When it comes to entertainment culture, there's plenty to keep you busy, from a saltwater fishing road show to roller skating and more.

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From a silent dance party to a new club opening, this weekend's event lineup offers plenty of options.

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From roots-rockers Striking Copper to hip-hop artist Oren Major, here are the local concerts worth checking out this week.

There's plenty to do when it comes to artsy events in Atlanta this week, from an art exhibition to a stage production.

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From a painting battle to live storytelling, here are three arts events you can check out this week in Atlanta.

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From an AfroPop jam session to a nightclub's grand opening, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.

Looking for fun, entertaining performing and visual arts events to check out in Atlanta this week? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

Looking for fun, entertaining music events to check out in Atlanta this week? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

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Looking for entertaining events and activities to check out in Atlanta this weekend?

Looking for fun, entertaining music events to check out in Atlanta this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

Looking for entertaining events and activities to check out in Atlanta this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

A woman pretended to be a Waffle House employee in Georgia, worked for hours, and then robbed the cash register before fleeing. Police are searching for the suspect using surveillance footage to identify her.

Marietta's Glover Park seeks solo and duo musical acts for the May-retta Daze Festival on May 4-5. Applications for the 46th annual arts and music event are due by March 31.

Cinema Vehicles in Norcross, Georgia transforms ordinary cars into film stars, led by mechanic Andy Cerven who follows his father's footsteps in automotive customization for the screen.

Federal authorities in Georgia have prosecuted individuals for illegal gun possession and drug distribution, including possession of machine guns and fentanyl.

Local artist Joel Sturdivant displays 25 nature-inspired pieces in "Beyond Realism" at Snellville's City Hall.

Marietta Art in the Park Festival is seeking artists for its 38th annual event, expecting over 45,000 visitors, with applications due by May 15, 2024.

Union City invites K-12 student artists to submit their artwork for "The Creative Exchange" art show set for May through July at the Gathering Place Community Center.

Dunwoody High School students have their artworks displayed in local storefronts, transforming the city into an open-air gallery, with the top 15 creators awarded $200 each.

The Praise House art installation in Decatur, GA, celebrates African American history in the Beacon Hill neighborhood, combining visual art, music, storytelling, and archival photos.

"City of Kings: Atlanta," a film by Will Feagins, explores Atlanta's graffiti scene, featuring interviews with influential artists and showcasing the vibrant street art culture. The documentary is available for streaming at the Hip Hop Cinefest.

The "Migration Exhibit" at the Aviation Fulton County Museum has concluded, with a final reception highlighting connections between the artworks and human narratives of migration.

The Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE flower show will make its Atlanta debut at Phipps Plaza, featuring floral mannequins and demonstrations, with various luxury retailers participating.

The Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum is hosting a garden party event featuring new costume exhibits and rare items, with activities, photo opportunities, and memorabilia sales.

Lawrenceville is soliciting proposals for a new community mural near Georgia Gwinnett College, with a paint-by-numbers section for public participation. Submissions are open until July 26, 2024.

The Sandy Springs City Council approved the acquisition of four new sculptures, expanding their public art collection to 33 pieces, including three purchased pieces and one donation.

Acworth is collaborating with ACA to create the Rena Hilton Theatre at the Roberts School Community Center, aiming to enrich the local arts scene and encourage community involvement.

Atlanta is vying to host the Sundance Film Festival from 2027, offering $2 million and highlighting its film-friendly environment as strengths. Mayor Dickens backs the bid, emphasizing the city's diversity and economic prospects.

The CDC Museum in Atlanta displays an art exhibit, "Stand & Witness: Art in the Time of COVID-19," reflecting on life during the pandemic through various artists' works.

Marietta Square will host Art in the Park, featuring over 220 artists and various activities, including the Chalk Spot for kids, from August 31 to September 2, 2024.

Michael Coleman's "Risk Taking Art Exhibition" at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum showcases seven works that explore the theme of risk and its impact on progress and stagnation.

Shanequa Gay's "Psalms for Black Girls" exhibit opens at Fulton County Arts & Culture, exploring challenges faced by African American girls, accessible until January 18, 2025.

