Literary-art Events in Atlanta

Check out happening literary-art events all around Atlanta, GA

LeadStrong Masterclass LIVE!

 Sat, 25 Oct at 10:00 am MODEx Studio USD 49 to 159

Peloton’s Hannah Corbin - Did You Stretch Tho In-Store Book Signing

 Sun, 09 Nov at 02:00 pm A Cappella Books

Throat Chakras: Poetry Open Mic, Writing Session, & Artist Showcase

 Wed, 29 Oct at 08:30 pm 393 Marietta St NW USD 14 to 73

Stephen J. Ramos in conversation with Gene Kansas | Folk Engineering

 Tue, 18 Nov at 06:30 pm Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History

Author & Punisher, King Yosef, & Black Magnet

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm Boggs Social & Supply

From Pen to Press: Navigating the Pathways from Penmanship to Authorship

 Sat, 18 Oct at 09:00 am Barack & Michelle Obama Academy Free

Hayes Carll, Jobi Riccio in Atlanta

 Sat, 01 Nov at 08:00 pm Terminal West

Erika de Casier in Atlanta

 Sun, 19 Oct at 07:00 pm The Masquerade - Hell

Friday After Next - Live Stage Play & Showcase

 Sun, 28 Dec at 08:00 pm 393 Marietta St NW USD 38 to 118

Poetry vs Hip Hop at City Winery - Atlanta

 Fri, 17 Oct City Winery - Atlanta

The Oh Hellos, Rabbitology in Atlanta

 Sat, 18 Oct at 07:30 pm Center Stage Theater

SOUL SPEAK: Playing with Powerful Words featuring Spoken Word artist, Abyss

 Sat, 18 Oct at 02:00 pm Omenala Griot Afrocentric Museum & Event Center Free

Actress, Comedian, Author SHERRI SHEPHERD, delightful NEW PICTURE BOOK

 Sat, 18 Oct at 04:00 pm Central Library/Library System HQ USD 0 to 25

Baby Boy - Live Stage Play & Showcase

 Sun, 30 Nov at 08:00 pm 393 Marietta St NW USD 38 to 118

The Night's Requiem Masquerade Ball

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:00 pm Summerour Studio

Hood Healing Poetry Presents: Nightmare On Nelson OPEN MIC

 Sun, 26 Oct at 06:00 pm 461 Nelson St SW USD 14

Little Shop Presents: An Afternoon with Dog Man Creator Dav Pilkey

 Sat, 22 Nov at 02:00 pm Pullman Yards USD 21

Spoken Word Vibes: Deep Desires

 Sat, 18 Oct at 08:00 pm 2001 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW USD 14 to 293

ATLANTA'S BEAUTIFULLY BLACK CHILDREN'S BOOK FEST

 Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 am Alliance Theatre USD 0 to 19

NEW DATE: Joe Gatto: LET'S GET INTO IT

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE

The Vampires vs Zombies Experience in Atlanta

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm Atlanta USD 10 to 50

Queer Book Club

 Sun, 19 Oct at 01:00 pm ParkGrounds Free

Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour

 Sat, 18 Oct at 08:00 pm Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE

Allen Iverson - Misunderstood Book Tour

 Sat, 18 Oct at 07:00 pm Buckhead Theatre

Meta Take One

 Sun, 09 Nov at 07:30 pm AMC Madison Yards 8 USD 17

An Evening With David Byrne - Who is the Sky Tour

 Tue, 02 Dec at 08:00 pm 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA, United States, Georgia 30308

Bestselling Author EMILY CARPENTER Celebrates GOTHICTOWN

 Mon, 27 Oct at 06:00 pm Northside Branch Library Free

Book Signing with Author Roger Newman

 Sat, 01 Nov at 01:00 pm Virginia Highland Books Free

Lily King in conversation with Susan Rebecca White | Heart the Lover

 Thu, 06 Nov at 07:00 pm Inman Park United Methodist Church

In My Feels: Poetry & Live Music Open Mic

 Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm 393 Marietta St NW USD 14 to 73

An Evening of Enlightenment with Jason Reynolds and Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:00 pm Spelman College Free

