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FAIRS, FESTIVALS, ETC.
“Barbecue Nation.” Through June 16, 2019. $21.50; senior citizens and students age 13 and older, $18; children ages 4-12, $9; free for ages 3 and younger. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta. 404-8144000, atlantahistorycenter.com. Georgia Renaissance Festival. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Through June 3. $19$22; $8-$10 ages 6-12; age 5 and younger free. 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn. garenfest.com. Atlanta Food & Wine Festival. Learning experiences at Loews Atlanta Hotel in Midtown (1065 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta) and the tasting tents at Piedmont Park’s Greensward Promenade. Check the website for other locations. Through June 3. Individual tasting tent passes are $100 per day. Day passes: Friday, $160; Saturday, $175; two-day passes, $350.Weekend pass: $475. 404474-7330, atlfoodandwinefestival.com. Flying Colors Butterfly Festival. June 2-3. $12. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055, www. chattnaturecenter.org. Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival, Garden Tour and Flower Show. Most events are free; garden tours are $25. June 2-3. 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville. hydrangeafest.org. Virginia-Highland Summerfest. June 8-10. Free. Virginia Avenue between North Highland Avenue and Park Drive and in John Howell Park. www.vahisummerfest.com, www.facebook.com/vahisummerfest. Peachtree Corners Festival. The 8th annual fest gets under way at 7:30 p.m. June 8 with a free concert from Yacht Rock Schooner. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 9; noon-5 p.m. June 10. 6236 Crooked Creek Road, Peachtree Corners. www.peachtreecornersfestival.com. Tunes From the Tombs. More than a dozen local acts performing throughout Oakland Cemetery, including Drivin N Cryin. 12:30-8 p.m. June 9. $10-$30; VIP $75. 248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atlanta. www.oaklandcemetery.com.
PERFORMING ARTS
“Dying on the Dance Floor: A Dance Moms Mystery.” Through Aug. 1. $57.50-$73. Agatha’s - A Taste of Mystery, 161 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta. 404-5842255, www.agathas.com.
“Ripcord.” Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire tells the story of reclusive Abby and her cheerful new roommate at a senior living facility, Marilyn. Through June 3. $16-$55. Aurora Theatre, 197 W. Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, www. auroratheatre.com. “Citizens Market.” Follow a hopeful group of immigrants as they form an unlikely family. Through June 24. $25-$35. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave. NE, Atlanta. www.horizontheatre.com. “Hamilton.” Through June 10. $211.50-$641.50. There is a four ticket limit per order. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 1-855-285-8499, www.foxtheatre.org. Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre: “The Vertical.” Through June 3. $50 opening night; other performances $30 ($15 students). Deer Hollow at Serenbe, 8455 Atlanta Newnan Road, Chattahoochee Hills. www.terminus-serenbe.com.
“Peter Pan.” A new musical version of the tale of the boy who refused to grow up. Through Aug. 26. Serenbe Playhouse at the Mado Hideaway at Serenbe, 770-463-1110, www.serenbeplayhouse.com. “110 in the Shade.” A musical version of the Texas-set play “The Rainmaker.” Through June 24. $20.50-$51.Theatrical Outfit, Balzer Theater at Herren’s, 84 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta. www. theatricaloutfit.org.
“Winnie-the-Pooh.” Based on the children’s stories by A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh comes to life in this family-friendly one-act production. June 7-July 9. $5-$15. Alliance Theatre at the Rich Auditorium, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-5000, www. alliancetheatre.org.
“[title of show].” Two struggling writers hear about a new musical theater festival, but the deadline for submissions is a mere three weeks away. June 8-23. $25. Marietta Theatre Company at Lyric Studio on the Square, 12 Powder Springs St., Marietta. mariettatheatre.com. “Tapas III: The Reckoning.” Ten short plays. June 8-24. $20-$25. Hapeville Performing Arts Center, 599 N. Central Ave, Hapeville. tapasiii.brownpapertickets.com. Atlanta Opera: “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” June 9, 12, 15, 16, and 17. $35-$131. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway. 404-881-8885, atlantaopera.org.
MUSIC
38 Special. 8 p.m. June 1. $35-$46.50. Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. www.amphitheater.org. Ray Dafrico (and band), Kenny Howes and the Wow, Catfight,
the Wussy Pillows. 9 p.m. June 1. $10-$12. The EARL, 488 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E., Atlanta. www. badearl.com.
Leo Kottke. 8 p.m. June 1. $26$36. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www. variety-playhouse.com.
