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Events and Festivals at Piedmont Park
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Events and Festivals at Piedmont Park
Five Things to Do Today
Tourist/Visitor Lists
Tourist Spots

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 - one of these might catch your fancy. We've got a full City Guide of suggestions for locals if you want to go native. We have also included a list of tourist-oriented suggestions below as well as our favorite local attractions. 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

OCTOBER 26, 2026

Monday Nervous System Reset with Benny St. Peixe: A Soft Landing After Your Weekend

A Monday midday nervous system reset with Benny St. Peixe at Waller’s Coffee Shop, billed as a soft landing after the weekend.

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Halloween Magic Show

10/26/2026 12:30 PM

Aurora Theatre

Halloween Magic Show with Arthur Atsma

Arthur Atsma is full of tricks, and that makes this show a treat! Halloween Magic Show mixes mind-boggling ma...

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Like Roses at The Masquerade

10/26/2026 6:00 PM

The Masquerade

Please see the official Masquerade event page or ticket page for the latest event details, age restrictions, and venue information.

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The Damned- Final Damnation 50 at Variety Playhouse

10/26/2026 7:30 PM

Variety Playhouse

CRITIC’S PICK
Mon., Oct. 26
The Damned, The Courettes, Gentleman Jesse, Variety Playhouse —...

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A Court of Thorns and Roses Midnight Release Party

10/26/2026 10:00 PM

Little Shop of Stories

After years of waiting we finally have a release date for the next A Court of Thorns and Roses book and we are ready to party Velaris style!! Come dre...

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Tourist/Visitor Lists

Best Tourist Spots

03/26/2021 10:31 AM

Our list of the best tourist spots in Atlanta. For locals and out of towners.

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10 history lessons you'll find in Atlanta

12/26/2020 4:00 AM

Educational landmarks from the museum to the grave

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Atlanta's surviving hip-hop haunts

10/21/2019 3:08 PM

Explore these rap-related cultural landmarks in Atlanta

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Tourist Spots

Delta Flight Museum

Housed in Delta's two 1940s aircraft hangers. Includes Ship 41, the first Douglas DC-3 to carry Delta passengers in 1940; the Spirit of Delta, Delta's...

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