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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.

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Exhibitions at Reeves House Visual Arts (Sundays)

10/11/2026 4:00 AM

Reeves House Visual Arts Center

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Exhibitions at Hammonds House Museum (Sundays)

10/11/2026 8:00 AM

Hammonds House Museum

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Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Sundays)

10/11/2026 9:00 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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Exhibitions at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (Sundays)

10/11/2026 10:00 AM

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art

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Artist Meetup at Reeves House Visual Arts Center

10/11/2026 2:00 PM

Reeves House Visual Arts Center

Amateur and professional artists are invited to ha...

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Artists' Talk: "Material Poesy"

10/11/2026 2:00 PM

Spruill Gallery & Gift Shop

See the Spruill Gallery's last exhibition of 2026,...

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Exhibitions at Dekalb History Center - (Mondays)

10/12/2026 10:00 AM

The DeKalb History Center

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Theater and Dance Events

Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Sundays)

10/11/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

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Actor's Express presents: i never asked for a gofundme

10/11/2026 2:00 PM

Actor's Express Theatre Company

i never asked for a gofundme

WORLD PREMIERE!

W...

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Woodstock Arts Theatre presents Come From Away

10/11/2026 2:30 PM

Woodstock Arts Theatre

A Season To Grow On September 11, 2001, the world ...

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Horizon Theatre presents Other Paths to God

10/11/2026 5:00 PM

Horizon Theatre Company

Seven days, 5 nurses, $3 million, 1 crazy scandal....

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Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Tuesdays)

10/13/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Center for ...

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Community Jam

10/13/2026 8:00 PM

Dad's Garage Theatre

Signups open at 7:00 p.m. and the jam begins at 8:...

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Actor's Express presents: i never asked for a gofundme

10/14/2026 7:30 PM

Actor's Express Theatre Company

i never asked for a gofundme

WORLD PREMIERE!

W...

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Atlanta Book Events

loose leaf 02

10/11/2026 2:00 PM

Downtown Alpharetta

presented by studio aseje

loose leaf is a writin...

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Georgia Public Broadcasting and A Cappella Books present Malcolm Gladwell in conversation with GPB’s Peter Biello - The American Way of Killing

10/12/2026 7:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Malcolm Gladwell returns with “The American Way of...

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Nathaniel Philbrick in conversation with Patrick Allitt

10/13/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

National Book Award winner and Pulitzer Prize fina...

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MrBallen Meet & Greet

10/13/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We are excited to welcome back MrBallen to Atlanta...

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Spooky Literary Open Mic

10/14/2026 7:00 PM

Wild Aster Books

Celebrate spooky season with us by sharing your sc...

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It's Only Dancing: An Evening with Jasmine Guillory

10/16/2026 7:00 PM

Decatur Library

It's Only Dancing: An Evening with Jasmine Guillor...

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Jason Rekulak- Look What the Cat Dragged In

10/18/2026 6:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Join us at Eagle Eye as we celebrate Jason Rekulak...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

Elson Lecture Featuring an Evening with James Carville

10/14/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

A screening of the documentary Carville: Winning i...

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The Emory Cinematheque Presents: CLOCKERS

10/14/2026 7:30 PM

Emory University Film and Media

The Emory Cinematheque is a theatrical venue offer...

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Atlanta Greek Film Expo 2026

10/15/2026 7:00 PM

Tara Theatre

 

The longest running Greek Film Festival in the...

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Southern Circuit of Independent Filmmakers: "Minnie Evans: Draw or Die"

10/16/2026 6:00 PM

Jess Lucas Y-Teen Park

 

Join the City of Hapeville to celebrate the po...

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Southern Circuit of Independent Filmmakers: "Minnie Evans: Draw or Die"

10/16/2026 6:00 PM

Jess Lucas Y-Teen Park

 

Join the City of Hapeville to celebrate the po...

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ATL Jewish Film presents Swedishkayt: YidLife Crisis in Stockholm (film + live music and comedy)

10/17/2026 8:00 PM

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta

What happens when two wisecracking Montrealers lan...

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Coca-Cola Film Series: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920)

10/20/2026 8:00 PM

Fox Theatre

CRITIC’S PICK
Tue., Oct. 20 — Wed., Oct. 21
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Fox & The Ring, Fox Theatre —...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

I SPY!

10/11/2026 1:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

I spy with my little eye an adventure filled with ...

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Emily, No Prisoner Be at Spivey Hall

10/11/2026 3:00 PM

Spivey Hall

Renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato takes center...

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I SPY!

10/11/2026 3:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

I spy with my little eye an adventure filled with ...

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Dueling Latin Tenors

10/11/2026 4:00 PM

Roswell Cultural Arts Center

Part of Viva Roswell: A Celebration of Hispanic He...

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Symphony at Sunset

10/11/2026 6:00 PM

Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

It's spooky season at the symphony! Experience a s...

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Symphony at Sunset: Halloween Spooktacular with the ASO

10/11/2026 6:00 PM

Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

It's spooky season at the symphony! Experience a s...

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Symphony at Sunset: Halloween Spooktacular with the ASO

10/11/2026 6:00 PM

Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

It's spooky season at the symphony! Experience a s...

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Upcoming Arts Events