Atlanta Arts/Theatre/Comedy

Fulton County Free Saturday
Sat, Jul 05 - On the first Saturday of every month, the High Museum of Art welcomes Fulton County residents to the Museum for free. Fulton County residents who show proof of residency may view our current exhibitions as well as the Permanent Collection. Major funding for this organization is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of Fulton County Arts Council.

Pollage - Painting and Collage on Canvas
Sat, Jul 05 - Join Artist Patricia Dibona for this unique workshop at her Studio in Cumming, Ga. Paint and collage on canvas. You will use a variety of acrylic paints and embellishments to create a beautiful wall painting for your home or office.

Valhalla by Paul Rudnick
Sat, Jul 05 - Valhalla by Paul Rudnick An outrageous comedy-fantasy about a king who goes mad trying to create beautiful fairy-tale castles. Southeastern Premiere, by the author of "I Hate Hamlet" and "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told"

After Ashley by Gina Gionfriddo
Sun, Jul 06 - A thought-provoking drama about a boy trying to find his way through the media storm following his mother's sensational murder. Georgia Premiere.

West of Eden by Letitia Sweitzer
Tue, Jul 08 - WEST OF EDEN by Letitia Sweitzer A comedy about the world's first dysfunctional comedy: Adam and Eve after the Fall. "What if Adam and Eve didn't believe they were the first man and woman?" Winner of the 2008 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award.

West of Eden by Letitia Sweitzer
Wed, Jul 09 - A comedy about the world's first dysfunctional comedy: Adam and Eve after the Fall. "What if Adam and Eve didn't believe they were the first man and woman?" Winner of the 2008 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award.

Flicks on 5th 2008: Hairspray
Wed, Jul 09 - Flicks on 5th returns this summer to 5th St at Technology Square in Midtown with an incredible lineup of the years' blockbuster titles! This week's movie is Hairspray. This free summer movie series starts at dusk (approx. 9pm) every Wednesday evening June 11 - July 23 (no showing July 4th week).

Valhalla by Paul Rudnick
Thu, Jul 10 - Valhalla by Paul Rudnick An outrageous comedy-fantasy about a king who goes mad trying to create beautiful fairy-tale castles. Southeastern Premiere, by the author of "I Hate Hamlet" and "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told"

After Ashley by Gina Gionfriddo
Fri, Jul 11 - A thought-provoking drama about a boy trying to find his way through the media storm following his mother's sensational murder. Georgia Premiere.

After Ashley by Gina Gionfriddo
Sat, Jul 12 - A thought-provoking drama about a boy trying to find his way through the media storm following his mother's sensational murder. Georgia Premiere.

West of Eden by Letitia Sweitzer
Sat, Jul 12 - WEST OF EDEN by Letitia Sweitzer A comedy about the world's first dysfunctional comedy: Adam and Eve after the Fall. "What if Adam and Eve didn't believe they were the first man and woman?" Winner of the 2008 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award.

The Gorgeous Ladies Summer Birthday Bash
Sat, Jul 12 - The Gorgeous Ladies are hosting a midsummer birthday celebration to honor all of our friends who turned 29 again this year! And hey, it's a great excuse to make cupcakes. Come for the singing, stay for the spankings.

Valhalla by Paul Rudnick
Sun, Jul 13 - Valhalla by Paul Rudnick An outrageous comedy-fantasy about a king who goes mad trying to create beautiful fairy-tale castles. Southeastern Premiere, by the author of "I Hate Hamlet" and "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told"

West of Eden by Letitia Sweitzer
Sun, Jul 13 - A comedy about the world's first dysfunctional comedy: Adam and Eve after the Fall. "What if Adam and Eve didn't believe they were the first man and woman?" Winner of the 2008 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award.

Valhalla by Paul Rudnick
Mon, Jul 14 - Valhalla by Paul Rudnick An outrageous comedy-fantasy about a king who goes mad trying to create beautiful fairy-tale castles. Southeastern Premiere, by the author of "I Hate Hamlet" and "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told"

Valhalla by Paul Rudnick
Mon, Jul 14 - Valhalla by Paul Rudnick An outrageous comedy-fantasy about a king who goes mad trying to create beautiful fairy-tale castles. Southeastern Premiere, by the author of "I Hate Hamlet" and "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told".

