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Book Festival of the MJCCA. The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta’s annual book festival includes Sen. Joe Lieberman (Nov. 3), The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Mike Luckovich (Nov. 4), cookbook author and James Beard Award winner Dorie Greenspan (Nov. 5), Anna Quindlen (Nov. 11), Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon (Nov. 18) and NPR host and Runner’s World columnist Peter Sagal (also Nov. 18). The fest continues through Nov. 18. Series passes for non-members are $180; tickets prices for individual events vary. 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. atlantajcc.com. Native American Festival and Pow Wow. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1-2; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 3; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 4. Admission included with All Attractions Pass, $29.95-$34.95. Stone Mountain Park Historic Square, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. www.stonemountainpark.com.
Cabbagetown Chomp & Stomp Chili Cook-off and Bluegrass Festival. 5K run at 8 a.m., followed by teams and restaurants competing for chili supremacy, live music and an artists market. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 3. Tickets: Chili $5 cash, $6 credit; Beer $6; Liquor $8. Cabbagetown neighborhood (near Oakland Cemetery) in Atlanta. www.chompandstomp.com. Chastain Park Arts Festival. Arts and crafts, gourmet food trucks, acoustic musicians. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 3; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 4. Free. 4469 Stella Drive N.W. Atlanta. www.chastainparkartsfestival.com.
Suwanee Wine Festival. Enjoy unlimited samples of 150 different wines from around the world, live music, art vendors and more. 1-4:30 p.m. Nov. 3 (noon entry for VIP ticket holders). $55; VIP tickets $99. Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee. www. suwaneewinefest.com. Taste of Kennesaw. More than 40 local restaurants dish out samples, there’s live music and a kids play area and a “Culinary Throwdown” between four high school teams. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 3. Free admission, $1-$4 per food sample. 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. www. kennesaw.com.
PERFORMING ARTS
“The Sleepy Hollow Experience.” Through Nov. 4. $30-$43. Serenbe Playhouse, 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Road, Chattahoochee Hills. 770-463-1110, serenbeplayhouse.com.
“The Royale.” A look at the segregated world of boxing during the early 1900s. Through Nov. 4. Theatrical Outfit at Balzer Theater at Herren’s, 84 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta. 678-528-1500, theatricaloutfit.org. “Newsies.” Atlanta Lyric Theatre’s co-production with Aurora. Through Nov. 4. $38-$63. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre (at the Cobb Civic Center), 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. 404-377-9948, atlantalyrictheatre.com.
“The Toxic Avenger.” Rock musical tells the story of a man with a dream to save the world, but faces a tragedy that ultimately helps him in the long run. Through Nov. 3. $25. Marietta Theatre Company at the Lyric Studio on the Square, 12 Powder Springs St., Marietta. mariettatheatre.com.
“I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti.” A one-woman comedydrama about good food and bad boyfriends. Through Nov. 11. $26$38. Georgia Ensemble Theatre at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-641-1260, get.org.
“The View Upstairs.” In this musical history lesson, a young fashion designer buys an abandoned building in New Orleans and finds himself transported to the UpStairs Lounge, a vibrant ’70s gay bar. Through Nov. 10. $15-$25. Out Front Theatre, 999 Brady Ave., Atlanta. 404-448-2755, outfronttheatre.com.
“Macbeth.” Through Nov. 4. $15-$42. Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, 499 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-874-5299, shakespearetavern.com.
“Reykjavik.” Actor’s Express presents its latest collaboration with former Atlanta playwright Steve Yockey. Through Nov. 18. $20$35. King Plow Arts Center, 887 W. Marietta St. NW, Atlanta. 404-6077469, actors-express.com.
“Not About Heroes.” The true story of the developing friendship between fellow poets (and shellshocked World War I soldiers) Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon. Nov. 2-18. $13-$28. Aris Theatre at the 7 Stages Back Stage Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404692-0053, aristheatre.org.
Lewis Black. 8 p.m. Nov. 2. $39.50$75. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. www.cobbenergycentre.com.
So You Think You Can Dance Live. 7 p.m. Nov. 7. $45-$95. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 1-855-285-8499, foxtheatre.org.
My Favorite Murder (podcast). 8 p.m. Nov. 9. $39.50-$59.50. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 1-855-285-8499, foxtheatre.org.
“Sesame Street Live.” Nov. 9-11. $20-$50. Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 770-626-2464, infiniteenergycenter.com.
“Singin’ in the Rain.” 7 p.m. Nov. 10. $10-$12. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. mablehouse.org.
