Things to Do

Bored? Out of Ideas? Here's our suggestion - take a look at the 5 Things to Do list below which are our recommendations for today's events. Not seeing what you want? Take a look at our more extensive list of today's events. Still not feeling it? See our suggestions below for ongoing events. Looking for cool things to do without laying out any dollars? Try our list of free things to do. If you are looking for events at the neighborhood level, take a look at our What's Going On to get the best local information available.

Five Things to Do Today

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Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 2020 - Day 9

Tuesday February 18, 2020 12:00 pm EST 02/18/2020 12:00 pm

Atlanta Cost: $13-$360

Arts Agenda, Arts Agenda::Film, Community::Festivals/Events

The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary next year and we look forward to hosting you for this milestone occasion.

Mark your calendar now for our next edition of AJFF, returning to theaters February 10 to February 27, 2020. The 18-day festival will feature more unforgettabl... [click here for more]

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THRICE

Tuesday February 18, 2020 05:30 pm EST 02/18/2020 5:30 pm

Masquerade Cost: $26

Music

mewithoutYOU, Drug Church and Holy Fawn.

American rock quartet Thrice formed in the late ’90s and became one of the more influential acts of the period alongside post-hardcore contemporaries Glassjaw and Thursday. After a pair of early-2000s punk releases, they broke into the mainstream with 2... [click here for more]

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Jason Boland & The Stragglers

Tuesday February 18, 2020 07:00 pm EST 02/18/2020 7:00 pm

Terminal West Cost: $18-$20

Music

Music is having a moment. Listeners are crying out for something true––some meaty songs that’ll give us some comfort, even as they cut closer to the bone. Everyone is finally ready for the gritty, thundering country Jason Boland and the Stragglers have sharpened over almost 20+ years’ worth of selli... [click here for more]

Naomi McDougall Jones - The Wrong Kind of Women

Tuesday February 18, 2020 07:00 pm EST 02/18/2020 7:00 pm

Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge Cost: Free

Arts Agenda, Arts Agenda::Books, Free Events

Following her widely-praised TED Talk, actress, writer, and producer Naomi McDougall Jones provides a brutally honest look at the systemic exclusion of women in film and how, in response, women are making space in cinema for their voices to be heard.

Jones will be in conversation with Jill Melanco... [click here for more]

Warish, Upchuck, Playytime

Tuesday February 18, 2020 08:00 pm EST 02/18/2020 8:00 pm

529 Bar Cost: $10

Music

Warish, Upchuck, Playytime [click here for more]

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Where to go with family and friends in Atlanta Article

Wednesday October 23, 2019 10:45 am EDT 10/23/2019 10:45 am

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Explore Arts & Culture

Fall Arts Preview 2019: Theater Article

Friday August 2, 2019 09:36 pm EDT 08/02/2019 9:36 pm

Onstage and off, with actors and puppets, dealing in reality and escape | more...

Fall Arts Preview 2019: Dance Article

Monday August 5, 2019 12:51 pm EDT 08/05/2019 12:51 pm

Interpretative and ritual, modern and folk, ballet and bharatanatyam | more...

Where to watch a movie in Atlanta City Guide, Explore Arts & Culture

Thursday October 17, 2019 01:43 pm EDT 10/17/2019 1:43 pm

Explore movie theaters for every film lover with everything from Oscar winners to cult classics on the big screen. | more...

Museums

Museums for the Visual Arts in Atlanta Article

Wednesday October 23, 2019 12:13 pm EDT 10/23/2019 12:13 pm

Explore the works of the greats like Van Gogh, Monet, or Picasso and discover the modern photographic works of 20th century photographers and artists like Warhol, Annie Liebovitz, and Sally Mann. | more...

History and Science Museums in Atlanta Article

Wednesday October 23, 2019 02:18 pm EDT 10/23/2019 2:18 pm

Explore the topics of history, science and more at these museums | more...

Explore Nightlife

Where to find that quality music sound in Atlanta Article

Friday October 18, 2019 01:02 pm EDT 10/18/2019 1:02 pm

Local clubs for those discerning ears | more...

Where grown-ups have fun in Atlanta Article

Friday October 18, 2019 03:39 pm EDT 10/18/2019 3:39 pm

Be a kid again at these places for grown-up adventures | more...

Where to listen to the blues in Atlanta Music, City Guide, Explore Nightlife

Tuesday October 22, 2019 11:09 am EDT 10/22/2019 11:09 am

Explore these clubs and bars that showcase blues music along with the occasional smattering of jazz | more...

Where to dance and get your swerve on in Atlanta Music, City Guide, Explore Nightlife

Monday October 21, 2019 02:40 pm EDT 10/21/2019 2:40 pm

Atlanta clubs offering weekend dance parties featuring a selection of local DJ's. | more...

Where to listen to music on a weeknight in Atlanta Music, City Guide, Explore Nightlife

Monday October 21, 2019 01:40 pm EDT 10/21/2019 1:40 pm

Go where the locals go | more...

Where to view comedy in Atlanta Comedy, City Guide, Explore Nightlife

Thursday October 17, 2019 01:26 pm EDT 10/17/2019 1:26 pm

Explore locations for viewing comedy and get your laugh on! | more...

Where to drink whiskey in Atlanta City Guide, Explore Nightlife, Explore Restaurants

Wednesday October 16, 2019 04:50 pm EDT 10/16/2019 4:50 pm

Where to go when you want to drink the good stuff | more...

Tourist

Atlanta's surviving hip-hop haunts Article

Monday October 21, 2019 03:08 pm EDT 10/21/2019 3:08 pm

Explore these rap-related cultural landmarks in Atlanta | more...

5 cemeteries where you can explore Atlanta's Southern Gothic history Article

Monday October 21, 2019 03:26 pm EDT 10/21/2019 3:26 pm

Explore the history and mystery of these cultural landmark cemeteries. | more...

Annual Events and Festivals in Atlanta Article

Monday October 21, 2019 03:50 pm EDT 10/21/2019 3:50 pm

Things to do for the next 12 months in Atlanta | more...

What's Going On

EAST ATLANTA: 529 opens the door to new music in Atlanta. CL Archive Photo.

What's Going On in East Atlanta October, 2019 Article

Tuesday January 1, 2019 06:18 pm EST 01/01/2019 6:18 pm

Browse what's going on in East Atlanta with our comprehensive calendar of events. Find things to do by neighborhood, what's going on today, tomorrow & this weekend. | more...

What's Going On in Decatur October, 2019 Article

Sunday October 13, 2019 04:05 pm EDT 10/13/2019 4:05 pm

Browse what's going on in Decatur with our comprehensive calendar of events. Find things to do by neighborhood, what's going on today, tomorrow & this weekend. | more...

What's Going on in Old Fourth Ward Article

Sunday October 13, 2019 04:14 pm EDT 10/13/2019 4:14 pm

Browse what's going on in Old Fourth Ward (O4W) with our comprehensive calendar of events. Find things to do by neighborhood, what's going on today, tomorrow & this weekend. | more...