Here's what's happening in Atlanta this week, Nov. 2-8: networking, big events and festivals, checked against official listings and local guides. Times and prices can change, so confirm before you go.
Networking
Atlanta Startups, Investors and Professionals: Pitch and Networking | Mon 7p-10p | Manuel's Tavern | $11-$42
Startup Chowdown (Sylvan listing) | Tue 12p-1:30p | Atlanta Tech Village (listing gives the Buckhead address; confirm) | $10
Pitch Practice | Tue 1:30p | ATV Sylvan, 235 Mitchell St SW | Free
Atlanta HealthTech, MedTech Networking and Pitch | Tue 7p-10p | Ranger Station | $11-$37
ARC 2026 State of the Region | Wed 7a-10a | GWCC Building B | $132.75 (listing shows tickets sold out)
Wednesd.AI | Wed 8:30a-12p | ATV Buckhead | Free
Atlanta Cybersecurity and AI Conference (Global Security Tour) | Wed 8:30a-6p | GSU Buckhead Center | Free
2026 Georgia Food Industry Summit | Wed 8a-Thu 3p | Georgia Tech Research Institute | $95
Launch Atlanta | Wed 12p-1:30p | ATV Buckhead | Free
API Presents: Tools in the Toolbox | Wed 3p-6p | ATV Buckhead | Free
Tech Catalyst Summit: Global Security Edition | Wed 6p-9p | Rose and Rye Rooftop (enter via Hotel Colee), Buckhead
Deals on Draft: Real Estate Investor Networking | Thu 6p-8p | The Painted Duck | Free
Startup Chowdown: Buckhead | Fri 12p-1p | ATV Buckhead | $10
Pitch Practice | Fri 1p | ATV Buckhead
Big Events
Dave Chappelle: Karmageddon | Wed 7:30p | State Farm Arena
Victoria Monet: Frequency of Love Tour | Wed | Fox Theatre
Usher and Chris Brown: The R&B Tour | Thu-Fri 7:30p | Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Hawks vs. Wizards (NBA Cup) | Fri 7p | State Farm Arena
Waiting to Exhale in Concert | Fri | Fox Theatre
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan: Once Upon a Time | Fri 8:30p | Gas South Arena
Sugarland: Ride or Die Tour | Sat 7p | Gas South Arena
Georgia Tech vs. Louisville | Sat 7:30p (ACC Network) | Bobby Dodd Stadium
Hawks vs. Nets (Divine 9 Night) | Sat 7:30p | State Farm Arena
Festivals
Atlanta Fair (Oct 9-Nov 8) | through Sun | 655 Central Ave SW
Chomp and Stomp | Sat Nov 7 | Cabbagetown
Taste of Kennesaw | Sat | Downtown Kennesaw
Stone Mountain Christmas opens | Sat | Stone Mountain Park
Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival | Sat-Sun | Chastain Park
Diwali Celebration | Sat-Sun | Johns Creek City Hall
Atlanta Streets Alive and Westside Stride | Sun | Howell Mill Rd, Upper Westside | Free
Sources: AllEvents, Atlanta Tech Village, Atlanta Tech Village (2), AllEvents (2), AllEvents (3), Atlanta Tech Village (3), AllEvents (4), AllEvents (5), Atlanta Tech Village (4), AllEvents (6), Luma, Eventbrite, Atlanta Tech Village (5), Atlanta Tech Village (6), State Farm Arena, Fox Theatre, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta News First, Gas South District, WarrenNolan, Discover Atlanta, Grindkit, FOX 5 Atlanta, Atlanta on the Cheap.
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