West of Eden by Letitia Sweitzer
Tue, Jul 15 - West of Eden by Letitia Sweitzer A comedy about the world's first dysfunctional comedy: Adam and Eve after the Fall. "What if Adam and Eve didn't believe they were the first man and woman?" Winner of the 2008 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award.

Gee's Bend

Wed, Jul 16 - Produced in partnership with the National Black Arts Festival, Theatrical Outfit brings back Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder�s Gee�s Bend, recent winner of the 2008 M. Elizabeth Osborn New Play Award for an emerging playwright. Gee�s Bend tells the story of the courageous African-American quilters from Gee�s Bend, Alabama, whose faith and craft transformed suffering and injustice into beauty and meaning.

Flicks on 5th 2008: Superbad
Wed, Jul 16 - Flicks on 5th returns this summer to 5th St at Technology Square in Midtown with an incredible lineup of the years' blockbuster titles! This week's movie is Superbad. This free summer movie series starts at dusk (approx. 9pm) every Wednesday evening June 11 - July 23 (no showing July 4th week).

After Ashley by Gina Gionfriddo
Wed, Jul 16 - A thought-provoking drama about a boy trying to find his way through the media storm following his mother's sensational murder. Georgia Premiere.

Embrace, the Fine Art Fair of the NBAF
Thu, Jul 17 - Embrace: the fine art fair of the National Black Arts Festival will kick of Thursday evening the 17th at Mason Murer Fine Art with a Platinum Preview Party, celebrating the NBAF�s 20th Anniversary. Come sneak a peek at master works by artists of the African Diaspora, while sipping cocktails and fine wines, nibbling hor's d'oeuvres, and listening to live music.

Plato's Myth of the Cave
Thu, Jul 17 - The New Acropolis Cultural Association presents Plato's Myth of the Cave. One human must find the courage to break his chains and escape the cave in search of the Truth. This lecture explores Plato's most famous teaching, and how it relates to our world today.

West of Eden by Letitia Sweitzer
Thu, Jul 17 - West of Eden by Letitia Sweitzer A comedy about the world's first dysfunctional comedy: Adam and Eve after the Fall. "What if Adam and Eve didn't believe they were the first man and woman?" Winner of the 2008 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award.

Bill Lowe Gallery 19th Anniversary Show
Fri, Jul 18 - This show will feature works by gallery artists Yohei Watanabe, Christopher Kram and Elise Morris. The event will take place at the new location of the Bill Lowe Gallery at Two Peachtree Pointe in Midtown.

Embrace the Fine Art Fair of the NBAF
Fri, Jul 18 - Now in its third year, Embrace �08 will once again bring together top fine art galleries from all over the country and beyond, all featuring original collector-quality art of the African Diaspora. This four-day fine art event will be held at Mason Murer Fine Art in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia July 17-20 2008.

Reclaimed
Fri, Jul 18 - Art At Work is a Fulton County arts education and job training program dedicated to providing unique opportunities for adolescent youth to express their creativity through sequential art instruction. Art At Work provides year-round programming to at-risk youth ages 14-16.

A Good Hot Damned! Now Extended
Fri, Jul 18 - A Good Hot Damned! has been performing to sold out crowds. Therefore, Theatre Decatur is proud to announce the extension of "A Good Hot Damned!" Written by Stephen Peace and Directed by Kelly Balzli. Now showing for two extra weeks - July 11th & 12th and July 18th & 19th, 2008

After Ashley by Gina Gionfriddo
Fri, Jul 18 - A thought-provoking drama about a boy trying to find his way through the media storm following his mother's sensational murder. Georgia Premiere.

Embrace the Fine Art Fair of the NBAF
Sat, Jul 19 - Now in its third year, Embrace �08 will once again bring together top fine art galleries from all over the country and beyond, all featuring original collector-quality art of the African Diaspora. This four-day fine art event will be held at Mason Murer Fine Art in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia July 17-20 2008.

Valhalla by Paul Rudnick
Sat, Jul 19 - Valhalla by Paul Rudnick An outrageous comedy-fantasy about a king who goes mad trying to create beautiful fairy-tale castles. Southeastern Premiere, by the author of "I Hate Hamlet" and "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told".