Jon Langston. 8 p.m. June 1. $15. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta. www.thebuckheadtheatreatl.com. Candler Park Music and Food Festival. June 1-2. $25-$60. 1500 McLendon Ave. NE, Atlanta. www. candlerparkmusicfestival.com
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. 7:30 p.m. June 2.$55-$225. State Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, 4469 Stella Drive NW, Atlanta. www.chastainseries.com.
Famous Dex. 8 p.m. June 2. $26.50-$30. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta. www. thebuckheadtheatreatl.com.
John Pizzarelli Duo. 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. June 3; and 7 and 9 p.m. June 4. $45-$69.50. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877-725-8849, www.eddiesattic.com. Shania Twain. 7:30 p.m. June 4. Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 770-6262464, infiniteenergycenter.com.
Poison and Cheap Trick. 7 p.m. June 5. $39.50-$99.50. Verizon Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. www.vzwamp.com. Chris Travis. 7 p.m. June 5. $18. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta. www.masqueradeatlanta.com. The Two takes, the Mobros, Identikit. 8 p.m. June 5. $8. Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 1-877-725-8849, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Earthless. 7 p.m. June 6. $16. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta. www. masqueradeatlanta.com. John Fogerty and ZZ Top. 7 p.m. June 6. $55-$95. State Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, 4469 Stella Drive NW, Atlanta. www.chastainseries.com.
Sheryl Crow. 7:30 p.m. June 6. $82.50-$84.50. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE., Atlanta. 404-876-5859, atlantabg.org. Will Turpin. 8 p.m. June 6. $5-$20. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877725-8849, www.eddiesattic.com.
The New Mastersounds. 9 p.m. June 7. $20-$22. Terminal West, 887 W. Marietta St. NW, Atlanta. 404-876-5566, terminalwestatl.com.
Stryper. 8 p.m. June 7. $25-$30. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstageatlanta.com.
Jill Sobule. 9 p.m. June 7. $20-$25. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877725-8849, www.eddiesattic.com.
Big Boi. 8 p.m. June 8. $25$50. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 404-659-9022, www. tabernacleatl.com. Robert Plant & the Sensational Space Shifters. 8 p.m. June 8. $49.25-$69.25. State Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, 4469 Stella Drive NW, Atlanta. www.chastainseries.com.
Royal Blood. 8 p.m. June 8. $30-$33. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com. Citizen Gold, Cody Matlock, Stoni Taylor. 9:30 p.m. June 9. $8. Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 1-877-7258849, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Harry Connick Jr. 8 p.m. June 9. $45-$125. State Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, 4469 Stella Drive NW, Atlanta. www. chastainseries.com.
Nipsey Hussle. 8 p.m. June 9. $30-$35. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta. www. thebuckheadtheatreatl.com.
Dua Lipa. 8 p.m. June 9. $30-$35. Coca-Cola Roxy, 800 Battery Ave., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www. cocacolaroxy.com. “Lucid Dreams: An Electronic Musical Journey.” 9 p.m. June 9. $35. Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 1-877-725-8849, www.smithsoldebar.com. Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls. 7 p.m. June 9. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 404-6599022, www.tabernacleatl.com. I Love the ’90s featuring Salt n Pepa. 7 p.m. June 9. $22.50$89.50. Verizon Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. www.vzwamp.com. The Polish Ambassador and the Diplomatic Scandal with Wildlight, Ayla Nereo and Ryan Herr. 9 p.m. June 9. $26-$29. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.varietyplayhouse.com.
Boz Scaggs. Gates open at 7 p.m. June 9 and the show starts at 8 p.m.; no opening act. $40-$50. Southern Ground Amphitheater, 301 LaFayette Ave., Fayettevillesoutherngroundamp.com
Shredders. 8 p.m. June 9. $18. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta. www.masqueradeatlanta.com.
VISUAL ARTS
“Ultra Violet.” A group exhibition inspired by the works of Italian artist Massimo Meda. June 11-July 30. Opening reception 6-9 p.m. June 15. R Alexander Fine Art, 5650 Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree Corners. 770-6098662, www.ralexanderfineart.com. “Mark Steinmetz: Terminus.” Through June 3. $14.50, ages 6 and older; free for children 5 and younger and members. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4444, www.high.org. Frank Sharp: “World Thru the Lens.” 66 photos from six continents. Through July 11. George Pierce Park Community Center, 55 Buford Highway, Buford.www. gwinnettcounty.com “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.