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The Brick Store Pub

125 E Court Sq
Decatur, GA 30030

Captain D. writes: Oh Brick Store, you saucy wench... why don't I love you more?

Let me be counting the STARS....

STAR #1 & #2
First you tempt me with your heady Eurotrash beers, full of punk and lightning... a full naval skirmish in your mouth, your throat, your brain.…

Fox Theatre
Neighborhood: Midtown

660 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

Lauren S. writes: Oh I love the Fox. I can't believe they once thought of tearing this beauty down.

I am reminded of when I was in elementary school and we went there to see The Nutcracker. I was in awe of the beautiful dancers, but also the theatre itself. The…

Dads Garage Theatre
Neighborhood: Inman Park

280 Elizabeth St NE
Ste C101
Atlanta, GA 30307

laura b. writes: So this is a theater in Atlanta known for its unconventional, funny, innovative theater and especially, really awesome improv. Which you know is hard to do if you've ever sat through a performance of improv HELL and let's face it, we've all sat…

Shakespeare Tavern
Neighborhood: Downtown

499 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

Justin B. writes: In no way, shape or form will I ever associate myself with going to the theater on a regular basis; mainly, because I prefer the company of sports and my testosterone driven man status; however, I heard about the Shakespeare Tavern from a reliable…

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

1293 Peachtree St NE Ste 300
Atlanta, GA 30309

Drew W. writes: Atlanta is truly fortunate to have such an accomplished symphony given the city's relatively short history of supporting the fine arts. The symphony performs more than 200 concerts each year, ranging from concerts in Piedmont Park to their holiday…

14th Street Playhouse
Neighborhood: Midtown

173 14th St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Cory F. writes: Okay, I'll admit I'm biased on this one because I work here, BUT, I wouldn't work here unless they were good people to work with and produced quality material!

I've spent 6 months here in Atlanta performing on the mainstage of the 14th Street…

Center for Puppetry Arts
Neighborhood: Midtown

1404 Spring Street N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30309

danielle g. writes: If you've never been to this place, you MUST go at least once. I can almost guarantee that once you go, you'll want to go again and again.

The puppet shows are AMAZING. They use all sorts of different styles of puppetry, from shadow to string to…

Whole World Theatre Co
Neighborhood: Midtown

1226 Spring St NW
Atlanta, GA 30309

Manny M. writes: Ok 4.999997 stars and only b/c I have high standards =)

I live in Atlantic Station and must have driven pass what looked like an abandon building to me a dozen times before

Inside, completely different story...lounge area had enough room,…

Rialto Center for the Arts
Neighborhood: Downtown

80 Forsyth St
Atlanta, GA 30303

Drew W. writes: I've lost count of how many films I've seen here during the last few years of the Atlanta Film Festival. Everything from nature documentaries to martial arts flicks featuring blind swordsmen. One of my favorite events I saw here was a cultural…

Apache Cafe
Neighborhood: Midtown

64 3rd St NW
Atlanta, GA 30308

J C. writes: Yes, this place is grungy. Yes, you will get a boot if you give your parking fee to the homeless guy in the parking lot. Yes you will get broken into if you DON'T give your parking fee to the homeless guy in the parking lot. And yes...on Halloween…

Roxy
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3110 Roswell Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30305

JAYCE B. writes: I remember really enjoying playing the Roxy.
We had perfect parking all day and a lot of time to roam around... I think I recollect a Wendy's one way and a Border's the other so between the two, I was set!
Oh and a liquor store in back which served a…

Gotta Dance & Company

2335 Adams Dr NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

ISA S. writes: these are the hottest dance instructors in the atl! many of the instructors tour with major artists, are on commercials, videos etc..
got2dance.net

King Plow Company

887 W Marietta St NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Blake B. writes: My sister had her wedding here, in a large beautiful room used for public functions. From what I gathered of the other shops, this place is pretty much an artists' haven.

As Rebecca mentioned below they have photography studios, dance schools, art…

Ansley Park Playhouse
Neighborhood: Midtown

1545 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Susan V. writes: I went to this great little theatre located on Peachtree Rd. (right behind the Buckhead border) last year to see Peachtree Battle, the play. This theatre is really cozy and nicely done. I had been dying to see Peachtree Battle for some time now and…

Center Stage
Neighborhood: Midtown

1374 W Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA 30309

Susan V. writes: Gang of Four takes the stage and bootys start shaking. They may be 20 years past the height of their popularity, but they are every bit as rad and sexy. We were right up near the stage because that's the beauty of Earthlink Live, they have seats but…

IMAGE Film and Video Center

535 Means Street
Suite C
Atlanta, GA 30318

Drew W. writes: IMAGE is the organizer of Atlanta's two major film festivals: the Atlanta Film Festival, and Out On Film. They do a great job of supporting local and regional artists and showcase an incredible variety of films, documentaries, and animated features…

Ballethnic Dance Company

2587 Cheney St
East Point, GA 30344

Erin W. writes: Ballethnic Dance Company is a local performing arts group. Ballethnic is all about promoting culturally diverse and classically trained dancers. This predominately African American company performs ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, point, modern and…

Technotrance Bellydance

Atlanta, GA 31136

ISA S. writes: technotrance bellydance was founded in 2000 by visionary tribal bellydancer, isa shisha.
her classes are every thursday at gotta dance, and she also teachs fire performance!