West of Eden by Letitia Sweitzer
Sat, Jul 19 - West of Eden by Letitia Sweitzer A comedy about the world's first dysfunctional comedy: Adam and Eve after the Fall. "What if Adam and Eve didn't believe they were the first man and woman?" Winner of the 2008 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award.

Embrace the Fine Art Fair of the NBFA
Sun, Jul 20 - Now in its third year, Embrace �08 will once again bring together top fine art galleries from all over the country and beyond, all featuring original collector-quality art of the African Diaspora. This four-day fine art event will be held at Mason Murer Fine Art in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia July 17-20 2008.

West of Eden by Letitia Sweitzer
Sun, Jul 20 - A comedy about the world's first dysfunctional comedy: Adam and Eve after the Fall. "What if Adam and Eve didn't believe they were the first man and woman?" Winner of the 2008 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award.

Valhalla by Paul Rudnick
Sun, Jul 20 - Valhalla by Paul Rudnick An outrageous comedy-fantasy about a king who goes mad trying to create beautiful fairy-tale castles. Southeastern Premiere, by the author of "I Hate Hamlet" and "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told".

After Ashley by Gina Gionfriddo
Mon, Jul 21 - A thought-provoking drama about a boy trying to find his way through the media storm following his mother's sensational murder. Georgia Premiere.

Valhalla by Paul Rudnick
Tue, Jul 22 - Valhalla by Paul Rudnick An outrageous comedy-fantasy about a king who goes mad trying to create beautiful fairy-tale castles. Southeastern Premiere, by the author of "I Hate Hamlet" and "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told".

Flicks on 5th 2008: 21
Wed, Jul 23 - Flicks on 5th returns this summer to 5th St at Technology Square in Midtown with an incredible lineup of the years' blockbuster titles! This week's movie is 21. This free summer movie series starts at dusk (approx. 9pm) every Wednesday evening June 11 - July 23 (no showing July 4th week).

Atlanta International Fashion Week 2008
Wed, Jul 23 - Atlanta International Fashion Week will be a four-day fashion and entertainment exposition, from July 23rd to the July 27th, 2008, being held at one of Atlanta's preeminent exposition facilities, the Georgia World Congress Center and other local venues. Again, AIFW will feature highly informative and entertaining workshops, fashion shows, awards gala, and events.

West of Eden by Letitia Sweitzer
Wed, Jul 23 - A comedy about the world's first dysfunctional comedy: Adam and Eve after the Fall. "What if Adam and Eve didn't believe they were the first man and woman?" Winner of the 2008 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award.

West of Eden by Letitia Sweitzer
Thu, Jul 24 - A comedy about the world's first dysfunctional comedy: Adam and Eve after the Fall. "What if Adam and Eve didn't believe they were the first man and woman?" Winner of the 2008 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award.

Bill Lowe Gallery's 19th Anniversary Show
Fri, Jul 25 - This is a correction to a previous listing. This show will feature works by gallery artists Yohei Watanabe, Christopher Kram and Elise Morris. The event will take place at the new location of the Bill Lowe Gallery at Two Peachtree Pointe in Midtown.

Valhalla by Paul Rudnick
Fri, Jul 25 - Valhalla by Paul Rudnick An outrageous comedy-fantasy about a king who goes mad trying to create beautiful fairy-tale castles. Southeastern Premiere, by the author of "I Hate Hamlet" and "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told".

West of Eden by Letitia Sweitzer
Sat, Jul 26 - A comedy about the world's first dysfunctional comedy: Adam and Eve after the Fall. "What if Adam and Eve didn't believe they were the first man and woman?" Winner of the 2008 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award.

After Ashley by Gina Gionfriddo
Sat, Jul 26 - A thought-provoking drama about a boy trying to find his way through the media storm following his mother's sensational murder. Georgia Premiere.

Valhalla by Paul Rudnick
Sun, Jul 27 - Valhalla by Paul Rudnick An outrageous comedy-fantasy about a king who goes mad trying to create beautiful fairy-tale castles. Southeastern Premiere, by the author of "I Hate Hamlet" and "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told".

