The Big A List

Callaway Gardens’ Fantasy in Lights. Through Jan. 5. Opens at 6 p.m. and visitors select a time slot. $14-$35. 17800 US-27, Pine Mountain. 844-512-3826, callawaygardens.com.

“Winter Wonderland.” Decorated trees and displays showcase the diversity of celebrations, holidays, traditions and events from around the world. Through Jan. 6. Museum admission $18-$20. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. www. fernbankmuseum.org.

Atlanta Christkindl Market. Atlanta’s largest German Christmas market. Through Dec. 23. Free admission. Atlantic Station, 245 18th St., Atlanta. www.christkindlmarket.org.

PERFORMING ARTS

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” The Center for Puppetry Arts’ live version of the RankinBass TV special from 1964 has become a recurring musical event for the past nine years. Through Dec. 30. $25-$35. 1404 Spring St., Atlanta. 404-873-3391, puppet.org. “Christmas Canteen 2018.” A nostalgic revue of classic holiday songs and hits. Through Dec. 23. $30-$65. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-2266222, auroratheatre.com. “Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.” One-man rendition of the heartwarming classic Christmas tale returns to Lawrenceville for 12th consecutive year. Through Dec. 22. $20. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-2266222, auroratheatre.com. “Waffle Palace Christmas.” A sequel to Horizon’s hit “The Waffle Palace,” this new show revisits the beloved restaurant chain from a Yuletide perspective. Through Dec. 30. $35-$50. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave., Atlanta. 404584-7450, horizontheatre.com. “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley.” Jane Austen’s classic characters from “Pride and Prejudice” at Christmas. Through Dec. 23. $18-$51. Theatrical Outfit, Balzer Theater at Herren’s, 84 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta. 678-5281500, theatricaloutfit.org.

“This Wonderful Life.” The one-man show finds George Bailey reflecting on his life journey with the help of his guardian angel, Clarence. Through Dec. 23. $20. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, auroratheatre.com.

“The Snow Queen.” Serenbe Playhouse revisits the same source material as the movie “Frozen” with Rachel Teagle’s adaptation of “The Snow Queen” by Hans Christian Andersen. Through Jan. 6. $25. The Natural Playground, Serenbe Playhouse, 9110 Selborne Lane, Palmetto. 770-463-1110, serenbeplayhouse.com. “Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.” Through Dec. 23. $17-$42. Atlanta Shakespeare Company at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, 499 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-874-5299, shakespearetavern.com.

“Invasion: A Christmas Carol.” Charles Dickens meets there’s-notelling-who in the group’s annual improvisational holiday show. Through Dec. 30. $25.50-$47.50. Dad’s Garage, 569 Ezzard St., Atlanta. 404-523-3141, dadsgarage.com.

“Madeline’s Christmas.” Through Dec. 30. $12-$15. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-584-7450, www. horizontheatre.com.

“Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’.” Through Dec. 23. $20. The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. 499 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-874-5299, shakespearetavern.com

“The Ethel Merman Disco Spectacular.” Written and directed by Out Front Theatre’s founder and Producing Artistic Director Paul Conroy. Through Dec. 22. $15-$25. Out Front Theatre Company, 999 Brady Ave., Atlanta. outfronttheatre.com.

Atlanta Ballet: “The Nutcracker.” The premiere of a new production with live music by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra. Through Dec. 24. $31.25-$136.25. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-8812100, foxtheatre.org.

“A Christmas Carol.” David de Vries returns in the role of miser Ebenezer Scrooge, following in the footsteps of such local actors as Tom Key and Chris Kayser. Through Dec. 24. $14-$115. Alliance Theatre at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 404-733-5000, alliancetheatre.org.

MUSIC

A Very Merry Holiday Pops with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. Dec. 21. $17-$59. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-5000, www. atlantasymphony.org.

Dwele. 7 and 10 p.m. Dec. 21. $40-$50. City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Ave., Ponce City Market, Atlanta. 404-946-3791, citywinery. com/atlanta.

