Week 35 · Sunday, August 30
August 30 – September 5, 2026
39 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 30–
Sep 5
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 30–
Sep 5
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 30–
Sep 5
7 showsDie Körper World Premiere dance theater work by Jillian Mitchell / Kit Modus.
- Aug 30–
Sep 5
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 30–
Sep 5
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 31–
Sep 4
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…
- Sep 3–
5
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.…
- Sep 4–
5
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…
- Sep 4–
5
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,…
- Sep 4–
5
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…
- Sep 4–
5
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 30–
Sep 4
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…
- Sep 4–
5
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 30
HEAR
- 1pm
Fermentation: A Natural History — Sandor Ellix Katz in conversation with Yarrow Koning & Julia Skinner This event takes place on Crowdcast, Charis’ virtual event platform. This event is free, but registration is required. Register here –…
- 4pm
When Rivers Meet: The Black and Jewish Origins of America’s Sound You’ve sung the songs. You’ve watched the Broadway musicals. You’ve danced to jazz, blues, rock & roll, and the Great American Songbook. But…
- 7:30pm
Summer Classical Music Series: Bryn Holdsworth & Luke Harnish Rising opera stars soprano Bryn Holdsworth (praised by The New York Times for her limpid-toned, articulate soprano) and baritone Luke Harnish…
DISCOVER
- 12pm
Vegan Life Festival Come join us for a day filled with delicious plant-based food, exciting workshops, and fun activities. Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or just…
Monday August 31
HEAR
- 7:30pm
Motion Pictures No. 05: A Social Ceremony for Film, Sound, and Curious Encounters Motion Pictures is a recurring social gathering by Lavish Mischief, inviting you to dress with care, meet someone new, and settle into an evening…
Tuesday September 1
SEE
- 12am
Carmela Full of Wishes Inspired by the award-winning picture book by Matt de la Peña. Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios (based on the book by Matt de la Peña, illustrated by…
- 4pm
LEGO® Lab: Futurescape Ages 6 and up Join MODA and the Fulton County Library for LEGO Lab: Futurescape. Families are invited to imagine the world of tomorrow by…
- 7pm
Interchange Interchange is an annual cross-discipline Arts event, hosted at the Zuckerman Museum of Art, featuring faculty from the School of Art and Design,…
HEAR
- 7pm
Author Talk with Stephen Berry Atlanta History Center’s Author Talk series features a variety of breakthrough, award-winning, and bestselling authors of history, biography,…
- 8pm
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- 8pm
Atlanta Players Monthly Session Join Scotty B. and friends for a fantastic musical adventure at the Atlanta Monthly Players Sessions (AMPS), held at the eyedrum art & music…
Wednesday September 2
SEE
- 7pm
Queer Figure Drawing: Drag & Transformation What does it look like to become? Join MODA’s Queer Figure Drawing Night with Ashanti Hampton for Drag & Transformation, a session that celebrates…
- 7:30pm
The Emory Cinematheque Presents: SHE’S GOTTA HAVE IT (2017) The film SHE’S GOTTA HAVE IT introduces the world to filmmaker Spike Lee. Shot on a budget of $175,000 in 12 days, the film has grossed over $8…
- 8pm
The Tight Acquaintances - Pre-Dragon Con Campaign! With a Special Secret Guest Dungeon Master 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…
HEAR
- 7:30pm
Archaeology of Self: The Introspective Educator’s Guide to Racial Literacy — Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz in conversation with Bettina L. Love This event takes place in person at Charis and on Crowdcast, Charis’ virtual event platform. This event is free, but registration is required for…
Thursday September 3
SEE
- 1pm
When The Fence Falls When the Fence Falls by Erick Brooks | Special Legacy Matinee In celebration of ABTF’s 15th Anniversary Season, this special daytime performance…
- 4pm
Graphic Design Studio: Space Creature Codex Join MODA for a virtual studio and design a field guide page introducing your own original alien species. In this virtual studio, young designers…
HEAR
- 7pm
Queer Ecologies Book Club Reads: Scapegoat: What the Invasive Species Story Gets Wrong THIS BOOK CLUB HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND WILL GO THROUGH OCTOBER 2026. Check back in the fall to see if it will continue in 2027! This group will meet…
Friday September 4
HEAR
- 5pm
Immersive Sound Experience at Spruill Studios Spruill Studios invites all to join Studio Artist Claire Paul for a listening experience with crystal and metal bowls on Friday, September 4 from…
- 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
The Sounds of the Jacksons! SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Step into the rhythm, soul, and unmistakable groove of the First Family of Pop with Sounds of the Jacksons — a…
Saturday September 5
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…
- 12pm
Marietta Artists Guild First Saturday – Art in Action Marietta Artists Guild studios will open their doors to the public for First Saturday — Art in Action. Visitors are invited to walk through…
- 5pm
⚔️ BATTLE OF THE GENERATIONS! ⚔️ Hosted by Uptown Market Atlanta ⚔️ BATTLE OF THE GENERATIONS! ⚔️ Hosted by Uptown Market Atlanta Every other Saturday… It’s time to pick a side! We’re turning The Lawn at Uptown…
- 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…
HEAR
- 1pm
Artists in the Afternoon: Writing Our Own Narrative The Esteem Awards LGBTQ & People of Color Epiphany Arts Foundation presents Artists in the Afternoon: Writing Our Own Narrative, an afternoon…