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SUMMARY:Repossessions
DESCRIPTION:“Repossessions” presents works by artist Chelle Barbour\, Marcus Brown\, Rodney Ewing\, Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle (Olomidara Yaya)\, Curtis Patterson and to be unveiled in the Spring of 2026\, a new artwork from Shanequa Gay. Each of the artists transformed objects from enslavement and Jim Crow offered by white families working toward repair. \nUsing a variety of visual strategies\, the artworks commissioned for “Repossessions” contribute to viewers’ understanding of the long aftermath of enslavement and the need for envisioning reparation. The title of the exhibition names the process of giving Black artists possession of historical objects and their facsimiles\, allowing them to “repossess” them from white family archives of enslavement\, and alter their existence. \n“Repossessions” is an indictment of the history of human ownership and its violent\, multigenerational\, and international legacy that demands to be confronted and reckoned with to this day. \n“Repossessions” was commissioned by The Reparations Project and is curated by Bridget R. Cooks\, Ph.D.\, independent curator\, scholar\, and professor of African American studies and art history at the University of California\, Irvine. The exhibition is an initiative of The Reparations Project in collaboration with Reparations4Slavery and originated at the California African American Museum (CAAM). The presentation at the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art is curated by Brandy Pettijohn\, Ph.D. and made possible by the generous support of Sarah Eisner and the Friends of the Museum.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/repossessions/
LOCATION:Mary Schmidt Campbell Center for Innovation and the Arts\, Bank of America Gallery\, 440 Westview Drive\, Atlanta\, 30314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
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SUMMARY:Rejoice\, Resist\, Rest: Images of Black Liberation from the Johnson Publishing Company Archive
DESCRIPTION:On February 5\, 2026\, at 6 p.m.\, Atlanta Contemporary will present a public opening celebration of its 2026 Winter/Spring exhibition cycle. The opening celebration will include Rejoice\, Resist\, Rest: Images of Black Liberation\, a selection of artworks\, archival photographs\, texts\, and zines by students of the Atlanta University Center (AUC) Art History + Curatorial Studies Collective and the Spelman Photography Program (produced through access to the Johnson Publishing Company Archive\, an initiative supported by the Getty Research Institute).\n\nFor the exhibition\, students engaged with historical photographs and other ephemera symbolic of the 20th century Black American experience and responded via themes of freedom and liberation. The results include a variety of interpretations and responses dependent upon a student’s personal\, artistic\, and academic interests. The exhibition will be on display from February 1\, 2026\, through May 17\, 2026.\n\nCheryl Finley\, Ph.D.\, is the inaugural director of the Arts and Visual Culture Department at Spelman and a distinguished art historian\, curator\, and contemporary art critic with an extensive academic background.\n \nNydia Blas is an assistant professor for photography in the Arts and Visual Culture Department at Spelman. The Rejoice\, Resist\, Rest: Images of Black Liberation project materialized in photography courses taught under her direction.\n \nChad Dawkins\, Ph.D.\, is a visiting assistant professor in the Arts and Visual Culture Department at Spelman. He is a critic\, curator and educator specializing in contemporary art and exhibitionary practices. The Rejoice\, Resist\, Rest: Images of Black Liberation project materialized in curatorial studies courses taught under his direction.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/rejoice-resist-rest-images-of-black-liberation-from-the-johnson-publishing-company-archive/
LOCATION:Atlanta Contemporary\, 535 Means St. N.W.\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T170000
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SUMMARY:35 Years at Paradise Garden - Photography by Mikel Yeakle
DESCRIPTION:Paradise Garden Foundation presents 35 Years at Paradise Garden\, a photography exhibition by Mikel Yeakle on view March 7 through May 24\, 2026. The exhibition brings together more than three decades of Yeakle’s photographic engagement with Howard Finster’s historic art environment. \nYeakle first visited Paradise Garden in the late 1980s\, making his earliest photographs in 1989. He returned repeatedly in the decades that followed\, developing an ongoing relationship with the site. Rather than capturing a single moment\, the work unfolds as a photographic meditation on Paradise Garden shaped through sustained observation\, intimacy\, and time. \nMost of the works in the exhibition are composite images created through digital layering of photographs made at Paradise Garden across those years. Rather than single-moment views\, these works merge multiple exposures into unified compositions. The photographs are intended to appear effortless\, though they are the result of deliberate restraint and an ongoing dialogue with place\, balancing documentation with interpretation.\n“Like Howard Finster’s own practice\, built from found materials and layered messages\, Mikel Yeakle’s photographs embody a dialogue between reality and imagination\,” said Davia Weatherill\, Executive Director of Paradise Garden Foundation. “They honor Paradise Garden as it exists while recognizing that the site continues to invite reinterpretation\, inspiring new artistic responses across generations.” \nOriginally from Indiana and a graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta\, Yeakle has long been active within the southern photography community\, including sustained involvement with the Atlanta Photography Group and the Little River Arts Council in Mentone\, Alabama. His work reflects a commitment to photography not simply as documentation\, but as interpretation—an effort to reconcile observation\, intuition\, and memory\, and to honor the complexity found within seemingly simple spaces. \nParadise Garden\, located in the Pennville community just north of Summerville\, Georgia\, is the four-acre art environment created by Reverend Howard Finster (1916–2001)\, one of America’s most recognized self-taught artists. Today\, the site remains a place of pilgrimage and artistic dialogue\, continuing to inspire new generations of artists. \nAn opening reception will be held Saturday\, March 7 at 2:30 PM\, featuring light refreshments and an artist talk with Mikel Yeakle. 