Things to Do
Bored? Out of Ideas for Things to Do during the Crisis? Here's our suggestion - take a look at the 5 Things to Do list 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. We're in the process of updating listings in a new COVID-19 friendly event fashion. 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. See all of our COVID coverage here.
5 Things To Do Today in an Attempt to Stay Safe during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Things to Do During a Pandemic
Best Places to Order a Takeout Meal and Have a Picnic in Atlanta Article
Monday May 18, 2020 12:28 pm EDT
A small sampling of local restaurants offering takeout picnic fare plus where you can go to injest your picnic goodies
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Atlanta Attractions
...some things to do once you're out of quarantine!
12 primo ATL people-watching spots Explore Attractions
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
Where to go in the A for the best introverted entertainment
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14 kid-friendly mainstays Explore Attractions
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
Atlanta has heaps of family-approved ways to spend the day
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10 history lessons you'll find in Atlanta City Guide, Atlanta History, Explore Attractions
Saturday December 26, 2020 04:00 am EST
Educational landmarks from the museum to the grave
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13 grown-up ATL field trips Explore Attractions
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
ITP and OTP museums that will help you rediscover your inner child
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History and Science Museums in Atlanta Explore Attractions
Wednesday October 23, 2019 02:18 pm EDT
Explore the topics of history, science and more at these museums
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Roadside attractions Explore Attractions, Summer Guide
Wednesday May 19, 2010 04:00 am EDT
Haunted hills, a literary farm and rock 'n' roll
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9 family adventures Explore Attractions
Monday December 28, 2020 04:00 am EST
More incentive to grab the kids and get the hell outta your house
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9 essential Downtown haunts Explore Attractions
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares'
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8 reasons to go West(side) Explore Attractions
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
The Westside boasts glossy art galleries and gritty performance spaces alike
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5 places to be a kid again Explore Attractions
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
Let your inner child run wild at these grown-up ATL adventure spots
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Atlanta's surviving hip-hop haunts Music and Nightlife, Explore Attractions
Monday October 21, 2019 03:08 pm EDT
Explore these rap-related cultural landmarks in Atlanta
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5 cemeteries where you can explore Atlanta's Southern Gothic history Explore Attractions, Explore Outdoor Activities
Monday October 21, 2019 03:26 pm EDT
Explore the history and mystery of these cultural landmark cemeteries.
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Where to go with family and friends in Atlanta Explore Attractions
Wednesday October 23, 2019 10:45 am EDT
Explore these must-visit attractions in the metro Atlanta area
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Explore Arts & Culture
Fall Arts Preview 2019: Theater The Arts Issue, Theater, Explore Arts & Culture
Friday August 2, 2019 09:36 pm EDT
Onstage and off, with actors and puppets, dealing in reality and escape
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Fall Arts Preview 2019: Visual Arts The Arts Issue, Visual Arts , Explore Arts & Culture
Saturday August 3, 2019 11:49 pm EDT
Galleries and gatherings, plastic and static, memories and narratives
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Fall Arts Preview 2019: Dance Dance, The Arts Issue, Explore Arts & Culture
Monday August 5, 2019 12:51 pm EDT
Interpretative and ritual, modern and folk, ballet and bharatanatyam
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Where to watch a movie in Atlanta Explore Arts & Culture
Thursday October 17, 2019 01:43 pm EDT
Explore movie theaters for every film lover with everything from Oscar winners to cult classics on the big screen.
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Museums for the Visual Arts in Atlanta Explore Arts & Culture
Wednesday October 23, 2019 12:13 pm EDT
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.
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Explore Annual Festivals
Imagine Music Festival Music and Nightlife, Festivals
Friday September 17, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Browse the Imagine Music Festival schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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Comic Con 2021 Festivals
Friday August 6, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Comic Con will take place on August 8-8, 2021
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Atlanta Jazz Festival 2021 Music and Nightlife, Festivals
Saturday May 29, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Atlanta Jazz Festival returns Memorial Day Weekend May 29-30, 2021
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Shaky Beats Music Festival Music and Nightlife, Festivals
Friday May 7, 2021 02:54 pm EDT
Shaky Beats will not return in 2020. The 2021 Dates TBA.
