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The Big A List

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Metro Atlanta’s Best Calendar: Search the complete list by date, location, category and keyword at events.accessatla­nta.com.

FAIRS, FESTIVALS, ETC.

UniverSoul Circus. Through March 11. $20-$40. Old Turner Field Gold Parking Lot, 755 Hank Aaron Drive SW, Atlanta; March 14-18 at Gwinnett Place Mall, 2100 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth. 1-800-7453000, www.universoul­circus.com.

Big Apple Circus. Through Feb. 25. $32-$73. Lot A at Verizon Amphitheat­re, 1775 Founders Parkway, Alpharetta. www. bigappleci­rcus.com.

Roswell Roots. Annual event returns with art exhibition­s, concerts, theater production­s and storytelli­ng. Through Feb.

28. Most events are free. Various venues around Roswell. 770-594-6187, www. roswellgov.com.

Tossed Out Treasures. Upscale resale event offers bargains on gently-used jewelry, silver, crystal, sports equipment, art, furniture, clothing and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 23-24. Early bird entry 8 a.m. Feb. 23, $10. Regular admission free. 6450 Powers Ferry Road, Sandy Springs. www. sandysprin­gssociety.org.

Atlanta Botanical Garden’s 2018 Flower Show. Thousands of beautiful and fragrant plants in an indoor, juried competitio­n. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 23-25. Included with Garden admission: $21.95 for adults, $15.95 for ages 3-12 and free under age 3. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-876-5859, atlantabg. org.

Monster Jam. 7 p.m. Feb. 24; 3 p.m. Feb.

25. $20-$117. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1414 Andrew Young Internatio­nal Blvd. NW, Atlanta. www.monsterjam.com.

Black History Month Parade. The Atlanta community will observe AfricanAme­rican heritage through marching band performanc­es, guest speakers and floats. 1 p.m. Feb. 24. The parade begins at Hurt Park and ends at Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Baker Street. www.blackhisto­rymonthpar­ade.com.

Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival. 2-6 p.m. March 3 (VIP entry at noon). $39 in advance; VIP $89 in advance; $29 designated driver (only available at the gate). Atlantic Station, 3108 20th St., Atlanta. www.beerandbou­rbon.com.

PERFORMING ARTS

“And the Winner Is … Murder.” Through April 25. $63-$73. Agatha’s - A Taste of Mystery, 161 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta. 404-584-2255, www.agathas.com. “Rainforest Adventures.” Through March 4. $19.50. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta. www.puppet. org. “The Followers.” 7 Stages’ retelling of the classic Greek tragedy “The Bacchae” combines elements of opera, dance, puppetry and physical theater. Through Feb. 24. $15-$25. 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave., Atlanta. 404-523-7647, www.7stages.org. “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.” The tale of a vain porcelain rabbit who learns how to love. Suitable for ages 3 and older. Through Feb. 25. $15-$22. Synchronic­ity Theatre, 1545 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. synchrothe­atre.com.

“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” Atlanta Lyric Theatre’s musical version of a popular 1988 movie comedy features Bryant Smith and Chase Peacock (in the roles originated by Michael Caine and Steve Martin) as a pair of con men wooing unsuspecti­ng women on the French Riviera. Through Feb. 25. $36-$58. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre (at the Cobb Civic Center), 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. 404-3779948, www.atlantalyr­ictheatre.com.

“It Shoulda Been You.” A musical farce set at the wedding of a Jewish bride and a Catholic groom. Through Feb. 24. $30. Out of Box Theatre, Artisan Resource Center, 585 Cobb Parkway S., Marietta. 678-6534605, www.outofboxth­eatre.com.

“The Jungle Book.” Presented by the Alliance Theatre Company. Through March 4. $18-$32. Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur. allianceth­eatre.org.

“First Date.” A romantic musical comedy. Through Feb. 24. $25. Marietta Theatre Company, Lyric Studio on the Square, 12 Powder Springs St., Marietta. www. mariettath­eatre.com.

“Ontario Was Here.” World premiere by playwright Darren Canady unfolds around Nathan and Penni, co-workers on the front lines of Kansas City’s Department of Children and Families. Through March 4. $20-$30. Aurora Theatre, 136 W. Pike St., Lawrencevi­lle. www.aurorathea­tre.com. “King Hedley II.” E. Roger Mitchell, Neal Ghant and Eugene Russell IV head the cast of this August Wilson drama (the ninth in his celebrated 10-play Pittsburgh Cycle), directed for True Colors Theatre by its newly appointed associate artistic director Jamil Jude. Through March 11. $23-$38.75. Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta. 1-877-725-8849, www.truecolors­theatre.org.

The Wonderful World of Disney on Ice. Through Feb. 25. $15-$95. Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www.infiniteen­ergycenter.com.

“Rent.” Through Feb. 28. $30-$145.50. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 1-855-285-8499, www.foxtheatre.org. The Character Work Comedy Show. Feb. 23. $7 in advance. Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 1-877-7258849, www.smithsolde­bar.com.

Gabriel Iglesias. 8 p.m. Feb. 24. $54-$94. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. www. philipsare­na.com. Atlanta Opera: “Daughter of the Regiment.” Feb. 24, 27, March 2 and 4. $35-$131. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway. www. cobbenergy­centre.com.

“The Neighborho­od Barbershop: When Love Fades.” March 3-4 (show times vary). $39.50-$79.50. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 1-855-2858499, www.foxtheatre.org.

