Things to Do in the Area

Creative Loafing is an intensely local guide. We've been publishing a newspaper in the area since 1972 and just about all of the culture has been reported in the newspaper or on this website.

Looking for things to do in the area? We can direct you.

Here's our suggestion. Work off this page - start with the 5 Things to Do list below which are our recommendations for today's events. Not seeing what you want? Take a look at our more extensive list of today's events. Still not feeling it? See our suggestions below for ongoing events. Looking for cool things to do without laying out any dollars? Try our list of free things to do. If you are looking for events at the neighborhood level, take a look at our What's Going On to get the best local information available.

Five Things to Do Today

NETHERWORLD’s Escape Room Games

Friday January 22, 2021 02:00 pm EST 01/22/2021 2:00 pm

Netherworld Haunted House Cost: $28

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Categories: escape rooms Seek thills in a safe manner at Escape the NETHERWORLD, the traditional escape room with a blood-curdling twist to give you all the adventure you desire. Guests can choose any of the four escape rooms to try their luck at including Tiki Island: Attack of the Shark God, Sasqu... [click here for more]

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Lobster Dogs

Friday January 22, 2021 04:00 pm EST 01/22/2021 4:00 pm

Ironmonger Brewing Company Cost: No Cover

Arts Agenda, Food and Drink, Food and Drink::Beer Events

Kick off your weekend right!! Meet us at this cool spot from 4-9!! Hope to see you there!! [click here for more]

Bill Sheffield

Friday January 22, 2021 07:00 pm EST 01/22/2021 7:00 pm

Blind Willie's Cost: No Cover

Music

The Delta, dark and muddy, flows through his viens. His voice laments and wails, it prays and pleads. His fingers dance along the strings of a travel-worn guitar to an ancient and mystic melody. His heart beats sin. It beats again for salvation. [click here for more]

Celebrate Tamborrada 2021

Friday January 22, 2021 07:30 pm EST 01/22/2021 7:30 pm

Cooks & Soldiers Cost: $155

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Tamborrada Festival may look a little different this year, but it's still ON (virtually & take-out style) at Cooks & Soldiers! On Friday, January 22, Cooks & Soldiers will be offering a special 3-course Tamborrada Takeout package ($155) that will include Basque food, sides & traditional beverage spe... [click here for more]

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Rod Hamdallah

Friday January 22, 2021 10:00 pm EST 01/22/2021 10:00 pm

Northside Tavern Cost: $10

Music, Nightlife

WEEKEND SHOWS - $10 at the door-

Cover begins at 9:30 No cover on Weeknights

Open: Monday - Sunday: 12:00pm to Close

Weeknight Music: 10:00pm to 2:00am

Sunday nights: 9:00pm-12:00am

Call club for any changes

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See: Today's Events, This Weekend's Events

CL's City Guide

atlanta attractions

12 primo ATL people-watching spots Explore Attractions

Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST 12/27/2020 4:00 am

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14 kid-friendly mainstays Explore Attractions

Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST 12/27/2020 4:00 am

Atlanta has heaps of family-approved ways to spend the day | more...

History and Science Museums in Atlanta Explore Attractions

Wednesday October 23, 2019 02:18 pm EDT 10/23/2019 2:18 pm

Explore the topics of history, science and more at these museums | more...

10 history lessons you'll find in Atlanta City Guide, Atlanta History, Explore Attractions

Saturday December 26, 2020 04:00 am EST 12/26/2020 4:00 am

Educational landmarks from the museum to the grave | more...

13 grown-up ATL field trips Explore Attractions

Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST 12/27/2020 4:00 am

ITP and OTP museums that will help you rediscover your inner child | more...

Amicalola Falls. Photo credit: Courtesy of Amicalola Falls State Park

Roadside attractions Explore Attractions, Summer Guide

Wednesday May 19, 2010 04:00 am EDT 05/19/2010 4:00 am

Haunted hills, a literary farm and rock 'n' roll | more...

Atlanta's surviving hip-hop haunts Music and Nightlife, Explore Attractions

Monday October 21, 2019 03:08 pm EDT 10/21/2019 3:08 pm

Explore these rap-related cultural landmarks in Atlanta | more...

5 cemeteries where you can explore Atlanta's Southern Gothic history Explore Attractions, Explore Outdoor Activities

Monday October 21, 2019 03:26 pm EDT 10/21/2019 3:26 pm

Explore the history and mystery of these cultural landmark cemeteries. | more...

Where to go with family and friends in Atlanta Explore Attractions

Wednesday October 23, 2019 10:45 am EDT 10/23/2019 10:45 am

Explore these must-visit attractions in the metro Atlanta area | more...

9 family adventures Explore Attractions

Monday December 28, 2020 04:00 am EST 12/28/2020 4:00 am

More incentive to grab the kids and get the hell outta your house | more...

9 essential Downtown haunts Explore Attractions

Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST 12/27/2020 4:00 am

You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares' | more...

8 reasons to go West(side) Explore Attractions

Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST 12/27/2020 4:00 am

The Westside boasts glossy art galleries and gritty performance spaces alike | more...

5 places to be a kid again Explore Attractions

Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST 12/27/2020 4:00 am

Let your inner child run wild at these grown-up ATL adventure spots | more...

Explore Arts & Culture

Fall Arts Preview 2019: Theater The Arts Issue, Theater, Explore Arts & Culture

Friday August 2, 2019 09:36 pm EDT 08/02/2019 9:36 pm

Onstage and off, with actors and puppets, dealing in reality and escape | more...

