12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week
From visual arts to music to theater, the metro Atlanta area has an active arts scene offering something for nearly everyone. This upcoming week, happenings include a family-friendly, one-hour performance of “Snow White” by Atlanta Ballet 2, the highest level of professional training at the company’s Centre for Dance Education. In addition, the Aurora Theatre is performing “Dog Mom,” a heartwarming comedic play.
The following 12 events will help you explore Atlanta’s arts and culture in the upcoming week.
“Dog Mom”
Horizon Theatre presents this heartwarming comedy about a newly divorced woman who reluctantly fosters an older stray.
Continuing through Sunday, April 19. $40 and up, student tickets $15. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave., Atlanta. 404-584-7450, horizontheatre.com/plays/dog-mom/.
Kathy Moss solo show plus artist talk
Kathy Moss debuts her new collection featuring floating botanical forms that are rooted in symbolism and participates in an artist talk at Pryor Fine Art.
6-8 p.m. opening reception, 7 p.m. artist talk. Thursday, March 26. Pryor Fine Art, 764 Miami Circle NE, Suite 132, Atlanta. 404-352-8775, facebook.com/pryorfineart.
African Film Festival Atlanta
The African Film Festival Atlanta returns to host cinema from Africa and the diaspora, emphasizing contemporary African storytelling, technology and cultural dialogue.
Thursday, March 26-Monday, March 30. Several locations, including Georgia State University’s Cinefest, 66 Courtland St. SE #262, Atlanta. africanfilmfestatl.com.
“Initiative”
Aurora Theatre presents a world premiere play by Jacob York in which Dave, who is battling an aggressive illness, plays Dungeons & Dragons with his group of friends to create moments he fears he’ll miss. His friends craft a quest to create experiences of a lifetime of memories, ranging from fatherhood to viewing the ocean for the first time.
Thursday, March 26-Sunday, April 19. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, auroratheatre.com/productions-and-programs/view/initiative/.
“This Is Not That: Peter Lynch”
The Glasgow-trained artist will present a collection of his signature paintings and works on paper in this solo exhibition curated by Pujan Gandhi.
3-4 p.m. curator walk-through Saturday, March 28, with exhibition continuing through Saturday, April 11. Sandler Hudson Gallery, 739 Trabert Ave. NW, Suite B, Atlanta. 404-817-3300, facebook.com/sandlerhudson/.
“EmpowerHer: A Celebration of Women in Art”
“EmpowerHer” features the work of more than 140 female artists on view at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum & Conference Center. An artist talk on Saturday, March 28, will be moderated by curator Tisha Smith.
Artist talk 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 28, exhibition continues through Saturday, April 25. Free. Emma Darnell Aviation Museum & Conference Center, 3900 Aviation Circle NW, Atlanta. 404-612-5780, fultonarts.org/events.
Callanwolde Spring Concert Series: Piper & the Hard Times and Rod Hamdallah
The spring concert series returns to Callanwolde with music from Nashville-based Piper & the Hard Times, a blues-roots ensemble, and garage rocker Rod Hamdallah.
7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, March 27. General admission lawn seating $35, VIP tables $170.30 and up. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta. 404-872-5338, callanwolde.org/event/piper-the-hard-times-rod-hamdallah-spring-concert-series-2026.
“Force of Destiny”
The Alpharetta Symphony and Harmonia Atlanta Chorus perform Giuseppe Verdi’s “Overture to La Forza del Destino,” Antonin Dvořák’s “Te Deum” and John Rutter’s “Requiem.”
6:30 p.m. pre-concert talk, 7:30 p.m. concert. Friday, March 27. $26.50-$41.50. Innovation Academy, 125 Milton Ave., Alpharetta. 678-701-7761, alpharettasymphony.org/force-of-destiny.
Westward: Gabriela Montero, piano
Pianist Gabriela Montero performs a program featuring immigrant composers that is anchored by her improvised accompaniment to Charlie Chaplin’s 1917 film “The Immigrant.” A multiple Grammy Award-winner, she’ll also perform pieces from Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky.
7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, March 27. $31-$58. Clayton State University, Spivey Hall, 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow. 678-466-4200, spiveyhall.org/events/event/westward-gabriela-montero-piano/.
“Imagine: It’s Magic”
Vocalist Joan Ellison sings timeless hits from artists such as Rosemary Clooney and Lena Horne while the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra performs the original arrangements by Nelson Riddle, Conrad Salinger and Paul Weston.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28. Standard seating $32-$42, free for children and students 21 and under with ID. Mount Pisgah Church, 2850 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. 678-748-5802, johnscreeksymphony.org.
“Snow White”
This one-hour family version of the classic fairy tale is performed by Atlanta Ballet 2, the highest level of professional training at Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education.
1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29. $17-$73. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 404-892-3303, atlantaballet.com/performances/snow-white-2.
Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” in concert with the ASO
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will present the second installment of Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” series as it performs Klaus Badelt and Oscar winner Hans Zimmer’s score live to the film.
7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 29. $64.70 and up. Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4800, aso.org/events/detail/pirates-caribbean-2.