“A Comedy of Tenors.” March 1-18. $24$38. Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell, 770-641-1260, www.get.org. “The Addams Family.” The 25th production by Jerry’s Habima Theatre, Georgia’s only theatrical company directed and produced by profession­als, featuring actors with special needs. March 1-11. $35; $15 ages 12 and younger. 678-812-4002, atlantajcc.org/habima.

MUSIC

Emory Wind Ensemble. Sharing the stage with the Milton High School Wind Ensemble. 8 p.m. Feb. 23. Free. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road, Atlanta. 404-727-5050, arts. emory.edu.

Phillip Phillips. 8 p.m. Feb. 23. $26-$29 ($100 VIP tickets). Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www. variety-playhouse.com.

Flor. 7 p.m. Feb. 23. $13. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta. www.masquerade­atlanta.com. Freebird, Led Zepplified, Backyard Birds and Solar Lunartic. Feb. 23. $10 in advance. Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 1-877-725-8849, www. smithsolde­bar.com.

Indigo Girls. 8 p.m. Feb. 24. $65-$75. Sold out. Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay Music Foundry, 3116 Main St., Duluth. 404478-2749, www.eddieowenp­resents.com. Diet Cig. 7 p.m. Feb. 24. $13. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta. www.masquerade­atlanta.com. Eric Johnson. 8 p.m. Feb. 24. $25-$40. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstag­e-atlanta.com. Rhye. 9 p.m. Feb. 24. $28. Terminal West, 887 W. Marietta St. NW, Atlanta. 404-8765566, www.ticketfly.com.

Chip McGuire Band, the Bluebird Two and Ezra Jacobs. Feb. 24. $8. Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 1-877725-8849, www.smithsolde­bar.com. Emancipato­r Ensemble. 8 p.m. Feb. 24. $26-$30. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse. com.

The Revolution. 8 p.m. Feb. 24. $35-$225. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 404659-9022, www.tabernacle­atl.com.

Pop Up Magazine. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25. $30. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com. Francine Reed. 6 p.m. Feb. 25. Sold out. ($25-$30). Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877-725-8849, www.eddiesatti­c.com.

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic. 8 p.m. Feb. 25. $36.50. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta. www. thebuckhea­dtheatreat­l.com.

Harm’s Way. 6 p.m. Feb. 26. $13. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta. www.masquerade­atlanta.com.

Gordon Lightfoot. 8 p.m. Feb. 26. $29.50$89.50. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www.atlantasym­phony. org.

The Expendable­s. 7 p.m. Feb 27. $17. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta. www.masquerade­atlanta.com.

John Oates. 8 p.m. Feb. 27-28. $45-$55. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877-725-8849, www.eddiesatti­c.com.

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. 8 p.m. Feb. 28. $39.50-$45.50. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 404-659-9022, www.tabernacle­atl.com.

Heartless Romantic, Like Mike and the Keepsake. Feb. 28. $8 in advance. Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 1-877-725-8849, www.smithsolde­bar.com. Travis Green. 8 p.m. March 1. $21-$26. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com. Knocked Loose and Terror. 6 p.m. March 2. $16.The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta. www.masquerade­atlanta.com.

Of Good Nature, Crane. March 2. $8. Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 1-877-725-8849, www.smithsolde­bar.com.

Adult. 7 p.m. March 2. $14. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta. www.masquerade­atlanta.com. MercyMe with Tenth Avenue North. 7:30 p.m. March 2. $17.50-$72. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 1-855-285-8499, www.foxtheatre.org. Tab Benoit. 8 p.m. March 2. $32-$38. City Winery, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.citywinery.com/atlanta. Railroad Earth. 8 p.m. March 2 and March 3. $27.50-$31 ($50 for two-day pass). Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com. Audra McDonald. 8 p.m. March 3. $50-$125. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway. www.cobbenergy­centre.com.

Dixie Dregs. 8 p.m. March 3. $39-$75. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstag­e-atlanta.com. Over the Rhine. 8 p.m. March 3. $28-$40. City Winery, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.citywinery.com/atlanta. Band of Heathens. 7 (acoustic) and 9:30 p.m. (electric) March 3. $17.50-$22. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877-725-8849, www.eddiesatti­c.com.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo. 8 p.m. March 3. $38-$73. Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta. rialto. gsu.edu.

VISUAL ARTS

“The Finnish Illusion.” An exhibition of paintings and multimedia work from Finnish artists Ilona Cutts, Katja Tukiainen and Maria Wolfram. Through April 28. Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. www.spruillart­s.org/gallery. Craig Dongoski: “The Kissing of Gods.” Opening reception 7-10 p.m. Feb. 16. Through March 24. Whitespace, 814 Edgewood Ave., Atlanta. 404-688-1892, www.whitespace­814.com.

“The Future of America.” A group exhibition featuring work by CYJO, Ruth Dusseault, Lauren Greenfield, Rania Matar, Forest McMullen, Bryan Melts, and Darnell Wilburn; curated by Rebecca Dimling Cochran. Through April 28. Hudgen Center for Art & Learning, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 300, Duluth. thehudgens.org.

“Ebola: People + Public Health + Political Will.” Through June 15. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays; closed weekends and federal holidays. Free. David J. Sencer CDC Museum, 1600 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. 404-639-0830, www.cdc.gov/ museum.

“Al Taylor, What Are You Looking At?” Through March 18. $14.50, ages 6 and above; free for children 5 and younger and members. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4444, www.high.org.

“Guo Pei.” Named one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influentia­l People,” Beijing-based Guo Pei is the country’s most celebrated designer. This is the first solo museum exhibition in the United States devoted to her work. Through March 4. $5-$10. SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion+ Film, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta. www. scadfash.org.

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