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Updated September 21, 2026

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Theatre, community walks and wellness events this fall.

Featured Theatre Event • World Premiere

TANK STRANGER

September 15–October 4, 2026 · Tickets: $25–$55

Southwest Arts Center
915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA 30331
Opening night: September 18

True Colors Theatre Company presents TANK STRANGER , a new play from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames ( FAT HAM ), directed by Jamil Jude.

Starring Kron Moore ( The Oval, Stargirl ), Schelle Purcell ( Straw, Women of the Movement ), Candy McLellan ( Will Trent, The Resident ) and Justen Ross ( Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist ), the production blends Afrofuturism and Black folklore in a story about family, ancestry and the things we inherit from generations before us.

Every family has roots. Come discover the Stranger family’s.

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Featured Community Event • Brookhaven

2026 NF Walk Atlanta

Saturday, October 3, 2026 • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. ET

Blackburn Park · 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Brookhaven, GA

Walk in unity with the Children’s Tumor Foundation to raise awareness and accelerate research for neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis (NF), genetic conditions that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. Part of a nationwide movement, the NF Walk brings families, friends, and supporters together to celebrate the community and help drive treatments forward.

Enjoy games, crafts, face painting, live music, and a complimentary lunch. Registration and activities begin at 10 a.m., followed by a short program and fundraising awards at 11:15 a.m. The walk starts at 11:30 a.m., with lunch at noon.

Join the NF community, connect with others, and support research through the Children’s Tumor Foundation.

Featured Community Event • Tucker

Community 5K Run/Walk & Free Health Fair

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Mount Moriah Church · 1983 Brockett Road, Tucker, GA 30084

Potters House CDC and Mount Moriah Church 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair flyer, October 3, 2026, Tucker.

Community Health Fair 2026 flyer with free screenings and wellness activities, October 3, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Tucker.

Potters House CDC and Mount Moriah Church invite the community to a day dedicated to whole health — mind, body and soul.

5K Run/Walk: 8:30 a.m.–10 a.m.
Start the morning with a community run or walk. The 5K is an official Peachtree Road Race qualifying event.

Free Community Health Fair: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Stay for free mammograms, PSA prostate cancer screenings, health resources, and wellness activities including yoga, Tai Chi, strength training and more.

Join us as we promote whole health — mind, body and soul.

Featured Events

Music, art and culture happening around Atlanta.

Live Music

Fridays through Aug. 16 • 5–7 PM

Live Music at Scout Living Courtyard

Enjoy a rotating live music series in the Scout Living Courtyard at Ponce City Market. No RSVP required.

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Art Exhibition

On view through July 31

The Beautiful Game at Carousel Fine Art

An exhibition at Buckhead Village celebrating the sport that connects nations, cultures and generations.

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Live Music

Every other Thursday through Oct. 29 • 5–8 PM

Live Music at The Alcove

Hear a rotating lineup of local musicians and genres on the second floor of Ponce City Market.

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Weekly Event

Summer Fridays at Buckhead Village

Fridays through July 31 • 4:30–8 PM

Shop, stroll and enjoy live music along Buckhead Avenue and inside The Veranda. Participating restaurants will also offer refreshing summer drink specials.

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