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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 - one of these might catch your fancy. We've got a full City Guide of suggestions for locals if you want to go native. We have also included a list of tourist-oriented suggestions below as well as our favorite local attractions. 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

AUGUST 28, 2025

Bubble Planet Atlanta

An immersive experience in which you'll surround yourslef with bubbles like never before! Step into a planet beyond your immagination with VR technolo...

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Dragon Con 2025

08/28/2025 10:00 AM

Hyatt Regency Atlanta

Dragon Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and f...

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Jaws--50th Anniversary on the Big Screen at Aurora Cineplex--1 Week Only

08/28/2025 4:00 PM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

JAWS Back on the Big Screen at Aurora Cineplex --50th anniversary

1 Week Only from Aug 28thSept 4th! Retro Prices$ 7.50--$ 10.00

Experience the t...

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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - All The Good Times: The Farewell Tour

08/28/2025 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

CRITIC’S PICK
Thurs. Aug 28

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jack Schneider, Atlanta Symphony Hall —...

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Wade Bowen

08/28/2025 8:00 PM

Terminal West

CRITIC’S PICK
Thurs. Aug. 28

Wade Bowen, Terminal West — All you need to know about...

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Tourist/Visitor Lists

Best Tourist Spots

03/26/2021 10:31 AM

Our list of the best tourist spots in Atlanta. For locals and out of towners.

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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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Atlanta's surviving hip-hop haunts

10/21/2019 3:08 PM

Explore these rap-related cultural landmarks in Atlanta

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Tourist Spots

Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

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Atlanta History Center

Founded in 1926, the center includes the Atlanta History Museum featuring signature and traveling exhibitions, the Smith Family Farm, the 1928 Swan Ho...

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Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

Presidential Library system and museum with special exhibitions and a permanent collection that features photographs and historic memorabilia from the...

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Atlanta Botanical Garden

Atlanta's most fragrant attraction blooms with more than 3,000 ornamental plants spread over 30 acres adjacent to Piedmont Park, including a rare 15-a...

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Delta Flight Museum

Housed in Delta's two 1940s aircraft hangers. Includes Ship 41, the first Douglas DC-3 to carry Delta passengers in 1940; the Spirit of Delta, Delta's...

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