Atlanta hosts free Equitable Dinners to discuss systemic racism's impact on health, featuring diverse attendees and partnerships with the arts and public health organizations.

Dunwoody celebrates October as Arts & Culture Month with a variety of events including public art displays, theater shows like "The Mousetrap," and a cultural mix of festivities like the Spirits for Spruill event.

Fulton County's educational initiative FCCU held a session to increase public knowledge of local arts and culture, highlighting the importance of community engagement and awareness.

Fulton County's Department of Arts & Culture presents "Our Story" by Jim Alexander, an exhibit celebrating African American life at Emma Darnell Aviation Museum.

The Lawrenceville Arts Center is hosting "The Many Lives of Andrew Young" exhibition showcasing the diverse roles of Civil Rights leader Andrew Young, including a special event on February 17 featuring a conversation with Young himself.

The Gone With the Wind Museum in Marietta is hosting "Children's Day at the Museum" with family activities and a book signing by author Emily Matheis.

The Mable House Arts Center in Mableton offers a self-care weekend event with stress-reducing workshops, nature sound sessions, and creative activities.

Atlanta artist Brianna Gardocki created storm drain murals in Duluth to raise environmental awareness about stormwater pollution. Local officials supported the initiative blending art with ecology.

Lawrenceville invites community to paint a new mural, "Magnolias on a Sweet Breeze," with artist Angela Bortone on April 25 and 27 in the Downtown square.

The Gone With the Wind Museum hosts its first Trunk Sale on June 27-28, offering memorabilia, household items, and antiques. Visitors can also tour the museum for a fee.

The Piedmont Park arts festival featured over 200 artists, live demos, music, and food, supporting the local arts scene and community engagement in Atlanta.

Fayetteville's Finance Department is inviting artists to enter their art contest themed "No Limits on Imagination," with selected works to feature on budget books and in City Hall.

Acworth celebrates National Arts and Humanities Month in October, with the city council and Mayor Allegood recognizing local cultural institutions and initiatives.

The Marietta Arts Council is hosting a month of art events in October to celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month, including festivals, performances, dining experiences, and a fundraiser.

Suwanee, GA introduced a new mural and donor wall in their Town Center, celebrating art and community support, with artist Pat Perry and Dr. Neelagaru recognized at the event.

Silhouette artist Clay Rice will demonstrate his cutting skills at Marietta's William Root House on Nov 9, with reservations at $52 for a child silhouette package.

A fire devastated South River Art Studio in DeKalb County, with artists losing artworks and facing emotional distress. Fundraisers are aiding recovery efforts.

The Lyndon House Arts Center is seeking submissions for its 51st Juried Exhibition, curated by Michelle Yun Mapplethorpe. Local artists can submit up to three pieces until Jan 20. Selected works will be displayed from March 19 to May 16.

Fayetteville seeks an artist to creatively design a durable downtown bench near Courthouse Square that reflects the community's spirit. Applications close March 6, 2026.

Artists are invited to submit proposals for a mural in the Morton Theatre's lobby by February 27, as part of a project by Athens-Clarke County and partners.

The Douglas County Courthouse Art Gallery opens a Black History Month exhibit featuring African American artists, with an Artist Meet & Greet event on February 17.

The Atlanta Opera is retrofitting the Bobby Jones Clubhouse into the Molly Blank Center for Opera, pairing intimate halls with creek‑side restoration. Construction is underway with an eye toward late‑2027 completion.

Allison Entrekin has been named editor‑in‑chief of Atlanta Magazine as the title enters its 65th year. Her promotion spotlights a travel‑and‑features editor taking the helm.

The historic Hooper‑Renwick School in Lawrenceville has been transformed into a 27,000‑square‑foot themed library and museum that preserves alumni stories alongside library services.

Kennesaw and Smith-Gilbert Gardens present Art Blooms 2026, featuring outdoor art experiences themed around resilience, including a citywide scavenger hunt and festival.

Mercer University purchased Macon's century-old Capitol Theatre, bringing a 650-seat downtown venue into the university's arts holdings.

