The Big A List

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.

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. Through Feb. 15. $12-$36. Various locations around metro Atlanta. 678-701-6104, www.ajff. org.

Roswell Roots. Annual event returns with art exhibitions, concerts, theater productions, storytelling and a pound cake cookoff (12:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 10). Through Feb. 28. Most events are free. Various venues around Roswell. 770-594-6187, www. roswellgov.com.

“Goodnight, Mummy! Hello, Kitty!” The Carlos Museum galleries of Egyptian art are closing for renovations until November. In this special program, children with accompanying adults, will make mummy hot dogs and decorate mummy sugar cookies, watch “A Night in the Museum,” and then head to the Egyptian galleries with sleeping bags, books and games to spend the night among the mummies before they go into storage. In the morning, be the first to tour the new exhibition “Divine Felines: Cats of Ancient Egypt.” For ages 6-12. 6 p.m. Feb. 9 through 10 a.m. Feb. 10. $85 for child/parent pair. Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall, Level Three, 571 S. Kilgo Circle NE, Atlanta. arts.emory.edu. North Atlanta Home Show and Outdoor Living Expo. Feb. 9-11. $8. Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www.infiniteenergycenter.com.

PERFORMING ARTS

“Maytag Virgin.” A high-school teacher in rural Alabama is on a leave of absence after the sudden death of her husband when a mysterious new neighbor moves in next door. Through Feb. 11. $20-$55. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com. “Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches” and “Angels in America, Part Two: Perestroika.” Through Feb. 17. $22-$40. Actor’s Express (at King Plow Arts Center), 887 W. Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-607-7469, www.actors-express.com.

“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. “The Ballad of Klook and Vinette.” Musical co-stars Los Angeles-based actor Amari Cheatom and Atlanta actress Brittany Inge as drifters who embark on a tentative romance. Through Feb. 18. $28-$38. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave., Atlanta. 404-584-7450, www.horizontheatre.com. “Rainforest Adventures.” Through March 4. $19.50. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta. www.puppet. org.

“Picnic.” Tess Malis Kincaid directs Stage Door Players’ rendition of the 1950s William Inge drama, about a loner who heats up a quiet small town. Through Feb. 18. $22-$33. North DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. 770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net.

“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 Mystery of Love and Sex.” The story of Charlotte and Jonny who have been best friends since they were 9. She’s Jewish, he’s Christian; he’s black, she’s white. Through Feb. 18. $15-$25. Out Front Theatre, 999 Brady Ave. NW, Atlanta. www.outfronttheatre.com.

“Clark Gable Slept Here.” Comedy involves a high-powered agent embroiled in a potential scandal, when the corpse of a male prostitute turns up in his client’s hotel room. Through Feb. 11. $24-$28. ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org. “We Found Love and an Exquisite Set of Porcelain Figures Aboard the S.S. Farndale Avenue.” The Newnan Theatre Company presents the latest epic from the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society. Through Feb. 11. $10-$17. 24 First Ave., Newnan. 770-683-6282, www.newnantheatre.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. Feb. 9-25. $36-$58. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre (at the Cobb Civic Center), 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. 404-377-9948, www. atlantalyrictheatre.com.

“It Shoulda Been You.” A musical farce set at the wedding of a Jewish bride and a Catholic groom. Feb. 9-20. $30. Out of Box Theatre, Artisan Resource Center, 585 Cobb Pkwy S., Marietta. 678-653-4605, www.outofboxtheatre.com.

“First Date.” A romantic musical comedy. Feb. 9-24. $25. Marietta Theatre Company, Lyric Studio on the Square, 12 Powder Springs St., Marietta. www.mariettatheatre.com.

“The Pigeoning.” The production utilizes puppetry, live music and lo-fi special effects to tell a darkly comedic, yet heartfelt story about the illusion of safety and control when it seems the world is coming to an end. Feb.9-11. $24.50. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta. 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org.

“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. Feb. 10-March 4. $20-$30. Aurora Theatre, 136 W. Pike St., Lawrenceville. www.auroratheatre.com.

Festival of Laughs. With Sommore, Earthquake, Bruce Bruce, Arnez J, George Wallace, Don DC Curry. Feb. 10. $59-$99. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. www. philipsarena.com The Wonderful World of Disney on Ice. Feb. 15-Feb. 19. $15-$105. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. www.philipsarena. com Susan Chambers Dance Company: “Dancin’ and Singin’ the Night Away.” Feb. 15-16. $21-$29. Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www. infiniteenergycenter.com.

MUSIC

Jason Isbell. 8 p.m. Feb. 9. $47.70-$97.75. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 1-855-285-8499, www.foxtheatre. org.

Steve Earle. 8 p.m. Feb. 9. $40-$55. City Winery, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.citywinery.com/atlanta. Angie Aparo. 7 p.m. Feb. 9. $17-$22. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877-725-8849, www.eddiesattic.com.

Diana Krall. 8 p.m. Feb. 9. $49.50-$125.50. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www.atlantasymphony.org.

AJR. 7:45 p.m. Feb. 9. Sold out. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta. www. thebuckheadtheatreatl.com.

August Burns Red. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9. $23. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta. www.masqueradeatlanta.com.

