The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
10 Days Out
What’s happening in your community.
DON’T MISS
INTOWN ATLANTA
THROUGH FEB. 15
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Atlanta run includes “Odetta,” a tribute to the powerful folk singer. $25-$67. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 1-855-285-8499, www.foxtheatre.org.
DEKALB
FEB. 14
The Gary Motley Trio and vocalist Alex Lattimore perform at Emory Jazz Fest’s Big Band Night. 8 p.m. Free. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 North Decatur Road, Atlanta. arts.emory.edu.
FULTON & SOUTHSIDE
THROUGH FEB. 28
Roswell Roots returns with 28 events, including art exhibitions, concerts, theater productions, storytelling and a pound cake cookoff. Most are free. 770-594-6187, www.roswellgov.com.
COBB & CHEROKEE
THROUGH FEB. 14
The Atlanta Ballet presents Jean-Christophe Maillot’s take on “Roméo et Juliette.” $23-$124. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway. 1-800-982-2787, www.atlantaballet.com.
GWINNETT
THROUGH MARCH 1
Aurora Theatre will remount its alltime biggest hit, “Les Misérables,” an award-winning production first staged in 2013. $30-$50. 136 W. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com.
LIVE MUSIC
FEB. 13-14
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of romance with “From the Heart - Valentine’s Day.” 8 p.m. $25-$89. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www.atlantasymphony.org.
FEB. 13
Jazz violinist Regina Carter joins the Gary Motley Trio as part of the Emory Jazz Fest. 8 p.m. $20. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 North Decatur Road, Atlanta. arts.emory.edu.
FEB. 14
The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra’s “A Romantic Valentine’s Day” includes Paganini’s Violin Concerto No. 2. 7:30 p.m. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St. 770-6238623, ludwigsymphony.org.
FEB. 16
“American Idol” judge and New Orleans-born crooner Harry Connick Jr. comes to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. 8 p.m. Sold out. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. www.cobbenergycentre.com.
FEB. 15
The Bryan Sutton Band, led by Grammy-winning bluegrass guitarist and Asheville, N.C., native Sutton, performs. 7 p.m. $17-$25. Eddie Owen Presents, 3116 Main St., Duluth. www.eddieowenpresents.com.
ARTS & THEATER
THROUGH FEB. 22
In “Tuck Everlasting,” a young girl is offered a sip of water that could give her everlasting life. $21-$75. Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-5000, alliancetheatre.org.
FEB. 20-MARCH 28
On Stage Atlanta presents “Little Shop of Horrors,” the musical about a floral assistant and a plant that craves fresh blood. $10-$20. On Stage Atlanta, 2969 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. www.onstageatlanta.com.
THROUGH FEB. 14
Act3 Productions stages the Tonywinning drama, “The Elephant Man,” about a deformed young man in 19th-century London. $10-$23. 6285-R Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. www.act3productions.org.
THROUGH FEB. 21
Merely Players presents David Lindsay-Abaire’s “Kimberly Akimbo.” $17- $25. Out of Box Theatre at Artisan Resource Center, 585 Cobb Parkway S., Suite A-1, Marietta. www.outofboxtheatre.com.
THROUGH MARCH 1
“4000 Miles” is a dramatic comedy in which a grandmother and grandson clash in a New York apartment. $20-$30. Aurora Theatre, 136 W. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com.
KIDS & FAMILY
THROUGH MARCH 1
The Atlanta-based Univer Soul Circus comes home again with a new batch of family fun. $16-$37. Green Lot at Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Drive S.W., Atlanta. www.universoulcircus.com.
THROUGH MAY 3
The Fernbank Museum of Natural History examines “The Power of Poison.” (below) Included with museum admission $16-$18. 767 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-929-6300, www.fernbankmuseum.org.
FEB. 14-15
Treat your family to Atlanta Ballet’s one-hour ballet version of “Snow White.” 2 p.m. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 1-800-982-2787, www.atlantaballet.com.
FEB. 19-MARCH 1
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Presents Legends. $25$100. Gwinnett Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Ticket prices do not include Ticketmaster fees. 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
ETC.
THROUGH FEB. 19
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival presents 165 screenings of 60 films representing 23 countries over 23 days at sites in Midtown and north Atlanta. Regular showings: $13. www.ajff.org.
FEB. 17
Violinist Helen Kim joins the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra for Bach’s Violin Concerto No. 1. 8 p.m. $10-$22. Georgia Perimeter College, 555 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston. 678-8913565, www.dekalbsymphony.org.
FEB. 19-22
The Henry Players presents Aaron Sorkin’s 1989 play “A Few Good Men,” which later became a hit film. $12-$18. Henry County Performing Arts Center, 37 Lemon St., McDonough. www.henryplayers.com.
FEB. 21-22
The Georgia Ballet’s “Renversé” features seven works, including “Peter and the Wolf.” 7 p.m. Feb. 21; 2 p.m. Feb. 22. $17-$32. Marietta Performing Arts Center, 1171 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. www.georgiaballet.org.
THROUGH MARCH 21
See “Artists as Friends: A Celebration of Self-Expression, Creativity & Friendships.” $3-$5. Hudgens Center for the Arts, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 300, Duluth. 770623-6002, www.thehudgens.org.