Atlanta’s Guide to Events, Music, Food, Arts, & Culture
CURRENT ISSUE: VOL. 55 • NO. 11 • September 2026
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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
Stephen Dawes at The Masquerade,
Cost: $37+
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09/14/2026 7:00 PM
Forager at Altar,
Cost: $39+
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09/14/2026 7:00 PM
Mari Froes at The Masquerade,
Cost: $37+
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09/14/2026 7:00 PM
Meg Smith at Smith's Olde Bar,
Cost: $15+
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09/14/2026 7:00 PM
Crafting Movie Night--Practical Magic at Aurora Cineplex,
Cost: $8-$10
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09/14/2026 7:00 PM
Oktoberfest Music Bingo,
Cost: Free
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09/14/2026 7:00 PM
Jam Sessions with Joe Gransden Every Monday Night,
Cost: No Cover
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09/14/2026 7:30 PM
Atlanta Songwriters Club Meet Up,
Cost: $5 Door
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09/14/2026 7:30 PM
Evening Elephants at Vinyl,
Cost: $20+
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09/14/2026 8:00 PM
The Holdup - The Buying Time Tour at Aisle 5,
Cost: $20.00-$25.00
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09/14/2026 8:00 PM
Smerz at Terminal West,
Cost: Check Site
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09/14/2026 8:00 PM
Smerz at Terminal West,
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09/14/2026 8:00 PM
Monday Night Creative Music Series One Year Anniversary,
Cost: $10-$20
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09/14/2026 8:00 PM
Rotknee Presents Monday Night Comedy,
Cost: Free+
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09/14/2026 8:00 PM
Monday Night KARAOKE With: Michelle Of BAND-X (No Cover) 8:30pm,
Cost: No Cover
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09/14/2026 8:30 PM
Lola's Jam at Northside Tavern,
Cost: No Cover
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09/14/2026 10:00 PM
AM Crush Hour at City Springs,
Cost: Free
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09/15/2026 6:30 AM
Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Tuesdays),
Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
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09/15/2026 9:00 AM
Brandweek 2026 presented by ADWEEK,
Cost: $838-$5495
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09/15/2026 9:00 AM
Homeschool Day – Elementary Edition,
Cost: $12-$20
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09/15/2026 10:00 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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09/15/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Tuesdays),
Cost: Free - $8 (see site)
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09/15/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Fernbank (Tuesdays),
Cost: $23.95-$25.95; members, free
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09/15/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Zuckerman Museum of Art (Tuesdays),
Cost: Free
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09/15/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Dekalb History Center - (Tuesdays),
Cost: Free. Donations appreciated.
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09/15/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Children's Museum (Tuesdays),
Cost: $17.95 non-member
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09/15/2026 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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09/15/2026 10:00 AM
Fit4Mom - Strides 360 at City Springs,
Cost: Check Site
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09/15/2026 10:00 AM
2026 Creative Entrepreneurship Summit,
Cost: $125, General admission
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09/15/2026 10:00 AM
Mexican Independence Day Fiesta at Dos Caminos Atlanta,
Cost: Free to attend; food and beverages available for purchase
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09/15/2026 11:30 AM
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