Atlanta Georgia Entertainment & Events
Special Events
Friday Jazz
1280 Peachtree Street • Atlanta, GA 30309
Located at the High's Robinson Atrium
404-733-HIGH
Held on the third Friday of each month, this society event features smooth jazz music, as well as family friendly art workshops, guided tours of the High Museum, and poetry readings in the galleries.Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center
395 Piedmont Avenue Northeast • Atlanta, GA 30308
404-523-6275
Some of the world's most highly anticipated productions have been featured at this civic center that is the Southeast largest theater, featuring the largest performance stage in the region. Events such as theatrical performances, Broadway productions, live nationally broadcasted media events, concerts by well known musical performers, and comedy performances are held here. more...Georgia Bridal Show, The
Two Galleria Parkway • Atlanta, GA 30339
Cobb Galleria Centre
770-736-1979
Top bridal merchants will be on hand during this spectacular bridal fashion show that also features live entertainment and bridal gift giveaways. The show will be held January 16, 2005, March 6, 2005, and August 28, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. more...Rialto Center for the Performing Arts
80 Forsyth Street Northwest • Atlanta, GA 30303
Located in the Historic Fairlie-Poplar District
404-413-9800
Part of Georgia State University's mission "to inspire, educate, and entertain diverse audiences by presenting innovative and exceptional arts programming and cultivating community partnerships," The Rialto Center, a 833-seat performing-arts venue, is home to the Rialto Series, the School of Music, and the Atlanta Film Festival. more...Ferst Center for the Arts
349 Ferst Drive Northwest • Atlanta, GA 30332-0468
Located at Georgia Tech
404-894-9600 or 404-894-2787
This 1,155 seat state-of-the-art facility presents several concerts, recitals, lectures, dance, film, and theater productions each year from September to May. It is home to the Atlanta Lyric Theatre, the Ballethnic Dance Company, the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus, and the Georgia Tech Music Department. The Richards and Westbrook Galleries feature local artist exhibits which combine fine art and technology. more...
Cinema
UA Perimeter Pointe
1155 Mount Vernon Highway • Atlanta, GA 30338
770-481-0255
First-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films are shown at this cinema that also features comfortable seating and a large concession stand. more...UA Tara Cinemas
2345 Cheshire Bridge Road Northeast • Atlanta, GA 30324
404-634-5661
This cinema offers first-run Hollywood movies, critically acclaimed films, and restored classics, as well as a concession stand and comfortable seats. more...Regal 22 at Austell
2480 East-West Connector Road • Atlanta, GA 30106
Located in Austell
770-439-9336
Enjoy comfortable seating and a concession stand while watching first-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films at this cinema. more...Regal Hollywood 24
3265 Northeast Expressway Access • Atlanta, GA 30341
Located in Chamblee
770-936-8235
First-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films are shown at this cinema that features comfortable seating and a large concession stand. more...The Internet Movie Database
Features plot summaries, reviews, cast lists, and theatre schedules. more...