35 Years at Paradise Garden is included with regular admission to the art environment and remains on view through May 24\, 2026. For hours and visitor information\, visit ParadiseGardenFoundation.org. \nAbout Paradise Garden Foundation\nParadise Garden Foundation preserves and interprets the art and legacy of Howard Finster through stewardship of his historic art environment\, exhibitions\, and educational programming. Located in northwest Georgia and listed on the National Register of Historic Places\, Paradise Garden welcomes thousands of visitors annually and serves as a center for folk and self-taught art.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/35-years-at-paradise-garden-photography-by-mikel-yeakle/
LOCATION:Paradise Garden\, 200 N Lewis St.\, Summerville\, GA\, 30747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
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SUMMARY:Attend INNER VIEWS Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:“Inner Views” is a collective musing on home\, family\, and community by a group of Fourteen contemporary artists. \nIn the show\, artists from varying cultures and artistic traditions use a range of different mediums to express personal ideas about domesticity and beyond. \n*Participating artists: Ariel Dannielle; Brill Adium; Chloe Alexander; Demetri Burke; Samuel Dunson; Jurell Cayetano; Gerald Lovell; Jennifer Mack-Watkins; Tyreek Morrison; Petie Parker; Paper Frank; Mario Petrirena; Honey Pierre; Michael Reese \n*One Contemporary Gallery is open Fridays & Saturdays from 11:00am-5:00pm (OR by appointment) \nADDRESS: 395 Edgewood Ave\, Atlanta\, GA 30312
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/attend-inner-views-art-exhibition/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:One Contemporary Gallery\, 395 Edgewood Ave. SE\, Atlanta\, 30312
CATEGORIES:Art + Design,Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T200000
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SUMMARY:Footwork: Celebrating Soccer\, Culture\, & Community Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Atlanta as a host city for the World Cup this summer\, Emory Libraries’ newest exhibition\, “Footwork: Celebrating Soccer\, Culture\, & Community\,” explores the intersection of soccer\, culture\, and identity. Drawing on Emory’s collections\, academic expertise\, and global partnerships—from sneaker culture influencers to community collaborators—it tells Atlanta’s connected stories of soccer\, civil rights\, and globalism from 1968 to today. Along the way\, it shows how our region\, our teams\, and even our sneakers help express who we are. \nThe exhibition features Rose Library materials that highlight soccer’s cultural and historical impact across Atlanta communities\, including memorabilia\, photos\, and artifacts from the Atlanta Chiefs\, the National Professional Soccer League\, and the creation of the North American Soccer League. Apparel from the adidas archives traces the shared evolution of the World Cup\, athletic performance\, and streetwear. \nCurated by Randy Gue (Rose Library) and Melissa Carnegie\, founder of Kicks & Fros\, the exhibition is presented by Emory Libraries\, the Michael C. Carlos Museum\, and the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship. Visit the Footwork initiative page at https://libraries.emory.edu/footwork to find out more about Emory’s campuswide Footwork initiative!
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/footwork-celebrating-soccer-culture-community-exhibition/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Schatten Gallery at Emory University’s Woodruff Library\, 540 S. Asbury Circle\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30322\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T170000
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SUMMARY:DÉJÀ VU
DESCRIPTION:Spalding Nix Fine Art is thrilled to announce DÉJÀ VU\, a presentation of 4 shows by Susan Hable\, Esteban Patino\, Stacie U. Rose and Michael Porten. \nSusan Hable’s “Tending the Wild Quiet” transforms her garden into bold\, luminous paintings that are reflective of her inner emotional landscape where growth\, attunement and joy abound. Esteban Patino’s “Shapeshifter” explores the deconstruction of meaning\, utilizing an invented set of symbols that resemble language as building blocks\, to create paintings and sculptures that appear to form familiar figures. Stacie U. Rose’s “Physical Invisible” embodies that which we cannot see\, those defining sensations of a specific place or particular moment\, to create energetic abstract mixed media works. Michael Porten’s “Enjoy Yourself” is a series of oil paintings of flowers first rendered realistically in an alla prima style and then blurred\, exploring moments of intense change\, growth and the distortion of time experienced through these periods. \nPlease join us for the openings on Friday\, March 27\, 6-8 p.m. & Saturday\, March 28\, 12-4 p.m.!\nDÉJÀ VU will be on view in the gallery from March 27 – May 22. \nSpalding Nix Fine Art\, 425 Peachtree Hills Ave NE\, Suite 30A\, Atlanta\, GA 30305\nThe gallery is open Monday – Friday\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. or by appointment.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/deja-vu/2026-03-27/1/
LOCATION:Spalding Nix Fine Art\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000
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SUMMARY:Surface Tension: Erika Diamond and Chelsea Lillo