Howie Day. 9:15 p.m. Dec. 21. $30-$35. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877987-6487, eddiesattic.com. 6lack. 8 p.m. Dec. 21-23. $30. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.tabernacleatl.com.

North Mississippi Allstars. 8 p.m. Dec. 21. $23-$41. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com. Celtic Woman: Christmas Tour with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. Dec. 22. $49.50-$102.50. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-5000, www.atlantasymphony.org.

The Weepies. 7 p.m. Dec. 22. $26$41. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. www.varietyplayhouse.com.

Atlanta Rhythm Section. 7 p.m. Dec. 22. $40-$46. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877-987-6487, eddiesattic.com. Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. 8 p.m. Dec. 22. $69-$119. Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 770-6262464, infiniteenergycenter.com. Jane Lynch. 7 and 10 p.m. Dec. 22. $45-$65. City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Ave., Ponce City Market, Atlanta. 404-946-3791, citywinery. com/atlanta.

Macy Gray. 5 and 8:30 p.m. Dec.

23. $50-$60. City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Ave., Ponce City Market, Atlanta. 404-946-3791, citywinery. com/atlanta.

Reptar. 8 p.m. Dec. 23. $16-$19. Terminal West, 887 W. Marietta St. NW, Atlanta. 404-876-5566, terminalwestatl.com.

Francine Reed and Joe Gransden. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 23. $27.50-$33. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877987-6487, eddiesattic.com.

A Drag Queen Christmas. 8 p.m. Dec. 26. $39.75-$56. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta. www.thebuckheadtheatreatl.com.

Musiq Soulchild. 7 and 10 p.m. Dec. 26-27. $60-$80. City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Ave., Ponce City Market, Atlanta. 404-9463791, citywinery.com/atlanta. David Ryan Harris. 7:30 p.m. Dec.

27. $20-$26. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877987-6487, eddiesattic.com. Donna the Buffalo, Western Centuries. 8 p.m. Dec. 28. $24$30. City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Ave., Ponce City Market, Atlanta. 404-946-3791, citywinery. com/atlanta.

Umphrey’s McGee. 8 p.m. Dec.

28. $40. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www. tabernacleatl.com. Thunderstruck (AC/DC tribute band). 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28. $12. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta. www. masqueradeatlanta.com.

Charlie Wilson. 8 p.m. Dec. 28. $75-$150. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. www.cobbenergycentre.com.

Corey Smith. 8 p.m. Dec. 28-29. $23.50-$43.50. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta. www.thebuckheadtheatreatl.com. Sevendust. 7 p.m. Dec. 28, 29, 31. $40. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta. www.masqueradeatlanta.com. Jade Cicada & Detox Unit. 8 p.m. Dec. 29. $20. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. www. variety-playhouse.com.

TAUKing McGee (Umphrey’s McGee late-night show). 11:59 p.m. Dec. 29. $25. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-7453000, www.tabernacleatl.com. Doom Flamingo (Umphrey’sMcGee after party). 11:59 p.m. Dec. 29. $18-$21. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse. com.

Devon Allman Project. 8 p.m. Dec. 30. $20-$30. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta. www.thebuckheadtheatreatl.com.

10 Years. 6 p.m. Dec. 30. $20. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta. www. masqueradeatlanta.com.

The Roots. 9 p.m. Dec. 31. $52.50$75. Coca-Cola Roxy, 800 Battery Ave., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.cocacolaroxy.com.

Family and Friends, Neighbor Lady and Dots. 9 p.m. Dec. 31. $21-$26. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. www. variety-playhouse.com.

VISUAL ARTS

“Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors.” Through Feb. 17. $29, $5 for children 5 and younger. $175 VIP includes catalogue and evening access with smaller crowds. Approximately 100 tickets will be released on a first-come, firstserved basis (two per person) onsite each day beginning one hour before the museum opens. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4444, www. high.org.

“Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: World of Myth and Magic.” Explore how Jim Henson, Brian Froud, Frank Oz and others created “The Dark Crystal’s” mythical world of Thra. Museum admission is $12.50, but it’s free with a ticket to the Center’s Family Series shows. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta. www. puppet.org.