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Bored? Out of Ideas for Things to Do during the Crisis? Here's our suggestion - take a look at the 5 things to do in Atlanta today list which are our recommendations for today's events. Not seeing what you want? Take a look at our more extensive list of today's events. We're in the process of updating listings in a new COVID-19 friendly event fashion. Still not feeling it? See our suggestions below for ongoing events. Looking for cool things to do without laying out any dollars? Try our list of free things to do. If you are looking for events at the neighborhood level, take a look at our What's Going On to get the best local information available.

5 Things to Do Today

FEBRUARY 11, 2026

Cobb Idol Jr 2026

Cobb Idol Jr. 2026: Heartbreak & Heartache brings talented young vocalists (Ages 11-19) of Cobb to the stage for a night filled with powerful perform...

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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 Cast! Enjoy a lively conversation featuring Kate Dramis, book signings & photo ops!

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2 Girls, 1 Cup(id)- A Valentine’s Cabaret — One Night Only

02/11/2026 7:00 PM

Park Tavern

Starring:

Aspen York
Brigitte Bidet
DJ Justin Face

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, February 11th. Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Location: ...

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

02/11/2026 7:30 PM

Fox Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Wed., Feb. 11- Sun., Feb.15
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Fox Theatre -...

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Jonah Kagen

02/11/2026 8:00 PM

Terminal West

CRITIC'S PICK:
Wed., Feb. 11
Jonah Kagen, Anna Graves, Terminal West - Introspective folk/pop...

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Explore Arts & Culture

CityGuide - 11 art galleries worth getting to know

07/15/2015 4:00 AM

Visit the spaces that are supporting your favorite local artists

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Atlanta according to Yoyo Ferro

06/01/2015 4:00 AM

Meet the artist behind the Atlanta City Guide map

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CityGuide - 12 ways to take in the local theater scene

05/15/2015 4:00 AM

The best relatively ITP haunts for plays, performances, and onstage shenanigans

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Explore Food & Drink

10 reasons to skip the grocery store

01/07/2021 4:00 AM

Ditch the big-box chains and support your local farmers and entrepreneurs

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9 Buford Highway Asian Restaurants for the bucket list

07/31/2015 4:00 AM

9 essential ethnic restaurants to hit up on Georgia SR 13

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8 Atlanta restaurants with great raw bars

03/20/2015 4:00 AM

Where to get your oyster fix in Atlanta

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Explore Nightlife

Where to dance and get your swerve on in Atlanta

10/21/2019 2:40 PM

Atlanta clubs offering weekend dance parties featuring a selection of local DJ's.

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Where to listen to music on a weeknight in Atlanta

10/21/2019 1:40 PM

Go where the locals go

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11 Places to drink whiskey in Atlanta

10/16/2019 4:50 PM

Where to go when you want to drink the good stuff

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Explore Outdoor Activities

Ten great camping escapes

01/02/2021 2:11 PM

Regional campgrounds offer a 'safe' place to leave the world behind

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7 excuses to let dog be your copilot

12/28/2020 4:00 AM

Scope these pooch-friendly spots

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15 ways to spend the day outdoors

12/27/2020 4:00 AM

From hiking trails to nature preserves, it's time to leave the house

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Explore Shopping

17 places to feed your inner sapiosexual

12/27/2020 4:00 AM

Let's get lost in the stacks with some moody media

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7 local clothing stores you must visit

12/26/2020 4:00 AM

Skip the malls and shopping centers in favor of these ATL retail spots

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8 places to revamp your thrift shop threads and such

12/26/2020 4:00 AM

Spring cleaning meets summer blingin' - on a budget

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Attractions

14 kid-friendly mainstays

12/27/2020 4:00 AM

Atlanta has heaps of family-approved ways to spend the day

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12 primo ATL people-watching spots

12/27/2020 4:00 AM

Where to go in the A for the best introverted entertainment

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10 history lessons you'll find in Atlanta

12/26/2020 4:00 AM

Educational landmarks from the museum to the grave

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Date Night

Best Unique Date Nights in Atlanta

04/12/2021 2:48 PM

Our guide to the best unique date nights in Atlanta.

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Best Girls Night Places in Atlanta

03/29/2021 6:17 PM

Our list of the best girls night out places in Atlanta.

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17 fun first-date restaurants

04/24/2015 4:00 AM

Where to get your first-date game on in Atlanta

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Road Trips

Best GA Beach Retreats

03/29/2021 6:17 PM

Our list of the best beaches to visit in Georgia.

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Best GA Mountain Retreats

03/29/2021 6:17 PM

Our list of GA Mountain Getaways.

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Best Weekend Getways for ATLiens

03/26/2021 12:23 PM

Our list of the best weekend getaways outside of Atlanta

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