West of Eden by Letitia Sweitzer
Sun, Jul 27 - A comedy about the world's first dysfunctional comedy: Adam and Eve after the Fall. "What if Adam and Eve didn't believe they were the first man and woman?" Winner of the 2008 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award.

Folk Fest
Fri, Aug 15 - Folk Fest 2008 is the world's largest folk art show and sale. This is the 15th Annual event featuring 100 galleries from all over the country. Folk Fest is an art lover's shopping paradise!

Folk Fest
Sat, Aug 16 - Folk Fest 2008 is the world's largest folk art show and sale. This is the 15th Annual event featuring 100 galleries from all over the country. Folk Fest is an art lover's shopping paradise!

Folk Fest
Sun, Aug 17 - Folk Fest 2008 is the world's largest folk art show and sale. This is the 15th Annual event featuring 100 galleries from all over the country. Folk Fest is an art lover's shopping paradise!

Decatur Book Festival 2008
Fri, Aug 29 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival (DBF) is the largest and most diverse literary event in Georgia. Over Labor Day weekend, August 29, 30, and 31, tens of thousands from metro Atlanta and beyond will share the historic downtown Decatur square with world-class authors, editors, publishers, and booksellers for an event filled with literature, music, food, and fun.

Decatur Book Festival 2008
Sat, Aug 30 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival (DBF) is the largest and most diverse literary event in Georgia. Over Labor Day weekend, August 29, 30, and 31, tens of thousands from metro Atlanta and beyond will share the historic downtown Decatur square with world-class authors, editors, publishers, and booksellers for an event filled with literature, music, food, and fun.

Decatur Book Festival 2008
Sun, Aug 31 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival (DBF) is the largest and most diverse literary event in Georgia. Over Labor Day weekend, August 29, 30, and 31, tens of thousands from metro Atlanta and beyond will share the historic downtown Decatur square with world-class authors, editors, publishers, and booksellers for an event filled with literature, music, food, and fun.

Creativity & Arts Soiree: A Celebration of Emory's Creative Campus
Fri, Sep 05 - Mix and mingle and enjoy a sampling of what's in store in Emory's 2008-2009 arts season of performing, visual, film and literary arts and celebrate the launch of Emory's new Center for Creativity & Arts

Hanef Kureishi, Emory's Luminaries in the Arts & Humanities Series
Mon, Sep 08 - Novelist and screenwriter, Hanef Kureishi will visit and speak at Emory Emory University. In the early 1980s, Hanif Kureishi emerged as one of the most compelling new voices in film and fiction. His latest novel, "Something to Tell You" was published in August 2008.

Atlanta Arts Festival Preview Party

Fri, Sep 12 - Artists and Preview Party ticket holders, start the festivities early! Take a first look at the wide variety of art that the Atlanta Arts Festival will offer and a chance to purchase your favorite pieces before anybody else! This preferential affair boasts live entertainment, cocktails and cuisine�giving everyone a chance to meet and mingle with the artists before the weekend crowds.

Paint the Town for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Fri, Sep 19 - Paint the Town is coming back to Atlanta, helping out the kids at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. It's taking place Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20, 7-10 pm both nights, at Vinings Gallery in Smyrna, Ga.

Art & Soul Fundraiser at Maggiano's
Thu, Oct 02 - Over 30 pieces of original artwork up for auction. The Tams as musical guests. Full cash bar. Food provided by Magianos and all proceeds benefit the Georgia Transplant Foundation.

Halloween in Romania Dracula Castle Singles Tour
Tue, Oct 28 - A Splendid Halloween Tour. Romance will definitely be in the air on this Tour!

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
Wed, Jan 14 - Founded in 2000, by the American Jewish Committee, Atlanta Chapter, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is now the largest film festival in Atlanta, and second largest Jewish film festival in the United States.

A Good Hot Damned! Now Extended
Sat, Jul 11 - A Good Hot Damned! has been performing to sold out crowds. Therefore, Theatre Decatur is proud to announce the extension of "A Good Hot Damned!" Written by Stephen Peace and Directed by Kelly Balzli. Now showing for two extra weeks - July 11th & 12th and July 18th & 19th, 2008.