FAIRS, FESTIVALS, ETC.
Kennesaw schedules fireworks for Saturday. Kennesaw has rescheduled a fireworks show, cancelled by rain July 3, to be Saturday, Aug. 3. The event will start with concerts at 6:15 p.m. and Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Tribute Band at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or comfortable low-back chair. The Depot, 2828 Depot St., Kennesaw. Information: www.kennesaw-ga.gov.
"Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time." Through Aug. 18. $15.50-$17.50. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-929-6300, www.fernbankmuseum.org.
"Imaginary Worlds: Plants Larger Than Life." Through Oct. 31. $18.95; $12.95 ages 3-12. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org.
Free Movies in Central Park Series. 7 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 15. Free. Atlantic Station, 171 17th St. N.W., Atlanta. atlanticstation.com.
2013 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival. Through Aug. 29. $5-$10. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 855-285-8499, www.foxtheatre.org.
Strand Summer Movie Series: "Bridesmaids." 8 p.m. Aug. 2. $8-$9. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080, www.EarlSmithStrand.org
Trains, Trucks, and Tractors. Aug. 3-4. $5-$8. Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Highway N.W., Duluth. 770-476-2013, www.srmduluth.org.
Cool Dads Rock Soap Box Derby Festival. 10 a.m. Aug. 3. Free. Historic Fourth Ward Park, 680 Dallas St. N.E., Atlanta. 678-653-2371, cooldadsrock.com.
Bringing Down the House Party. 9 p.m. Aug. 3. $5. Dad's Garage, 280 Elizabeth St., Atlanta. 404-523-3141, http://dadsgarage.com/
Old Soldiers Day Parade. Aug. 3. A memorial service will begin on Main Street in front of City Hall at 9:15 a.m.; parade begins at 10:30 a.m. and ends at the American Legion Post 201 on Wills Road for free food and activities. 678-297-6000, www.alpharetta.ga.us.
Beautiful Biomes Day. 11 a.m. Aug. 3. $6-$10. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055, www.chattnaturecenter.com.
Strand Summer Movie Series: "Jaws." 8 p.m. Aug. 3. $8-$9. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080, www.EarlSmithStrand.org.
MUSIC
Home by Dark Concert Series: James Casto with Craig Carothers and Don Henry. 6:30 p.m. Aug. 2. $15 and up. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 678-665-0040, www.chattnaturecenter.com.
Granville Automatic. 7 p.m. Aug. 2. $10-$12. Steve's Live Music, 234 Hilderbrand Drive, Sandy Springs. 404-418-6777, www.steveslivemusic.com.
Bobby Long. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2. $16; $12 in advance. Eddie's Attic, 515 N. McDonough St., Decatur. www.eddiesattic.com.
Jerry Garcia Band Cover Band. 8 p.m. Aug. 2. $5-$8. Red Light Cafe, 553 Amsterdam Ave. N.E., Atlanta. redlightcafe.com.
Sandra Hall. 7 p.m. Aug. 2. $12. Blind Willie's, 828 N. Highland Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-873-2583, www.blindwilliesblues.com.
Heaven Davis. 9 p.m. Aug. 2. $10-$15. Steve's Live Music, 234 Hilderbrand Drive, Sandy Springs. 404-418-6777, www.steveslivemusic.com.
Ruben Blades. 9 p.m. Aug. 2. $69. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. N.W., Atlanta. tabernacleatl.com.
Zach Deputy. Aug. 2. $10. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Matty B. 4 p.m. Aug. 3. $26.50-$46.50. Gwinnett Performing Arts Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 770-813-7500, www.gwinnettcenter.com.
Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown, Eli Young Band, Kacey Musgraves. 5 p.m. Aug. 3. $39.50-$229.50. Georgia Dome, 1 Georgia Dome Drive N.W., Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.gadome.com.
