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
From the Vantage of the Victory: The Sanctuary of the Great Gods and Island of Samothrace
Disney on Ice presents Dream Big
Couples Game Night
Join the Morrison's and friends at The Legacy Center for a fun-filled couple's only game night. Enjoy a few rounds of some classic games, a few cocktails and some light bites surrounded by loved ones.
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The Tiny Theater Company
CL's City Guide
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Explore Arts & Culture
Fall Arts Preview 2019: Theater Theater, Explore Arts & Culture
Fall Arts Preview 2019: Visual Arts Visual Arts , Explore Arts & Culture
Fall Arts Preview 2019: Dance Dance, Explore Arts & Culture
Where to watch a movie in Atlanta Explore Arts & Culture
Museums for the Visual Arts in Atlanta Explore Arts & Culture
Explore Annual Festivals
Explore Food & Drink
4 places to self-medicate with chocolate Cooking, Explore Food & Drink, Explore Shopping
10 reasons to skip the grocery store Cooking, City Guide, Explore Food & Drink
3 places to fill your growler Beer, Cooking, City Guide, Explore Food & Drink
Explore Nightlife
15 patios great for beer-drinking in Atlanta Restaurants, City Guide, Explore Nightlife
Atlanta's Live Music Venues Explore Nightlife, Music and Nightlife
Atlanta's Concert Venues Explore Nightlife, Music and Nightlife
11 Places to drink whiskey in Atlanta Atlanta Bars/Clubs, City Guide, Explore Nightlife
Where to view comedy in Atlanta Comedy, Explore Nightlife
Where to find quality music in Atlanta Music and Nightlife, Explore Nightlife
Where to listen to music on a weeknight in Atlanta Music and Nightlife, Explore Nightlife
Where to dance and get your swerve on in Atlanta Music and Nightlife, Explore Nightlife
Where to listen to the blues in Atlanta Music and Nightlife, Explore Nightlife
Where to listen to live music outdoors in Atlanta Explore Nightlife
Best Boys Night Out Places in Atlanta City Guide, Explore Nightlife, Dating
Best First Date Places in Atlanta City Guide, Explore Nightlife, Dating
Best Girls Night Places in Atlanta City Guide, Explore Nightlife, Dating
Best Atlanta Bar to Drink Alone City Guide, Explore Nightlife, Dating
Explore Outdoor Activities
Best Intown Parks Explore Outdoor Activities
Best OTP Parks Explore Outdoor Activities
Best Places to Commune with Nature Explore Outdoor Activities
Best Dog Parks in Atlanta Explore Outdoor Activities
Atlanta: The city in the forest News, Explore Outdoor Activities
Where to hike ITP in Atlanta Explore Outdoor Activities
Ten great camping escapes Explore Outdoor Activities
7 excuses to let dog be your copilot Explore Outdoor Activities
15 ways to spend the day outdoors Explore Outdoor Activities
18 places to bask in Atlanta's greenery Explore Outdoor Activities
What's Going On
Things to Do in East Atlanta Village What's Going On
Things to Do in Old Fourth Ward What's Going On
Things to Do on Edgewood Avenue What's Going On
Georgia Road Trips
Explore Shopping
Best Adult Toys Explore Shopping
5 bookstores to make you forget the e-reader Explore Shopping
8 spots for your health and fitness splurge Explore Shopping
5 ways to treat yo' self (and your body) Explore Shopping
6 local retail surprises Explore Shopping
3 spots to beat the post-holiday blues (and gut) Explore Shopping
7 ways to dress like an adult Explore Shopping
3 places to treat your sneaker-loving feet Explore Shopping
2 places to work up a sweat Explore Shopping
4 places to self-medicate with chocolate Cooking, Explore Food & Drink, Explore Shopping
8 antique markets to obsess over Explore Shopping
6 shops to get inked up Explore Shopping
3 excuses to shop local Explore Shopping
17 places to feed your inner sapiosexual Explore Shopping
3 newfangled malls reshaping Atlanta's inner-city identity Explore Shopping
5 ideas for blinging out without needing shades Explore Shopping
5 photo booths to capture that perfect kiss Explore Shopping
8 places to revamp your thrift shop threads and such Explore Shopping
7 local clothing stores you must visit Explore Shopping
Where to shop for comic books in Atlanta Explore Shopping
Where to buy and sell old sh*t in Atlanta Explore Shopping
Events Today
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