Night Life
Masquerade, The
695 North Avenue • Atlanta, GA 30308
404-577-8178
Housed in a turn-of-the-century mill building, the Masquerade is "one of the country's most unique nightclub facilities." The Masquerade is available for private rentals and corporate events. more...Blind Willie's
828 North Highland Avenue • Atlanta, GA 30306
404-873-2583
Named after legendary Georgia bluesman Blind Willie McTell, this popular storefront club showcases New Orleans and Chicago style blues by revered local and regional acts seven nights a week. Cajun and zydeco are also on the agenda from time to time.Eddie's Attic
515 North McDonough Street • Atlanta, GA 30030
Located in Decatur
404-377-4976
"The premier acoustic music listening room in the South," this exciting nightlife spot offers an eclectic mix of live, original music six nights a week ranging from acoustic folk and bluegrass to country, rock, and hip-hop. more...Laughing Matters
173 Cleveland Street Southeast • Atlanta, GA 30316
Performs at Manuel's Tavern
404-225-5000
Atlanta's longest running improv comedy troupe, this improv company presents live improvisational comedy with monthly shows plus offers booking for private murder mystery shows. more...Fernbank's Martinis & IMAX
767 Clifton Road, Northeast • Atlanta, GA 30307
Located at Fernbank Museum of Natural History
404-929-6300
Presented every Friday from January through November, this event includes a wine bar, drinks, dinner, desserts, live jazz entertainment, and an IMAX feature. It's the perfect place for a first or 400th date. more...Havana Club
247 Buckhead Avenue Northeast • Atlanta, GA 30305-2253
404-869-8484
With DJ's during the week and Latin bands during the weekends, there is always something to keep you entertained at this trendy venue. Cigars are available, as well as a variety ot tasty cocktails, and Latin dancing lessons are offered to help start the night off right.Opera Nightclub
1150 Crescent Avenue • Atlanta, GA 30309
404-874-3006
Atlanta's hottest nightclub is normally open Thursday through Saturday 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. more...Smith's Olde Bar
1578 Piedmont Avenue • Atlanta, GA 30307
404-875-1522
Smith’s Olde Bar is an Atlanta institution that offers some of the best music to be found anywhere in the city. Pool tables, darts, foosball and various video games can be found in the game room. Available menu selections include wings, mozzarella sticks, nachos, fried dill pickle chips, salads, burgers, wraps and sandwiches. more...HALO Lounge
817 West Peachtree Street, Suite E-100 • Atlanta, GA 30308
404-962-7333
Located on 6th street, beneath the historic Biltmore Hotel, in midtown Atlanta, HALO Lounge is one of the premier nightlife destinations in Atlanta. Open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., HALO is "known for its awarding-winning service, signature drinks and music-driven atmosphere." more...Punchline Comedy Club, The
280 Hilderbrand Drive • Atlanta, GA 30328
Located in the Balconies Shopping Center
404-252-LAFF (5233)
The "longest running and continuously operated comedy club in Atlanta," the Punchline Comedy Club offers access to the best comedians working clubs today. Reservations are required. more...Gold Room
2416 Piedmont Road Northeast • Atlanta, GA 30324
Located in Buckhead
404-693-9693
"Housed in the former Gold Club building, the Gold Room nightclub and ultra lounge features sleek, modern design complimented by stylish ambience, an impressive DJ lineup, a one-of-a-kind champagne bar and an expansive signature cocktail menu." more...Ten Pin Alley
261 19th Street Northwest • Atlanta, GA 30363
404-872-3364
Ten Pin Alley is a high-end bowling alley, ultra executive lounge and American-themed eatery with a vintage feel. Ten Pin Alley has three private bowling lanes in addition to nine lanes in the main area of the space. more...
Concerts & Performances
Capitol City Opera Company
1266 West Paces Ferry Road #451 • Atlanta, GA 30327
678-301-8013
Capitol City Opera Company, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has created many recurring programs that benefit all ages and demographics of the general public and has toured throughout the Southeast and also Italy. Currently, the company performs two opera theatre shows per year, a quarterly recital series (Sunday of Songs), a monthly restaurant series (Dinner and a Diva), a vocal competition, a summer workshop, touring Madrigals, touring gala singers, Cosìfan tutte on tour, a summer pops concert, and an astonishing 150-200 performances solely for children every year. more...Starlight Six Drive-In
2000 Moreland Avenue Southeast • Atlanta, GA 30316-3250
404-627-5786
