Atlanta’s Guide to Events, Music, Food, Arts, & Culture
CURRENT ISSUE: VOL. 55 • NO. 10 • August 2026
Labor Day in Atlanta
Your guide to Labor Day events and what's going on over the long weekend
SEPTEMBER 4, 2026
Atlanta Black Pride 2026 Weekend Kickoff Party (Day 1)
ABPW Official Atlanta Pride Kickoff Party catering to Men. Effortless fun where the main focus is dancing, mixing and mingling.
Atlanta Black Pride, Inc. exists to celebrate, empower, and advocate for BIPOC LGBTQ+ individuals and families through year-round programming that promotes community leadership, education, healthy living, self-empowerment, economic growth, and political involvement. We provide safe, affirming spaces while advancing social justice, health equity, and economic opportunity for all members of our diverse community. The annual Atlanta Black Pride Weekend takes place over Labor Day Weekend, with its signature Pride events scheduled for September 3-7, 2026.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
Shaky Knees Festival
Shaky Knees Festival returns to Atlanta September 18-20, 2026, at Piedmont Park. The festival is sold-out, however, there is a waitlist for tickets
Events
Atlanta Black Pride 2026 -Annual BBQ (Day 5) ,
Cost: Complimentary BBQ and cocktails while supplies last; $125-$249 weekend party passes
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/07/2026 4:00 PM
Gestational Diabetes Virtual Support Group,
Cost: Free
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09/07/2026 6:00 PM
Citizen at The Masquerade,
Cost: $48.50+
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09/07/2026 6:00 PM
The Suicide Machines at The Masquerade,
Cost: $43.35+
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09/07/2026 7:00 PM
Jam Sessions with Joe Gransden Every Monday Night,
Cost: No Cover
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09/07/2026 7:30 PM
Rotknee Presents Monday Night Comedy,
Cost: Free+
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09/07/2026 8:00 PM
Lola's Jam at Northside Tavern,
Cost: No Cover
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09/07/2026 10:00 PM
Staind: Break The Cycle 25Th Anniversary Tour,
Cost: $45.00 – $125.00
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/08/2026 12:00 AM
AM Crush Hour at City Springs,
Cost: Free
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09/08/2026 6:30 AM
Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Tuesdays),
Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
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09/08/2026 9:00 AM
Truist Park Tour,
Cost: $37.70
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09/08/2026 9:00 AM
Exhibitions at High Museum (Tuesdays)
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Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members
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Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members
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09/08/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Tuesdays),
Cost: Free - $8 (see site)
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09/08/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Fernbank (Tuesdays),
Cost: $23.95-$25.95; members, free
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09/08/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Spalding Nix Gallery (Tuesdays),
Cost: Free
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09/08/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Zuckerman Museum of Art (Tuesdays),
Cost: Free
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09/08/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Dekalb History Center - (Tuesdays),
Cost: Free. Donations appreciated.
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09/08/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Johnson Lowe Gallery (Tuesdays),
Cost: Free
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09/08/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Children's Museum (Tuesdays),
Cost: $17.95 non-member
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09/08/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Tuesdays),
Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50
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Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50
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09/08/2026 10:00 AM
Fit4Mom - Strides 360 at City Springs,
Cost: Check Site
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09/08/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (Tuesdays),
Cost: $10, members free
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Cost: $10, members free
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09/08/2026 11:00 AM
Exhibitions at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (Tuesdays),
Cost: Free
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09/08/2026 12:00 PM
Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics (MSHMI) Information Session,
Cost: Free
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09/08/2026 12:00 PM
Toy Story 5,
Cost: $3 for faculty/staff, $5 for guests
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09/08/2026 3:00 PM
Diabetes Virtual Support Group,
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/08/2026 6:00 PM
Who's on AUX?,
Cost: Students: Free Faculty/Staff/Guests: $5
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09/08/2026 6:00 PM
Schur at Altar,
Cost: $27.35+
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09/08/2026 7:00 PM
Atta Boy at Smith's Olde Bar,
Cost: $25+
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09/08/2026 7:00 PM
Ben Spotswood HOSTS OPEN MIC at Fat Matt's,
Cost: No Cover
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09/08/2026 7:00 PM
5 Things to Do Today
Dragon Con 2026 - The Late Night Puppet Slam (18+)
09/07/2026 12:00 AM
Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel
Join Dragon Con’s very own puppet ambassadors, Bob...
Exhibitions at Children's Museum (Mondays)
09/07/2026 10:00 AM
Children's Museum of Atlanta
Explore current exhibitions on view at Children’s ...
Labor Day at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary
09/07/2026 10:00 AM
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary
Share part of your Labor Day with family and the a...
WRFG’s 41st Annual Labor Day Blues BBQ
09/07/2026 12:00 PM
Park Tavern
Enjoy live sets from Piper & The Hard Times, Diane...
Atlanta Black Pride 2026 -Annual BBQ (Day 5)
09/07/2026 4:00 PM
420 Garden Bar
Sponsored by Jack'd and Titos Vodka. Indoor / Outd...
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