

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Mayor's Summer Reading Club

07/18/2026 11:30 AM

Children's Museum of Atlanta

Bring the family to CMA Stage on Saturday, July 18...

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I.V. Marie- Ruinous Ends

07/19/2026 6:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We are so excited to welcome NYT Best Seller I.V. ...

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The Flame Endures: HBCUs and the Literary Legacy

07/19/2026 7:00 PM

Signia by Hilton Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating t...

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WRFG Zine Club Meeting

07/20/2026 6:00 PM

WRFG Radio

WRFG’s Zine Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday o...

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Ashley Winstead & Wanda M. Morris- Hot Girl Murder Club

07/20/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

The one and only Ashley Winstead is coming to Atla...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

The Games in Black & White Movie Screening

07/18/2026 1:30 PM

Tara Theatre

Celebrate 30 years since Atlanta’s Olympic glory w...

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Midtown Movie Night: Bend it Like Beckham: RESCHEDULED

07/22/2026 7:30 PM

10th Street Park

Celebrate the spirit of the beautiful game, whethe...

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Disney Princess Summer Movies at The Strand: The Little Mermaid (1989)

07/22/2026 8:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

The Little Mermaid is Disney’s animated musical ab...

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SCADFILM Storytellers: Grease Sing-a-Long with Director Randal Kleiser

07/23/2026 7:00 PM

SCADshow

You’re the one that we want for this special sing-...

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Big Screen Classics by Fathom Entertainment--Playing at Aurora Cineplex

07/26/2026 7:00 PM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

BIG SCREEN CLASSICS Anniversary Film Screenings ...

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Disney Princess Summer Movies at The Strand: Mulan (1998)

07/29/2026 8:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Mulan is Disney’s animated adventure about a young...

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day--Retro Prices-$6.50-$10 at Aurora Cineplex

07/30/2026 12:00 PM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Playing on the Big Scr...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

Dinner and a Diva: Massenet’s Werther

07/21/2026 6:30 PM

Petite Violette

Every month at Petite Violette Restaurant in Atlan...

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Third Annual VIVO Summer Strings Institute Concert

07/23/2026 4:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Please join us for the Third Annual VIVO Summer St...

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Seasoned Dialogue featuring Lisa Marie Lovett at City Winery Atlanta

08/06/2026 8:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents Seasoned Dialogue fea...

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Seasoned Dialogue featuring Lisa Marie Lovett at City Winery Atlanta

08/07/2026 8:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents Seasoned Dialogue fea...

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Dinner and a Diva: Rossini’s The Barber of Seville

08/18/2026 6:30 PM

Petite Violette

Every month at Petite Violette Restaurant in Atlan...

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Arabic Language Fall/ Winter Classes

08/31/2026 9:00 AM

Alif Institute

Interested in learning Arabic? Our Arabic Language...

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Mike Campbell With The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

09/12/2026 7:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Join legendary guitarist and songwriter Mike Campb...

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Upcoming Arts Events