This six-screen theatre is the largest of Georgia's remaining drive-ins. Current releases as well as special theme nights with retro films are featured. Get there early on Friday and Saturday. Open seven nights a week, gates open at 6:30 p.m. and movies start at 7:30 p.m. Children under ten years of age view for free. Cash only is accepted and a working car radio is required to hear the movie. more...Atlanta Chamber Players
P.O. Box 5438 • Atlanta, GA 31107
770-242-2ACP
Affiliate Artists at Georgia State University’s School of Music, ACP performs traditional masterpieces as well as contemporary classics. Concerts, lectures, and master classes are held at various locations concerts. more...Atlanta Opera
1575 Northside Drive Northwest • Atlanta, GA 30308
The Atlanta Opera Center
404-881-8885 or 404-881-8801
The Atlanta Opera offers four main stage productions each season at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center at 395 Piedmont Avenue. more...Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
1280 Peachtree Street (Atlanta Symphony Hall) • Atlanta, GA 30309
Located in the Woodruff Arts Center
404-733-4900
The ASO performs more than 200 concerts each year with its series including the pops series, family concerts, and a full summer schedule including classical, pops, and parks concerts. more...Chastain Park Amphitheater
4469 Stella Drive • Atlanta, GA 30327
Intersection of Powers Ferry Road & Stella Drive
404-733-4900
With more than 6,000 seats, the Chastain Park Amphitheater is home of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Delta Classic Chastain series. more...Variety Playhouse
1099 Euclid Avenue Northeast • Atlanta, GA 30307
Located in Little Five Points
404-524-7354
The Variety Playhouse is a combination theater and nightclub. The Variety Playhouse can be rented for shows, private events, parties and corporate events. more...Tabernacle, The
152 Luckie Street • Atlanta, GA 30303
Located in Downtown Atlanta
404-659-9022
Located one block from Centennial Olympic Park, Philips Arena, the Georgia World Congress Center and the Georgia Dome, the Tabernacle is a four-story, circa 1910 converted church that is currently operated by Live Nation, the world's largest live music company, largest promoter of live concerts in the world and the second-largest entertainment venue management company. more...Center Stage
1374 West Peachtree Street • Atlanta, GA 30309
Located in Midtown Atlanta
404-885-1365
Center Stage Theater is "an icon in the Atlanta music and performing arts community." more...
Plays & Productions
Actor's Express
887 West Marietta Street, Suite J-107 • Atlanta, GA 30318
404-875-1606
A wildly eclectic mix of classic, cutting edge, and original plays is performed by this award-winning theatre company that is boasted as being "the most adventurous producing theatre in Atlanta." more...Alliance Theatre
1280 Peachtree Street Northeast • Atlanta, GA 30309
404-733-4650
Atlanta’s nationally acclaimed Alliance Theatre presents exciting, award-winning, and diverse works throughout the year on its two stages. The Alliance Theatre is a division of the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia, which also includes the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, High Museum of Art, Young Audiences and the 14th Street Playhouse. more...Fox Theatre, The
660 Peachtree Street • Atlanta, GA 30308
404-881-2100
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this circa 1929 theatre has Moorish, Egyptian, and Art Deco architectural styles and the theatre hosts a wide range of live theatrical and concert performances during the year, as well as a summer movie series and touring acts. more...Horizon Theatre Company
1083 Ausitn Avenue • Atlanta, GA 30307
404-523-1477
Atlanta's contemporary theatre, this professional theatre company brings exciting area and world premieres of outstanding contemporary plays by today's playwrights during their five play mainstage season. The theatre also offers workshops and readings plus hosts the annual New South Play Festival. more...Seven Stages
1105 Euclid Avenue Northeast • Atlanta, GA 30307
404-522-0911
Atlanta's most diverse and adventuresome theater, this theatre presents new plays throughout the year and brings international artists to the city. more...Agatha's - A Taste of Mystery
161 Peachtree Center Avenue • Atlanta, GA 30303
404-584-2211 or 404-584-2255
A comedy murder mystery dinner theater that features original plays which take place in the dining room between courses. Audience participation is encouraged and there is no stage; the actors move all around you so you can see and hear from all seats. A five course meal, including appetizers, soup, salad, choice of entree, and dessert, is served. Show times are Monday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:00 p.m. more...Actors Theatre of Atlanta