Zydeco Dance with Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble. 7 p.m. Aug. 3. $17. Knights Of Columbus Hall, 2620 Buford Highway N.E., Atlanta. 404-825-9768, koc660.org
Matchbox Twenty and Goo Goo Dolls. 7 p.m. Aug. 3. $14-$95. Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Ave. S.E., Atlanta. 404-443-5090, www.livenation.com. Read an interview with Rob Thomas and Johnny Rzeznik, and see photos of Thomas through the years here.
1964 – The Tribute. 8 p.m. Aug. 3. $33; $30 in advance. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-524-7354, www.variety-playhouse.com.
Wesley Cook. CD release show. Aug. 3. $10. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Come What May, Me and the Trinity, The Apprehended. 6 p.m. Aug. 4. $7. The Masquerade, 695 North Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-577-8178, www.masq.com.
Jonas Brothers. 7 p.m. Aug. 4. $35.50-$79.50. Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta. 404-233-2227, www.livenation.com.
Filligar. Aug. 4. $10. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Summer Singers of Atlanta: Haydn Masterworks. 3 p.m. Aug. 4. $15-$20. Grace United Methodist Church, 458 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-909-8357, www.graceatthecross.org.
American Idol Live. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4. $33.50-$66. Gwinnett Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 1-888-929-7849, www.gwinnettcenter.com.
Yacht Rock Schooner. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4. $5-$10. Kennesaw State University - Legacy Gazebo Amphitheater, 1000 Chastain Road N.W., Kennesaw. 770-423-6650, www.kennesaw.edu/arts/starlight.
Tyrese, Ginuwine, Tank, Fantasia. 8 p.m. Aug. 4. $59.50-$69.50. The Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center, 395 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.atlantaciviccenter.com.
The Melvins. 8 p.m. Aug. 5. $19; $17 in advance. The Loft, 1374 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-885-1365, www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
PERFORMING ARTS
"Peachtree Battle." Long-running Atlanta-based show. Through Aug. 25. $26-$35. Ansley Park Playhouse, 1545 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1193, www.ansleyparkplayhouse.com.
"The Velveteen Rabbit." Presented by Serenbe Playhouse. Through Aug. 3. $10-$15. The Grange Creek in Serenbe, 10642 Serenbe Lane, Chattahoochee Hills. 770-463-1110, www.serenbeplayhouse.com.
"Shakin' the Rafters." Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre presents a gospel musical conceived and directed by David H. Bell ("Gut Bucket Blues"). Through Aug. 4. $20-$35. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. N.E., Atlanta 1-877-725-8849, www.truecolorstheatre.org.
Essential Theatre's 15th annual New Play Festival. "Mysterious Connections" is a "fantasy drama" about two lonely women, written by Essential artistic director Peter Hardy and directed by Ellen McQueen. Hardy directs this year's winner of the Essential Theatre Playwriting Award, "Stray Dogs," penned by Atlanta actor Matthew Myers. Katie Grant Shalin's "Swimming with Jellyfish" is a dysfunctional family drama, directed by local actor Bill Murphey. Through Aug. 11. $10-$23. Actor's Express, 887 W. Marietta St., Atlanta. 1-866-811-4111, www.essentialtheatre.com.
"Every Tongue Confess." By Marcus Gardley. Through Aug. 25. $20-$30. Horizon Theatre Company, 1083 Austin Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-584-7450, www.horizontheatre.com.
Once Upon a Mattress." Through Aug. 4. $12-$27. Stage Door Players at North DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. 770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net.
"Young Frankenstein." The musical by Mel Brooks. Through Aug. 17. $13-$23. OnStage Atlanta, 2969 E. Ponce De Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-897-1802, www.onstageatlanta.com.
"Treasure Island." Presented by Gypsy Theatre Company. Through Aug. 11. $20-$30. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178, www.playhousecumming.com.
"Give My Regards to Broadway." Through Aug. 11. $18. Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. 770-663-8989, www.act1theater.com.
"Les Misérables." Through Sept. 8. $30-$40; Wednesday matinees $20. Aurora Theatre, 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com.
"Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical." Through Aug. 11. $20-$25. The Wildflower Meadow at Serenbe, 9065 Selborne Lane, Chattahoochee Hills. 770-463-1110, www.serenbeplayhouse.com. Read a review of the production here.
