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10 High Club 10 High Club, a brick-walled space in the basement of the Dark... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

14th Street Playhouse 14th Street Playhouse is part of the Woodruff Arts Center. Resident... Be the first to write a review	Theater	Atlanta View on a map

Actor's Express Actor's Express, an acclaimed theater group, presents an eclectic... Be the first to write a review	Theater	Atlanta View on a map

Alliance Theatre Alliance Theatre, Atlanta's premier professional theater, presents... Be the first to write a review	Theater	Atlanta View on a map

Atlanta Ballet The Atlanta Ballet, founded in 1929, is the country's oldest... Be the first to write a review	Dance	Atlanta View on a map

Atlanta Jazz Festival The Atlanta Jazz Festival, held Memorial Day weekend, gathers... Be the first to write a review	Festivals	Atlanta View on a map

Atlanta Opera The Atlanta Opera now mounts its productions at the Cobb Energy... Be the first to write a review	Opera	Atlanta View on a map

Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Atlanta Shakespeare Company stages plays by the Bard and... Be the first to write a review	Theater	Atlanta View on a map

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO),under the musical direction... Be the first to write a review	Concerts	Atlanta View on a map

AtlanTIX Ticket Services AtlanTIX Ticket Services, at Underground Atlanta and Lenox Square... Be the first to write a review	Tickets	Atlanta View on a map

Blake's on the Park Blake's on the Park is a favorite spot with weekly drag shows... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

Blind Willie's Blind Willie's showcases New Orleans and Chicago blues groups... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center, christened after the... Be the first to write a review	Arts Centers	Atlanta View on a map

Brick Store Pub You can't get a Budweiser or Coors at the Brick Store Pub, but... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Atlanta View on a map

Bulldogs A fixture on the gay scene since 1978, Bulldogs is the place... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

Burkhart's Burkhart's caters to a mostly male clientele with pool, karaoke... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

Chastain Park Amphitheatre Chastain Park Amphitheatre, home to Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's... Be the first to write a review	Arts Centers	Atlanta View on a map

Churchill Grounds Churchill Grounds celebrates jazz with weekly jam sessions and... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

Clermont Lounge You may have heard of the infamous Clermont Lounge, which truly... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

Coca-Cola Roxy The Coca-Cola Roxy was once a theater, so its sloped floors make... Be the first to write a review	Arts Centers	Atlanta View on a map

Cowboys Concert Hall The 44,000-square-foot Cowboys Concert Hall attracts national... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

Dante's Down the Hatch Resembling a ship, Dante's Down the Hatch is as popular for its... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

East Andrews Cafe East Andrews Cafe offers upscale food, signature martinis and... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Atlanta View on a map

Eddie's Attic Eddie's Attic is a good spot for catching local and some national... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

El Bar El Bar is called one of Atlanta's best-kept secrets. Located... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

Emory University Emory University, an idyllic campus surrounded by picturesque... Be the first to write a review	Concerts	Atlanta View on a map

Euclid Avenue Yacht Club If you're looking for a spot to become a "regular," Euclid Avenue... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Atlanta View on a map

Ferst Center for the Performing Arts Ferst Center for the Performing Arts, at Georgia Institute of... Be the first to write a review	Arts Centers	Atlanta View on a map

Fox Theatre Fox Theatre, a dramatic faux-Moorish theater, is the principal... Be the first to write a review	Arts Centers	Atlanta View on a map

Funny Farm In the Startime Entertainment complex in Roswell, 20 mi north... Be the first to write a review	Comedy Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

Georgia Shakespeare Georgia Shakespeare, a tradition since 1986, brings plays by... Be the first to write a review	Theater	Atlanta View on a map

Georgia State University Georgia State University hosts concerts that are free and open... Be the first to write a review	Concerts	Atlanta View on a map

Gwinnett Center and Arena Gwinnett Center and Arena, 30 mi north of downtown Atlanta, houses... Be the first to write a review	Arts Centers	Atlanta View on a map

Horizon Theatre Co Horizon Theatre Co, a professional troupe established in 1983... Be the first to write a review	Theater	Atlanta View on a map

Lakewood Amphitheatre Lakewood Amphitheatre, 4 mi south of downtown Atlanta, draws... Be the first to write a review	Arts Centers	Atlanta View on a map

LeBuzz LeBuzz got new owners this year, and they're reinvigorating the... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

Lenny's Bar and Grill Lenny's Bar and Grill is a dingy, no-frills hipster haven sometimes... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, a 2,200-seat venue 6 mi west... Be the first to write a review	Arts Centers	Atlanta View on a map

Manuel's Tavern The food's far from fantastic at Manuel's Tavern, but it's still... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Atlanta View on a map

Mary's Mary's is often mentioned as one of the best gay bars in Atlanta... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

My Sister's Room My Sister's Room, a lesbian club formerly located in Decatur... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

National Black Arts Festival The National Black Arts Festival, celebrating literature, dance... Be the first to write a review	Festivals	Atlanta View on a map

New Order New Order has been around since the 1970s and attracts a slightly... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

Opera In the hopping Crescent Street entertainment district you'll... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

Philips Arena With a seating capacity of 21,000, Philips Arena is the major... Be the first to write a review	Arts Centers	Atlanta View on a map

Punchline Punchline, the city's oldest comedy club, books major national... Be the first to write a review	Comedy Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

Rialto Center for the Performing Arts Rialto Center for the Performing Arts, developed by Georgia State... Be the first to write a review	Arts Centers	Atlanta View on a map

Righteous Room Righteous Room is tiny and nestled in between a movie theater... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Atlanta View on a map

Sambuca Sambuca, a lively bar with good blues and jazz music, attracts... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

Smith's Olde Bar Smith's Olde Bar schedules different kinds of talent, both local... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

Spivey Hall Spivey Hall is a gleaming, modern, acoustically magnificent performance... Be the first to write a review	Arts Centers	Atlanta View on a map

Star Community Bar Star Community Bar is highly recommended for those who enjoy... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

Tabernacle Tabernacle began its postchurch life as a House of Blues venue... Be the first to write a review	Arts Centers	Atlanta View on a map

TAP TAP is one of Atlanta's few great gastropubs, serving upscale... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Atlanta View on a map

Ticketmaster Ticketmaster handles tickets for Fox Theatre, Atlanta Civic Center... Be the first to write a review	Tickets	Atlanta View on a map

Variety Playhouse Variety Playhouse, a former movie theater, is one of the cultural... Be the first to write a review	Arts Centers	Atlanta View on a map

Vortex Vortex prides itself on being impolite—a look at the "rules"... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Atlanta View on a map

Wild Bill's Billing itself as the nation's largest country-music dance club... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Atlanta View on a map

Woodruff Arts Center Woodruff Arts Center houses the Alliance Theatre and the Atlanta... Be the first to write a review	Arts Centers	Atlanta View on a map

Woofs Woofs is Atlanta's first and only gay sports bar, with sports... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Atlanta View on a map
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