FRIDAY
R&B Forever featuring Boyz II Men and Friends
It will be a night of guaranteed singalongs with the creamy harmonizing of Philly’s Boyz II Men topping a lineup featuring En Vogue (“Don’t Let Go,” “Free Your Mind”), Dru Hill (“In My Bed,” “Never Make a Promise”), Blackstreet with Dave Hollister (“No Diggity,” “Don’t Leave Me”), and Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant of New Edition (“Cool It Now,” “If It Isn’t Love”). DJ Kid Capri will also join in the fun.
8 p.m. Dec. 7. $59.50-$149.50. State Farm Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
SATURDAY
Kenny Lattimore
Known for his soulful sounds, the Washington, D.C., native returned to his gospel roots a couple of years ago with “A Kenny Lattimore Christmas.” The 11-song album produced the singles “Real Love This Christmas” and “I Cry Holy.”
7 and 10 p.m. Dec. 8. $35-$45. City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Ave., Ponce City Market, Atlanta. 404-946-3791, citywinery.com/atlanta/.
Lauren Daigle
The former Atlanta resident, who spent much time ingrained with the team at North Point Ministries in Alpharetta, has edged from the contemporary Christian industry into the mainstream with her current single, "You Say." The song, which hit No. 1 on the Hot Christian Songs chart and climbed to No. 53 on the Billboard Hot 100, is from her second studio album, "Look Up Child."
7:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Sold out. Coca-Cola Roxy, 800 Battery Ave. SE, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, livenation.com.
WEDNESDAY
Star 94.1 Jingle Jam
The annual radio station soiree returns for a second year to the more intimate club confines of the Coca-Cola Roxy (compared to its previous frequent home of Infinite Energy Arena). This year’s lineup spotlights O.A.R., Jesse McCartney and Brynn Elliott.
8 p.m. Dec. 12. $38.84-$55.72. Coca-Cola Roxy, 800 Battery Ave. SE, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, livenation.com.
Rufus Wainwright
For the past month, the elegant singer has been revisiting his 1998 self-titled debut and 2001 follow-up “All These Poses” on an anniversary tour spotlighting both. This is the final date of the tour on which Wainwright invited fans to “savor a very fine vintage of songs.”
With Rachel Eckroth. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12.$42.50-$62.50. Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
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