Laughing Matters

173 Cleveland Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30354

Dad B. writes: Having a party? Want to help everyone lighten-up and loosen-up and laugh a lot?

Laughing Matters improv teams are stellar. Excellent Improv is always "a misnomer." Improv is having a huge toolbox of jokes, phrases, witicisms, and repetoires and…

Emory, Arts at

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts
1700 N Decatur Rd
Atlanta, GA 30322

Stephanie S. writes: Arts at Emory offers dynamic music, theater, and dance performances that guests are sure to enjoy through the year. Everything is a bit more intimate and therefore the prices are a bit less than the Atlanta Symphony, but the availability depends on…

Laughing Skull Lounge at The Vortex Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Midtown

878 Peachtree St
Atlanta, GA 30309

James M. writes: Outstanding venue! I first saw the Dames Aflame burlesque show there four months ago and was totally blown away! The Laughing Skull Lounge is an intimate, 100-seat theater in the back of the Vortex Bar & Grill on Peachtree. Unlike so many venues in…

Respect
Neighborhood: Midtown

14th Street Playhouse
173 14th St
Atlanta, GA 30309

Molly D. writes: "This one's for the girls." No really don't drag your boyfriend to this but do take your mother, your girlfriends, your daughters and any other women you know. It is a really fascinating look at the women's movement depicted by the music of the…

Several Dancers Core

133 Sycamore St
Decatur, GA 30030

Larissa G. writes: In my opinion, one of the most fun-to-watch, innovative independently-owned dance companies in the city.

Several Dancers Core does this really amazing Lunchtime in the Studios thing, where you can attend a dancing workshop on your lunch break and…

Theatre In the Square

11 Whitlock Ave SW
Marietta, GA 30064

Blake B. writes: Theatre in the Square has been in business for as long as I can remember. Located right off Whitlock on the Marietta Square, they are an old school styled playhouse, with a capacity for a nice medium sized crowd.

They are currently running a special…

Dance Factory Inc

5139 Austell Rd
Austell, GA 30106

Shanna B. writes: Our second year at dance was spent at the Dance Factory. Everyone there is polite and loves each of the children equally. They take the time to teach each child the value of dance and to respect not only others, but themselves as well. We spent or…

Actor's Express

887 W Marietta St NW
Suite J
Atlanta, GA 30318

Charles Y. writes: When I was growing up in New York I was crazy about the theater scene, particularly plays with a lot of buzz. I used to save up dollars to see shows with Judi Dench, Anthony LaPaglia and other true actors. Six years ago, I moved to Atlanta and cried…

7 Stages
Neighborhood: Little Five Points

1105 Euclid Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

Kimberly D. writes: I have to pick and choose what I see for live theater. This performance the other night was pretty controversial and highly political. "My Name is Rachel Corrie" was riveting and sad. Rachel Corrie was a 23 year old peace advocate. She died when…

Alliance Theatre
Neighborhood: Midtown

1280 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Michael E. writes: Went to go see "Doubt" last night and it was fantastic. This is a great play about, well, doubt. Doubt in faith, in yourself, in others.

Without giving away too much, it's about a struggle between a priest and a nun at a Catholic school in the…

Onstage Atlanta

2617 N Decatur Rd
Decatur, GA 30033

Susan V. writes: We're stepping out! We said one night at my apartment. The three of us, a dastardly trio, decided to get gussied up and go see a musical. Victor Victoria was playing at Onstage Atlanta and it seemed too intrigueing to pass up. Onstage Atlanta is a…

Nazeem Allayl Belly Dance Studio
Neighborhood: Candler Park

1394 McLendon Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

Deanna J. writes: Um, who knew belly dancing was so popular? Apparently not I. They have a ton of ongoing classes and they are superpacked out.

Women are obsessed with this stuff. Also apparently it's like the crack cocaine of dance classes - addiction comes easily.…

The Art Place

3330 Sandy Plains Rd
Marietta, GA 30066

Blake B. writes: Yes, it's called the Art Place, and that's kind of tacky and obvious, but I'm going to overlook that.

The Art Place has been one of the few art-related facilities available in Marietta for quite some time. They offer just about every kind of function…

Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center
Neighborhood: Downtown

395 Piedmont Ave
Atlanta, GA 30308

Drew W. writes: The Civic Center is an odd venue to me (and no, I won't be retyping the full name of the place again...it's just the Civic Center, and I apologize to the long named peeps who paid for their names to be on the marquee). I've seen everything from…

Polk Street Players

161 Church St
St. James' Episcopal Church
Marietta, GA 30060

Blake B. writes: This play group has been performing in the Marietta area for 28 years now, according to their website. They currently run shows out of the 'Stellar Cellar,' which is located in St James Episcopal church on Church Street right off the Marietta Square.…

Sopranos 2 by 2

PO Box 42253
Atlanta, GA 30311

J k. writes: Great group of talented women. If you are a lover of music this is the group to see. Check out the site, www.sopranos2by2.com for more information. Enjoy!!

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