Angel Phoenix presents Tattoo & Erotica

 Fri, 24 Oct at 08:00 pm 323 Edgewood Ave SE USD 20

Marlon Wayans

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:00 pm The Eastern

Shadow Day Experience w. Candy Shaw

 Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 am Jamison Shaw Hairdressers USD 583

Storytelling Open Mic: DISGUISE

 Tue, 21 Oct at 08:00 pm Red Light Cafe Free

THE TRIBUTE OPEN MIC

 Mon, 27 Oct at 08:00 pm Voicebox Cocktail Lounge USD 10 to 25

Ekphrasis Writing with Kailah

 Fri, 14 Nov at 06:00 pm Outdoor Activity Center USD 0 to 14

Joyce Vance in conversation with Melita Easters | Giving Up Is Unforgivable

 Sat, 01 Nov at 06:15 pm Tara Theatre

Beyond Diagnosis:

 Wed, 05 Nov at 07:00 pm Emory University Center for Ethics Free

Playing With Our Words 10-25-25

 Sat, 25 Oct at 02:00 pm 2148 Newnan Street, East Point, GA, United States, Georgia 30344

L.I.F.3 Cafe Presents Shaquille Thomas purple party SHOW2

 Sun, 26 Oct at 07:00 pm APT 4B USD 13 to 29

Author Talks 2025

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:30 pm 288 Buckhead Ave NE USD 13 to 55

Velvet Voices

 Thu, 23 Oct at 07:00 pm 555 W Whitehall St SW USD 14

Dr. Myrtle Means 2025 Author Talks Series: November 21

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:30 pm Buckhead Art & Company USD 48 to 60

VERTIÈRES THE GLORY OF BLACK FREEDOM

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center USD 162 to 2,456

Award Winning Author CAROLYN NEWTON CURRY Celebrates TRUDY'S AWAKENING

 Sat, 08 Nov at 02:00 pm Northside Branch Library Free

Amplify: Author Talk with Hannah Palmer

 Wed, 12 Nov at 06:30 pm Martin Luther King Jr Recreation Center And Aquatic Center Free

RJM COMPANY PRESENTS: Mic Check The Live Sessions Vol. 2

 Sat, 18 Oct at 03:00 pm Whisky Mistress USD 27 to 48

Behind the Scenes: The Mixer

 Tue, 21 Oct at 04:00 pm IPIC Theaters USD 0 to 45

Gas Hound / Tom Cheshire / Scott Yoder / Jake Cook at The EARL

 Wed, 22 Oct at 04:00 pm The EARL

Shadow Day Experience w. Candy Shaw

 Fri, 24 Oct at 09:00 am Jamison Shaw Hairdressers USD 583

Saturday Writers Workshop 10-25-25

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 pm 2148 Newnan Street, East Point, GA, United States, Georgia 30344

Art Out Loud Open Mic : 'You Gotz to Chill' Edition

 Sat, 13 Dec at 05:30 pm Westview Maker Space USD 10 to 20

Melodies Unplugged

 Mon, 20 Oct at 08:15 pm Encore Film and Music Studio USD 9 to 55

Microshading 101: Essential Masterclass | ATL, GA

 Sun, 26 Oct at 10:00 am Private Location USD 231 to 1,128

Celebrate AYANA GRAY's adult debut | I, MEDUSA

 Thu, 20 Nov at 07:30 pm Central Library/Library System HQ USD 0 to 37

The Author Showcase

 Sat, 15 Nov at 02:00 pm 5439 Riverdale Rd USD 0 to 25

SOLD OUT! John T. Edge in conversation with Tom Junod | House of Smoke

 Thu, 30 Oct at 07:00 pm 99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307-2677, United States

Cocoa and Content Meetup

 Wed, 29 Oct at 07:00 pm The Bakery CoWork USD 10

One book, One Read with Charmaine Wilkerson and Guest Moderator, Donna Lowry!