DESCRIPTION:Surface Tension brings together two makers whose creative paths emerge from distinct disciplines. Erika Diamond\, a textile-based artist\, and Chelsea Lillo\, a board-certified anaplastologist\, both use handwork—sewing\, weaving\, sculpting\, and precision—to explore protection\, identity\, and the fragility of the human body.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/surface-tension-erika-diamond-and-chelsea-lillo/
LOCATION:Lyndon House Arts Center\, 211 Hoyt Street\, Athens\, 30601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
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SUMMARY:Industrial Impressionism
DESCRIPTION:This event is a solo exhibition of works created by Hoyt Stover\, an emerging artist based in North Georgia. The body of work was designed to honor and highlight hard-work and creativity through the depiction of cast iron pours and industrial scenes. Each work focuses on apotheosizing metal-work artists and industrial workers as they navigate the dangerously stunning environment of the forge. Strong Central lighting from the forge highlights the subjects in a dramatic and heroic way while loose brushstrokes and impasto complement the rugged\, industrial-like scenes. Central themes of teamwork\, community\, and perseverance are present throughout the entire body of work.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/industrial-impressionism/
LOCATION:Phoenix and Dragon Bookstore\, 5531 Roswell Rd NE\, Sandy Springs\, 30342
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260428T043426
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SUMMARY:The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
DESCRIPTION:Experience The Stinky Cheese Man at the Center for Puppetry Arts! Join us for the world premiere of the Center’s adaptation of this bestselling fan favorite! Delight in the strange twists and the hilarious retellings that poke loving fun at classic folktales. Experience the offbeat stories that Kirkus Review calls “irrepressibly zany fun.” \nIncludes Museum Admission\, and FREE Midtown parking. Tickets starting at $19 for children and $25 for adults.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/the-stinky-cheese-man-and-other-fairly-stupid-tales/
LOCATION:Center for Puppetry Arts\, 1404 Spring St. N.W.\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260428T043426
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SUMMARY:Deborah Dancy "Pivot" Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Deborah Dancy
”Pivot”\nNew Paintings\nApril 10 – May 23\, 2026\nMarcia Wood Gallery\nOpening Reception: Friday\, April 10\, 6–8 PM \nMarcia Wood Gallery is pleased to present Pivot\, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Deborah Dancy and the artist’s third exhibition with the gallery. \nIn Pivot\, Deborah Dancy presents a new body of paintings that marks a turning point in her practice\, as layered pours of paint replace the brushwork that previously defined much of her approach. Gravity\, movement\, and accumulation guide the formation of each composition\, allowing the works to unfold through a process that embraces fluidity\, chance\, and transformation. \nWhile this direction represents a notable development in Dancy’s practice\, it extends an element long present in her work. Earlier poured ink and paint works on paper now expand onto canvas\, where successive layers of pigment create surfaces that appear to gather\, disperse\, and reconfigure across the picture plane. Veils of color gather and disperse across the surface\, creating luminous fields that shift between depth and atmosphere. Rather than directing the image through deliberate brush marks\, the artist engages a process in which material behavior and intuition interact\, allowing form to emerge through movement\, density\, and transparency. \nThe title Pivot signals a moment of transition within the artist’s ongoing engagement with abstraction and perception. By relinquishing familiar gestures and embracing the unpredictable behavior of poured paint\, Dancy enters a new phase in which the act of painting becomes a fluid exchange between artist\, material\, and chance. The resulting works reward sustained viewing\, as shifting layers of color and light gradually reveal their spatial and atmospheric complexity.\nBorn in 1949 in Bessemer\, Alabama\, and raised in Chicago\, Deborah Dancy is a nationally recognized painter whose abstract works explore perception\, atmosphere\, and the sensory experience of color. She retired in 2017 as Professor Emeritus of Art at the University of Connecticut\, where she taught in the Department of Art and Art History from 1981 to 2017.\nDancy is the recipient of numerous honors\, including a John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship\, a National Endowment for the Arts Individual Artist Grant administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts\, a Yaddo Fellowship and the American Antiquarian Society’s William Randolph Hearst Fellowship. In 2018\, her work was included in Magnetic Fields: Expanding American Abstraction\, 1960s to Today\, organized by the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and later presented at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.\nHer work is held in major public collections including the Museum of Fine Arts\, Houston\, the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston\, and the High Museum of Art\, Atlanta\, among others.\nOver nearly five decades of practice\, Dancy has developed a distinctive body of work that explores the expressive and perceptual possibilities of abstraction.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/deborah-dancy-pivot/
LOCATION:Marcia Wood Gallery\, 764-D Miami Circle NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T173000
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SUMMARY:Richard Dial | American Idols
