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
25th Annual HBCU National Tennis Championships,
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/17/2026 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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09/17/2026 9:00 AM
Exhibitions at Zuckerman Museum of Art (Thursdays),
Cost: Free
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09/17/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Thursdays)
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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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09/17/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Dekalb History Center - (Thursdays),
Cost: Free. Donations appreciated.
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09/17/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Children's Museum (Thursdays),
Cost: $17.95 non-member
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09/17/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Swan Coach House (Thursdays),
Cost: Free
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09/17/2026 10:00 AM
Fit4Mom - Strides 360 at City Springs,
Cost: Check Site
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09/17/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at High Museum (Thursdays),
Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members
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Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members
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09/17/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Thursdays),
Cost: Free - $8 (see site)
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09/17/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Fernbank (Thursdays),
Cost: $25.95 w/Senior and Child Discounts
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09/17/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Breman Museum (Thursdays),
Cost: $12
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09/17/2026 11:00 AM
Meals On Wheels Atlanta Hosts 9th Annual Power Luncheon,
Cost: $250
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09/17/2026 11:30 AM
Exhibitions at Hammonds House Museum (Thursdays),
Cost: $5 students, $10 general admission
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09/17/2026 12:00 PM
Master of Accounting Information Session,
Cost: Free
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09/17/2026 12:00 PM
Exhibitions at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (Thursdays),
Cost: Free
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09/17/2026 12:00 PM
Alive in Roswell,
Cost: Free
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09/17/2026 5:00 PM
Ladies Night Out at Vinings Jubilee,
Cost: Free+
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09/17/2026 5:00 PM
Vader at The Masquerade,
Cost: $38.20+
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09/17/2026 6:00 PM
Sundown Social,
Cost: Free
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09/17/2026 6:00 PM
Buena Vida Tapas Bar Sets the Mood with Amor a la Mesa,
Cost: $75-$150
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09/17/2026 6:30 PM
Koe Wetzel,
Cost: $71–$163
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Cost: $71–$163
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09/17/2026 6:45 PM
Songwriters Of Georgia at Eddie's Attic,
Cost: $20.03
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09/17/2026 7:00 PM
Music Bingo at Punch Bowl Social,
Cost: No Cover
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09/17/2026 7:00 PM
Jack Black Trivia,
Cost: Free to play
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09/17/2026 7:00 PM
Clark D: Dream For A Dollar Live In Atlanta With Cam The Artisan, Mmw, And Kei at Smith's Olde Bar,
Cost: $1+
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Cost: $1+
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09/17/2026 7:00 PM
Tio Lucho’s Hosts Nikkei Night With Chefs Arnaldo Castillo and Jorom Paler,
Cost: $125
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09/17/2026 7:00 PM
2026 Out On Film Preview Party,
Cost: Entry fee for guests is $20; sponsors and members are complimentary
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09/17/2026 7:00 PM
Gwinnett Stripers vs. Indianapolis Indians,
Cost: $13.55+
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09/17/2026 7:05 PM
James Taylor And His All Star Band,
Cost: $109-$466+
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09/17/2026 7:30 PM
5 Things to Do Today
Koe Wetzel
09/17/2026 6:45 PM
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
CRITIC’S PICK
Thurs., Sept.17
Koe Wetzel, Wyatt Flores, Ameris Bank Amphitheatre — Texas...
Clark D: Dream For A Dollar Live In Atlanta With Cam The Artisan, Mmw, And Kei at Smith's Olde Bar
09/17/2026 7:00 PM
Smith's Olde Bar
CRITIC'S PICK:
Thurs. Sep. 17
Clark D, kei, Cam the Artisan & MMW, Smith's Olde Bar -...
A Meal by Ximena Garnica & Shige Moriya with the LEIMAY Ensemble & Guests
09/17/2026 7:30 PM
7 Stages Theatre
CRITIC'S PICK:
Thu., Sep. 17 - Sun., Sep. 20
'A Meal' by Leimay Ensemble, 7 Stages - This show is...
Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart at Rialto Center
09/17/2026 8:00 PM
Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University
Over the past half-century, Béla Fleck redefined t...
The Milk Carton Kids Fall Tour with Paper Wings at Variety Playhouse
09/17/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse
CRITIC'S PICK:
Thurs., Sept. 17
The Milk Carton Kids, Paper Wings, Variety Playhouse -...
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