 Sat, 25 Oct at 11:00 am One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta, GA, United States, Georgia 30303

Amplify: Author Talk with Gene Kansas

 Mon, 10 Nov at 06:00 pm Constellations - Shared Workspace Free

I Am A Georgia Girl: A Conversation with Ann Hite and Robert Gwaltney at Westview

 Sat, 25 Oct at 02:00 pm Westview Cemetery Inc

Hike with the Authors at Blue Heron Nature Preserve

 Sun, 09 Nov at 02:00 pm Blue Heron Nature Preserve USD 0 to 54

Big Peach Running Co.'s Mike Cosentino | It’s Not the Bricks, It’s the Mortar

 Wed, 29 Oct at 07:00 pm Manuel's Tavern

Networking for Authors & Blazer Ceremony

 Thu, 04 Dec at 05:00 pm Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs USD 0 to 97

JOY DEFICIT: A Monthly Live Performance Event

 Mon, 28 Apr at 07:30 pm Red Light Cafe Free

Live2Lead Atlanta

 Fri, 20 Feb at 08:00 am MODEx Studio USD 14

Mindset Workshop -Atlanta

 Thu, 22 Jan at 10:00 am Atlanta USD 227

Queen Mother: Ashley D. Farmer in Conversation with Akinyele Omowale Umoja

 Mon, 17 Nov at 06:30 pm Auburn Avenue Research Library USD 0 to 41

GVMG BLACK EXCELLENCE EXPO 2026

 Wed, 25 Feb at 07:00 pm Atlanta USD 29 to 87

African Film Festival Atlanta 2026

 Thu, 26 Mar Cinefest Film Theatre

The Ballroom Thieves

 Mon, 01 Dec at 08:30 pm Terminal West USD 16 to 34

Back to the Block Silent Headphone Party – Every 3rd Saturday!

 Sat, 16 Aug at 09:00 pm Bookstore Gallery Edgewood USD 8 to 19

Open Mic ~ Music ~ Poetry ~ Hip Hop ~ Jazz ~ Vendors Needed Wanted

 Wed, 05 Mar at 08:00 pm Atlanta USD 7 to 34

Shadow Day Experience w. Candy Shaw

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 am Jamison Shaw Hairdressers USD 583

YAWP! Open Mic

 Thu, 20 Feb at 07:00 pm Freeside Atlanta Free

Asgeir

 Mon, 01 Dec at 08:00 pm Terminal West USD 21 to 26

Artistic Inspirations from African Literature

 Sat, 18 Oct at 05:00 pm aKAZI ATL USD 22

Modi - Modi Rosenfeld

 Thu, 11 Dec at 12:30 am Center Stage Theater - Atlanta

Open Mic

 Tue, 18 Jan at 08:00 pm Southern Feed Store Free

Cafe Unplugged: A First Friday Listening Experience

 Fri, 01 Aug at 08:00 pm Black Coffee Atlanta USD 29 to 33

Poetry Thursdays Nights “$100 For The Poem of The Night” @BluLagoonAtlanta

 Thu, 21 Sep at 08:00 pm Blu Lagoon Bar and Bistro Free

Saturday House Tours & Storytelling

 Sat, 18 Jan at 11:00 am The Wren's Nest USD 13 to 17

Author Talks 2025

 Fri, 21 Feb at 06:30 pm 288 Buckhead Ave NE USD 13 to 55

WONKY Weekend Series – A West End Community Experience (Aug-Dec)

 Sat, 23 Aug at 11:00 am 1200 White St SW USD 0 to 7

Pages to Popcorn: Waiting to Exhale

 Mon, 08 Dec at 05:00 pm Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History Free

Tease Tuesday Burlesque: A Monthly Variety Show!

 Tue, 13 May at 08:00 pm Red Light Cafe USD 25 to 43

The Writer's Cafe

 Wed, 17 Sep at 07:00 pm Two Best Friends Cafe & Books Free

The Friendly Mic

 Thu, 28 Aug at 07:00 pm Two Best Friends Cafe & Books USD 0 to 8

Throat Chakra Wednesdays Artist Open Mic

 Wed, 17 Jan at 08:00 pm 1450 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd USD 0 to 15

POETRY THE CIRCLE POETRY EXPERIENCE

 Tue, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm 992 Ralph David Abernathy USD 9 to 15

Atlanta: Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

 Thu, 22 Feb at 06:00 am Atlanta Visitor Information Center at Centennial Olympic Park USD 15