Nightlife & the Arts in Atlanta

Nightlife Overview

Name	Category	Location

10 High Club 10 High Club, a brick-walled space in the basement of the Dark...	Music Clubs	Atlanta

14th Street Playhouse Local and touring musicals, plays, and sometimes opera are performed...	Theater	Atlanta

529 A cavelike live music venue with great sound, a full bar, and...	Music Clubs	Atlanta

7 Stages Theatre Founded in 1979 and in its current location since 1987, 7 Stages...	Theater	Atlanta

Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood Four miles south of downtown Atlanta, this theater draws national...	Concerts	Atlanta


Actor's Express This acclaimed theater group presents an eclectic selection of...	Theater	Atlanta

Alliance Theatre Atlanta's Tony award-winning professional theater, presents everything...	Theater	Atlanta

Atlanta Ballet The Atlanta Ballet, founded in 1929, is the country's oldest...	Dance	Atlanta

Atlanta Jazz Festival The Atlanta Jazz Festival, held Memorial Day weekend, gathers...	Concerts, Festivals	Atlanta

Atlanta Opera Major roles at the Atlanta Opera are performed by national and...	Opera	Atlanta

Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Atlanta Shakespeare Company stages plays by the Bard and...	Theater	Atlanta

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO), under the musical direction...	Concerts	Atlanta

AtlanTIX Ticket Services Head to the Underground Atlanta mall for half-price same-day...	Tickets	Atlanta

Blake's on the Park Weekly drag shows, a diverse crowd, and plenty of people-watching...	Dance Clubs	Atlanta

Blind Willie's New Orleans and Chicago blues groups are the main thing here...	Music Clubs	Atlanta

Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center Name after an improbably named Atlanta philanthropist, this arts...	Arts Centers, Concerts	Atlanta

Brick Store Pub At the Brick Store Pub, you can choose from hundreds of bottled...	Bars	Atlanta

Buckhead Theatre This restored 1931 Spanish baroque theater has sloped floors...	Arts Centers, Concerts	Atlanta

Bulldogs A fixture on the gay scene since 1978, Bulldogs is the place...	Dance Clubs	Atlanta

Burkhart's Gay men come to this neighborhood hangout for pool, karaoke...	Dance Clubs	Atlanta

Chastain Park Amphitheatre Home to Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's summer series and other...	Arts Centers, Concerts	Atlanta

Churchill Grounds Weekly jam sessions and great local and national jazz acts are...	Music Clubs	Atlanta

Clermont Lounge You may have heard of the infamous Clermont Lounge, a strip club...	Dance Clubs	Atlanta

The Cockpit This laid-back, smoke-free gay bar has specials or events every...	Dance Clubs	Atlanta

Dad's Garage Theatre Company Founded in 1995, this scrappy playhouse with a sense of humor...	Theater	Atlanta

Dante's Down the Hatch Resembling a ship, Dante's Down the Hatch is as popular for its...	Music Clubs	Atlanta

Dragon*Con Swarms of sci-fi and fantasy fans from around the world descend...	Festivals	Atlanta

Drunken Unicorn Indie bands play in Drunken Unicorn's small performance space...	Music Clubs	Atlanta

East Andrews Cafe Upscale food, signature martinis, and live indie, '80s, and party...	Bars	Atlanta

Eddie's Attic Close to the Decatur MARTA station, this bar and restaurant is...	Music Clubs	Atlanta

El Bar Behind the El Myr restaurant on Ponce de Leon Avenue, El Bar...	Dance Clubs	Atlanta

Emory University On its idyllic campus surrounded by picturesque houses, Emory...	Concerts	Atlanta

Euclid Avenue Yacht Club If you're looking for a spot at which to become a "regular,"...	Bars	Atlanta

Ferst Center for the Performing Arts Georgia Institute of Technology's arts center hosts classical...	Arts Centers	Atlanta

Florence Kopleff Recital Hall Georgia State University hosts concerts that are free and open...	Concerts	Atlanta