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Sweetwater 420 Fest Music and Nightlife, Festivals
Friday April 23, 2021 12:00 am EDT
The 2020 Sweetwater 420 Festival was postponed to April 23-25, 2021. All previous purchases are still 100% honored and valid for the 2021 postponement dates.
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Atlanta Dogwood Festival 2021 Arts Agenda, Festivals
Friday April 9, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
The Dogwood Festival will take place April 9-11, 2021
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Inman Park Festival Arts Agenda, Music and Nightlife, Neighborhoods, Festivals
Thursday April 1, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
This year's Inman Park Festival has been cancelled. 2021 Event Date TBA.
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Atlanta Fair 2021 Festivals
Friday March 5, 2021 12:00 pm EST
Atlanta Fair expected to return March 2021
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Peachtree Road Race Culture, Festivals
Thursday November 26, 2020 12:00 am EST
The Peachtree Road Race has gone virtual and is postponed November 26, 2020 - Thanksgiving Day. Browse the Peachtree Road Race schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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Explore Food & Drink
4 places to self-medicate with chocolate Cooking, Explore Food & Drink, Explore Shopping
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
Where to get your cocoa fix in Atlanta
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10 reasons to skip the grocery store Cooking, City Guide, Explore Food & Drink
Thursday January 7, 2021 04:00 am EST
Ditch the big-box chains and support your local farmers and entrepreneurs
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3 places to fill your growler Beer, Cooking, City Guide, Explore Food & Drink
Thursday January 7, 2021 04:00 am EST
Fresh booze for the big bottles
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Explore Nightlife
15 patios great for beer-drinking in Atlanta Restaurants, City Guide, Explore Nightlife
Wednesday May 6, 2015 04:00 am EDT
Where to sip brews and get some fresh air at the same damn time
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11 Places to drink whiskey in Atlanta Atlanta Bars/Clubs, City Guide, Explore Nightlife
Wednesday October 16, 2019 04:50 pm EDT
Where to go when you want to drink the good stuff
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Where to view comedy in Atlanta Comedy, Explore Nightlife
Thursday October 17, 2019 01:26 pm EDT
Explore locations for viewing comedy and get your laugh on!
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Where to find quality music in Atlanta Music and Nightlife, Explore Nightlife
Friday October 18, 2019 01:02 pm EDT
Local clubs for those discerning ears
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Where to listen to music on a weeknight in Atlanta Music and Nightlife, Explore Nightlife
Monday October 21, 2019 01:40 pm EDT
Go where the locals go
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Where to dance and get your swerve on in Atlanta Music and Nightlife, Explore Nightlife
Monday October 21, 2019 02:40 pm EDT
Atlanta clubs offering weekend dance parties featuring a selection of local DJ's.
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Where to listen to the blues in Atlanta Music and Nightlife, Explore Nightlife
Tuesday October 22, 2019 11:09 am EDT
Explore these clubs and bars that showcase blues music along with the occasional smattering of jazz
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Where to listen to live music outdoors in Atlanta Explore Nightlife
Tuesday October 22, 2019 11:20 am EDT
Explore these music venues that remind you how much you love the great outdoors
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Explore Outdoor Activities
Where to hike ITP in Atlanta Explore Outdoor Activities
Saturday January 2, 2021 03:39 pm EST
Explore the outdoors and commune with nature without leaving town
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Ten great camping escapes Explore Outdoor Activities, Travel
Saturday January 2, 2021 02:11 pm EST
Regional campgrounds offer a 'safe' place to leave the world behind
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7 excuses to let dog be your copilot Explore Outdoor Activities
Monday December 28, 2020 04:00 am EST
Scope these pooch-friendly spots
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15 ways to spend the day outdoors Explore Outdoor Activities
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
From hiking trails to nature preserves, it's time to leave the house
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18 places to bask in Atlanta's greenery Explore Outdoor Activities
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
The city in the forest' keeps its tree canopy on fleek
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5 cemeteries where you can explore Atlanta's Southern Gothic history Explore Attractions, Explore Outdoor Activities
Monday October 21, 2019 03:26 pm EDT
Explore the history and mystery of these cultural landmark cemeteries.