DESCRIPTION:Johnson Lowe Gallery is pleased to announce two new exhibitions opening April 10th\, 2026. \nThe gallery will present American Idols\, an exhibition of sculptures by Richard Dial spanning 2006–2025\, marking the artist’s first solo exhibition with Johnson Lowe Gallery in Atlanta. Known for transforming metal furniture into anthropomorphic forms\, Dial brings together his signature chair works alongside rarely exhibited freestanding figures. The exhibition takes its title from American Idol\, one of two non-chair sculptures on view\, referencing the early-2000s television competition where performance and public judgment shape outcome. \nAcross the exhibition\, Dial’s sculptures articulate a shared language of posture\, pressure\, and presence. The chairs read as bodies\, carrying histories of labor\, family\, and the cultural landscape of the American South\, while the figurative works heighten themes of devotion\, spectacle\, and longing. Together\, these works form a cohesive meditation on visibility and belief\, where steel becomes a conduit for human experience and the conditions that shape it.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/richard-dial-american-idols/
LOCATION:Johnson Lowe Gallery\, 764 Miami Circle\, Suite 210\, Atlanta\, 30324
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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ORGANIZER;CN="Johnson Lowe Gallery":MAILTO:kennedy@johnsonlowe.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T173000
DTSTAMP:20260428T043426
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SUMMARY:Gommaar Gilliams | Sky Atlas
DESCRIPTION:Johnson Lowe Gallery is pleased to announce two new exhibitions opening April 10th\, 2026. \nThe gallery will present Sky Atlas\, an exhibition of new paintings by Gommaar Gilliams\, marking the artist’s first exhibition with Johnson Lowe Gallery. In this body of work\, Gilliams builds paintings through layered processes that echo the formation of archetypes\, drawing from fables\, myths\, allegories\, and astrological systems where meaning accumulates through return rather than resolution. Surfaces composed of stitched elements\, dense pigment\, and visible corrections hold a sense of time\, as figures such as greyhounds\, birds\, and celestial forms move through the compositions with symbolic resonance. \nGommaar’s painting operates as a form of pre-linguistic storytelling\, where image and material converge to produce works that feel both enduring and unsettled. Gilliams’ compositions balance moments of clarity with ongoing revision\, allowing narrative to remain open and continuously formed. Sky Atlas reflects on the desire for coherence and meaning\, holding that impulse in tension with the understanding that such structures are always provisional.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/gommaar-gilliams-sky-atlas/
LOCATION:Johnson Lowe Gallery\, 764 Miami Circle\, Suite 210\, Atlanta\, 30324
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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ORGANIZER;CN="Johnson Lowe Gallery":MAILTO:info@johnsonlowe.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T043426
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SUMMARY:Anna Jensen: "Let's Go Dancing"
DESCRIPTION:Atlanta artist Anna Jensen debuts “Let’s Go Dancing\,” a new body of work inspired by the songs of Kevn Kinney — poet\, songwriter\, Georgia Music Hall of Fame inductee and frontman of Drivin N Cryin. Jensen’s saturated\, gestural canvases translate lyric and emotion into psychological landscapes that are as Southern as they are singular. The exhibition is accompanied by intimate unplugged performances featuring Kevn Kinney and special guests throughout the run. Details will be announced on the gallery website and social media channels. \nOpening reception: April 10\, 5-8pm\nthrough May 23\, 2026\ngallery hours: Friday and Saturday\, 11am-5pm | Sunday-Thursday\, by appointment
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/anna-jensen-lets-go-dancing/
LOCATION:The Sun ATL\, 399 Edgewood Ave\, Atlanta\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T203000
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SUMMARY:Personal Narrative Creative Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a story you want to tell? In this 8-week personal narrative workshop\, you’ll learn how to shape your lived experiences into a compelling story and build confidence in your writing practice. We’ll spend time delving into memory\, understanding the role of research\, and learning the narrative elements of craft. You’ll have a chance to get feedback on your writing and join a community of like-minded writers. Whether you’ve never written before or you’ve already dipped your toe into creative nonfiction\, this workshop is perfect for beginner and intermediate writers.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/personal-narrative-creative-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:wild Aster Books\, 3460 Chamblee Dunwoody Way\, Chamblee\, GA\, 30341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260428T043426
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SUMMARY:Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical Show
DESCRIPTION:Music by Thomas “Fats” Waller\nConceived by Richard Maltby Jr. & Murray Horwitz \nA sassy\, sultry musical celebration of legendary jazz great\, Fats Waller. \nAssembled under the expert eye of director/lyricist\, Richard Maltby\, Jr.\, Ain’t Misbehavin’ is one of the most popular\, well-crafted revues of all time and winner of the 1978 Tony Award for Best Musical. \nThe inimitable Thomas “Fats” Waller rose to international fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club and that jumpin’ new beat\, swing music. Although not quite a biography\, Ain’t Misbehavin’ evokes the delightful humor and infectious energy of this American original as a versatile cast struts\, strums and sings the songs that he made famous in a career that ranged from uptown clubs to downtown Tin Pan Alley to Hollywood and concert stages in the U.S.\, Canada and Europe. \nThe intoxicating music of Fats Waller will delight and energize audiences as well as provide great insight into a vibrant time in American history and music.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/aint-misbehavin-the-fats-waller-musical-show/
