Georgia Entertainment Scene

12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week

Dolly Parton’s Georgia ties included a secret wedding in Ringgold

6 Atlanta artists to watch during the 2026-27 arts season

Hey Nothing indie-fold duo of Tyler Mabry and Harlow Philips

This hit Athens duo nearly quit music. Now, they’re back with a debut album.

Clive Davis and the Recording Academy Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Avery Lipman & Monte Lipman - Inside

CONCERT REVIEW

Olivia Dean explores the ‘Art of Loving’ at fun and flirty Atlanta concert

Shaq’s passion for dunking leads to professional Dunkman league in Atlanta

Giddy up! Meet the Atlanta group building community for queer country dancing.

Major musicals, world premieres among nominees for 2026 Suzi Bass Awards

Atlanta’s 2026 Suzi Bass Award nominees include “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Girl From the North Country” and “The Heart Sellers.” The awards take place in November.

Marietta podcaster Sean Kipe explores mysterious death of Natalie Jones

Sean Kipe of Marietta went from L.A. musician to Atlanta location scout to true crime podcaster. His latest is about the mysterious death of Georgia mom Natalie Jones.

Bret Michaels says his audiences should expect no less than a good time

‘It’s all about the party,’ says the longtime rocker, who brings his Live and Amplified tour to Sugar Hill, Georgia, on Friday.

Star 94 dumps Atlanta vet morning team Kevin & Taylor after less than a year

Kevin Avery and Taylor Scott's morning show has been cut by Atlanta radio station Sta4 94 after less than a year on air.

Time set for ‘Tamron Hall’ return to WSB-TV

Tamron Hall's syndicated talk show will be airing on the ABC affiliate at 1:05 a.m., temporarily.

Kidney failure? House fire? Atlanta ‘America’s Got Talent’ singer undeterred.

Atlanta singer Ashford Sanders, despite a near-death experience after a kidney failure and a house fire, is now riding high singing on "America's Got Talent."

Atlanta artist makes a memorial to go up in flames at Burning Man

Atlanta artist Charlie "Blackcat" Smith has created a sculpture, honoring his friend writer Brian Doherty, that will burn at Burning Man in Nevada in September.

Meet the man who helped bring the elegant Cuban dance casino to Atlanta

Meet Julian Mejia, who introduced Atlanta to the Cuban dance style casino in 1999. His SALSAtlanta organization has been teaching it ever since at sites across metro Atlanta.

BOOKSHELF

Father’s dementia prompts bestselling author’s healing journey

Matthew Quick, the author of "Silver Linings Playbook," explores his complicated relationship in his new book, "Dad, Love, Me."

Beluga whales Zephyr (left) and Balor accept tasty treats from Leah Stutz and Christina Spilker on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at the Georgia Aquarium. The two beluga whales were rescued from a closed amusement park in Ontario. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

2 beluga whales settling in at Georgia Aquarium after trip from Canada

The Georgia Aquarium was part of a massive effort to relocate 30 beluga whales at a shuttered aquatic park near Niagara Falls, bringing two of them to Atlanta.

Review: Center for Puppetry Arts’ ‘Tesla vs. Edison’ will spark your senses

Review of a revial of the Center for Puppetry Arts’ 2023 hit staging of "Tesla vs. Edison," called "a masterpiece of invention" by critic Benjamin Carr.

Antitrust case reportedly has Paramount eyeing Georgia, others for HQ move

Paramount Skydance's leadership has mulled a headquarters move amid a push by California and other states to block its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

At Tucker’s new retro arcade, owners want all players to feel like winners

Infinite Horizons Arcade aspires to be more than a place of retro video diversion. Plus, where to find other retro arcades in metro Atlanta.