Things to do in Atlanta

Back in the groove with ‘Renascence’ album, Cymande plays Atlanta this week
Back in the groove with its 2025 ‘Renascence’ album, Cymande plays Atlanta this week. The U.K. band founded in the '70s still blends funk, jazz, soul, calypso and rock.

7 Atlanta women who helped put the city on the national art map
Deserving recognition during Women’s History Month, here are seven women in Atlanta arts whose commitment of talent and support helped put the city on the national arts map.
Food pantry extending relief to TSA workers this weekend
The King’s Table is one of several community groups across the country extending relief to TSA workers, who have gone weeks without pay.

Atlanta’s India Arie debuted 25 years ago. Her ‘acoustic soul’ finds new purpose
For two decades, the Denver-born, Atlanta-based singer has made soul music that’s empowering and socially conscious, beginning with her 2001 seminal debut “Acoustic Soul.”
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The Wren’s Nest house museum is ‘Reckoning with Remus’
"There are many twists and turns to this saga," says the leader of a push to update interpretation of folktale-spinning author Joel Chandler Harris.
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Q&A with S. Epatha Merkerson: ‘As long as I can work, I will’
A longtime staple of both “Law & Order” and “Chicago Med,” S. Epatha Merkerson received the On Her Shoulders Preservation Award from Atlanta-based Black Women Film Network.

Georgia Food + Wine Festival 2026: 10 ways to spend the weekend like a pro
Heading to the Georgia Food and Wine Festival in Marietta? Chef and editor Monti Carlo shares what to eat, drink, and see, from Fired Up barbecue to Saturday tastings.

Cuevacia brings a magical, modern Mexican grotto to Midtown Atlanta
There’s a magical quality to Cuevacia, the new modern Mexican restaurant in Colony Square, a bit like the wardrobe portal to Narnia.

A new day, even now: Nowruz at Rumi’s Kitchen in Atlanta
At Rumi's Kitchen in Atlanta, Nowruz isn't just a celebration of the Persian New Year, it's a survival tactic. The holiday takes on a deeper meaning amidst the war in Iran.
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Plaza Theatre spotlights Georgia film history, showing ‘Deliverance’ and more
The series spans 1972 to 2006, a time period before the state bolstered its film tax credit.

FCC approves landmark merger between Cox Communications and Charter
The immediate impact of the merger on existing Cox employees was not known at the time of the announcement.
Netflix backs out of bid to acquire CNN-parent Warner Bros. Discovery
It appears the Warner Bros. movie studio, HBO and Atlanta-founded properties such as CNN, TNT and TBS will ultimately merge with the owner of CBS and Paramount+.

Antique details and contemporary art mix effortlessly in Charleston home
Gallerist Tyler Rollins fills a traditional Charleston home with contemporary Asian art.

What Atlanta Magazine’s new top editor plans for the storied publication
Allison Entrekin, a longtime Atlanta journalist, has been named editor-in-chief of Atlanta Magazine.
‘Heated Rivalry’ sparks Atlantans to connect over queer romance novels
"Heated Rivalry," HBO Max's hit hockey romance series, is sparking Atlantans to connect over queer romance novels. Authors of these books are feeling the love, too.

Why Galentine’s Day is good for your health. (No, really!)
Science shows strong friendships boost mental and physical well-being. Discover how to celebrate your besties in Atlanta, from wellness activities to nightlife happenings.

Get sent into space via Atlanta’s newest VR immersive experience
The latest immersive VR experience in Atlanta replicates what it's like to be on the International Space Station.

Rough Draft Atlanta to consolidate local newspapers under one brand
The consolidation will save the company roughly the same amount of money as a salaried reporter position, which will be reinvested back into its reporting.

Nashville lawyer goes bold in her new-build Bordeaux home
Cynthia Lee’s embrace of color, art and personal touches transformed a blank space into a maximalist vision.