LOCATION:The Legacy Theatre\, 1175 Senoia Rd\, Tyrone\, 30290\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T043426
CREATED:20260406T212519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T212519Z
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SUMMARY:Kidspiration: Sherri and the Unfairies
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Center for Civil and Human Rights for Kidspiration 2026’s theatrical premiere of Sherri and the Unfairies\, a FREE fantastical new musical comedy for families. Made possible through a PNC Foundation grant\, Kidspiration invites children and families to explore big ideas through storytelling\, imagination\, and play.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/kidspiration-sherri-and-the-unfairies/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Center for Civil and Human Rights":MAILTO:marketing@civilandhumanrights.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTSTAMP:20260428T043426
CREATED:20260112T150524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T194635Z
UID:10041184-1777334400-1777420799@www.artsatl.org
SUMMARY:Free Self-guided Street Art Walking Tours
DESCRIPTION: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 following nine Atlanta neighborhoods: \n1. Beltline Eastside Trail\n2. Cabbagetown\n3. Castleberry Hill and SW Downtown\n4. East Atlanta\n5. Edgewood Ave.\n6. Little Five Points\n7. Pittsburgh Neighborhood\n8. Ralph David Abernathy Blvd.\n9. West End. \nEasy to follow interactive maps will lead you to the best murals and sanctioned graffiti pieces that Atlanta has to offer. You will discover hidden gems in out-of-the-way places that you would never see just walking down the street. This is a great way to spend a day outdoors exploring an aspect of Atlanta that even most locals miss. You can take the tours at your own pace\, any day\, any time.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/free-self-guided-street-art-walking-tours/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Various Locations
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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ORGANIZER;CN="Atlanta Street Art Map":MAILTO:streetartmapatl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T043426
CREATED:20260121T181925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T181925Z
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SUMMARY:The Family Album of Ralph Eugene Meatyard
DESCRIPTION:A largely self-taught photographer\, Ralph Eugene Meatyard (American\, 1925–1972) was a pioneering and inventive artist who created some of the most original images of the mid-twentieth century. His work defies easy categorization as he experimented across various genres and subjects\, and throughout his career\, he maintained the ethos of an amateur\, approaching photography with a sense of affection\, discovery\, and surprise. He is best known for his staged scenes that suggest an absurd fantasy set in the dilapidated houses and banal suburban environs near his home in Lexington\, Kentucky. These scenes\, often featuring his family as actors and using props such as masks and dolls\, reveal Meatyard’s search for inner truths amid the ordinary. \nThis exhibition\, coinciding with the artist’s centenary\, features the thirty-six prints that comprise the artist’s first monograph (Gnomon Press\, 1970)—one of only two books he published in his lifetime—which Meatyard intended to stand as his definitive artistic statement. All thrity-six prints were recently acquired by the High for the Museum’s permanent collection. Through his idiosyncratic selection of images\, this exhibition explores how Meatyard’s singular approach and voracious curiosity expanded photography’s expressive and conceptual potential.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/the-family-album-of-ralph-eugene-meatyard/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:High Museum of Art\, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E.\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T043426
CREATED:20260121T182005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T182005Z
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SUMMARY:Isamu Noguchi: “I am not a designer”
DESCRIPTION:Although Isamu Noguchi declared in 1949\, “I am not a designer\,” the internationally acclaimed artist regularly engaged with the space-shaping possibilities of design\, imagining and producing work in architecture\, industrial design\, ceramics\, furniture\, lighting\, stage sets\, and landscape design. In spring 2026\, the High will debut the artist’s first design retrospective in nearly twenty-five years\, featuring nearly two hundred objects\, many never or rarely exhibited\, spanning all facets of his creative output. \nIsamu Noguchi: “I am not a designer” coincides with the fiftieth anniversary of Playscapes\, a bicentennial gift for the city of Atlanta commissioned by the High in collaboration with the City of Atlanta Parks Department and the only one of Noguchi’s playgrounds built in the United States during his lifetime. \nHighlights of the exhibition will include sculptural models of potential and unrealized projects\, such as the recently rediscovered plaster for Play Mountain (1933); tables and stools designed for manufacturers like Herman Miller and Knoll; and a house model Noguchi designed in collaboration with architect Kazumi Adachi. The exhibition will also feature several large-scale installations\, notably the stage set for choreographer Martha Graham’s Seraphic Dialogue (1955)\, one of Noguchi’s innovative pieces of play equipment\, and a commissioned film capturing some of Noguchi’s site-specific plazas and gardens. The diverse\, interactive presentation will explore works that embrace function to understand Noguchi as a multinational\, interdisciplinary artist and designer who shaped a more open\, inclusive world. After Atlanta\, the exhibition will travel to the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem\, Massachusetts (September 19\, 2026–January 3\, 2027) and the Memorial Art Gallery at the University of Rochester in Rochester\, New York (February 13–June 6\, 2027).
