Events in East Point today

This popular after-hours gathering at the Garden features illuminated views of Niki in the Garden, with live music and cash bars available to round out the experience.

This inclusive softball program focuses on fun, friendship, and a sense of belonging. Designed for individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities, it provides a supportive setting to grow confidence, strengthen teamwork, and share memorable moments on the field. All experience levels are welcome, and no prior play is required.

Trout Fishing in America takes the stage at Eddie's Attic with a high energy, rhythm-forward set from longtime songwriting partners Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet. For 50 years they have cultivated a multigenerational audience at clubs, performing arts centers, and festivals around the country, logging more than a million touring miles throughout the United States and Canada. Their music weaves rock and roll, blues, funk, folk, and jazz with lyrics that are playful, witty, and easy to relate to. With 26 albums on their own Trout Records label and a résumé that includes opening for both Bob Dylan and Barney the purple dinosaur, their enduring friendship and assured musicianship keep fans coming back.

The I Beg Your Pardon Comedy Tour stops in Atlanta with D'Lai delivering candid, unfiltered stand up drawn from the experiences that shaped him. Recognized as one of the most in-demand comics in the country, his on-screen credits include HBO's Def Comedy Jam, Showtime, BET's ComicView, and Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud Network. His career has taken him from college circuits to performances for service members in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Japan, and Bahrain. A frequent headliner at sold-out shows across the country, he shares stories that span from early hardships to milestones along the way, holding nothing back on stage. Thousands tune in to his weekly program, the D'Lai Show. Beyond stand up, he is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, spokesperson, author, and a creator developing projects in film and television.

Recycle unwanted electronics to support wildlife and wild places. Zoo Atlanta is participating in the Gorillas on the Line... Answer the Call campaign, collecting cell phones and other small devices for responsible recycling with partner ecocell. Proceeds from recycled items benefit the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Gorilla SAFE Program. Small electronics are accepted in any condition, including cell phones, smartphones, iPads, iPods, tablets, GPS units, smartwatches, digital cameras, and the cords and cables that go with them. Larger electronics are handled by partner Prime Asset Recovery at the circle drive outside Savanna Hall. These can be turned in in any condition, with no appliances accepted. Items include LCD or LED monitors, desktops, laptops, keyboards and mice, servers, networking hardware, circuit boards, RAM, CPUs, wires and cables, hard drives, printers, copiers, projectors, phones, POS systems, DVD players, scanners, UPS devices, stereo equipment, and flat screen TVs up to 48 inches.

The HIVE Buckhead presents a lively brunch experience with unlimited mimosas, hookah, music, and televisions in every room. Look for a champagne-forward lineup with bottles available for $50, plus towers and flights alongside brunch favorites. Enjoy a social atmosphere indoors or out on the patio, with plenty of food and opportunities to mingle. Brunch service runs through the day, then dinner options join the menu while brunch selections continue into the evening.

Unlock the full potential of your voice in an interactive workshop created for beginners, seasoned singers, worship leaders, recording artists, and anyone hoping to sing with greater assurance. This session focuses on helping participants overcome barriers that hold their voices back. Vocal coaches Skyler Reed and Ebony Sowell-Franklin lead a two-hour experience centered on real-time coaching, clear technique, and performance skills you can apply right away. Participants will take part in live coaching moments, strengthen breath support and vocal control, build stage confidence, learn simple exercises to continue at home, ask questions, and connect with a supportive circle of fellow singers. Expect to leave with healthier habits, streamlined technique, practical practice plans, and a boost in confidence. All experience levels are welcome. Available in person or online. The cost is $47.

At Eddie's Attic, Andres Sosa leads Side A with a start-to-finish performance of Soda Stereo's 1996 MTV Unplugged release Comfort y Música para Volar. This tribute returns after a sold-out run and unfolds across two sets in one evening, with Side B later delivering a carefully selected blend of anthems and deep cuts from a catalog that has sold 20 million. A combo ticket with a 20 percent discount is offered for those planning to experience both parts. Delirium Vinyl will host a pop-up record shop on site featuring Soda Stereo vinyl to browse. After the late show, DJ Unkle E continues the night on the patio. Presented by King Roof and Delirium Vinyl.

This event features a music mix that spans the decades, from the 1970s to the present, blending older tracks with contemporary ones.

Variety Playhouse hosts The Disco Biscuits for an all-ages performance showcasing the group’s hallmark trancefusion approach, blending electronic textures with jam band improvisation. The set centers on driving, dance-ready rhythms alongside deep, spontaneous musical journeys. Known for embracing new technology in service of a sound that feels otherworldly yet unmistakably human, the band continues to innovate while honoring the style that made them pioneers.