Londzell Hardy converted a shuttered Bally Total Fitness into a 1,200-seat performing arts theater on LaVista Road that opened on Dec. 31 and has already drawn big-name acts and city attention.

Two national writing residencies — a Playwright Lab and the Sundance Episodic Lab — will take place at Dunaway Gardens this spring as owner Tena Clark advances restoration plans. The programs bring mentorship and writers' rooms to Newnan.

The Prince Hall Masonic Temple in Sweet Auburn has been restored and formally added to the MLK National Historical Park. The building, tied to the SCLC and WERD radio, will open for NPS‑led tours this spring.

Original founding‑era documents arrived in Atlanta and will be on display at the Atlanta History Center starting this Friday. Admission is free but slots are limited due to preservation rules.

The 50th Atlanta Film Festival opens April 23 with 154 films selected from more than 5,500 submissions, plus legacy screenings, guest appearances and a Creative Conference.

A long-running partnership between Aurora Theatre and the City of Lawrenceville has frayed after the city took over operations and began charging stage fees that leaders say threaten programming.

More than 9,000 artifacts face an uncertain future after Douglas County moved to end the museum's long rent‑free lease at the Old Courthouse.

Churchill Grounds will return this summer inside the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Center in Decatur, with a rotating menu from Clave and programming led by local jazz organizers. The move rehomes the beloved listening‑room brand in a repurposed post office.

The 90th Atlanta Dogwood Festival returns to Piedmont Park next weekend with a modest entry fee — $5 Friday, $10 Saturday and Sunday — while kids 12 and under get in free.

A clip showing Jonathan Majors and a co‑star falling through a window helped push more than half the below‑the‑line crew to walk off, organizers say. Producers say filming continues with replacements.

The Georgia Music Office and Music Ready Communities Act passed the General Assembly and now heads to Gov. Brian Kemp. Advocates say the office will attract investment and certify music-friendly communities.

Atlanta opened ATL Culture House on Wednesday — a downtown cultural hub running June 14–July 14 to showcase local artists and programming during FIFA World Cup 2026.

Change Agent Adventure opens this Saturday at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, completing the museum’s $58M expansion with hands‑on exhibits for kids.

NBC ordered eight pilots produced by Universal Television, bringing shoots back to L.A. and generating roughly 4,000 jobs across Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta.

A rehearsal room at the Lawrenceville Arts Center flooded and nearly collapsed during a weekend rehearsal; performers evacuated safely and repairs are underway. Aurora Theatre says the show remains on schedule.

The High’s sweeping Noguchi retrospective reframes the artist as a designer and spotlights Atlanta’s Playscapes. Nearly 200 objects are on view through Aug. 2.

Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura launches May 30 at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. The mother‑daughter duo co-wrote the score for a musical inspired by Paraguay's Recycled Orchestra.

The 14th annual Atlanta Fringe opens next Wednesday and runs two weeks across East Atlanta and Little Five Points, with dozens of shows and free family programming.

The I'm So ATL campaign will place murals, sculptures and pop-up performances across dozens of Atlanta parks this summer and cap the run with a free festival at Piedmont Park.

A new Nelson Mandela sculpture now greets travelers at Hartsfield‑Jackson. The work by Cape Town artist Marco Olivier was made from recycled ocean plastic.

JapanFest Atlanta returns Sept. 19–20 at Gas South Convention Center with martial-arts demos, bonsai and ikebana workshops, a Ginza-style street and an omikoshi parade.

A three-day Black Romance Book Festival filled downtown Atlanta with panels, signings and after-hours events, organizers said.

The inaugural bamX Black Music Week has filled Morehouse with panels, awards and showcases this week and will cap with a youth‑soccer kickoff on Saturday. The program pairs legacy honors with industry and community programming.

CBS renewed Beyond the Gates through 2028 and staged a Young and the Restless crossover filmed in Doraville — a boost for Atlanta production crews.

Hamilton returns to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre Sept. 2–20, 2026. Tickets are reported to go on sale June 18 and a digital lottery will offer $10 seats.