Name: The Modern Atlanta Dance (MAD) Festival
Start: 2026-06-12T19:00:00-04:00

Experience a breathtaking showcase of contemporary movement featuring performances by Madison Lee, Medina Movement Collective, Hayley Newell, Full Radius Dance, Graham Shelor Dance, and Atlanta Contemporary Dance Company. This dynamic festival brings together some of the city's most innovative dancers and choreographers for an unforgettable artistic celebration.

Local Event: The Modern Atlanta Dance (MAD) Festival

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The Modern Atlanta Dance (MAD) Festival

Experience a breathtaking showcase of contemporary movement featuring performances by Madison Lee, Medina Movement Collective,...

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Trainer for a Day: World of Wild Theater
Imagine running a show when all of your stars are birds!
Become a Trainer for a Day at the World of Wild Theater presented by Georgia Natural Gas, and see firsthand how training is used to care for and connect guests to the birds while participating in the Fantastic Flights presentation!
Work alongside the Ambassador Animals Team to experience how these feathered friends showcase their unique adaptations in these presentations and learn about the positive reinforcement training that ensures that all of the birds are participating voluntarily. This behind-the-scenes look at Fantastic Flights and its amazing participants will give you a greater appreciation for the term “bird brain” and the important relationships between the birds and their care team. Participants can expect to meet members of the Animal Care Team, meet an animal, learn about our positive reinforcement training and enrichment programs, and walk away with knowledge of how to save species. All participation in Keeper for a Day programs is voluntary for the animals.
Before registering, please understand that during this program: 
<ul>
 <li>Participants will perform similar tasks as members of the Ambassador Animals Team, which may include raking, sweeping, hosing, scrubbing, and shoveling, and should expect to do some hard work and be comfortable getting dirty. </li>
 <li>Participants will be expected to participate in all weather conditions, lift up to 30 pounds, and be on their feet for up to four hours. </li>
 <li>Participants must have the physical ability to bend, lift, stoop, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time. </li>
 <li>Participants may be exposed to potential allergens such as insects, hay, animal waste, and other potential allergens. Please reach out in advance if you have any questions or concerns.</li>
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Upcoming 2026 Dates: 
Sunday, April 26 
Sunday, May 10 - 
Wednesday, May 27 
Wednesday, June 10 
Sunday, June 21 
Wednesday, July 15 
Sunday, July 26 
Wednesday, August 5 
Sunday, August 16 
Wednesday, September 2 
Time(s): 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 
 
Member Cost: $300 
Non-Member Cost: $335 
 
Age Range: 16 and up

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The Atlanta Fringe Festival returns for its 14th annual celebration this summer, delivering an expansive lineup of bold, original performances across the city. Building on last year’s success, the 2026 festival will again host a two-week run, featuring more than 245 live acts from May 27-June 7
at seven venues throughout Atlanta. This year’s lineup includes 49 distinct shows from a diverse roster of artists: 27 local performers, 18 touring artists representing 13 states, and an international act from Scotland. Altogether, the festival showcases more than 400 individual performances, offering audiences an immersive, citywide arts experience.
“The Atlanta Fringe Festival is a celebration of fearless creativity and the artists who bring it to life,” said Executive Director Diana Brown. “From local talent to international voices, this year’s festival invites audiences to discover work that is unexpected, unforgettable and uniquely Atlanta.”
Known for its genre-defying programming, the festival spans the full spectrum of live performance - from improv and burlesque to stand-up comedy, spoken word, puppetry and magic. As part of the global Fringe movement, the Atlanta Fringe Festival operates as an open-access platform, empowering artists to present original, unconventional work while retaining 100% of their ticket revenue.
In keeping with Fringe tradition, participating artists were selected through an unjuried lottery from approximately 150 submissions worldwide, ensuring a dynamic mix of voices, disciplines and experience levels.
Festival Highlights Include:
<ul>
 <li>Kids Fringe (Free Family Programming): Presented in partnership with East Atlanta Kids Club, this interactive series returns May 30-31 and June 6-7 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., featuring puppet shows, crafts, games, a “Baby Rave” and more for children ages 0-12. </li>
 <li>Atlanta Street Fringe (Free Outdoor Festival): In partnership with the Little 5 Points Cultural District, this outdoor celebration takes place May 29-31 and June 5-7 throughout Little 5 Points Village. </li>
 <li>Five/5ths of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: Back by popular demand after two consecutive sell-outs, this variety benefit returns Monday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m. Five performance groups each reinterpret one segment of the classic film, resulting in a wildly inventive, one-night-only mashup featuring puppetry, burlesque, clowning and more.</li>
</ul>
In addition to live performances, the festival will once again present Fringe Audio, a first-of-its-kind podcast network within the Fringe circuit. Launching May 20 at AtlantaFringe.org, the platform will stream original storytelling and radio theater—many of them world premieres—from local and national artists. A $200 cash prize will be awarded to the Critics’ Choice winner for excellence in podcast production.
Multi-show passes will go on sale April 20, with single tickets going on sale April 27. Tickets will be available at <a href="https://AtlantaFringe.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">atlantafringe.org</a>. 
For new announcements, volunteer opportunities and information on upcoming exclusive performances, visit <a href="https://atlantafringe.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">atlantafringe.org</a>, or follow Atlanta Fringe Festival on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/atlfringefest/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/atlantafringe" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Facebook</a>

Local Event: Atlanta Fringe Festival Returns for Two-Week Citywide Celebration, May 27-June 7

Atlanta Fringe Festival Returns for Two-Week...

