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
Subscriptions Now Available for 2026/2027 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta Season,
Cost: $287-$1200
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
09/03/2026 4:00 AM
Exhibitions at Reeves House Visual Arts (Thursdays),
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/03/2026 4:00 AM
Dragon Con 2026,
Cost: $35-$180
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/03/2026 8:00 AM
Truist Park Tour,
Cost: $37.70
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/03/2026 9:00 AM
Atlanta Botanical Gardens Exhibitions (Thursdays),
Cost: $26.95/weekdays, $29.95/weekend, members free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/03/2026 9:00 AM
Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Thursdays),
Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/03/2026 9:00 AM
Exhibitions at High Museum (Thursdays)
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Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members
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Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/03/2026 10:00 AM
Fit4Mom - Strides 360 at City Springs,
Cost: Check Site
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09/03/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Thursdays),
Cost: Free - $8 (see site)
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/03/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Fernbank (Thursdays),
Cost: $25.95 w/Senior and Child Discounts
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/03/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Spalding Nix Gallery (Thursdays),
Cost: Free
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09/03/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Swan Coach House (Thursdays),
Cost: Free
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09/03/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Zuckerman Museum of Art (Thursdays),
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/03/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Dekalb History Center - (Thursdays),
Cost: Free. Donations appreciated.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/03/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Thursdays),
Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50
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Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/03/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Children's Museum (Thursdays),
Cost: $17.95 non-member
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/03/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Johnson Lowe Gallery (Thursdays),
Cost: Free
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09/03/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Breman Museum (Thursdays),
Cost: $12
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09/03/2026 11:00 AM
Exhibitions at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (Thursdays),
Cost: $10, members free
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Cost: $10, members free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/03/2026 11:00 AM
Exhibitions at Cat Eye Creative (Thursdays),
Cost: Free
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Cost: Free
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09/03/2026 11:00 AM
Exhibitions at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (Thursdays),
Cost: Free
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09/03/2026 12:00 PM
Exhibitions at Kai Lin Art (Thursdays),
Cost: Free
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09/03/2026 12:00 PM
Exhibitions at Hammonds House Museum (Thursdays),
Cost: $5 students, $10 general admission
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09/03/2026 12:00 PM
Exhibitions at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art (Thursdays),
Cost: Free. Suggested donation $5
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Cost: Free. Suggested donation $5
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/03/2026 12:00 PM
Hamilton by Broadway in Atlanta,
Cost: Available to subscribers currently
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09/03/2026 1:00 PM
The Barista League at The Loft,
Cost: $25+
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09/03/2026 5:30 PM
FTE Five Course Beer Dinner,
Cost: $75 per person + gratuity
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09/03/2026 6:00 PM
Atlanta Black Pride 2026 - Mayors Atlanta Black Pride Weekend Reception (Day 1),
Cost: $20 general admission, registration required, no walk-ups allowed
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/03/2026 6:00 PM
THE Kehlani WORLD TOUR: NORTH America,
Cost: From $29
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/03/2026 6:30 PM
MACC One Love Century,
Cost: $115
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09/03/2026 6:30 PM
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Atlanta Black Pride 2026 Weekend Kickoff Party (Day 1)
09/03/2026 11:00 PM
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