The best arts & culture spots in Marietta

“Opera, ballet, Broadway, comedy and concerts all roll through Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, home turf for The Atlanta Opera and Atlanta Ballet. Peek the calendar this week, pick a show that fits your vibe, and make a weeknight feel wildly more interesting than laundry.”

From the Smyrna newsletter, September 17, 2026

“Skip the same old weekend routine and wander The Oddities Museum, Inc, where goats share space with a real goat 'unicorn' skull, quack medicine relics, and carnival chalkware figures. They’re hosting an Art Collage Meetup this Saturday, August 8, so bring your curiosity and a friend.”

From the North ATL newsletter, August 4, 2026

“The Youth Museum turns learning into play with interactive arts, costumed docents and kids suiting up in period attire to reenact America’s Pathways to Independence. Put it on the family to-do list this week and watch history actually stick, because pretending to be a patriot is way more fun than worksheets.”

From the Marietta newsletter, August 3, 2026

“MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta) keeps things tight and thoughtful, with rotating exhibits that show how design shapes art, cities, and everyday life, like the current SALT: A Design Story.”

From the Newnan newsletter, September 12, 2026

“Marietta Cobb Museum of Art in nearby Marietta keeps things fresh with American art from its permanent collection and rotating exhibitions like the Metro Montage XXVI juried show. Keep an eye on classes, workshops, and their beloved Chalktoberfest, then swing by this week for a quick hit of inspiration.”

From the Marietta newsletter, August 21, 2026

“Marietta Theatre Company is cueing up All Shook Up, the Elvis Presley musical, August 13 to 22, 2026, and it’s the perfect excuse to trade your couch for live, hometown talent. Expect big voices, plenty of feel-good swagger, and that community buzz you only get when neighbors bring the house down.”

From the Marietta newsletter, August 11, 2026

“Classical grandeur, stately stairs, and storybook gardens... Swan House at Atlanta History Center is Philip T. Shutze drama in real life, a 1928 mansion built for cotton heirs that makes an ordinary afternoon feel fancy without trying.”

From the Atlanta newsletter, August 26, 2026

“Dig into Atlanta’s Jewish roots at The Breman Museum & Cultural Center, where the permanent Absence of Humanity exhibit confronts the Holocaust and History with Chutzpah spotlights the Southern Jewish experience.”

From the Atlanta newsletter, September 15, 2026

“The Alley Stage turns the Anderson Building into an intimate room for stand-up, improv, music, and cabaret, with rotating shows like Comedy on the Square, MovieProv, and fearless grad showcases that keep the energy high. Great for a low-fuss night out that still feels delightfully local.”

From the Marietta newsletter, September 15, 2026

“Millennium Gate Museum is the second largest classical monument in the USA, and it doubles as a history hub for Georgia’s art, culture, and philanthropy. Roam period rooms, ancient artifacts, and immersive digital exhibits, plus a 3D-printed Statue of Zeus replica for a delightfully nerdy reset.”

From the Atlanta newsletter, August 12, 2026

“Natural sciences museum with a 3-story, sky-lit Great Hall & skeletons of dinosaurs.”

“When the group chat needs a smart plan, Fernbank Science Center delivers with hands-on exhibits, live animals, and immersive planetarium shows that make space feel around the corner. Easy win for curious kids and grownups, plus a dependable go-to when Atlanta weather ignores your plans.”

From the South Fulton newsletter, September 3, 2026

“Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre delivers restored Art Deco charm, classic films, live music, comedy, and silent film nights in a circa 1935 landmark that’s also home to the Mighty Allen Theatre Organ. Feels hometown, looks glamorous.”

From the Marietta newsletter, September 21, 2026

“Whether you're a history buff or just museum-curious, Marietta History Center inside the historic Kennesaw House connects Marietta’s everyday life to its defining moments through engaging galleries, a deep artifact collection, and community events like lectures, Pop-In for Family Fun, and Cemetery Programs.”

From the Marietta newsletter, August 25, 2026

“Apex Museum spotlights Black history with powerful, story-rich exhibits like Serving in the Shadows: Black Soldiers in Segregated America, plus community programs that keep Sweet Auburn’s legacy alive.”

From the Atlanta newsletter, September 8, 2026

“Whether you grew up quoting lines or just like good stories, Gone With the Wind Museum at Brumby Hall packs the real deal... Scarlett’s mourning bonnet, Rhett’s jacket, one-of-a-kind gowns, Plunkett sketches, even bits of Tara. Stroll the gardens after and call it your midweek brain vacation.”

From the Marietta newsletter, August 14, 2026

“HB Murals designs and hand-paints custom murals that make restaurants, shops, offices, and even living rooms impossible to ignore, from city skylines to nature scenes in realistic or abstract styles. Strategy-first, detail-obsessed, and built to lift your brand and actually move people.”

“This 225-seat black-box theater hosts a variety of shows, including dramas, comedy & music.”

“Center includes exhibits on the antebellum South & an 1845-era farm with a blacksmith & smokehouse.”

“Museum featuring a collection of art by and about women of the African Diaspora.”

“The Roof Museum is a 501(c)(3) that turns shingles into stories, with workshops for homeowners and pros, a Roofing Hall of Fame, VIP guided tours, and a community-minded event space. It’s a smart local spot to learn, get inspired, and support skilled trades.”

“Museum of ancient art featuring Greek & Roman collections & an Egyptian exhibit including mummies.”

“Museum known for its diverse art collection & modern architecture by Richard Meier & Renzo Piano.”

“S. house museum. Thoughtful stories of the Root family and the enslaved people who lived there, plus an 1830s log-cabin gift shop, make it a meaningful local outing.”

From the Marietta newsletter, September 5, 2026

“Curated installations, original artwork, and immersive room sets make Trap Music Museum feel like stepping inside the tracks that raised the city. Need a quick culture jolt this week? Grab a crew for Escape the Trap, Atlanta's only hip hop escape room, and beat the clock.”

From the South Fulton newsletter, August 14, 2026

“Memorabilia, films & exhibits (some interactive) about soft drink that debuted in Atlanta in 1886.”

“Indie Craft Experience is a curated marketplace of independent artists and makers where you can meet the people behind handmade goods, original art, and vintage treasures, plus jump into hands-on activities. Since 2005 they’ve turned shopping into a creative hangout worth penciling in this week.”

From the Stonecrest newsletter, August 20, 2026

“Set inside a Victorian house, Hammonds House Museum keeps Atlanta’s creative pulse steady with exhibitions and programs rooted in the Black experience. Swing by for Nu Africans, on view September 18 to December 13, 2026, and leave feeling like you just leveled up your cultural IQ.”