Things to do in Atlanta

AAJC 100726 Banksy exhibit

‘Art of Banksy: Without Limits,’ and without his permission, back in Atlanta

"The Art of Banksy: Without Limits," now at Pullman Yards, has raised questions over if displaying the street artist's works on gallery walls negates his intention, meaning.

AAJC 100726 Arts calendar

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.

Michelangelo Savannah exhibit

Rare Michelangelo exhibit in Savannah sheds light on how he viewed women

Several works by Michelangelo appear for the first time in the U.S. at a Georgia exhibit focusing on the Renaissance artist's depiction of females.

Georgia Entertainment Scene
Johnny Venus

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

Johnny Venus, one half of the Atlanta rap duo Earthgang, has released his first solo album, "The 11th Hour," with a soulful vibe and production by The-Dream.

A brand new comedy club is opening Feb. 8. We are getting a sneak preview with Marshall Chiles, who had started Funny Farm in Roswell, then Laughing Skull in Midtown.

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

Whiplash Comedy Club is open at Ponce City Market, an effort to bring an upscale club feel to a scene known for cheap chairs and cramped spaces.

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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.

Food & Dining
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PUNK FOODIE GUIDE

11 must-try Atlanta food pop-ups and dining events this week (Oct. 14–19)

From piri-piri chicken and strawberry lime conchas in Reynoldstown to Twix macarons in Sandy Springs, here’s your week in Atlanta pop-ups

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East Atlanta pumpkin patch

Explore a pumpkin patch and Turkish food festival this week in Atlanta

This week in metro Atlanta, explore a fall festival and pumpkin patch in East Atlanta and taste cured meats from Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams & Bacon.

Make this quick version of chicken adobo
RECIPE

Make this easy chicken adobo in about 30 minutes

Make this easy Filipino chicken adobo in about 30 minutes with juicy drumsticks, plus a simple shortcut for a rich glossy sauce.

North Georgia State Fair

State Fair and more: 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Warner Bros

Paramount antitrust settlement: What it means for Warner deal and Atlanta

Gorillaz close out the Shaky Knees three-day music festival on Sunday night with a set full of hits and several surprise guests, including Kara Jackson, 6lack, DRAM and Atlanta's own Earthgang on Sept. 20, 2026 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Shaky Knees Festival 2026 – Day 3

After a lengthy rain delay and evacuation, Twenty One Pilots closed out Saturday night at Shaky Knees with genre bending hits on the Peachtree Stage on Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Shaky Knees Festival 2026 – Day 2

shaky knees

PHOTOS: Shaky Knees Festival 2026 - Day 1

Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry plans to relocate to Puerto Rico. What about his Atlanta studio?

Chattahoochee Nature Center's Back to Your Roots Farm Fair

Dirty Birds Rally and more: 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Semester at Trilith

Trilith wants college students to spend a semester on set

Atlanta Food and Wine Festival

Food & Wine Fest and more: 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

021925 production road closures

With Trump’s backing, a federal film incentive gains ground in Georgia