Thursday will be hot, humid and clear, which means it's time to commune with nature, and also commune with some good old air conditioning.
Here are some diversions from the 90-degrees:
CROWNS AT THE SOUTHWEST ARTS CENTER
Six black women in the South tell stories of love and loss, deliver powerful gospel music, and explain the rituals behind their fabulous hats.
Through June 10; 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 7; $15-55; Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road SW; 678-842-3636; www.goldstar.com/atlanta.
BUTTERFLY ENCOUNTER AT THE CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER
The Chattahoochee Nature Center's most popular exhibit is back for its fifth summer.
Surround yourself with hundreds of butterflies, and the beautiful nectar plants that provide their refreshment. Daily, through July 31; $10; $6 ages 3-12; $7 students and senior citizens;
Chattahoochee Nature Center. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell;
770-992-2055 x238; www.chattnaturecenter.org.
FRINGE FESTIVAL AT SEVEN STAGES
Beginning June 6 and continuing through June 10, the Atlanta Fringe Festival presents 20 different shows, including standup (by artists such as Brian Bannon); dance (from Lauren Withart and the Atlanta Dance Collective); puppets, circus arts, sketch comedy; theater and other delights.
At different times through June 10. Individual shows: $10, plus $3 lapel “button”; 10-show and 16-show passes available; 7 Stages Theatre 1105 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta; (706) 538-8811;
atlantafringefestival@gmail.com
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