Week 34 · Sunday, August 23
August 23 – 29, 2026
42 things to do around Atlanta, sorted by day. Small rooms, resident companies, and community programming come first.
Each day runs in five verbs: see (theater, art, film, dance), hear (live music, talks, spoken word), gather (festivals and neighborhood events), make (workshops and open studios), and discover (pop-ups, tours, and one-offs).
Running all week
SEE
- Aug 23–
29
7 showsFree Self-guided Street Art Walking Tours Take a free self-guided street art walking tour on your own smart device. The Atlanta Street Art Map website offers street art tours of the…
- Aug 23–
29
7 showsA FINE LINE Spalding Nix Fine Art is pleased to announce A FINE LINE, a presentation of four shows by Kate Hooray Osmond, Nancy Talero, Shannon Davis and…
- Aug 23–
29
7 showsDie Körper World Premiere dance theater work by Jillian Mitchell / Kit Modus.
- Aug 23–
29
7 showsillumine 2026 As the sun sets, Oakland Cemetery is transformed. Through colorful lighting and art installations by some of Atlanta’s most innovative artists,…
- Aug 23–
29
7 shows“The Foreigner”, a comedy by Larry Shue Renegade Theatre Company is excited to present “The Foreigner”, a comedy by Larry Shue. MAKE A RESERVATION in advance at bit.ly/RTCtheforeigner…
- Aug 24–
28
5 showsPuppet Camp Come spend the summer with us and bring your imagination to life! The Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp values curiosity, creativity, and…
- Aug 27–
29
3 showsA First Lady’s Guide to Killing the President When events take an unexpected turn aboard a presidential train, five women are left to manage the chaos while everyone else struggles to keep up.…
- Aug 28–
29
2 showsSeared With a savvy restaurant consultant and a waiter with dreams of his own added to the mix – everything starts to ignite in flames in this hilarious…
- Aug 28–
29
2 showsThe Drowsy Chaperone Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical,…
- Aug 28–
29
2 showsThe Classic Improv Show Whole World Improv Theatre Presents: The Award-Winning Classic Improv Show! Get ready for an electrifying night of spontaneous laughter with…
- Aug 28–
29
2 showsF*CK THIS, I’M GOING TO CHURCH Virginia-Highland Church is proud to present an all new experimental theatre performance devised by local artists titled F*CK THIS, I’M GOING TO…
HEAR
- Aug 23–
28
4 showsHidden History: Recounting the Shanghai Jewish Story Exhibit explores the history of the diverse, resettled Jewish community in Shanghai, including German and Austrian Jews who desperately escaped…
- Aug 26–
27
2 showsAC/DC PWR/UP Pop Up The official AC/DC PWR/UP Pop Up is coming to Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta on August 26–27, creating the perfect place for fans to gather and extend the…
- Aug 28–
29
2 showsAttend INNER VIEWS Art Exhibition “Inner Views” is a collective musing on home, family, and community by a group of Fourteen contemporary artists. In the show, artists from varying…
Sunday August 23
SEE
- 12pm
Celebrate with Plant Sale Hey plant lovers in Atlanta! Join us in person for a fun and relaxing day filled with greenery for indoor market on the Atlanta Beltline West End.…
- 2pm
Artists’ Talk: “Ancestry of Belonging” See “Ancestry of Belonging” at the Spruill Gallery and hear from the artists themselves during this artist’ talk event. On view August 13 –…
- 8pm
2026 Essential Theatre Play Festival Don’t miss the best new plays by Georgia playwrights, featuring a brand-new world premiere production plus readings, showcases, and presentations…
Wednesday August 26
SEE
- 12am
You Are Not Alone: BUGS! You Are Not Alone: BUGS!, curated by Charlotte Woolf, is a group exhibition featuring Atlanta-based painters, sculptors, photographers, and…
- 8pm
Insert Laugh Here Smile for the (phone) camera as we film this improv show hosted by Kevin Gillese and starring the Dad’s Garage ensemble!
