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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 (Thursdays)

04/30/2026 4:00 AM

Reeves House Visual Arts Center

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Exhibitions at Schatten Gallery at Emory (Thursdays)

04/30/2026 9:00 AM

Schatten Gallery at Emory

CRITIC'S PICK:
Through Sat., Dec. 20
Striking Characters: Typewriters, Literary Worlds & the Art...

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Exhibitions at the Infinite at Pullman Yards (Thursdays)

04/30/2026 9:00 AM

The Infinite at Pullman Yards

Explore current exhibitions on view at The Infinit...

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Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Thursdays)

04/30/2026 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 High Museum (Thursdays)

04/30/2026 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 10 - Sun., Feb. 8
Fashion Statements: Viktor & Rolf, High Museum — This...

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Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Thursdays)

04/30/2026 10:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Explore current exhibitions on view at Michael C. ...

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Exhibitions at Swan Coach House (Thursdays)

04/30/2026 10:00 AM

Swan Coach House

Explore current exhibitions on view at Swan Coach ...

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Theater and Dance Events

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Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Thursdays)

04/30/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Center for ...

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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

04/30/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Based on the book by Jon Scieszka & illustrated by...

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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

04/30/2026 11:45 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

A Stinky, Hilarious Folkt...

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Actor's Express presents: Venus

04/30/2026 7:30 PM

Actor's Express Theatre Company

Venus

By Steve Yockey

directed by melissa foul...

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SIX by Broadway in Atlanta

04/30/2026 7:30 PM

Fox Theatre

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of H...

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XPT: Xperimental Puppetry Theater (Opening Night)

04/30/2026 7:30 PM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 18+

Join in on the experimen...

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CRCA presents The 39 Steps

04/30/2026 7:30 PM

The CRCA Theater

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel...

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Atlanta Book Events

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Sydney J. Shields & Rebecca Kenney: An Arcane Study of Stars at Eagle Eye Books

04/30/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We are so excited to welcome Sydney J. Shields bac...

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Anchored, Aligned, Accountable: A Framework For Transcending Bullsh*T And Transforming Our Lives And Work -- Aiko Bethea In Conversation With Latosha Brown

05/02/2026 3:00 PM

Charis Books & More

Anchored, Aligned, Accountable: A Framework for Tr...

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Knowing: Book Signing and Author Talk with Pastor Touré Roberts

05/02/2026 4:00 PM

Turner Chapel AME Church

Join us for an inspiring and transformative Book S...

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Black Feminist Book Club Reads: The Gilda Stories

05/03/2026 3:00 PM

Charis Books & More

Black Feminist Book Club Reads: The Gilda Stories ...

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WRFG Zine Club Meeting

05/04/2026 6:00 PM

WRFG Radio

WRFG’s Zine Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday o...

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Climate Wayfinding: A Hometown Book Launch with Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson

05/04/2026 7:00 PM

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and A Cappe...

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Stacey Marie Brown & Nikki Jefford: Bad Lands at Eagle Eye Books

05/05/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Join us to celebrate the release of USA Today's Be...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

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50th Atlanta Film Festival: Take the Stage - The Actor Director Challenge

04/30/2026 11:30 AM

Tara Theatre, Eddie Auditorium

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50th Atlanta Film Festival: Latinas In Media Atlanta: The Production Process Paso A Paso (Step By Step)

04/30/2026 11:30 AM

Tara Theatre, Jack Auditorium

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50th Atlanta Film Festival: Mystery Panel

04/30/2026 11:30 AM

Tara Theatre - Kenny Auditorium

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50th Atlanta Film Festival: Built to Last: The Sustainability of a Working Actor

04/30/2026 1:30 PM

Tara Theatre, Eddie Auditorium

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50th Atlanta Film Festival: The Short Film: The Medium vs The Calling Card

04/30/2026 1:30 PM

Tara Theatre, Jack Auditorium

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50th Atlanta Film Festival: Debunk the Funk Sponsored by SAG-AFTRA

04/30/2026 1:30 PM

Tara Theatre - Kenny Auditorium

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50th Atlanta Film Festival: Hot Takes & Unpopular Opinions

04/30/2026 3:30 PM

Tara Theatre, Eddie Auditorium

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

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Independence: A Concert Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

04/30/2026 7:30 PM

Spivey Hall

Featuring performances by the Southern Crescent Sy...

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Poetry Showcase

04/30/2026 7:30 PM

Charis Books & More

Poetry Showcase

This event takes pl...

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America @ 250: Spano Conducts Rachmaninoff + Bernstein

04/30/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

The incomparable Stephen Hough, one of the greates...

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The Atlanta Opera presents Turandot

05/01/2026 7:30 PM

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

A new Tomer Zvulun production of Turandot opens ex...

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KSU Symphony Orchestra and University Choirs

05/01/2026 8:00 PM

Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center

Bailey Performance Center , Morgan Concert Hall

...

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America @ 250: Spano Conducts Rachmaninoff + Bernstein

05/02/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

The incomparable Stephen Hough, one of the greates...

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The Atlanta Opera presents Turandot

05/03/2026 3:00 PM

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

A new Tomer Zvulun production of Turandot opens ex...

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