14 Things to Do in Atlanta This Week · July 30–August 2, 2026

Arts & Culture

Puppeteers for Fears: Robopocalypse: The Musical! at The Masquerade

A critic's-pick horror and science fiction puppet musical making its debut at The Masquerade in Atlanta.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:00 PM · The Masquerade, Atlanta

'Locals Only' Summer Group Show at ABV Gallery

Featuring 40+ Atlanta-based artists, this free group show celebrates Georgia's culture, history, and landscapes through local eyes.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · ABV Gallery, Atlanta

Pete Seeger: Down by the Riverside at Tara Theater

A theatrical tribute to folk legend Pete Seeger screening at the historic Tara Theater in Atlanta.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 6:00 PM · Tara Theater, Atlanta

Derek Hough: Symphony of Dance Encore

Dancing with the Stars judge Derek Hough brings his spectacular Symphony of Dance Encore show to Cobb Energy Centre.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 8:00 PM · Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta

Music & Nightlife

The Bad Plus at Garden Club, Wild Heaven Beer West End

The acclaimed jazz trio The Bad Plus performs live at the Garden Club at Wild Heaven Beer's West End location.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Garden Club, Wild Heaven Beer - West End, Atlanta

Lavell Crawford at Helium Comedy Club

Stand-up comedian Lavell Crawford takes the stage at Helium Comedy Club in Alpharetta for a night of laughs.

Friday, July 31, 2026 7:00 PM · Helium Comedy Club, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta, GA

Gipsy Kings Featuring Tonino Baliardo – Historia Tour

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

Thursday, August 13, 2026 8:00 PM · Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta

Free Events

E+ROSE Saturday Sweat Series X Pure Barre

A free outdoor Pure Barre fitness class as part of E+ROSE Wellness Cafe's Saturday Sweat Series in Old Fourth Ward.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 10:00 AM · E+ROSE Wellness Cafe - Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta

Bare Essentials Reading: THE RESOLUTE by Gabrielle Sinclair

A free developmental reading of THE RESOLUTE, a new play about the founding of a women's baseball team at Vassar College in the mid-19th century.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 7:30 PM · Essential Theatre, Atlanta

Outdoors & Active

Aug 1 - Leita Thompson Park Walk

A community morning walk at Leita Thompson Park organized by the North Atlanta Walks meetup group.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 9:00 AM · Leita Thompson Park, Atlanta area

Family-Friendly

Dude Perfect Squad Games Tour

The Dude Perfect crew brings their trick shots, games, and a huge battle zone to Gas South Amphitheater for an unforgettable family experience.

Friday, July 31, 2026 · Gas South Amphitheater, Duluth, GA

Festivals & Special Events

19th Annual Jerry Day Atlanta + The Days Between

Atlanta's beloved annual Grateful Dead tribute festival returns to Avon Theater for its 19th year.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 2:00 PM · Avon Theater, Atlanta

Mariachazo 2026 at Cobb Energy Centre

Mariachi Vargas Tecalitlán and Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán bring a spectacular mariachi concert to Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta

Date Night

Wine & Chill Pilates: A Women's Wellness & Networking Experience

A wellness and social event pairing a pilates class with wine and women's networking at The Mat Club Pilates Studio.

Sunday, August 2, 2026 12:30 PM · The Mat Club Pilates Studio, Atlanta