4075 Paces Ferry Road Northwest • Atlanta, GA 30327
404-479-8491
Top quality Professional Equity Theatre Company.Atlanta Ballet
1695 Marietta Boulevard Northwest • Atlanta, GA 30308
404-873-5811
The longest, continuously operating ballet company in the United States, the Atlanta Ballet performs at the Fox Theatre with normally five productions per year. more...Dad's Garage Theatre
280 Elizabeth Street, Suite C-101 • Atlanta, GA 30307
404-523-3141
A mid-size theatre, Dad's Garage features an outstanding artistic and administrative staff performing original productions as well as 52 weeks a year of Improv shows. more...Jewish Theatre of the South
5342 Tilly Mill Road • Atlanta, GA 30338
Located in Dunwoody
678-812-4000
Established to produce quality professional Jewish theater, JTS produces regional premieres and seldom-produced plays that originate from a Jewish perspective but will appeal to everyone. Productions take place at the 250 seat theatre at the Zaban Park facility of the Marcus Jewish Community Center. more...Atlanta Lyric Theatre
2221 Peachtree Road, Northeast, Suite D-655 • Atlanta, GA 30309
404-377-9948
A professional company performing light operas and musical theatre at The Ferst Center for the Arts and The Byers Studio Theatre at The Lyric. more...Schwartz Center for Performing Arts
1700 North Decatur Road • Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-5050
Through the generosity of Donna and Marvin Schwartz, Emory University's 90,000 square-foot facility, with a concert hall, a dance studio, and a theater lab, will entice and encourage students to development and perform the craft of acting and for visitors to enjoy the art of performance. more...Synchronicity
PO Box 6012 • Atlanta, GA 31107
404-484-8636 or 404-974-3291
Not your typical theatre company, Synchronicity's cast and crew come together to performance gutsy and professional work on their own terms. A majority of their performances take place at 7 Stages. more...Agatha's - A Taste of Mystery
161 Peachtree Center Avenue • Atlanta, GA 30303
404-584-2255 or 404-584-2211
Agatha's is a comedy murder mystery dinner theater. All shows are original comedy murder mystery plays that take place in the dining room between the courses of the meal. more...14th Street Playhouse, The
173 14th Street • Atlanta, GA 30309
Located in Midtown Atlanta
404-733-4738 (Box Office)
Woodruff Center's 14th Street Playhouse is a three-theatre complex at the corner of Juniper and 14th Streets. Woodruff Center's 14th Street Playhouse hosts some of the region's most respected small theatre companies: Art Within and Theatre Gael. more...
Art Exhibits
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center
535 Means Street Northwest • Atlanta, GA 30318
404-688-1970
The Contemporary is "a multidisciplinary arts center that contributes to Atlanta’s arts scene by exposing the work of local, regional, national, and international artists to the Greater Atlanta community." more...
Festivals & Fairs
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The ultimate U.S. festivals, tourism & annual events guide. more...
Sporting Events
Lanier National Speedway
One Raceway Drive • Atlanta, GA 30517
Located in Braselton
770-967-8600
NASCAR-sanctioned stock car racing on a 3/8 mile track is held every Saturday night at this speedway from March through October. more...Atlanta Braves Baseball
775 Hank Aaron Drive • Atlanta, GA 30303
404-522-7630
Visit the home of this Major League baseball team and enjoy family style games from April to October. Be sure to check out Scout's Alley which features games, food, and music while at this stadium. more...Georgia Dome
One Georgia Dome Drive • Atlanta, GA 30313
404-223-INFO
The largest, cable supported dome stadium in the world, this stadium is home of the Atlanta Falcons and a wide variety of premier sporting events including the Peach Bowl and SEC football is hosted here throughout the year. more...Atlanta Hawks
101 Marietta Street Northwest, Suite 1900 • Atlanta, GA 30303
404-878-3000
Enjoy exciting, professional NBA basketball games by this team that hosts a wide number of home games from October to April. more...Atlanta Thrashers
1 phillips Drive • Atlanta, GA 30303
404-878-3000
This professional NHL hockey team provides fast paced and hard hitting hockey games from September to April. more...Atlanta Falcons
4400 Falcon Parkway • Atlanta, GA 30542
Located in Flowery Branch
770-965-3115 or 404-223-8444
This professional National League Football team plays hard hitting, exciting, and action packed home games from September to January. more...
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