Blues Traveler. 8 p.m. Feb. 9. $31-$36. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.

Kid Rock. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9. $39.50$129.50. Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www.infiniteenergycenter.com.

Abbey Road Live. Feb. 9. $15 in advance. Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 1-877-725-8849, www.smithsoldebar.com.

Jazz Fest 2018. Jazz quartet featuring vibraphonist/composer Warren Wolf, drummer Peter Erskine, bassist Darek Oles and Emory’s own pianist Gary Motley. 8 p.m. Feb. 9. $15-$20. Emerson Concert Hall, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road. 404-727-5050, arts. emory.edu.

Jazz Fest 2018: Big Band Night. 8 p.m Feb. 10. Free tickets required. Emerson Concert Hall, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road. 404-727-5050, arts.emory.edu. Airbound Ent. and Medicine for the Soul present: Hedonistas, the Night Shift and Honey Hips.Feb. 10. $10 in advance. Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 1-877-725-8849, www. smithsoldebar.com.

Marillion. 8 p.m. Feb. 10. $46-$51. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.

Tyler the Creator, Vince Staples. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10. $39.50-$45. Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www.infiniteenergycenter.com.

Art Garfunkel. Feb. 10-11. $90-$125. City Winery, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.citywinery.com/atlanta. Lalah Hathaway. 6 and 9:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Sold out ($39-$170). Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstageatlanta.com.

Juilliard in Atlanta. Twenty-four graduates of The Juilliard School who are based in Atlanta — including ASO violinist David Coucheron and clarinetist Laura Ardan — come together for the first time to celebrate their alma mater in a public concert. 7 p.m. Feb. 11. Free. Emerson Concert Hall, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road. 404-727-5050, arts. emory.edu.

We Were Sharks. 7 p.m. Feb. 12. $10. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta. www.masqueradeatlanta.com.

Why?, Open Mike Eagle. 8:45 p.m. Feb. 13. $15-$18. Terminal West, 887 W. Marietta St. NW, Atlanta. 404-876-5566, terminalwestatl.com.

Palehound and Weaves. 7 p.m. Feb. 13. $12. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta. www.masqueradeatlanta.com.

Roots of Creation, Kash’d Out and the Elovaters. Feb. 13. $12. Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 1-877-7258849, www.smithsoldebar.com.

Mary J. Blige. 8 p.m. Feb. 13. $78.60$280.50. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 1-855-285-8499, www. foxtheatre.org.

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox.

8 p.m. Feb. 14. $27-$102. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway. www.cobbenergycentre.com. Reed Mathis. Feb. 14. $10. Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 1-877725-8849, www.smithsoldebar.com. Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. Feb. 14. Free. Emerson Concert Hall, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road. 404-727-5050, arts. emory.edu.

Snarky Puppy. 8 p.m. Feb. 14-15. $38-$51. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com. Chris Young. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15. $39-$59. Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www.infiniteenergycenter.com.

Anderson East. 8 p.m. Feb. 15. Sold out. Terminal West, 887 W. Marietta St. NW, Atlanta. 404-876-5566, terminalwestatl. com.

Chuck Prophet, Bottle Rockets. 9 p.m. Feb. 15. $25-$30. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877-725-8849, www.eddiesattic.com.

Indigo Girls. 5 and 7 p.m. Feb. 15. $65. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877-725-8849, www.eddiesattic.com.

Phoebe Bridgers, Soccer Mommy. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 15. $12. Aisle 5, 1123 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta. www.aisle5atl.com.

Pvris. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15. $27.50. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta. www. thebuckheadtheatreatl.com.

California Guitar Trio. 8 p.m. Feb. 16. $22-$31. Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay Music Foundry, 3116 Main St., Duluth. 404478-2749, www.eddieowenpresents.com. Halcyon. Feb. 16-17. $17-$22. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877725-8849, www.eddiesattic.com.

Travis Meadows. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 16. $20-$26. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877-725-8849, www.eddiesattic.com.

Fetty Wap. 8 p.m. Feb. 16. $35. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta. www.thebuckheadtheatreatl.com.

Pleasure Club and PLS PLS. Feb. 16. $20 in advance. Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 1-877-725-8849, www. smithsoldebar.com.

Pleasure Club and Young Antiques. Feb. 17. $20 in advance. Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 1-877-725-8849, www.smithsoldebar.com. Delbert McClinton. 8 p.m. Feb. 17. $40-$56. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.

The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet. 6 p.m. Feb. 17. $18-$25. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877-725-8849, www.eddiesattic.com.

St. Vincent. 8 p.m. Feb. 17. $38.50. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 404-659-9022, www. tabernacleatl.com. Shenandoah. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17. $33-$43. Mill Town Music Hall, 1031 Alabama Ave., Bremen. 770-537-6455, www.milltownmusichall.com.

VISUAL ARTS

“The Finnish Illusion.” An exhibition of paintings and multimedia work from Finnish artists Ilona Cutts, Katja Tukiainen and Maria Wolfram. Opening reception 6-9 p.m. Feb. 15. 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.

“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. “Text Me: How We Live in Language.” The role typography — whether in products, social media, tattoos, clothing and décor — plays in our lives. Through Feb. 4. $5-$10. Museum of Design Atlanta, 1315 Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.museumofdesign.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.