Georgia Entertainment Scene

12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week

Decatur Book Festival ends relationship with store amid racism allegations

Debut date set for new Zoo Atlanta pandas Ping Ping, Fu Shuang

Dunwoody High School’s Seacrest Stadium set to open in August 2027

CONCERT REVIEW

Ed Sheeran returns to apolitical form at Atlanta show, with new opening act

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

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

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.

Indigo Girls ‘Look Long’ at their career in tour that brings them back home

Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls talks about Friday's gig at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre and how the tour band supplements her vocals and harmonies.

Atlanta’s Rashaun Williams gets full-time ‘Shark Tank’ status in his own town

Atlanta venture capitalist and Falcons minority owner Rashuan Williams talks to the AJC about being a fulltime "Shark Tank" shark.

Chastain Park group says planned Halloween night show more trick than treat

The Chastain Park Civic Association wants a Steve Lacy concert on Halloween night moved to another day because of concerns about safety issues with trick-or-treaters.

Atlanta media briefs: Kelly Crull’s departure; Valdez, Dorsey swap

Kelly Crull leaves 93.7/680 The Fan for the New Orleans Pelicans; WANF's Jennifer Valdez and Ella Dorsey swap time slots and Justina Latimer joins "Good Day Atlanta."

In case you missed it: 5 highlights from the 2025 Decatur Book Festival

Celebrate love of reading, craft of writing at 2026 Decatur Book Festival

Brian Goldstone, Tayari Jones, Arthur Sze, Reesa Teesa and Silas House are among the participating writers at this year's Decatur Book Festival.

BOOKSHELF

New fall books to read include Lil Jon memoir, Carson McCullers letters

New fall books to check out including a memoir from rapper Lil Jon and a biography of activist Lillian Smith.

‘The Circle’ returns to shoot in Atlanta, moves to Hulu from Netflix

"The Circle" has moved from Netflix to Hulu/Disney+ and will shoot in Atlanta, according to the Georgia Film Office.

The Black Water Reapers take on the Apocalypstix during Atlanta Roller Derby’s first bouts at their new location, the Golden Glide Skating Rink in Decatur, on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Atlanta Roller Derby tries to save legendary Decatur roller rink Golden Glide

Atlanta Roller Derby created a special subsidiary to take over Golden Glide Skating Rink in Decatur, the metro area's oldest rink.