Soon, these dog days of summer will subside. Yet there's still outdoor enjoyment to be had in the coming months, as well as after fall arrives. Living's arts preview gives readers an assortment of things to do and places to go. Our feature on the oldest house museum in Atlanta will delight history buffs and fans of storytelling. Another story spotlights a new performing arts center, where upcoming productions of musicals and internationally acclaimed entertainers are only part of the programming. We also have a few unsung venues to share, with art, comedy, dance and more for you to explore.

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Inventor Lonnie Johnson stands with his Super Soaker water guns at JTEC Energy on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Johnson, a former NASA engineer, is currently working on a new energy technology through his company’s JTEC device that turns thermal heat into usable energy. (Natrice Miller/AJC)