Things to Do in the Area
Creative Loafing is an intensely local guide. We've been publishing a newspaper in the area since 1972 and just about all of the culture has been reported in the newspaper or on this website.
Looking for things to do in the area? We can direct you.
Here's our suggestion. Work off this page - start with the 5 Things to Do list below 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. 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.
Five Things to Do Today
Friday October 23, 2020 10:00 am EDT
High Museum of Art
Cost: Free-$14.50
Arts Agenda
"Julie Mehretu", co-organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and the Whitney Museum of American Art, is the artist’s first comprehensive survey exhibition featuring her meticulously crafted paintings, drawings, and prints. Including early work influenced by the notion of cities as s...
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Friday October 23, 2020 07:00 pm EDT
Centennial Olympic Park
Cost: $200+
Music
Introducing Atlanta’s first outdoor concert series designed to meet the highly restrictive standards of human engagement in a Covid-19 environment. Our socially distanced, personal pod set-up with full audio / lighting / video production provides the live show sensory stimulation you crave while tak...
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Friday October 23, 2020 07:00 pm EDT
Online Event
Cost: $20-$37
Arts Agenda,
Arts Agenda::Visual Arts
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Friday October 23, 2020 07:30 pm EDT
Dad's Garage Theatre
Cost: $15-$50
Arts Agenda,
Arts Agenda::Film
If you've been missing that movie theater experience, we have a treat for you! The Plaza @ Dad's Garage will be screening Lupin III: The First as a drive-in movie!
To listen to the movie's audio, you will need an FM radio in your car (and you will also need to be in a car to attend, obviously).
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Friday October 23, 2020 10:00 pm EDT
Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta
Cost: $30-$90
Arts Agenda,
Arts Agenda::Film,
Food and Drink
Friday, October 23rd 10:00 PM (Doors at 9:30 PM)
Reserved Seating Tickets- Tables Available for 2, 4 and 6 Guests, $15 per guest
INCLUDE: Reserved Seating, Popcorn and limited props
Additional food and beverage will be available including our all day Happy Hour!
SEATING WILL BE LIMITED TO 50 S... [click here for more]
CL's City Guide
atlanta attractions
Where grown-ups have fun in Atlanta Explore Attractions
Friday October 18, 2019 03:39 pm EDT
Be a kid again at these places for grown-up adventures
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History and Science Museums in Atlanta Explore Attractions
Wednesday October 23, 2019 02:18 pm EDT
Explore the topics of history, science and more at these museums
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Atlanta's surviving hip-hop haunts Music and Nightlife, Explore Attractions
Monday October 21, 2019 03:08 pm EDT
Explore these rap-related cultural landmarks in Atlanta
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5 cemeteries where you can explore Atlanta's Southern Gothic history Explore Attractions, Explore Outdoor Activities
Monday October 21, 2019 03:26 pm EDT
Explore the history and mystery of these cultural landmark cemeteries.
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Where to go with family and friends in Atlanta Explore Attractions
Wednesday October 23, 2019 10:45 am EDT
Explore these must-visit attractions in the metro Atlanta area
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Roadside attractions Explore Attractions, Summer Guide
Wednesday May 19, 2010 04:00 am EDT
Haunted hills, a literary farm and rock 'n' roll
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Explore Arts & Culture
Fall Arts Preview 2019: Theater The Arts Issue, Theater, Explore Arts & Culture
Friday August 2, 2019 09:36 pm EDT
Onstage and off, with actors and puppets, dealing in reality and escape
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Fall Arts Preview 2019: Visual Arts The Arts Issue, Visual Arts , Explore Arts & Culture
Saturday August 3, 2019 11:49 pm EDT
Galleries and gatherings, plastic and static, memories and narratives
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Fall Arts Preview 2019: Dance Dance, The Arts Issue, Explore Arts & Culture
Monday August 5, 2019 12:51 pm EDT
Interpretative and ritual, modern and folk, ballet and bharatanatyam
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Where to watch a movie in Atlanta Explore Arts & Culture
Thursday October 17, 2019 01:43 pm EDT
Explore movie theaters for every film lover with everything from Oscar winners to cult classics on the big screen.
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Museums for the Visual Arts in Atlanta Explore Arts & Culture
Wednesday October 23, 2019 12:13 pm EDT
Explore the works of the greats like Van Gogh, Monet, or Picasso and discover the modern photographic works of 20th century photographers and artists like Warhol, Annie Liebovitz, and Sally Mann.