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/isamu-noguchi-i-am-not-a-designer/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:High Museum of Art\, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E.\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T043426
CREATED:20260227T205059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T205059Z
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SUMMARY:Footwork: Where We Gather
DESCRIPTION:Footwork: Where We Gather joins traditional sports photography with contemporary works by photographer Sheila Pree Bright\, whose new series celebrates Atlanta sports culture and uplifts the community that sport engenders. From United tailgates to the pitch\, Falcons training camp to the stands and abroad\, Pree Bright turns the camera to the fans—and through them\, to the teams they love—finding togetherness and solidarity in the places where sport becomes tradition and fans become family. \nThis exhibition is part of a broader university-wide initiative celebrating Atlanta’s vibrant sports culture as the city prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Through exhibitions\, programs\, and community partnerships\, Emory is exploring how sport fosters identity\, belonging\, and connection—on campus\, across the city\, and around the world.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/footwork-where-we-gather/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Michael C. Carlos Museum\, Emory University 571 South Kilgo Circle\, Atlanta\, 30322
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael C. Carlos Museum":MAILTO:carlos@emory.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T043426
CREATED:20260306T153825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T153825Z
UID:10046615-1777395600-1777411800@www.artsatl.org
SUMMARY:LuminoCity’s Dino Safari Lights Festival
DESCRIPTION:Step into a glowing\, illuminated\, prehistoric adventure at LuminoCity Dino Safari Festival. This walk-through lights festival is an outdoor experience featuring over 70 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs\, immersive light tunnels\, interactive dig sites\, themed photo ops\, and family-friendly amusement activities. General admission includes more than eight interactive attractions\, with optional add-ons like Dino Speedway ride-on cars\, Safari Dig fossil excavation\, giant inflatable Bounce Zones (including the 25-foot Volcano Bounce)\, and a scenic Train Ride. It’s the perfect evening outing for families\, date nights and groups\, combining immersive light art\, hands-on learning\, and high-energy fun in one unforgettable nighttime experience. Enjoy free parking.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/luminocitys-dino-safari-lights-festival/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Mall of Georgia\, 3333 Buford Drive\, Buford\, 30519
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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ORGANIZER;CN="LuminoCity":MAILTO:info@luminocityus.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T043426
CREATED:20260116T203117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T203117Z
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SUMMARY:A FINE LINE
DESCRIPTION: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 Laura Dargan on view January 24 – March 20. \nCharleston-based interdisciplinary Artist Kate Hooray Osmond’s “Americana” explores her evolving relationship with the shifting landscape of America through vibrant and expressive genre scene paintings. Atlanta-based Artist Nancy Talero’s “Super Nature” is a series of geometric modular paintings exploring the merging and blurred boundaries of the natural and supernatural worlds. Atlanta-based multi-media Artist Shannon Davis’s “Conversations in Motion” is a series of photographic digital compositions exploring the formal aspects of design as malleable conversations. Charleston-based Artist Laura Dargan’s “Threshold of Actuality” pays homage to nature and represents the transition between abstraction and actuality through cyanotype and painting. \nOpening Friday\, January 24\, 6-8 p.m. & Saturday\, January 25\, 12-4 p.m.\nOpen Monday – Friday\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.\, or by appointment.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/a-fine-line/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Spalding Nix Fine Art\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T043426
CREATED:20260423T134152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T134152Z
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SUMMARY:Retro Premiere of Oscar-Nominated “Building Bombs”
DESCRIPTION:The 50th Atlanta Film Festival and Tara Atlanta present the city’s premiere screening for the 4K restoration of “Building Bombs\,” the Oscar-nominated documentary that opened the 1989 Atlanta Film and Video Festival. Chronicling everyday life in Aiken\, S.C.\, ground zero for America’s hydrogen bomb-making facility\, the film presents shocking revelations about the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s mismanagement of its Savannah River Plant. Through interviews with residents\, politicians\, activists and workers\, the incisive film presents life in the shadow of nuclear weapon production and illegally dumped radioactive waste. Narrated by Oscar nominee Jane Alexander\, this screening includes a Q&A with Oscar-nominated filmmakers Susan J. Robinson and Mark Mori\, whose career of activism-related filmmaking launched following his experiences as an Atlanta union steelworker. \n 
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/retro-premiere-of-oscar-nominated-building-bombs/
LOCATION:The Tara Theatre\, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Road N.E.\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film + TV
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T043426
CREATED:20260320T195950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T195950Z
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SUMMARY:Kidliterate Book Club Reads: Rumble Fish
