About AFK ATL

AFK ATL is a curated guide to going out, looking up, and reconnecting with the real world — one excellent event at a time.

We’re not here to list everything. We’re here to list the good stuff. The weird stuff. The “How did I not know about this?” stuff. From underground comedy nights and rooftop yoga to boozy book clubs and artisanal pickle pop-ups, AFK ATL tracks what’s happening in Atlanta so you don’t have to scroll endlessly and settle for meh.

What “AFK” Means (And Why We Named Ourselves After It)

AFK stands for Away From Keyboard — a nod to the digital detox we all crave but rarely commit to. We live online (obviously), but AFK ATL is about what happens when you log off and go outside. We’re a city guide for people who want to do more than doomscroll. We’re your cultural concierge without the smarmy velvet rope energy.

Our Philosophy

We believe that real-life culture deserves better than dry calendars and out-of-date Facebook events. It deserves taste, curation, and a little bit of sass. We’re selective, not exhaustive. If it’s on the site, it passed the vibe check.

AFK ATL is not just a directory — it’s a moodboard for your offline life. Whether you’re planning a date night, entertaining your in-laws, escaping your kids, or finding your next creative fix, we’ve got suggestions that don’t suck.

What You’ll Find Here

• Weekly Roundups of what’s actually worth attending
• Neighborhood Guides that feel like they were written by someone who lives there (because they were)
• Themed Collections like Girls’ Weekend, First-Timers in ATL, and Foodie Finds
• IRL Spotlights on local organizers, venues, and artists doing interesting work
• Zero tolerance for low-effort events or keyword-stuffed spam

Built in Atlanta, For People Who Actually Go Out in Atlanta

We’re not backed by a VC fund or a tourism bureau (though hi, we’re open to it). We’re independent, local, and always a little opinionated. Our goal is to make it easier to fall in love with Atlanta — whether you’re new to the city or just finally willing to cross I-85 for something cool.

So go ahead. Close your laptop. Bookmark us. Grab your keys. Let’s make your next out-of-office message mean something.

We’ll keep curating. You keep showing up.