Things to do in Atlanta

CIARA DAY

Atlanta singer Ciara gives $50,000 to 10 local organizations

Ciara’s donation will support Atlanta groups in the areas of music, film, fashion, technology, sports, dance, education and leadership.

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Atlanta theater community wants to give patron Susan Stiefel a curtain call

An appreciation of Atlanta theater patron and Suzi Awards judge Susan Stiefel, 81, who died June 29, leaving the city’s performing arts community feeling a deep loss.

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12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week

Our Atlanta arts events to plan for this week include the musical comedy "Working" at Stone Mountain's Art Station and the premiere of historic Cabbagetown photos.

Georgia Entertainment Scene
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Every Monday, musicians push their limits for eager listeners in Atlanta

Checking out Eyedrum's Monday Night Creative Music Series, which defines itself as an open and welcoming space for Atlanta’s creative musicians and curious audiences.

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Performance art meets activism in Lavender Fest’s third season

Director Ty Autry said Lavender Fest's "Unerasable" theme reflects that queer stories are "an act of rebellion and resistance."

Alpharetta. GA: John Mellencamp visited America Bank Amphitheatre on his Dancing Words tour Saturday night. Running through two acts, with a 15 minute intermission, Mellencamp played nearly forty songs to a sing-along crowd. Photo taken Thursday August 1, 2026 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre.  Mellencamp (RYAN FLEISHER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)
CONCERT REVIEW

In concert, John Mellencamp joyfully salutes the ‘mavericks’ and ‘misfits’

John Mellencamp gave the sold-out Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta exactly what it wanted: a full-throated set of greatest hits.

Food & Dining
Deborah VanTrece's (left) restaurant, Oreatha's at the Point, will hold a special Dining in the District event for the beginning of Black Restaurant Week. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

The Chai Box Cafe’s grand opening celebration and more Atlanta food events

This week in Atlanta, kick off Black Restaurant Week, enjoy an Italian wine dinner and celebrate the grand opening of a chai cafe.

Roaring Jewel Martini
EXCLUSIVE

Order Roaring Social’s new martini dripping with real diamonds — for $10K

Roaring Social has created a $10,000 martini in partnership with Solomon Brothers Jewelers. The vodka martini is served with a 5-carat, natural diamond tennis necklace.

July 2026 restaurant openings

So. Fox, Summerland, Y Bar lead Atlanta’s July restaurant openings

July’s metro Atlanta restaurant openings included some glitzy new concepts from well established restaurateurs, including So. Fox, Summerland and Y Bar e Ristorante.

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Inside DeKalb County's $21 million Real Time Crime Center

Warner Bros

Judge halts Paramount’s merger with CNN parent company Warner Bros.

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire perform

PHOTOS: Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire perform in Atlanta

Georgia Trust Acquisitions

2 of Georgia’s oldest newspapers acquired, will increase local coverage

Signage and work for FIFA

Here’s how hotels, short-term rentals in Atlanta fared during the World Cup

Warner Bros

States file lawsuit to block Paramount’s acquisition of Turner parent company

You42 Studios

In this Atlanta-area film studio, visitors can dine while creators go viral

Lee Thomas

She helped ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Spider-Man’ film in Georgia. Now she’s retiring.

Jermaine Dupri

Atlanta megaproducer Jermaine Dupri alleges Sony owes him $18M in royalties

Repticon Atlanta

10 weekend events hotter than the metro Atlanta weather

Trilith Studios offers behind-the-scenes tour

Trilith Studios offers behind-the-scenes tour that includes Nate Bargatze set