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What's Going On
Things to Do in East Atlanta Village What's Going On
Tuesday January 1, 2019 06:18 pm EST
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.
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Things to Do in Old Fourth Ward What's Going On
Sunday October 13, 2019 04:14 pm EDT
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.
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Georgia Road Trips
Roadside attractions Explore Attractions, Summer Guide
Wednesday May 19, 2010 04:00 am EDT
Haunted hills, a literary farm and rock 'n' roll
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Urban Whitewater Rafting in Columbus Culture, Travel, Urban Living, Food and Drink, Homepage, News, Sponsored Content
Tuesday July 3, 2018 12:53 pm EDT
Having a day on the rapids is much closer than you think.
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The truth about Bigfoot Culture, Summer Guide
Monday August 6, 2018 05:41 pm EDT
Fact or fiction, the story lives on
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Explore Shopping
5 bookstores to make you forget the e-reader Explore Shopping
Monday December 28, 2020 04:00 am EST
Local shops that'll revive your love for literature
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8 spots for your health and fitness splurge Explore Shopping
Monday December 28, 2020 04:00 am EST
Where to go in Atlanta to help create a healthy lifestyle - or at least the illusion of one
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5 ways to treat yo' self (and your body) Explore Shopping
Monday December 28, 2020 04:00 am EST
The best spas and salons, from Killer Mike's barbershop to an underwater massage parlor
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6 local retail surprises Explore Shopping
Monday December 28, 2020 04:00 am EST
Shops to find the things you didn't know you needed
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3 spots to beat the post-holiday blues (and gut) Explore Shopping
Monday December 28, 2020 04:00 am EST
Lift your mood and drop a few pounds at the same time
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7 ways to dress like an adult Explore Shopping
Monday December 28, 2020 04:00 am EST
Local shops that can at least help you appear to be a grown-up
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3 places to treat your sneaker-loving feet Explore Shopping
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
Step out with style
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2 places to work up a sweat Explore Shopping
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
A quick tour of ATL workout spots with the best soundtrack
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4 places to self-medicate with chocolate Cooking, Explore Food & Drink, Explore Shopping
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
Where to get your cocoa fix in Atlanta
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8 antique markets to obsess over Explore Shopping
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
Local gems that sell treasures of days past
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6 shops to get inked up Explore Shopping
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
Where you'll find Atlanta's ink masters
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3 excuses to shop local Explore Shopping
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
A collection of the best stores to buy goods from your favorite natives
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17 places to feed your inner sapiosexual Explore Shopping
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
Let's get lost in the stacks with some moody media
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3 newfangled malls reshaping Atlanta's inner-city identity Explore Shopping
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
Where urban preservation meets suburban aspiration
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5 ideas for blinging out without needing shades Explore Shopping
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
You don't have to be a baller or super flashy for these jewelry digs
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5 photo booths to capture that perfect kiss Explore Shopping
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
Best bets in ATL for a timeless lip-lock
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8 places to revamp your thrift shop threads and such Explore Shopping
Saturday December 26, 2020 04:00 am EST
Spring cleaning meets summer blingin' - on a budget
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7 local clothing stores you must visit Explore Shopping
Saturday December 26, 2020 04:00 am EST
Skip the malls and shopping centers in favor of these ATL retail spots
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Where to shop for comic books in Atlanta Explore Shopping
Tuesday October 22, 2019 10:53 am EDT
Explore the latest titles at these local shops
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Where to buy and sell old sh*t in Atlanta Explore Shopping
Monday October 21, 2019 03:52 pm EDT
Explore Atlanta's consignment and thrift stores
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Explore History
14 destinations to steep yourself in Atlanta history Atlanta History
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
Museums to enrich your summertime social studies
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10 history lessons you'll find in Atlanta City Guide, Atlanta History, Explore Attractions
Saturday December 26, 2020 04:00 am EST
Educational landmarks from the museum to the grave
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Cover Story: Atlanta's forgotten black history Atlanta History
Tuesday February 16, 2010 04:00 am EST
Many of the city's African-American landmarks need attention
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Things to Do in Atlanta - Explore the City, Events and Attractions