The Atlanta Fringe Festival returns for its 14th annual celebration this summer, delivering an expansive lineup of bold,...

Atlanta Fringe Festival Returns for Two-Week Citywide Celebration, May 27-June 7

Keeper for a Day: Elephants
Join the team at the Zambezi Elephant Center and immerse yourself in what it takes to care for the largest land animals on the planet!
Spend the morning working alongside the Elephant Care Team to prepare the habitat for the day and ensure the elephants’ needs are met.
This unique experience is sure to educate and inspire you about these special individuals, help you learn more about the rigorous requirements of professional elephant care, and gain an understanding of the ways Zoo Atlanta is working to protect wild populations. Participants can expect to meet members of the Animal Care Team, meet an animal, learn about our positive reinforcement training and enrichment programs, and walk away with knowledge of how to save species. All participation in Keeper for a Day programs is voluntary for the animals.
Before registering, please understand that during this program: 
<ul>
 <li>Participants will perform similar tasks as members of the Elephant Care Team, which may include raking, sweeping, hosing, scrubbing, and shoveling, and should expect to do some hard work and be comfortable getting dirty. </li>
 <li>Participants will be expected to participate in all weather conditions, lift up to 30 pounds, and be on their feet for up to four hours. </li>
 <li>Participants must have the physical ability to bend, lift, stoop, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time. </li>
 <li>Participants may be exposed to potential allergens such as insects, hay, animal waste, and other potential allergens. Please reach out in advance if you have any questions or concerns. </li>
</ul>
Upcoming 2026 Dates: 
Saturday, January 10 
Thursday, January 22 
Saturday, February 7 
Thursday, February 19 
Thursday, March 5 
Saturday, March 28 
Saturday, April 18 
Thursday, April 30 
Saturday, May 16 
Thursday, May 28
Time: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Age Range: 16 and up

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Keeper for a Day: Elephants

Keeper for a Day: Elephants
Join the team at the Zambezi Elephant Center and immerse yourself in what it takes to care for the...

Atlantic Green

Thursday, May 28 | Movie starts at 7 p.m. | Atlantic Green Celebrate Asian American &amp; Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special outdoor showing of The Farewell on the Atlantic Green. Metro Mahjong will offer complimentary mahjong lessons, while Boba Mocha and Ronlaire will have boba, dumplings and other food available for purchase.

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Screen on the Green

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Tio Lucho's

Tio Lucho’s is bringing back its spirited Wine vs. Beer showdown on Thursday, May 28, with a one-night-only pairing dinner hosted with the award-winning podcast<a href="https://www.acorkintheroad.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> A Cork in the Road</a>. Beginning at 7 p.m., James Beard semifinalist Chef Arnaldo Castillo will serve five Peruvian America courses, each paired with both wine and beer for a dinner that invites guests to sip and vote for their favorite match along the way. Chef Castillo’s coastal Peruvian menu gives both sides plenty to work with, letting crisp whites, bold reds, cold beers, and unexpected pairings make their case course by course. Wine educator and A Cork in the Road founder Kelly Cornett will lead the wine pairings, while Blasian Bon Vivant Toni Williams will take on beer, adding personality, some good-natured debate, and a few unexpected matchups to the evening. Tickets are $100 per person and include five dishes, ten pairings, and gratuity. Seating is limited, and tickets are available now via<a href="https://www.opentable.com/r/tio-luchos-atlanta" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> OpenTable</a>. Tio Lucho’s is located at 675 N. Highland Ave. NE #6000, Atlanta, GA 30306. For more information, visit<a href="https://www.tioluchos.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> www.tioluchos.com</a> and follow @tioluchos on Instagram and Facebook.

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Tio Lucho’s Serves Up a Wine vs. Beer Dinner...

Tio Lucho’s is bringing back its spirited Wine vs. Beer showdown on Thursday, May 28, with a one-night-only pairing dinner...