The R&B Lovers Tour returns this fall as Keith Sweat, Joe, Dru Hill, Ginuwine, and Kut Klose take the stage at State Farm Arena. The evening features slow jams, enduring love songs, and standout vocals, with chart-topping favorites and crowd singalongs that capture the sound and spirit of a generation.

KISS 104.1 presents a night of R&B at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, featuring icons Keith Sweat, Joe, Dru Hill, Ginuwine, and Kut Klose. The R&B Lovers Tour brings dynamic performances and hit songs together in a celebration of the genre with these artists sharing one stage. Tickets will be offered first through a presale, followed by a general onsale, and the presale code is RBL26. This event is produced by Post Road Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of North American Entertainment Group, Inc.

Back by popular demand, the sold-out Soda Stereo tribute returns to Eddie's Attic with two performances in one night. Side A delivers a complete live rendition of the 1996 MTV Unplugged album Comfort Y Música Para Volar. Side B features Andres Sosa leading a set of hits and more, curated to span a catalog that has sold more than 20 million records, balancing anthems and deep cuts. A combo ticket option with a 20 percent discount is available at checkout for those who want both shows. Delirium Vinyl will set up a pop-up record shop on site with Soda Stereo vinyl available. After the late show, DJ Unkle E takes over the patio. Presented by King Roof and Delirium Vinyl.

The Minnesota Lynx travel to Gateway Center Arena at College Park to take on the Atlanta Dream in a WNBA clash that showcases contrasting playing styles. The matchup spotlights tempo, defensive looks, and performance in pivotal late-game moments. As the season nears its finish, possessions carry added importance, setting up a competitive atmosphere on the court.

The event features a full day celebrating plant-based living with tasty vegan cuisine, hands-on workshops, holistic health vendors, and engaging activities. It welcomes longtime vegans as well as those simply curious about the lifestyle. Guests can sample a variety of dishes, learn from knowledgeable presenters, and meet others with shared interests. Holistic health vendors, including vegan chefs, juice and dessert makers, massage and physical therapy providers, doctors, wellness therapy, and alternative therapy practitioners, may apply to participate.

Sarah Potenza performs at Eddie’s Attic. She is a critically acclaimed singer and songwriter with a nationwide following, and has appeared on NBC’s The Voice and America’s Got Talent. Her 2021 rendition of “Worthy” on her second album, Road to Rome, reached number one on the iTunes Blues chart, and Entertainment Tonight described it as a powerful expression of her life, goals, and message. The album received praise from Rolling Stone, Billboard, American Songwriter, and NPR, and Rolling Stone named her among the top three acts seen at SXSW. This performance showcases an artist recognized for her vocals and songwriting.

Big D and the Kids Table share the stage with Matamoska for a live show in the Purgatory space at The Masquerade. This is an all-ages event. Tickets can be purchased at the venue box office or online.

Bachata Mondays at Fire and Ice Studios offers a full evening of classes for all levels. The night begins with a beginner-friendly lesson, continues with focused training in body movement, footwork and mechanics, and wraps up with an intermediate session. Instruction highlights partnerwork, footwork, body movement and musicality so participants build real skills rather than just memorizing patterns. The intermediate class requires knowledge of the syllabus and teacher approval to ensure everyone trains at a similar level. Each class is $25, and the atmosphere supports learning, connection, and community.

Ambient+Studio hosts an evening of New Orleans style jazz and social dancing featuring Sunny Side. No partner is required. Admission is $20 for general entry and $15 for students and seniors. Event details note a Fresh to Swing component along with a live music dance. Sunny Side is a New Orleans-based jazz ensemble that draws inspiration from early icons like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Nat King Cole, with more recent influences from Ray Charles, Fats Domino, and Dr. John. Expect tight three-part harmonies, a driving rhythm section, and a standout vocalist who also dances, delivering a lively, authentic New Orleans sound. In August 2025 the group completed its fifth national tour, playing more than 20 shows in 16 cities across states including Tennessee, Ohio, and New York, in venues ranging from listening rooms to swing dance halls. Since 2020 they have been a popular choice for private events and weddings and have received The Knot’s Best of Weddings award in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025, an honor reserved for the top 5 percent of wedding bands nationwide.

Take on the role of a detective in an outdoor, phone-guided case set during a speed dating night that turns deadly. With only a smartphone and an internet connection, follow clues, crack puzzles, and question suspects as you piece together what happened. Play any day at any time. The experience usually lasts about 60 to 90 minutes and covers about a 1.5 mile radius. It is recommended for ages 14 and up, with those under 14 accompanied by an adult. Each ticket unlocks access on two devices. Finish the investigation to receive a three day pass to try other Questo games for free. Available in English, French, German, and Spanish. For complete instructions, check your Fever ticket and confirmation email.