Thursday August 27
SEE
- 5pm
Island Time: An ArtsBridge Foundation Gala ArtsBridge Foundation 2026 Overture Gala – Island Time Lower Key, Higher Fun, Bigger Impact Join the ArtsBridge Foundation at Cobb Energy…
- 8pm
Dad’s Garage Vault For a limited time, we’re opening the Dad’s Garage Vault to showcase some of our most memorable improv formats to surprise and delight Dad’s…
- 10pm
No Alibi Murder Mystery A killer is on the loose, and no one (not even the players) knows who did it, who will die, and why until they step onstage. No Alibi is a fully…
HEAR
- 5pm
Alpharetta Food Truck Alley Join us for Alpharetta Food Truck Alley in Downtown Alpharetta for an evening filled with the best of the best food trucks, live music, and a…
Friday August 28
SEE
- 12pm
MODA Free Friday MODA is opening its doors wider as part of our commitment to keeping design accessible when it matters most. Join us for a Free Friday sponsored…
- 7pm
Opening Celebration for You Are Not Alone: BUGS! You Are Not Alone: BUGS!, curated by Charlotte Woolf, is a group exhibition featuring Atlanta-based painters, sculptors, photographers, and…
- 8pm
Only Improv in the Building Do you find yourself preoccupied with mysterious murders and juicy secrets? Are you constantly imagining how someone could’ve done it, would have…
- 10pm
Catch23 How many laughs can we fit into 23 consecutive minutes of comedy? This competitive improv show challenges teams of improvisers to bet it all on…
HEAR
- 6pm
The Smuggler’s Gathering: A Wolftamer Release Adventure Beware all ye who enter… A dangerous quest, a cursed soul, and a pirate worth risking everything for await!! 🏴☠️The mission is simple: complete…
- 7pm
Live Jazz February Friday’s: Wine, Live Music & Sangria Specials Ease into the weekend with smooth jazz and self-service wine. Join us for a laidback Friday night! 🍷🎶 Live Jazz Friday’s every Friday at Taste…
- 7:30pm
2026 Jazz on the Lawn Callanwolde is proud to host the 2026 Jazz on the Lawn series in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater. The Callanwolde Amphitheater offers an…
- 8pm
3rd Stream Big Band ROCKS Get ready for a night of classic rock like you’ve never heard it before! On August 28, the 3rd Stream Big Band takes the stage at Eddie Owen…
Saturday August 29
SEE
- 11am
Uptown Market Atlanta Atlanta Food Festival vibes every week – food and craft vendors, live music, DJs, kids activities & free admission fun for all ages! By Famous…
- 1pm
Make Memory Move Somatic Workshop Make Memory Move, founded by Ada Pinkson, is offering two free community workshops in Atlanta, GA. The local Black community is invited to…
- 1pm
Closing Reception and Panel Talk – Hammonds House Museum Collection – Living Legacy and Icons of the African Diaspora Join Fulton County Arts & Culture for the closing reception and panel talk of the Hammonds House Museum Collection: Living Legacy and Icons of the…
- 3pm
Wowie Zowie! Do we have a show for you! We’ve got some of the best improvisers in Atlanta pulling out all the stops in this interactive improv show that will…
- 5:30pm
Concert and Dance with Jambalaya Cajun Band CONCERT and DANCE with JAMBALAYA CAJUN BAND – SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 from 5:30-9:45 pm Concert and Dance with Jambalaya Cajun Band – Saturday, August…
- 8pm
The Tight Acquaintances The Tight Acquaintances return with a brand-new name and a brand-new adventure! This improv comedy tribute to the classic tabletop pen-and-paper…
- 10pm
Would I Improv To You? Whole World presents a competitive improv showdown inspired by Would I Lie to You? Watch as two teams dissect improbable audience stories,…
- 10pm
The Dynamic! – Funny scenes, songs and games! The Dynamic! is an improv show that thrives on chaos, quick thinking, and whatever ideas the audience throws at the cast. Every scene, game, and…
- 10pm
Cage Match In this no-holds-barred improv show two teams of long-form improvisers will take the stage to win your vote to become the night's champion and…
HEAR
- 7pm
Monolord with Khemmis Monolord are a Swedish doom/stoner power-trio known for their massive, earth-shaking riffs, hypnotic grooves, and emotionally heavy atmospheres.…
- 8pm
An Evening with Jennifer Knapp and Levi Lowrey JENNIFER KNAPP Jennifer Knapp, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, author, speaker, and advocate,has made a significant impact on the music…