Tio Lucho’s Serves Up a Wine vs. Beer Dinner Battle with A Cork in the Road

Woodruff Arts Center

Woodruff Arts Center has opened its doors to showcase a vibrant new exhibit from InCommunity in the second-floor lobby of the Goizueta Stage for Youth &amp; Families. This inspiring collection highlights the creativity and talent of artists from InCommunity’s day programs which invites visitors to experience bold colors, powerful stories, and truly limitless expression. 
InCommunity is a nonprofitbased in Atlanta that provides meaningful, community-based support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can live safe, healthy, and joyful lives. 
Titled “Limitless”—in tandem with InCommunity’s upcoming Limitless Gala on May 16—the exhibit features 21 curated pieces created by artists from InCommunity’s Art &amp; Food day program in Marietta and Unlimited Possibilities Center in Roswell. The artwork debuted during the Woodruff Arts Center’s ribbon-cutting celebration and was enjoyed by donors and staff.
With guidance from art teachers, the collection was thoughtfully selected based on color palette, subject matter, and artistic quality. The exhibit also includes artist profiles highlighting each contributor’s background and creative inspiration.
The “Limitless” exhibit will remain on display through the end of May.
Come experience the creativity and talent of these remarkable artists—because their potential truly is limitless.
Second-Floor Lobby, Goizueta Stage for Youth &amp; Families 
On display through the end of May 
Free and open to the public

Local Event: New InCommunity Exhibit at Woodruff Arts Center Celebrates Individual Artists

New InCommunity Exhibit at Woodruff Arts Center...

Woodruff Arts Center has opened its doors to showcase a vibrant new exhibit from InCommunity in the second-floor lobby of the...

New InCommunity Exhibit at Woodruff Arts Center Celebrates Individual Artists

<a href="https://www.mowatl.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Meals On Wheels Atlanta</a> invites the community to celebrate a milestone year at <a href="https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-0018000000hIMEWAA4/events/vevt:b883a759-41bd-48c1-b760-9219fdece0b8/home/story" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">TASTE 2026</a>, marking the 5th anniversary of its signature culinary event. The highly anticipated evening brings together Atlanta’s most exciting chefs, restaurants and cultural influencers for a dynamic night of food, entertainment and purpose, all in support of the organization’s mission to end senior hunger and isolation.
Building on last year’s success, which welcomed more than 500 attendees and raised more than $160,000, TASTE 2026 returns with a bold new theme, “Unbridled Flavor. Unmatched Impact.”
Inspired by the Year of the Horse, a symbol of strength, service and forward motion, the event is designed as a fully immersive experience from arrival to departure.
Hosted at <a href="https://www.1705west.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">1705WEST</a>, TASTE 2026 will feature a standout lineup of local restaurants, chef-driven pop-ups and curated culinary experiences, along with signature cocktails, immersive brand activations, exclusive auction packages and live entertainment.
“This year’s TASTE is especially meaningful as we celebrate five years of bringing Atlanta’s culinary community together to support our seniors,” said Charlene Crusoe-Ingram, CEO of Meals On Wheels Atlanta. “While we honor how far this event has come, the need continues to grow. Every ticket purchased helps us serve more seniors waiting for meals and connection.”
“In its fifth year, TASTE represents real momentum, not just for our mission but in how we engage a new generation of donors,” said Brandon Jenkins, TASTE creator and creative director of Meals On Wheels Atlanta. “It brings together chefs, food lovers and creators in a way that meets people where they are and invites them into something bigger than themselves, all in service of Atlanta’s seniors.”
The 2026 event will spotlight a diverse group of Atlanta Tastemakers, leaders and influencers across media, business, technology, food and culture who serve as ambassadors for the cause. This year’s honorees include:
●Andre Melchionda, Arrivato Imports
●Arianna Callan, ALCÔVE AESTHETICS
●Breanne Edwards, Mercedes-Benz USA
●Dr. Michael Thomas, Jr., Marietta Smile Gallery
●Faith Jessie, NBC Atlanta/11Alive
●Helen Zhang, ALCÔVE AESTHETICS
●Imani Ellis, The Creative Collective NYC and CultureCon
●Jessica Berry, Google
●Katelyn “KP” Perna
●Lily Leebern, Georgia Crown Distributing Company
●Tailor Payton, Cultural Tastemaker &amp; Creator (Hungry Homegirl)
●Taylor Carter, AMB Sports and Entertainment
●Taylor Edwards, Atlanta Unbound Academy
Guests will enjoy bites from a curated selection of participating restaurants and chefs, including:
●Auburn Angel
●Blended Smoothie &amp; Juice Bar
●Canoe
●Chef Shawn Osbey Catering
●Fireside Jamaican Restaurant
●Kamayan ATL
●Lazy Betty
●NaanStop
●Nana’s Chicken and Waffles
●Sweet Basil Cakes
●The Dining Experience Restaurant
●AV Gourmet
●And more to come!
Proceeds from TASTE 2026 will directly support Meals On Wheels Atlanta’s programs, which provide nutritious meals, safety checks and critical social connection to thousands of seniors across the metro area. With a growing waitlist, funds raised are essential to ensuring no senior in Atlanta goes hungry.
Tickets will be available for purchase <a href="https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-0018000000hIMEWAA4/events/vevt:b883a759-41bd-48c1-b760-9219fdece0b8/home/story" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">online</a>. Additional event details, including date and programming, will be announced soon.

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