16 Things to Do in Atlanta This Week · August 13–16, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Gipsy Kings – Historia Tour

The legendary Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo bring their Historia Tour to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Silvana Estrada at The Loft

Mexican singer-songwriter Silvana Estrada brings her intimate folk and jazz-inflected sound to The Loft at Center Stage.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · The Loft, Center Stage

Nick Mullen at Helium Comedy Club

Comedian Nick Mullen headlines multiple nights at Helium Comedy Club in Alpharetta.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:30 PM · Helium Comedy Club, Alpharetta

Isaiah Rashad: LIL Sunny's AWFUL ROAD TRIP

Critically acclaimed rapper Isaiah Rashad brings his AWFUL ROAD TRIP tour to Coca-Cola Roxy in a Critics' Pick show.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 8:00 PM · Coca-Cola Roxy

Arts & Culture

Actor's Express presents: Choir Boy

A Critics' Pick production about a prep school boy navigating identity, running through August 30 at Actor's Express Theatre Company.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:30 PM · Actor's Express Theatre Company

Helen of the West – Essential Theatre World Premiere

World premiere of the 2026 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award-winning play 'Helen of the West' by Susan Swavely — a bold reimagining of Helen of Troy as a mail-order bride in the American West, running through August 23.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Essential Theatre

Festivals & Special Events

Aabaha Art and Theater Festival 2026

A multi-disciplinary art and theater festival comes to The Eagle Theatre for an evening of performance and creativity.

Friday, August 14, 2026 7:00 PM · The Eagle Theatre

Date Night

Melanie Fiona at City Winery Atlanta

R&B/soul artist Melanie Fiona performs early and late shows at City Winery inside Ponce City Market for an intimate dinner-and-show experience.

Friday, August 14, 2026 · City Winery Atlanta, Ponce City Market

Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino & More

An intimate candlelit concert featuring neo-soul arrangements of beloved songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, and more at The Chapel on Sycamore.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 · The Chapel on Sycamore

Sports

Atlanta United vs. New York Red Bulls

Atlanta United hosts the New York Red Bulls for an MLS home match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 7:30 PM · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Outdoors & Active

Dope Dads Run – August 2026

A free community run event for dads and their kids, kicking off at Ponce City Market on Saturday morning.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 9:00 AM · Ponce City Market

East Palisades Trail and Bamboo Forest Hike

We Hike Black Atlanta leads a community hike through the East Palisades Trail and bamboo forest, a hidden gem along the Chattahoochee.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 10:00 AM · East Palisades Trail

Free Events

E+ROSE Saturday Sweat Series x The Daily Pilates

Free outdoor Saturday morning pilates class hosted by E+ROSE Wellness Cafe in the Old Fourth Ward.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 10:00 AM · E+ROSE Wellness Cafe, Old Fourth Ward

Bare Essentials Play Reading: STANDIN' IN THE SUN

Free public reading of 'Standin' in the Sun' by Je'Cori Vincere, set in 1947 Atlanta, exploring sexuality and jazz — followed by discussion with cast and playwright.

Monday, August 17, 2026 7:30 PM · Essential Theatre

Family-Friendly

Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience

An immersive, family-friendly bubble-themed exhibition at Exhibition Hub Atlanta Art Center, running through August 24.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Exhibition Hub Atlanta Art Center

The Wiggles: Tree of Wisdom Spectacular

The Wiggles bring their Tree of Wisdom Spectacular show to Cobb Energy Centre for a Sunday family performance.

Sunday, August 16, 2026 6:00 PM · Cobb Energy Centre