"Waiting for Godot." Presented by Fulham and Clapham. Through Aug. 11. $5. Fabrefaction Theatre Company, 999 Brady Ave. N.W., Atlanta. fulhamandclapham.tumblr.com.
"Menopause the Musical." Through Aug. 4. $35-$60. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-5000, www.woodruffcenter.org.
"Rumpelstiltskin." Through Sept. 8. $16.50. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org.
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow ... Someone Dies." Through Nov. 6. $65-$68.50. Agatha's: A Taste of Mystery Dinner Theatre, 161 Peachtree Center Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.agathas.com.
"Legally Blonde." Musical presented by Company J at the MJCCA. Through Aug. 11. $10-$20. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4002, atlantajcc.org.
Carmen Lynch. Through Aug. 4. $15-$25. Laughing Skull Lounge, 878 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 877-523-3288, laughingskulllounge.com.
"Danger! The Show." Thursdays through Aug. 29. $5. The Village Theatre, 349 Decatur St. S.E., Atlanta. 404-688-8858, www.villagecomedy.com.
Laughing Matters Summer Slam. 8 p.m. Aug. 3. $15; $12 online. Manuel's Tavern, 602 N. Highland Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-225-5000, www.laughingmatters.com.
Jay Pharoah. Aug. 2-4. $25. The Punchline, 280 Hilderbrand Drive N.E., Sandy Springs. 404-252-5233, www.punchline.com. Read an interview with Pharoah here.
Syrens of the South Anniversary Show. Celebrating six years of modern burlesque. 8 and 10:30 p.m. Aug. 3. $20-$30. 7 Stages Theater, 1105 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-333-8169, www.syrensofthesouth.com.
"Rumpelstiltskin." Through Sept. 8. $16.50. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org.
Shakespeare's "The Tempest." Through Aug. 10. $10-$12. The Dancing Goat Theatre, 10700 State Bridge Road Suite 6, Johns Creek. 770-772-0762, performingartsnorth.org.
Mike Panzeca. Aug. 2-3. $12. Bonkerz Comedy Club, 11000 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell. 770-992-5688, www.BonkerzAtlanta.com.
Mick Foley. 8 p.m. Aug. 4. $25. The Punchline, 280 Hilderbrand Drive N.E., Sandy Springs. 404-252-5233, www.punchline.com.
VISUAL ARTS
"Picturesque: A Contemporary Photography Exhibition." Through Sept. 6. Free. The DeFoor Centre, 1710 Defoor Ave. N.W., Atlanta. 404-591-3741, defoorcentre.com.
"Girl with a Pearl Earring: Dutch Paintings from the Mauritshuis." Through Sept. 29. $12-$19.50. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-4200, www.high.org.
"Drawing Inside the Perimeter." Through Sept. 22. $12-$19.50. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-4200, www.high.org.
"Project Mah Jongg." Through Sept. 15. $12. $8 senior citizens; $6 students. The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, 1440 Spring St. N.W., Atlanta. www.thebreman.org.
The Hudgens Prize Finalist's Exhibition. Through Sept. 7. $3-$5. Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center for the Arts, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 770-623-6002, thehudgens.org.
"XYZ: Alternative Voices in Game Design." Through Sept. 2. $5-$10. Museum of Design Atlanta, 1315 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www.museumofdesign.org.
Spruill Arts Student & Faculty Juried Exhibition. Through Aug. 17. Spruill Center Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road N.E., Atlanta. 770-394-4019, www.spruillgallery.blogspot.com.
"Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition." Through Aug. 18. $16-$24; $16 ages 4-12; $22 senior citizens; $30 combo ticket with "Bodies … The Exhibition." Premier Exhibition Center, Atlantic Station, 265 18th St., Atlanta. 1-866-866-8265, www.atlanticstation.com.
"Bodies … The Exhibition." Ongoing. $16-$24. Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station, 265 18th St., Atlanta. 866-866-8265, www.atlanticstation.com.
