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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

High Contrast Drawing Group at eyedrum

08/11/2026 7:00 PM

Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery

Every week, our drawing night turns into a low-key...

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What Matter Holds: Art Exhibition Reception

08/12/2026 12:00 AM

City Springs

Join the City of Sandy Springs and Art Sandy Sprin...

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Virtual Game Night: Summer Edition

08/13/2026 7:00 PM

Virtual

Join Iconic Studios Charities Inc for a lively Vir...

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Opening Reception: "Ancestry of Belonging"

08/14/2026 6:00 PM

Spruill Gallery & Gift Shop

Join us at the Spruill Gallery (4681 Ashford Dunwo...

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Oasis at the High Museum

08/15/2026 11:00 AM

High Museum of Art

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

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Kids 'N Crafts (August) at The Supermarket

08/16/2026 2:00 PM

The Supermarket

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

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Live Portrait Drawing Session to Music (August) at The Supermarket

08/16/2026 5:00 PM

The Supermarket

Join The Bakery and Professor Mia Merlin at The Su...

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Theater and Dance Events

Actor's Express presents: Choir Boy

08/12/2026 7:30 PM

Actor's Express Theatre Company

CRITIC’S PICK:
Sun., Aug. 9 - Sun., Aug. 30

Choir Boy, Actor’s Express — A prep school boy named...

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Maestro

08/12/2026 8:00 PM

Dad's Garage Theatre

Oh, Maestro! The Dad’s Garage general company comp...

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Coming Attractions: PAC Season Preview

08/13/2026 12:00 AM

Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

EVENT IS AT CAPACITY! JOIN THE WAIT LIST. Enjoy ou...

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Actor's Express presents: Choir Boy

08/13/2026 7:30 PM

Actor's Express Theatre Company

CRITIC’S PICK:
Sun., Aug. 9 - Sun., Aug. 30

Choir Boy, Actor’s Express — A prep school boy named...

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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents The Taming of the Shrew

08/13/2026 7:30 PM

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

Thu., Aug. 6 - Sat., Sep. 5
CRITIC’S PICK:
August Threepeat: Comedy of Errors, Taming of the...

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Marietta Theatre Company presents All Shook Up (Opening Night)

08/13/2026 8:00 PM

Marietta's Theatre in the Square

Loosely based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, this...

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Dad’s Garage Vault

08/13/2026 8:00 PM

Dad's Garage Theatre

For a limited time, we’re opening the Dad’s Garage...

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Atlanta Book Events

Miss You Already Book Launch Event

08/13/2026 7:00 PM

The Carter Center

Miss You Already provides readers with an insightf...

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The Banned Book Bunch - Storytime

08/22/2026 12:00 PM

Charis Books & More

The Banned Book Bunch - Storytime This is a free, ...

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This Is How You Love Her: A Journey To Radical Self-Love -- Traci Saulsberry In Conversation With Janeé Bolden

08/22/2026 7:30 PM

Charis Books & More

This Is How You Love Her: A Journey to Radical Sel...

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Stephen Berry

09/01/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

Online ticket sales close at 5pm EST on the day of...

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J.C. Bradbury in conversation with Rafi Kohan - This One Will Be Different

09/01/2026 7:00 PM

Manuel's Tavern

J.C. Bradbury in conversation with Rafi Kohan - Th...

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Georgia250 Author Talk: W. Wright Mitchell, author of "Georgia’s First Elected Governor: John Adam Treutlen and the American Revolution"

09/10/2026 6:00 PM

Rhodes Hall

To commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, the Ge...

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Jeremy Redmon in conversation with Hank Klibanoff - Tell the Kids I Love Them

09/15/2026 7:00 PM

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

Jeremy Redmon in conversation with Hank Klibanoff ...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

Kaiser Permanente Summer Movie Series - Hoppers

08/14/2026 7:00 PM

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre

Cobb PARKS presents the Kaiser Permanente Summer M...

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Free Movie Night: The United

08/14/2026 7:30 PM

Alif Institute

Join us for a free movie night to watch "The Unite...

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Lavender Lens: Queer Animation Night at The Supermarket

08/19/2026 7:00 PM

The Supermarket

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

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Atlanta Horror Society Meet Up

08/20/2026 8:00 PM

Boggs Social & Supply

Atlanta Horror Society Meetups – Not Just a Movie ...

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Can't Stop Change: Queer Climate Stories from the Florida Frontlines -- Film Screening & Discussion

08/21/2026 7:00 PM

Charis Books & More

Can't Stop Change: Queer Climate Stories from the ...

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Atlanta Horror Society Meet Up

08/27/2026 8:00 PM

Boggs Social & Supply

Atlanta Horror Society Meetups – Not Just a Movie ...

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Kaiser Permanente Summer Movie Series - How to Train Your Dragon

08/28/2026 7:00 PM

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre

Cobb PARKS presents the Kaiser Permanente Summer M...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

Maui The Writer: “For The Lovers” at City Winery Atlanta

08/11/2026 8:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents Maui The Writer: “For...

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Gritz & Jelly Butter at City Winery Atlanta

08/12/2026 8:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents Gritz & Jelly Butter ...

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Augustana – All the Stars and Boulevards (20Th Anniversary) — An Intimate Solo Performance of the Album in Full + More at Eddie's Attic

08/14/2026 9:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

Augustana – All the Stars and Boulevards (20th Ann...

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OKCello at Woodstock Arts Event Green

08/15/2026 7:30 PM

Woodstock Arts Event Green

OKCello is the musical world of Okorie Johnson: a ...

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Cancelled: Celebration, Korean Liberation – (New Atlanta Philharmonic)

08/16/2026 6:00 PM

Gas South Theater

The event originally scheduled for August 16 has b...

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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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Cliterati Open Mic Featuring: Valerie Hsiung In Celebration Of The Pedestrian

08/20/2026 7:30 PM

Charis Books & More

Cliterati Open Mic Featuring: Valerie Hsiung in ce...

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Upcoming Arts Events