Georgia Entertainment Scene

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

BOOKSHELF

5 new bloodcurdling reads to keep you up at night

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

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

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

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

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

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."

12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week

Our Atlanta arts events to plan for this week include ‘The Ghastly Dreadfuls’ at the Center for Puppetry Arts and a Marvin Gaye musical at two metro performing arts centers.

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."

Chilli covered for her TLC partner, T-Boz, by continuing the show Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

CONCERT REVIEW

Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue bring the spice; TLC underseasoned

Salt-N-Pepa turns Synovus Bank Amphitheater in Atlanta into an energetic nightclub, but TLC without T-Boz was underwhelming.

As Ed Sheeran returns to Atlanta, 6 things to know about the controversy

Saturday’s Atlanta show will be Ed Sheeran’s first tour stop with an opening act since last month’s controversy. Here’s what to know.

Atlanta’s Ms. Pat, after so much trauma, has found her own American Dream

Atlanta native Ms. Pat has just released her second memoir, chronicling her struggles to become a big star while balancing her family. She talks to the AJC.

Netflix quickly renews Atlanta-shot ‘A Different World’ sequel for Season 2

Netflix quickly renews "A Different World" sequel for a second season. The Atlanta-shot show brought back several actors from the original cast, including Jasmine Guy.

Can a Live Nation-backed Atlanta label be a musician’s ‘reset?’ This exec thinks so.

Music executive Kei Henderson, who formerly served as 21 Savage’s manager, started Third & Hayden to help boost musical artists’ careers while maintaining their mental health.

BOOKSHELF

Georgia poets ponder family, nature, faith and labor in new collections

The latest on Georgia poets, including Lee Bains, Patricia Lockwood and Teri Elam.

2026 Atlanta Art Fair guide: Navigating what to view, hear and do

Your guide to Atlanta Art Fair, Thursday through Sunday at Pullman Yards, a deep dive into 80-plus art booths, public art projects, talks on an array of art topics and more.