Fall Arts Preview 2019: Visual Arts The Arts Issue, Visual Arts , Explore Arts & Culture

Saturday August 3, 2019 11:49 pm EDT 08/03/2019 11:49 pm

Galleries and gatherings, plastic and static, memories and narratives | more...

Fall Arts Preview 2019: Dance Dance, The Arts Issue, Explore Arts & Culture

Monday August 5, 2019 12:51 pm EDT 08/05/2019 12:51 pm

Interpretative and ritual, modern and folk, ballet and bharatanatyam | more...

Where to watch a movie in Atlanta Explore Arts & Culture

Thursday October 17, 2019 01:43 pm EDT 10/17/2019 1:43 pm

Explore movie theaters for every film lover with everything from Oscar winners to cult classics on the big screen. | more...

Museums for the Visual Arts in Atlanta Explore Arts & Culture

Wednesday October 23, 2019 12:13 pm EDT 10/23/2019 12:13 pm

Explore the works of the greats like Van Gogh, Monet, or Picasso and discover the modern photographic works of 20th century photographers and artists like Warhol, Annie Liebovitz, and Sally Mann. | more...

Explore Annual Festivals

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Explore Food & Drink

4 places to self-medicate with chocolate Cooking, Explore Food & Drink, Explore Shopping

Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST 12/27/2020 4:00 am

Where to get your cocoa fix in Atlanta | more...

10 reasons to skip the grocery store Cooking, City Guide, Explore Food & Drink

Thursday January 7, 2021 04:00 am EST 01/07/2021 4:00 am

Ditch the big-box chains and support your local farmers and entrepreneurs | more...

3 places to fill your growler Beer, Cooking, City Guide, Explore Food & Drink

Thursday January 7, 2021 04:00 am EST 01/07/2021 4:00 am

Fresh booze for the big bottles | more...

Explore Nightlife

15 patios great for beer-drinking in Atlanta Restaurants, City Guide, Explore Nightlife

Wednesday May 6, 2015 04:00 am EDT 05/06/2015 4:00 am

Where to sip brews and get some fresh air at the same damn time | more...

11 Places to drink whiskey in Atlanta Atlanta Bars/Clubs, City Guide, Explore Nightlife

Wednesday October 16, 2019 04:50 pm EDT 10/16/2019 4:50 pm

Where to go when you want to drink the good stuff | more...

Where to view comedy in Atlanta Comedy, Explore Nightlife

Thursday October 17, 2019 01:26 pm EDT 10/17/2019 1:26 pm

Explore locations for viewing comedy and get your laugh on! | more...

Where to find quality music in Atlanta Music and Nightlife, Explore Nightlife

Friday October 18, 2019 01:02 pm EDT 10/18/2019 1:02 pm

Local clubs for those discerning ears | more...

Where to listen to music on a weeknight in Atlanta Music and Nightlife, Explore Nightlife

Monday October 21, 2019 01:40 pm EDT 10/21/2019 1:40 pm

Go where the locals go | more...

Where to dance and get your swerve on in Atlanta Music and Nightlife, Explore Nightlife

Monday October 21, 2019 02:40 pm EDT 10/21/2019 2:40 pm

Atlanta clubs offering weekend dance parties featuring a selection of local DJ's. | more...

Where to listen to the blues in Atlanta Music and Nightlife, Explore Nightlife

Tuesday October 22, 2019 11:09 am EDT 10/22/2019 11:09 am

Explore these clubs and bars that showcase blues music along with the occasional smattering of jazz | more...

Where to listen to live music outdoors in Atlanta Explore Nightlife

Tuesday October 22, 2019 11:20 am EDT 10/22/2019 11:20 am

Explore these music venues that remind you how much you love the great outdoors | more...

Explore Outdoor Activities

Where to hike ITP in Atlanta Explore Outdoor Activities

Saturday January 2, 2021 03:39 pm EST 01/02/2021 3:39 pm

Explore the outdoors and commune with nature without leaving town | more...

Ten great camping escapes Explore Outdoor Activities, Travel

Saturday January 2, 2021 02:11 pm EST 01/02/2021 2:11 pm

Regional campgrounds offer a 'safe' place to leave the world behind | more...

7 excuses to let dog be your copilot Explore Outdoor Activities

Monday December 28, 2020 04:00 am EST 12/28/2020 4:00 am

Scope these pooch-friendly spots | more...

15 ways to spend the day outdoors Explore Outdoor Activities

Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST 12/27/2020 4:00 am

From hiking trails to nature preserves, it's time to leave the house | more...

18 places to bask in Atlanta's greenery Explore Outdoor Activities

Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST 12/27/2020 4:00 am

The city in the forest' keeps its tree canopy on fleek | more...

5 cemeteries where you can explore Atlanta's Southern Gothic history Explore Attractions, Explore Outdoor Activities

Monday October 21, 2019 03:26 pm EDT 10/21/2019 3:26 pm

Explore the history and mystery of these cultural landmark cemeteries. | more...

What's Going On

EAST ATLANTA: 529 opens the door to new music in Atlanta. CL Archive Photo.

Things to Do in East Atlanta Village What's Going On

Tuesday January 1, 2019 06:18 pm EST 01/01/2019 6:18 pm

Browse what's going on in East Atlanta with our comprehensive calendar of events. Find things to do by neighborhood, what's going on today, tomorrow & this weekend. | more...

Things to Do in Old Fourth Ward What's Going On

Sunday October 13, 2019 04:14 pm EDT 10/13/2019 4:14 pm

Browse what's going on in Old Fourth Ward (O4W) with our comprehensive calendar of events. Find things to do by neighborhood, what's going on today, tomorrow & this weekend. | more...