Fox Theatre This dramatic faux-Moorish theater is the principal venue for...	Arts Centers	Atlanta

Georgia Shakespeare An Atlanta tradition since 1986, Georgia Shakespeare brings classic...	Theater	Atlanta

gloATL A contemporary dance company helmed by visionary choreographer...	Dance	Atlanta

Horizon Theatre Co. This professional troupe, established in 1983, debuts provocative...	Theater	Atlanta

The Jungle Located off of Atlanta's seedy Cheshire Bridge Road, this nightclub...	Dance Clubs	Atlanta

Karaoke Melody The private room karaoke here is perfect for those who like to...	Bars	Atlanta

Laughing Skull Lounge These 73 seats in the back of the Vortex restaurant and bar are...	Comedy Clubs	Atlanta

LeBuzz Contests and shows like "Drag Star" and "Divas Cabaret" make...	Dance Clubs	Atlanta

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre This 2,400-capacity venue 6 mi west of downtown Atlanta stages...	Arts Centers	Atlanta

Manuel's Tavern The food's OK at Manuel's Tavern, a local landmark and a favorite...	Bars	Atlanta

Mary's One of the best gay bars in Atlanta, the divey and fun Mary's...	Bars	Atlanta

My Sister's Room Billing itself as the city's "most diverse ladies' bar," this...	Bars	Atlanta

National Black Arts Festival Celebrating black literature, dance, visual arts, theater, film...	Festivals	Atlanta

Octopus Bar After-hours dining and boozing spot Octopus Bar is popular with...	Bars	Atlanta

Opera Head to this sleek dance club for a theater-like main lounge...	Dance Clubs	Atlanta

Philips Arena With a seating capacity of 21,000, Philips Arena is the major...	Arts Centers	Atlanta

Porter Beer Bar Try the salt-and-vinegar popcorn or the hush puppies with smoked...	Bars	Atlanta

Punchline The city's oldest comedy club books major national acts. It's...	Comedy Clubs	Atlanta

Rialto Center for the Performing Arts Developed by Georgia State University in a beautifully renovated...	Arts Centers	Atlanta

Righteous Room This tiny dive bar is jammed in between the historic Plaza Theatre...	Bars	Atlanta

Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room & Ping Pong Emporium Ping-pong meets folk art meets gay pride meets sangria at Church...	Bars	Atlanta

Smith's Olde Bar Smith's Olde Bar schedules different kinds of talent, both local...	Music Clubs	Atlanta

Soundtable Incredible food and some of the city's best drinks are served...	Bars	Atlanta

Spivey Hall Internationally renowned musicians perform everything from chamber...	Arts Centers	Atlanta

Star Community Bar Highly recommended for those who enjoy grunge and rockabilly...	Music Clubs	Atlanta

Swinging Richards A gay male strip club, Swinging Richards draws a fun party crowd...	Dance Clubs	Atlanta

Tabernacle This former church hosts top acts of all genres in an intimate...	Arts Centers	Atlanta

TAP One of the best features at this pub is the patio—typically...	Bars	Atlanta

Ticket Alternative Tickets to local festivals, events, plays, concerts, and more...	Tickets	Atlanta

Ticketmaster Ticketmaster sells tickets for Fox Theatre, Atlanta Civic Center...	Tickets	Atlanta

Variety Playhouse What was once a movie theater is now one of the cultural anchors...	Arts Centers	Atlanta

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park The 12,000-capacity Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre is situated...	Arts Centers, Concerts	Atlanta

Vortex Vortex prides itself on being impolite—a look at the "rules"...	Bars	Atlanta

Wild Bill's Billing itself as the nation's largest country-music dance club...	Music Clubs	Atlanta

Woodruff Arts Center The Alliance Theatre, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the High...	Arts Centers	Atlanta

Woofs Atlanta's first and only gay sports bar has pool and darts as...	Bars	Atlanta
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