“A Man for All Seasons.” Nov. 1025. $15-$42. Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, 499 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-874-5299, shakespearetavern.com.
MUSIC
Danity Kane. 8 p.m. Nov. 2. $29.50-$45. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta. www.thebuckheadtheatreatl.com. Twenty-One Pilots. 7 p.m. Nov. 2. $39.50-$79.50. State Farm Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. statefarmarena.com.
Dexter Romweber Duo. 8 p.m. Nov. 2. $10. Avondale Towne Cinema, 106 N Avondale Road, Avondale Estates. 404-228-3125, www.mytownecinema.com. LANY. 8 p.m. Nov. 2. $30. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, livenation.com. Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. 8 p.m. Nov. 2-3. $21-$23. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com. GWAR. 7 p.m. Nov. 3. $20. The Masquerade, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta. www. masqueradeatlanta.com.
Pylon Reenactment Society, Peter Holsapple. 7 p.m. Nov. 3. $12; $10 in advance. 529, 529 Flat Shoals Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-2286769, 529atlanta.com.
Vince Gill. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3. $39.50$125. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 1-855-285-8499, foxtheatre.org.
The Ballroom Thieves. 9 p.m. Nov.
3. $14-$16. Aisle 5, 1123 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. www.aisle5atl.com. Walk Off the Earth. 8 p.m. Nov.
3. $30-$45. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, livenation.com.
Kandice Springs. 8 p.m. Nov. 3. $25-$35. City Winery, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta. www. citywinery.com/atlanta. Snails. 8 p.m. Nov. 3. $37.50-$40. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta. www.thebuckheadtheatreatl.com.
Tom Russell. 8 p.m. Nov. 4. $35. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877-725-8849, www. eddiesattic.com.
Jackopierce. 8 p.m. Nov. 4. $30-$38. City Winery, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta. www. citywinery.com/atlanta.
The Birthday Masssacre. 8 p.m. Nov. 5. $26-$31. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. www. variety-playhouse.com.
Billy F Gibbons with Matt Sorum and Austin Hanks. 8 p.m. Nov. 7. $49.50-$275. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. www. variety-playhouse.com. Polyphia. 8 p.m. Nov. 7. $18-$22. Terminal West, 887 W. Marietta St. NW, Atlanta. 404-876-5566, terminalwestatl.com.
Vetiver, Fruit Bats. 7 p.m. Nov. 7. $22-$26. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877725-8849, www.eddiesattic.com. Robyn Hitchcock. 8 p.m. Nov. 7. $32-$40. City Winery, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta. www. citywinery.com/atlanta.
San Holo. 8 p.m. Nov. 8. $30. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta. www.thebuckheadtheatreatl.com.
Brian Wilson. 8 p.m. Nov. 8. $46.50-$86.50. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 1-855285-8499, foxtheatre.org.
Darden Smith. 7 p.m. Nov. 8. $18-$22. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877-7258849, www.eddiesattic.com. Robert Earl Keen. 8 p.m. Nov. 8. $36-$56. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. www. variety-playhouse.com.
Los Lonely Boys. 8 p.m. Nov. 9. $35-$48. City Winery, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta. www. citywinery.com/atlanta.
Slightly Stoopid. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9. $29.50. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, livenation.com.
Randy Houser. 8 p.m. Nov. 9. $31. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta. www.thebuckheadtheatreatl.com.
Billie Eilish with Childish Major and Finneas. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9. $28.50-$97.50. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. www. variety-playhouse.com.
Ed Sheeran. 7 p.m. Nov. 9. $34.50$120. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1414 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta.
Lotus. 9 p.m. Nov. 9-10. $26-$31; two night pass $43-$48. Terminal West, 887 W. Marietta St. NW, Atlanta. 404-876-5566, terminalwestatl.com.
Michael Tolcher. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 10. $20-$26. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877-725-8849, www.eddiesattic. com.
Craig Morgan. 8 p.m. Nov. 10. $60$75. City Winery, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta. www.citywinery. com/atlanta.
H.E.R. $34.50-$46.50. Nov. 10. Coca-Cola Roxy, 800 Battery Ave., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www. cocacolaroxy.com.
Emily King. 8 p.m. Nov. 10. $23$28. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. www.varietyplayhouse.com.
Scorpion Season. 9 p.m. Nov. 10. $10. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta. www. thebuckheadtheatreatl.com.
VISUAL ARTS
Atlanta Celebrates Photography: A2D Photography at Emory. Through Nov. 2. Free. Chace Gallery, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road, Atlanta. 404-727-9894, arts.emory.edu. “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. “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.