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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. 404-814-4000, atlantahistorycenter.com.
2018 Atlanta Field Day. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 14. $50 per person. Historic Fourth Ward Park, 680 Dallas St. NE, Atlanta. www.atlfieldday.com. Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever. A flashmob-style re-creation of the video for Kate Bush’s 1978 classic song “Wuthering Heights,” part of a yearly worldwide event. Dancers of all ages, genders and abilities are welcome to participate. 9:30 a.m-noon, July 14. Free. Grant Park Recreation Center, 537 Park Ave. SE, Atlanta. www.facebook. com/events/708871622570627 (or search Wuthering Heights Atlanta on Facebook).
Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival. 1-5 p.m. July 15. $65-$130. JCT Kitchen & Bar, 1198 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta. 404-355-2252, killertomatofest.com.
Atlanta Underground Film Festival. July 19-21. Synchronicity Theatre, 1545 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. www.auff.org.
Butternut Creek Festival. 10 a.m.5 p.m. July 21; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 22. Free. Meeks Park, 100 Meeks Park Road, Blairsville. 706-781-1221, www. butternutcreekfestival.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, 770-463-1110, www.serenbeplayhouse.com. “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. Through July 15. $5-$15. Alliance Theatre at the Rich Auditorium, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-7335000, www.alliancetheatre.org. “The Color Purple.” Through July 29. $22-$45. Actor’s Express (at King Plow Arts Center), 887 W. Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-6077469, www.actors-express.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.
“Enchanted April.” The Weird Sisters Theatre Project presents the story of two London housewives who feel forgotten in the rush of 1920s post-war society, so they pool their savings to rent a villa in Italy for a ladies-only holiday away. Through July 29. $15. Out of Box Theatre, 585 Cobb Parkway S., Marietta. www.theweirdsisters.org.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Through July 29. $23-$42. The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, 499 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www. shakespearetavern.com.
“Ring of Fire: The Music of
Johnny Cash.” Georgia Ensemble Theatre revisits the music of the late, great Man in Black. Through July 28. $16.50 general admission lawn seating; $36.50 reserved table seating; $365 for a 10-person table. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. www. get.org.
“Titanic.” With a cast of 40 Atlanta actors and a 4-story ship that sinks nightly into an actual lake, Serenbe Playhouse’s latest production is sure to be spectacular. Through Aug. 12. $35-$43. 9110 Selborne Lane, Chattahoochee Hills. and availaable at serenbeplayhouse.com “Black Nerd.” A dark comedy about a young man’s journey navigating the expectations of his black family and white friends. July 13Aug. 4. $15.50-$29.50. Dad’s Garage Theatre Company, 569 Ezzard St. SE, Atlanta. dadsgarage.com.
Ring of Honor Wrestling. 7 p.m. July 21. $30-$70. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www. centerstage-atlanta.com. “Newsies.” Aurora Theatre kicks off its 23rd season with the Tony Award-winning “Newsies,” based on the 1992 Disney film inspired by the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. July 19-Sept. 2. $30-$65; Tuesday matinees, $20. Aurora Theatre, 197 W. Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre. com.
MUSIC
Dan Baird and Homemade Sin. 9:15 p.m. July 13. $20-$26. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877-725-8849, www. eddiesattic.com.
Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers. 8 p.m. July 13. $54.50-$56.50. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE., Atlanta. 404876-5859,
atlantabg.org.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. 8 p.m. July
13. $29.50-$89.50. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-5000, www.atlantasymphony.org.
Rantings of Eva, Longshot Saints. 9 p.m. July 13. $10. Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 1-877-725-8849, www. smithsoldebar.com.
Q Parker and Friends. 8 p.m. July
13. $24-$32. City Winery, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www. citywinery.com/atlanta.
Jazz on the Lawn: Joe Gransden. 7:30 p.m. July 13. $30; $25 online in advance. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road N.E., Atlanta. www.callanwolde.org. Lake Street Dive. 8 p.m. July 13-14. $38-$42.50. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www. variety-playhouse.com.
Chicago and REO Speedwagon. 7:30 p.m. July 14. $29.50-$99.50. Verizon Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. www.vzwamp. com.
Tedeschi Trucks Band, Drive-By Truckers, Marcus King Band. 7:30 p.m. July 14. $29-$125. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 1-855-285-8499,www.foxtheatre. org.
Heather Land. 7 p.m. July 14. $29-$99. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. www.cobbenergycentre.com.
The Isley Brothers. 8 p.m. July
14. $54-$107. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. mablehouse.org.
Punch Brothers. 8 p.m. July 14. $64-$162. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, livenation.com.
Sister Hazel and Edwin McCain.
8 p.m. July 14. $25-$36. Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. www. amphitheater.org.
Chubby Checker. 7:30 p.m. July 14. $48-$53. Mill Town Music Hall, 1031 Alabama Ave., Bremen. 770-5376455, www.milltownmusichall.com. The Body. 7 p.m. July 15. $12. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta. www. masqueradeatlanta.com.
Carol Albert. 8 p.m. July 15. $20$24. City Winery, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.citywinery. com/atlanta.
Aterciopelados. 8 p.m. July 16. Masquerade. $30. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta. www.masqueradeatlanta. com.
Animal Collective with Lonnie Holley. 8 p.m. July 17. $23-$48. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-5000, www. atlantasymphony.org.
Now Now. 7 p.m. July 17. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta. www. masqueradeatlanta.com.
Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton. 7 p.m. July 17. $39-$115. Verizon Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. www.vzwamp. com.
Sleeping with Sirens, The Rocket Summer, Kulick. 7:30 p.m. July 17. $23-$36. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www. variety-playhouse.com. Deafheaven. 7 p.m. July 18. Masquerade. $18. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta. www.masqueradeatlanta. com.
Violent Femmes and Echo & the Bunnymen. 8 p.m. July 18. $35-$55. State Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, 4469 Stella Drive NW, Atlanta. www.chastainseries.com. Angie Aparo. 7:30 p.m. July 19; 9:30 p.m. July 20. $15. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877725-8849, www.eddiesattic.com. The Get Up Kids. 7:30 p.m. July 19. $22. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta. www.masqueradeatlanta.com. Indigo Girls. 8 p.m. July 19. $35.50- $60.50. State Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, 4469 Stella Drive NW, Atlanta. www.chastainseries. com.
Marcus Johnson. 8 p.m. July 20. $20-$26. City Winery, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www. citywinery.com/atlanta.
Jason Aldean with Hootie and the Blowfish, Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina. July 21. $64.75-$84.75. SunTrust Park, 755 Battery Ave. SE, Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com. Eliot Bronson. 8 p.m. July 21. $20. Art Farm at Serenbe, 10455 Atlanta Newnan Road, Chattahoochee Hills. www.chatthillsmusic.com.
Wade Ford Concert Series with Marion Meadows, Kim Water, Maysa and Joey Sommerville.
6 p.m. July 21. $20-$80. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. mablehouse.org. Blue Oyster Cult. 8 p.m. July 21. $41-$46. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www. variety-playhouse.com. Fantastic Negrito. 7 p.m. July 21. $13. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta. www.masqueradeatlanta.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. 404733-4400, 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. 404-733-4400, high.org. “Dressing for Dystopia.” Through Aug. 12. SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film, 1600 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 116, Atlanta. 404-2533132, 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. 770-609-8662, www. ralexanderfineart.com.