DESCRIPTION:Kidliterate invites you to join a group of quirky adults who enjoy reading and discussing Young Adult and Middle Reader books. Drop-ins welcome! The Kidliterate Book Club meets on Zoom on the 4th Tuesday of every month\, 7-8:30 PM EST. \nRegistration is required\, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/53H41bEaTmaubGLTIzcvMg \nPLEASE NOTE: You must register using an email address that is connected to a Zoom account. This is a security measure to minimize bots and ill-intentioned attendees. \nThis month’s book is Rumble Fish by S.E. Hinton \nFrom the author of the international bestseller The Outsiders comes a “stylistically superb” novel that “packs a punch that will leave readers of any age reeling” (SLJ\, starred review). \nRusty-James is the number one tough guy among the junior high kids who hang out and shoot pool at Benny’s. He’s proud of his reputation\, but what he wants most of all is to be just like his older brother\, the Motorcycle Boy. Whenever Rusty-James gets in over his head\, the Motorcycle Boy has always been there to bail him out. Then one day Rusty-James’ world comes apart\, and the Motorcycle boy isn’t around to pick up the pieces. What now? \nLike Hinton’s groundbreaking classic The Outsiders\, Rumble Fish was adapted into a movie by Francis Ford Coppola and remains as relevant as ever in its exploration of sibling relationships\, the importance of role models\, and the courage to think independently. \n2026 Book Club Picks:\nJanuary: The Flicker by H.E. Edgmon\nFebruary: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz\nMarch: Some Places More Than Others by Renée Watson\nApril: Rumble Fish by S.E. Hinton\nMay: The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers\nJune: A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher\nThe event is free and open to all people\, especially to those who have no income or low income right now\, but we encourage and appreciate a solidarity donation in support of the work of Charis Circle\, our programming non-profit. Donate via this link: www.chariscircle.org/donate \nCharis Circle’s mission is to foster sustainable feminist communities\, work for social justice\, and encourage the expression of diverse and marginalized voices. \nBy attending any Charis Circle virtual event you agree to our Code of Conduct: Our event seeks to provide a harassment-free experience for everyone\, regardless of gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, race\, ethnicity\, religion (or lack thereof)\, class\, or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate. Anyone violating these rules will be expelled from this event and all future events at the discretion of the organizers. Please report all harassment to info@chariscircle.org immediately.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/kidliterate-book-club-reads-rumble-fish/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T043426
CREATED:20260320T200254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T200254Z
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SUMMARY:The Extended Universe: How Disney Killed the Movies and Took Over the World -- Vicky Osterweil in conversation with Carrie Miller
DESCRIPTION:This event takes place in person at Charis and on Crowdcast\, Charis’ virtual event platform. This event is free\, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Register to attend virtually – https://www.crowdcast.io/c/extended-universe. Please read the in-person event guidelines at the bottom of this page to be sure you can participate in the event. \nCharis welcomes Vicky Osterweil in conversation with Carrie Miller in celebration of The Extended Universe: How Disney Killed the Movies and Took Over the World\, a provocative history of Disney’s rise to cultural dominance. \nIn The Extended Universe\, Vicky Osterweil takes us on a quest to discover how Disney’s “imagineers” have made it impossible to reflect on the wonders of growing up without thinking of Disney’s movies\, amusement parks\, and merchandising. Drawing on extensive interviews with filmmakers\, screenwriters\, union organizers\, and Disney “adults” alike\, Osterweil unearths reactionary political commitments and maleficent legal maneuvers so cartoonishly evil they would make one of Walt’s own animated villains blush. \nAlong the way\, Osterweil braids together corporate skullduggery with a not entirely unsympathetic analysis of some of Disney’s most famous movies. The result is an entertaining and convincing case that Disney’s entire business model has been built upon a ruthless and fanatical insistence on intellectual property rights–from Steamboat Willie to Avengers: Infinity War and beyond \nAbout the Author \nVicky Osterweil is a Philadelphia-based writer\, agitator\, and worker whose first book\, In Defense of Looting\, described historical struggles for liberation in the US. She is a member of the anarchist journal CAW and has written about the intersections of film\, politics\, and culture for publications such as The Paris Review\, Art in America\, Al Jazeera America\, The Baffler\, Dissent\, Lux Magazine\, and The New Inquiry\, where she was also a culture editor for many years. \nAbout the Conversation Partner \nCarrie Miller is a filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist focused on telling queer stories through film\, art\, and history. Their work explores queerness as both identity and action—pushing boundaries and creating space for underrepresented voices. They founded Lavender Lens and collaborate with LGBTQ+ organizations like Out on Film\, Queer Film Alliance\, The Bakery Atlanta\, Charis Books & More\, and Touching Up Our Roots to build community through storytelling. \nThe event is free and open to all people\, but we encourage and appreciate a donation of $5-20 in support of the work of Charis Circle\, our programming non-profit. Donate on Crowdcast or via our website: www.chariscircle.org/donate or in person at the event. \nCharis Books is a fully wheelchair accessible space with on site van accessible parking\, two ramps\, and additional overflow accessible parking nearby. Additional accessibility information can be found on the Accessibility page of our website. \nIn-person event guidelines:\n– All attendees must wear a face mask during the event.\n– We will begin seating people at 7:00 PM ET.\n– This event will be live-streamed via Crowdcast. Register to attend virtually – https://www.crowdcast.io/c/extended-universe\n– As a reminder: If you are not feeling well\, please do not come to the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request specific accessibility accommodations\, please contact info@charisbooksandmore.com or call the store at 404-524-0304. \nPlease contact us at info@chariscircle.org or 404-524-0304 if you would like ASL interpretation at this event. If you would like to watch the event with live AI captions\, you may do so by watching it in Google Chrome and enabling captions: Instructions here. If you have other accessibility needs or if you are someone who has skills in making digital events more accessible please don’t hesitate to reach out to info@chariscircle.org. \nBy attending our event\, whether in person or virtually\, you agree to our Code of Conduct: Our event seeks to provide a harassment-free experience for everyone\, regardless of gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, race\, ethnicity\, religion (or lack thereof)\, class\, or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Unsolicited sexual language and imagery are not appropriate. Anyone violating these rules will be expelled from this event and all future events at the discretion of the organizers. Please report all harassment to Charis staff immediately or email info@chariscircle.org.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/the-extended-universe-how-disney-killed-the-movies-and-took-over-the-world-vicky-osterweil-in-conversation-with-carrie-miller/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T043426
