The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
GO GUIDE SUNDAY
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. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Start your day early with the city’s famous 10K race. The 49th annual event, which usually draws thousands of spectators, will run from Buckhead to Piedmont Park. July 4. Free. Near Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. ajc.com/ peachtree.
Red, White and Brew. The Georgia Aquarium is hosting a special program for the holiday. Indulge in unlimited beer, cider samples and a yummy barbecue dinner as music blasts throughout the night. 7-10 p.m. July 4. $65. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta. georgiaaquarium.org.
Fourth in the Park Celebration. Head to this annual event, which will include a parade, free live concerts and an arts and craft show. Attendees can also take part in the museum tours, carnival games and the fireworks finale. The city is expecting 2,000 participants and more than 30,000 spectators. 10 a.m. July 4. Free. Parade begins at Roswell Street Baptist Church, 774 Roswell St. NE, Marietta. mariettaga.gov. 4th of July Celebration at Georgia World Congress Center. Centennial Olympic Park is undergoing renovations, so this year’s festivities are near the Georgia World Congress Center Authority. Make your way to the green field and surrounding spaces between the center, Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Philips Arena for live concerts and the fireworks show. 6 p.m. July 4. Free. Georgia World Congress Center Authority, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta. gwcca.org. Fantastic Fourth Celebrations at Stone Mountain Park. Stone Mountain Park will celebrate Independence Day all week long with laser shows and fireworks each night. Parkgoers can also catch the High-Flying Dog Show, which will feature K-9 athletes performing acrobatic tricks. July 1-7. Attraction hours, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; laser show and fireworks, 9:30 p.m. Attraction price: $31.95; children ages 3-11, $29.95. Laser show and fireworks: Free with $15 parking. Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. stonemountainpark.com. Coca-Cola July 4th Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia. The amusement park has a host of fun rides for you to try for its five-day Independence Day celebration. And if you bring a can of Coca-Cola, you’ll even have access to select rides and attractions one hour before the park opens. Don’t forget to stay for the fireworks show at dusk; it’s included with admission. Through July 4. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 10:30 a.m.10 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday. $67.99; $47.99 for children under 48 inches tall. Six Flags Over Georgia, 275 Riverside Parkway SW, Austell. sixflags.com/ overgeorgia. Gwinnett Stripers baseball game. It’s the Stripers versus the Norfolk Tides on July 4. Cheer on your favorite players as you munch on popcorn and hot dogs. There will also be a special jersey auction and postgame fireworks. 7:05 p.m. July 4. $9-$20. Coolray Field, 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville. milb.com. Alpharetta 4th of July Fireworks. Fireworks begin at dusk, and the Alpharetta City Band is also set to perform. There will even be a host of children’s activities for the kids to enjoy. 6-9:30 p.m. July 4. Free. Alpharetta Community Center Lawn, 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. awesomealpharetta.com.
Decatur’s Pied Piper Parade. This family-friendly affair is making its way back to downtown Decatur. Whether you want to bike, walk or skate, anyone can participate in the parade. However, vehicles must register. A concert will take place right afterward, and the fireworks will start at nightfall. 6 p.m. July 4. Free. Parade begins at First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairmont Ave., Decatur. visitdecaturgeorgia.com.
Barbecue & Bluegrass. Come with an appetite, and feast on barbecue and desserts from the Mill Kitchen Restaurant and Bar. You can also dance to tunes from the Smokerise Bluegrass Band, compete in fun games on the lawn or take a hayride. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 4. Free. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. roswellgov.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. 404-584-2255, www.agathas.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, 770463-1110, www.serenbeplayhouse.com.
“Winnie-the-Pooh.” Based on the children’s stories by A.A. Milne, Winniethe-Pooh comes to life in this familyfriendly one-act production. Through July 15. $5-$15. Alliance Theatre at the Rich Auditorium, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404733-5000, www.alliancetheatre.org.
“King John.” Through July 1. $23-$42. The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, 499 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www. shakespearetavern.com.
“The Color Purple.” Through July 29. $22-$45. Actor’s Express (at King Plow Arts Center), 887 W. Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-607-7469, www.actorsexpress.com. “Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type.” The show illustrates what happens when cows learn to type and chickens go on strike. Through July 29. $19.50. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta. www.puppet.org.
Paw Patrol Live. Through July 1. $22.50-$133.50. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 1-855-2858499,www.foxtheatre.org.
Music
Def Leppard with Journey. 6 p.m. July 1. $34.50-$175. SunTrust Park, 755 Battery Ave. SE, Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com. Once Upon a Slime. 7:30 p.m. July 1. $35-$99.50. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-7335000, www.atlantasymphony.org. Skyler Reed, Sebastian Francis,
Mantel Soul. 7:30 p.m. July 2. $8. Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 1-877-725-8849, www. smithsoldebar.com.
Chris Brown. 7 p.m. July 3. $25-$150. Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta. www. livenation.com.
Pouya. 8 p.m. July 5. $22.50-$30. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta. www.thebuckheadtheatreatl. com. Trace Adkins. 8 p.m. July 5. $48-$100. Southern Ground Amphitheater, 301 LaFayette Ave., Fayetteville. southerngroundamp.com. 3 Doors Down and Collective Soul. 7 p.m. July 6. $35-$65. State Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, 4469 Stella Drive NW, Atlanta. www.chastainseries. com. Barenaked Ladies. 7 p.m. July 7. $29.50-$89.50. State Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, 4469 Stella Drive NW, Atlanta. www.chastainseries.com. Foreigner with Whitesnake and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin. 7 p.m. July 7. $19.71-$350. Verizon Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. www.vzwamp.com. Mango Season, Caleb Brown. 7 p.m. July 7. $8. Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 1-877-725-8849, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Jill Scott. 8 p.m. July 7. $45.50-$150. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 1-855-285-8499,www.foxtheatre. org.
Nessly. 7 p.m. July 7. $17. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta. www.masqueradeatlanta.com.
Jagged Edge, Dru Hill, Silk. 6:30 p.m. July 7. $54-$74. Wolf Creek Amphitheater, 3025 Merk Road SW, Atlanta. www. wolfcreekamphitheater.com.
Visual arts
“Outliers and American Vanguard Art.” Through Sept. 30. $14.50; free for ages 5 and younger and members. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-4400, high.org. “Sonic Playground: Yuri Suzuki.” An installation of sound sculptures by internationally renowned designer Yuri Suzuki will feature ingenious, colorful sculptures that modify and transmit sound in unusual, engaging and playful ways. Through Oct. 7. $14.50; free for ages 5 and younger. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404733-4400, high.org. “Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic.” Through Sept. 2. $14.50; free for ages 5 and younger. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404733-4400, high.org. “Dressing for Dystopia.” Through Aug. 12. SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film, 1600 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 116, Atlanta. 404-253-3132, scadfash.org. “Divine Felines: Cats of Ancient
Egypt.” Through Nov. 11. $8; students, senior citizens and children ages 6-17, $6; free for children ages 5 and younger, members and Emory students, faculty and staff with Emory ID. Michael C. Carlos Museum, 571 S. Kilgo Circle, Atlanta. 404-727-4282, carlos.emory.edu.
“Ultra Violet.” A group exhibition inspired by the works of Italian artist Massimo Meda. Through July 30. R Alexander Fine Art, 5650 Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree Corners. 770-6098662, www.ralexanderfineart.com. 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.