Atlanta Events This Week: Nov 16

The three biggest things in Atlanta this week: Doja Cat at State Farm Arena on Tuesday, Nov 17, Rod Wave at the same arena on Wednesday, Nov 18, and on Thursday, Nov 19, BEAT, playing the music of King Crimson, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Friday, Nov 20 then brings the Atlanta Hawks and Georgia Tech hosting Georgia in men’s basketball.

This guide runs day by day. Prices for most shows are on the event pages, so check there before you head out.

What’s on Monday, Nov 16?

The week starts with a symphony and a boxing movie. Rocky In Concert is at Atlanta Symphony Hall at 7:00 PM: the original film plays on the big screen while an orchestra performs the score live. Earlier in the day, Tours: Truist Park starts at 2:00 PM. Tours run 90 minutes, and there is one more date this week.

Later, Father of Peace plays The Loft at 8:00 PM. It is a general admission, all ages show.

If you work with students, Music Discovery Series Performance at the Woodruff Arts Center starts at 10:00 AM Monday and has three more dates this week. It is a school day event for grades 3 to 12, with up-close performances and Q&A.

What’s good on a Tuesday?

Tuesday, Nov 17 has five good options:

Doja Cat takes State Farm Arena at 7:30 PM.
Periphery is at the Tabernacle at 6:30 PM. It is all ages, with a standing floor and reserved balconies.
Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin plays Center Stage Theater at 7:00 PM, reserved seating, all ages.
Russ Taff and Steve Taylor: The (Almost) Farewell Tour is at the Buckhead Theatre at 7:30 PM, all ages, with doors at 6:30 PM.
Georgia Tech vs. Norfolk State men’s basketball is at McCamish Pavilion at 7:00 PM.

What’s on Wednesday and Thursday?

On Wednesday, Nov 18, Rod Wave is at State Farm Arena at 8:00 PM, and there is one more date this week. Over at the Buckhead Theatre, AJ McLean presents Alexander James: The Better Man Tour starts at 8:00 PM, all ages, reserved seating.

Thursday, Nov 19 is the best night for variety:

BEAT at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 8:00 PM. Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin and Terry Bozzio play music from three 1980s King Crimson albums, and the listing calls this the last North American tour.
82MAJOR, the K-pop group, at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at 7:00 PM, tickets from $25.
Adam Ray: WHO IS ME Tour, a seated show for ages 18 and up, at the Buckhead Theatre at 7:00 PM.
bleood at Center Stage Theater at 8:00 PM, general admission, all ages.
Cabaret Cafe at the Midtown High School Theater. Doors and dinner are at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 7:00 PM. Tickets run $11–$413.

What’s on this weekend?

The weekend lead-in is Friday, Nov 20, and it is a good one for sports fans. The Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets tip off at State Farm Arena at 7:00 PM. At 8:00 PM, Georgia Tech vs. Georgia men’s basketball is at McCamish Pavilion.

For music, Orchestra Noir Presents The Culture Tour II is at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre at 8:00 PM. If you need accessible seating, the mezzanine and grand tier are not ADA accessible; wheelchair seats are on the orchestra level. Also Friday: Imminence at the Tabernacle at 7:30 PM, all ages.

For Saturday, Nov 21 and Sunday, Nov 22, see what’s on this weekend, or use the guides below.

Save this: the week’s top 5

Tuesday, Nov 17: Doja Cat. Her Tour Ma Vie World Tour stop at State Farm Arena, 7:30 PM.
Wednesday, Nov 18: Rod Wave. A second big State Farm Arena show, with one more date this week.
Thursday, Nov 19: BEAT. A last North American run of King Crimson’s 1980s catalog from four veteran players.
Friday, Nov 20: Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets. Friday-night NBA at 7:00 PM.
Friday, Nov 20: Orchestra Noir Presents The Culture Tour II. A seated evening at Cobb Energy Centre.

Any night this week

When the calendar does not have what you want, these guides always work:

The Best Things to Do in Atlanta, Georgia for a reliable list of classics.
Free Things to Do in Atlanta, Honestly Sorted for when you want a cheap night.
Thanksgiving in Atlanta: Races, Meals and Holiday Lights because the holiday is a week out.

Where do you go from here?

Pair a show with dinner using Where to Eat in Atlanta, or plan the whole evening with Date Night in Atlanta. If you are hosting kids, see A Family Day in Atlanta.

Frequently asked questions

What are the biggest events in Atlanta this week, Nov 16–22?

In Atlanta for Nov 16–22, the biggest are Doja Cat at State Farm Arena on Tuesday, Nov 17, Rod Wave at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Nov 18, and BEAT, playing the music of King Crimson, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, Nov 19. The Atlanta Hawks host the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, Nov 20.

Is there live sports in Atlanta this week, Nov 16–22?

Yes. On Friday, Nov 20, the Atlanta Hawks play the Charlotte Hornets at State Farm Arena at 7:00 PM. Georgia Tech men’s basketball plays Norfolk State on Tuesday, Nov 17 at 7:00 PM and Georgia on Friday, Nov 20 at 8:00 PM, both at McCamish Pavilion.

What can I do in Atlanta on a Monday night, Nov 16?

On Monday, Nov 16, Atlanta Symphony Hall hosts Rocky In Concert at 7:00 PM, with a live orchestra playing the score to the film. The Loft has Father of Peace at 8:00 PM, and Truist Park runs a tour at 2:00 PM.

Are there all-ages shows in Atlanta this week?

Several. Between Nov 16 and 22, Periphery at the Tabernacle, Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin at Center Stage Theater, bleood at Center Stage Theater and AJ McLean at the Buckhead Theatre are listed as all ages. Adam Ray at the Buckhead Theatre on Nov 19 is ages 18 and up.

What’s happening this week in Atlanta? (Nov 16–22)