Georgia Entertainment Scene

HEAT CHECK

Outkast sued a rapper for having a ‘nearly identical’ name. Was it necessary?

12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week

How a member of a beloved Atlanta rap duo found a new home in R&B music

Whiplash, newest comedy club in Atlanta, aims for ‘elevated’ experience

BOOKSHELF

5 new bloodcurdling reads to keep you up at night

New books to read for spooky season include "Stay Buried" by Jennifer McMahon and "The Sisters of Crimson House" by Melissa Anderson Sweazy.

For 20 years, a happily ‘Dreadful’ Halloween at Center for Puppetry Arts

Previewing "The Ghastly Dreadfuls,' the Halloween show for adults at Center for Puppetry Arts that stays fresh after 20 years by integrating new performers into the cast.

After 26 years of supporting Georgia artists, MOCA GA opens artful new home

As MOCA GA prepares to open its expansive West Midtown home, co-founder Annette Cone-Skelton looks back over its history and forward to what it will mean for Georgia-made art.

‘Celebrity Weakest Link’ brings Jane Lynch and sarcasm to metro Atlanta

"Celebrity Weakest Link" host Jane Lynch says filming at Trilith Live in Fayetteville is "utopia."

Fall into the music of Halloween with these 6 metro Atlanta concerts

Check out six concerts in metro Atlanta featuring music that will put you in the Halloween mood.

Drag queen Shea Couleé fell in love with Atlanta after shooting a Marvel film

Drag queen and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum Shea Couleé is headlining the 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival at Piedmont Park.

Macon native Carrie Preston found her dream role in CBS’ ‘Elsbeth’

Carrie Preston talks to the AJC about growing up in Macon and landing the lead role on CBS' "Elsbeth."

Decatur Book Festival ends relationship with store amid racism allegations

An attendee of the festival made a Threads post warning others to avoid Kiss and Tale Romance Bookshop, after they “spoke and acknowledged everyone but the Black shoppers."

Debut date set for new Zoo Atlanta pandas Ping Ping, Fu Shuang

Zoo Atlanta will reveal its two new giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, to the public Nov. 6.

Dunwoody High School’s Seacrest Stadium set to open in August 2027

With fundraising complete, Seacrest Stadium at Dunwoody High School will begin renovations next month and be ready for the 2027-28 football season.

CONCERT REVIEW

Ed Sheeran returns to apolitical form at Atlanta show, with new opening act

Former Fray front man Isaac Slade, who opened for Ed Sheeran on his Loop Tour stop, called for folks "brave enough to step into that middle place … that sees both sides."