CREATED:20260402T132313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T132313Z
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SUMMARY:Turandot
DESCRIPTION:Puccini’s Turandot returns in a breathtaking production by The Atlanta Opera\, featuring an original new ending created especially for today’s audiences. In a setting suggestive of a life-sized chess board\, this grand opera blends dazzling spectacle with raw emotional power\, crowned by the iconic aria “Nessun dorma.” Internationally acclaimed soprano Andrea Meade commands the stage with radiant authority. Towering choruses\, lavish design\, and a bold reimagining of Puccini’s unfinished finale make Turandot an unforgettable operatic event. A Tomer Zvulun Production.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/turandot-2/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center\, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy\, Atlanta\, 30339
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Atlanta Opera":MAILTO:tickets@atlantaopera.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T230000
DTSTAMP:20260428T043426
CREATED:20251118T154044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T154044Z
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SUMMARY:Turandot
DESCRIPTION:A haughty princess. \nAn undaunted prince. \nWhat is the ice that sets you on fire?  \nA new Tomer Zvulun production of Turandot opens exactly 100 years after its premiere! This opera\, with its lush musical tapestry and complex psychological layers\, explores courage\, identity\, and love’s transformative power. \nThe story follows Prince Calaf’s obsessive quest to win the heart of the icy Princess Turandot\, a woman whose cruelty masks a deeply troubled soul.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/turandot/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre\, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy.\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Atlanta Opera":MAILTO:tickets@atlantaopera.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T230000
DTSTAMP:20260428T043426
CREATED:20260225T155945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T155945Z
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SUMMARY:illumine 2026
DESCRIPTION:As the sun sets\, Oakland Cemetery is transformed. Through colorful lighting and art installations by some of Atlanta’s most innovative artists\, illumine 2026 will light up the shadows of the night. \nWe’re excited to once again partner with Atlanta gallery and studio Cat Eye Creative to curate artists\, and join us in creating an elevated Oakland after dark experience against the inspiring backdrop of Atlanta’s glittering skyline. \nIn addition to exploring parts of the Cemetery after the sun sets\, illumine attendees will also enjoy live entertainment\, multiple bars\, and an Oakland pop-up shop. This year\, we are excited to offer new ways to experience illumine—including Premium Tickets\, Artist Spotlight Tours\, and Pick Your Price Nights.\nillumine is a fundraiser and your ticket purchase supports Historic Oakland Foundation’s mission to continue preserving\, restoring\, and beautifying historic Oakland Cemetery for all to enjoy. \n2026 artists include Vanna Black\, Marcia R Cohen\, Jordan Graves\, Christina Kwan\, Ralph Eugene Meatyard (1925 – 1972) presented in partnership with the High Museum of Art\, The Neon Company\, Eddie Farr\, Daniel Phelps featured on the MAP Rover provided by Downtown Atlanta\, Inc\, and VAYNE.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/illumine-2026/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Ave SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T043426
CREATED:20260318T173924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173924Z
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SUMMARY:REEL Art: #3 - Miniatures
DESCRIPTION:REEL Art: #3 – Miniatures\nA film by Douglas Rosenberg\nMiniatures is a series of small\, gestural performances for the screen by members of the cast of my recent feature film\, The Sea\, filmed completely on location at the edge of the Baltic Sea in the footsteps of Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman on the island of Fårö\, an extraordinary place that was Bergman’s home as well as the place in which he shot some of his most important and compelling films. The project explores the nature of aging and the relationship of men of my age to the landscape\, to solitude and to community with a cast of largely untrained performers who come from the areas surrounding the island of Fårö. The film explores male intimacy\, camaraderie and aging via men in their third age.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/reel-art-3-miniatures/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Core Dance Studios\, 133 Sycamore St\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Film + TV
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T223000
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Premiere “Baristas vs. Billionaires”
DESCRIPTION:The 50th Atlanta Film Festival and Tara Atlanta present the city’s premiere screening of “Baristas vs Billionaires\,” the new documentary about Starbucks workers inspired to create the brand’s first union. Narrated by Susan Sarandon\, the eye-opening documentary is a fast-paced\, feature-length film that investigates and exposes Starbucks’ illegal union-busting tactics. Baristas activate and explain in their own words how they’re going to win this fight for their union—Starbucks Workers United (SBWU)—and their livelihoods! Screening includes Q&A with Oscar-nominated director/producer Mark Mori\, local film production team members from Atlanta including Bob Judson\, Dennis LA White\, as well as writer Brandyn Cross.
URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/atlanta-premiere-baristas-vs-billionaires/
LOCATION:The Tara Theatre\, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Road N.E.\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film + TV
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