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
Exhibitions at Cat Eye Creative (Saturdays)
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Cost: Free
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Cost: Free
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09/05/2026 11:00 AM
College Football is BACK at Top Dawg Tavern in Bethlehem,
Cost: No cover
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09/05/2026 11:00 AM
Jazz Brunch at C. Ellet's,
Cost: No Cover
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09/05/2026 11:00 AM
Atlanta Black Pride 2026 - Men's Empowerment Brunch (Day 3) ,
Cost: From $36.86
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09/05/2026 11:00 AM
R&B Brunch: All White Affair Labor Day Weekend at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: $30+
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09/05/2026 11:30 AM
Practical Magic Market: Shop Local Handmade Art and Oddities!,
Cost: Free entry
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09/05/2026 12:00 PM
FoodieLand at Atlanta Motor Speedway (Day 2) ,
Cost: $15
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09/05/2026 1:00 PM
Horizon Theatre presents Holy Chicken Sandwich,
Cost: $40-$45
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09/05/2026 2:00 PM
Hamilton by Broadway in Atlanta,
Cost: Available to subscribers currently
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09/05/2026 2:00 PM
Alliance Theatre presents Purpose,
Cost: $44+
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Cost: $44+
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09/05/2026 2:00 PM
Alliance Theatre presents Carmela Full of Wishes,
Cost: $15.39+
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09/05/2026 2:00 PM
Dunwoody Nature Center Butterfly Experience Dog Adoption Event,
Cost: Free
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09/05/2026 2:15 PM
Annie,
Cost: $35.06+
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09/05/2026 2:30 PM
Parade at Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre,
Cost: $41.20-$54.64
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09/05/2026 3:00 PM
Weekly Winery Tour at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: $60+
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09/05/2026 3:00 PM
Aflac Kickoff - Auburn vs. Baylor,
Cost: Check Site
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09/05/2026 3:30 PM
Labor Day Weekend at Lanier Islands Resort,
Cost: $15
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09/05/2026 4:00 PM
Revolution Ball (Saturday),
Cost: $10
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Cost: $10
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/05/2026 4:00 PM
Alliance Theatre presents Carmela Full of Wishes,
Cost: $15.39+
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09/05/2026 4:30 PM
Watch PAWty Presented by Boehringer Ingelheim,
Cost: Free
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09/05/2026 5:30 PM
Icon For Hire at The Masquerade,
Cost: $30.55+
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09/05/2026 6:00 PM
Gwinnett Stripers vs. Charlotte Knights,
Cost: $13.55+
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09/05/2026 6:05 PM
Tony Roberts at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: $42.00+
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09/05/2026 6:30 PM
An Evening of Soul: October London, Leela James, and Eric Benet,
Cost: $90+
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09/05/2026 7:00 PM
Tyler Lyle at Eddie's Attic,
Cost: Check Site
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09/05/2026 7:00 PM
Yung Vokalz at St. James Live! (early show),
Cost: $55+
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09/05/2026 7:00 PM
Preacher Stone | National Touring Artist! at MadLife,
Cost: $46.50
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09/05/2026 7:00 PM
Celebrating The Music of Sade at The Velvet Note,
Cost: $44.00
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09/05/2026 7:00 PM
THE Hayley Williams SHOW,
Cost: Check Site
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09/05/2026 7:00 PM
Sevendust & Theory OF A Deadman: THE DEAD / SEVEN TOUR,
Cost: Check Site
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09/05/2026 7:00 PM
5 Things to Do Today
TinyCON at Children's Museum of Atlanta
09/05/2026 9:30 AM
Children's Museum of Atlanta
Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6
Session A: 9...
Dragon Con 2026 Annual Parade
09/05/2026 10:00 AM
Peachtree Street-Downtown Atlanta
Each year, we present a parade that is talked abou...
Atlanta Black Pride 2026 - Men's Empowerment Brunch (Day 3)
09/05/2026 11:00 AM
The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
A fun and educational brunch covering a range of t...
Revolution Ball (Saturday)
09/05/2026 4:00 PM
RailRoad Earth
CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Sep. 5-Sun., Sep. 6
Railroad Earth, the venerable multi-disciplinary arts...
Gin BLOSSOMS/BLUES Traveler with Spin Doctors at Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
09/05/2026 8:00 PM
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., Sept. 5
Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors, Synovus Bank...
Celebrating The Music of Sade
09/05/2026 9:00 PM
The Velvet Note
Happens on the following Dates:
Sep 5, 2026, 9:00p...
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