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Explore Annual Festivals
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Explore Food & Drink
Where to drink whiskey in Atlanta Explore Food & Drink
Wednesday October 16, 2019 04:50 pm EDT
Where to go when you want to drink the good stuff
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Restaurant recommendations from locals City Guide, Explore Food & Drink
Thursday October 17, 2019 12:53 pm EDT
Explore restaurant recommendations that the locals swear by.
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Atlanta restaurants for foodies City Guide, Explore Food & Drink
Friday October 18, 2019 12:23 pm EDT
Where to eat well and please your inner foodie
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Explore Nightlife
Where to view comedy in Atlanta Comedy, Explore Nightlife
Thursday October 17, 2019 01:26 pm EDT
Explore locations for viewing comedy and get your laugh on!
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Where to find quality music in Atlanta Music and Nightlife, Explore Nightlife
Friday October 18, 2019 01:02 pm EDT
Local clubs for those discerning ears
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Where to listen to music on a weeknight in Atlanta Music and Nightlife, Explore Nightlife
Monday October 21, 2019 01:40 pm EDT
Go where the locals go
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Where to dance and get your swerve on in Atlanta Music and Nightlife, Explore Nightlife
Monday October 21, 2019 02:40 pm EDT
Atlanta clubs offering weekend dance parties featuring a selection of local DJ's.
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Where to listen to the blues in Atlanta Music and Nightlife, Explore Nightlife
Tuesday October 22, 2019 11:09 am EDT
Explore these clubs and bars that showcase blues music along with the occasional smattering of jazz
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Explore Outdoor Activities
Ten great camping escapes Explore Outdoor Activities, Travel
Saturday August 29, 2020 02:11 pm EDT
Regional campgrounds offer a 'safe' place to leave the world behind
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Where to listen to live music outdoors in Atlanta Explore Outdoor Activities
Tuesday October 22, 2019 11:20 am EDT
Explore these music venues that remind you how much you love the great outdoors
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Where to hike ITP in Atlanta Explore Outdoor Activities
Monday October 21, 2019 03:39 pm EDT
Explore the outdoors and commune with nature without leaving town
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5 cemeteries where you can explore Atlanta's Southern Gothic history Explore Attractions, Explore Outdoor Activities
Monday October 21, 2019 03:26 pm EDT
Explore the history and mystery of these cultural landmark cemeteries.
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What's Going On
What's Going On in East Atlanta What's Going On
Tuesday January 1, 2019 06:18 pm EST
Browse what's going on in East Atlanta with our comprehensive calendar of events. Find things to do by neighborhood, what's going on today, tomorrow & this weekend.
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What's Going on in the Old Fourth Ward What's Going On
Sunday October 13, 2019 04:14 pm EDT
Browse what's going on in Old Fourth Ward (O4W) with our comprehensive calendar of events. Find things to do by neighborhood, what's going on today, tomorrow & this weekend.
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What's Going On in Decatur What's Going On
Wednesday May 13, 2020 04:05 pm EDT
Browse what's going on in Decatur with our comprehensive calendar of events. Find things to do by neighborhood, what's going on today, tomorrow & this weekend.
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Georgia Road Trips
Roadside attractions Explore Attractions, Summer Guide
Wednesday May 19, 2010 04:00 am EDT
Haunted hills, a literary farm and rock 'n' roll
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Urban Whitewater Rafting in Columbus Culture, Travel, Urban Living, Food and Drink, Homepage, News, Sponsored Content
Tuesday July 3, 2018 12:53 pm EDT
Having a day on the rapids is much closer than you think.
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The truth about Bigfoot Culture, Summer Guide
Monday August 6, 2018 05:41 pm EDT
Fact or fiction, the story lives on
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Explore Shopping
Where to shop for comic books in Atlanta Explore Shopping
Tuesday October 22, 2019 10:53 am EDT
Explore the latest titles at these local shops
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Where to buy and sell old sh*t in Atlanta Explore Shopping
Monday October 21, 2019 03:52 pm EDT
Explore Atlanta's consignment and thrift stores
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Atlanta shopping redefined Explore Shopping
Friday October 18, 2019 01:22 pm EDT
3 newfangled malls reshaping Atlanta's inner-city shopping experience
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Events Today
Things to Do in the Area - A Locals Tourist Guide to Atlanta