To mark the Garden’s 50th year, an encore exhibition of Niki de Saint Phalle’s monumental sculptures returns to the grounds, revisiting a landmark presentation from two decades ago. More than 40 works by the pioneering French sculptor, including her playful, brightly colored Nanas and other fantastical figures, are installed across the site. The exhibition features 41 pieces that are believed to be the largest presentation of the artist’s work in North America, with most on loan from the Niki Charitable Art Foundation and additional works from private collections. The scale ranges widely, from Grand Step Totem at roughly 2,000 pounds and the towering Large Yelling Man at 16.5 feet to compact wall reliefs measuring about two feet square. Installations are placed throughout the Garden, the Conservatory, the Orchid Center, and the Gardenhouse Gallery, with The Three Graces animating the Skyline Garden pond. An interpretive display about the artist and her practice is located near the entrance to the Orchid Display House. Entry to the exhibition is included with regular Garden admission.

Experience an outdoor Yoga Flow session at 10th Street Park, presented in collaboration with Evolation Yoga Atlanta. This free community class welcomes all ages and experience levels. Please bring a yoga mat and water. The practice focuses on linking breath with movement to build flexibility and strength, introducing fresh poses and playful transitions each week. Sessions may also include breathwork, meditation, relaxation, and mindfulness. The aim is to leave participants feeling renewed, empowered, and connected with fellow Midtown neighbors. Ideal for beginners and long-time practitioners alike. The park is located at the corner of Peachtree and 10th Streets. As this is an outdoor gathering, plans may change in the event of inclement weather, so check Midtown Alliance social media channels for updates.

This weekly tabletop roleplaying meetup welcomes both first-timers and seasoned adventurers for member-hosted sessions of Dungeons & Dragons and other games. Each table provides a short overview of its theme, and participants can register ahead of time or add their names to a waitlist. Questions are encouraged throughout. Many attendees like to arrive a little early to get settled with a drink or something to eat, then play begins once everyone is ready. Wrap-up times vary by table. There is no fee from the organizers, and attendees are expected to purchase food or beverages to support the host venue.

Social Distortion performs live at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, GA.

Champion dancer Jerome Subey leads weekly West Coast Swing classes in Atlanta. The night features an all-levels session followed by an upper-levels session, giving dancers the option to focus on fundamentals or challenge themselves with more advanced material. Pricing is $20 for one class, or $30 to take both.

These belly dance classes run each week in a drop-in format and are open to dancers of any experience level. Swing by whenever it suits you and work on your shimmies.

Country Night at Atlanta Eagle features guided instruction followed by an open dance session, giving attendees time to learn steps and then enjoy extended dancing.

Gary Clark Jr. brings his genre-blending guitar fireworks to The Eastern, with admission open to all ages. The Austin-born artist broke through globally after earning his first Grammy in 2014 for Best Traditional R&B Performance with Please Come Home from his Warner Records debut Blak And Blu, followed by international acclaim for The Story of Sonny Boy Slim. His 2019 album This Land debuted at number 6 on the Billboard 200, marking a third straight Top 10 bow, and drew praise from outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, and Pitchfork. His performances have spanned major television stages such as Saturday Night Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and more. Tours across the United States have routinely sold out, and his global profile includes headlining top festivals and playing landmark venues like the Hollywood Bowl, along with multiple stadium appearances supporting and sharing the stage with The Rolling Stones. He has since added three more Grammys, including Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song for This Land, plus Best Contemporary Blues Album for the album of the same name. He performed This Land with The Roots at the 2020 Grammy ceremony and released that version. Collaborations span Stevie Wonder, Andra Day, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Foo Fighters, Nas, Sheryl Crow, Brandi Carlile, Eric Clapton, Gustavo Santaolalla, and Booker T. Jones. In total, he has received six Grammy nominations and four wins. His fourth album, JPEG RAW, arrived in March 2024 on Warner Records. This show uses Yondr to create a phone-free environment. Cell phones, cameras, and recording devices are not allowed in the performance space. At entry, staff will place phones in Yondr pouches that remain with guests and are unlocked at the end of the event. Phone Use Areas inside the venue are available for access during the night, and devices will be re-sealed in pouches before returning to the performance. Anyone seen using a non-permitted device may be escorted out. Bringing a credit card is recommended for purchases, as this policy supports a focused, phone-free viewing experience.

Enjoy a night of trivia at Atlanta Eagle with plenty of clever questions, along with food and drinks. DJ Dewayne hosts and keeps the game running smoothly.

This mic at OUR BAR ATL offers free recording of sets. Comedians also receive complimentary drinks.