Best Bets | July 9-July 15

Museum, visual arts: Check out classic Dutch paintings, including the title entry at "Girl With a Pearl Earring" at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta through Sept. 29. See a gallery of the exhibit here and paintings and painters in the movies here.

Nature: Plants take on larger-than-life proportions in "Imaginary Worlds: Plants Larger Than Life" through Oct. 31 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Atlanta.

Performing arts: Check out a classic in puppet form at Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta through July 28.

Museum: Explore the history of the iconic game at Project Mah Jongg at the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum in Atlanta through October.

Museum: Go back in time at Slavery at Jefferson's Monticello: How the Word in Passed Down at Atlanta History Center through July 7.

WEDNESDAY

Music: Get down with the Stylistics, the Manhattans and more at the Summer Soul Jam in the Park July 10 at Chastain Park Amphitheatre in Atlanta.

Performing arts: Relive the Disney classic with Beauty and the Beast Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 24 at Elm Street at City Center Auditorium in Woodstock.

Museum: "Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time" runs through Aug. 18 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta.

Museum, visual arts: Check out classic Dutch paintings, including the title entry at "Girl With a Pearl Earring" at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta through Sept. 29. See a gallery of the exhibit here and paintings and painters in the movies here.

Nature: Plants take on larger-than-life proportions in "Imaginary Worlds: Plants Larger Than Life" through Oct. 31 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Atlanta.

Performing arts: Check out a classic in puppet form at Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta through July 28.

Museum: Explore the history of the iconic game at Project Mah Jongg at the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum in Atlanta through October.

Museum: Go back in time at Slavery at Jefferson's Monticello: How the Word in Passed Down at Atlanta History Center through July 7.

Museum: "Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time" runs through Aug. 18 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta.

Museum, visual arts: Check out classic Dutch paintings, including the title entry at "Girl With a Pearl Earring" at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta through Sept. 29. See a gallery of the exhibit here and paintings and painters in the movies here.

Nature: Plants take on larger-than-life proportions in "Imaginary Worlds: Plants Larger Than Life" through Oct. 31 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Atlanta.

Performing arts: Check out a classic in puppet form at Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta through July 28.

Museum: Explore the history of the iconic game at Project Mah Jongg at the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum in Atlanta through October.

Museum: Go back in time at Slavery at Jefferson's Monticello: How the Word in Passed Down at Atlanta History Center through July 7.

THURSDAY

Movies: See "Despicable Me" for free at the Free Movies in Central Park Series at Atlanta Station in Atlanta. Movies screen every Thursday through Aug. 15.

History: Learn about the first Jewish settlement in Georgia during Commemorating 280 Years of Jews in Georgia from 6-8 p.m. July 10 at the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum in Atlanta.

Music: Rock band The Iguanas perform at July 11 at The Earl in Atlanta.

Museum: "Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time" runs through Aug. 18 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta.

Museum, visual arts: Check out classic Dutch paintings, including the title entry at "Girl With a Pearl Earring" at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta through Sept. 29. See a gallery of the exhibit here and paintings and painters in the movies here.

Nature: Plants take on larger-than-life proportions in "Imaginary Worlds: Plants Larger Than Life" through Oct. 31 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Atlanta.

Performing arts: Check out a classic in puppet form at Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta through July 28.

Museum: Explore the history of the iconic game at Project Mah Jongg at the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum in Atlanta through October.

Museum: Go back in time at Slavery at Jefferson's Monticello: How the Word in Passed Down at Atlanta History Center through July 7.

Museum: "Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time" runs through Aug. 18 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta.

Museum, visual arts: Check out classic Dutch paintings, including the title entry at "Girl With a Pearl Earring" at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta through Sept. 29. See a gallery of the exhibit here and paintings and painters in the movies here.

Nature: Plants take on larger-than-life proportions in "Imaginary Worlds: Plants Larger Than Life" through Oct. 31 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Atlanta.

Performing arts: Check out the premiere of Kenny Leon's "Shakin' the Rafters" with a pre-theater cocktail hour 6-7:30 p.m. July 11 followed by the show at 8 p.m. at the 14th St. Playhouse in Atlanta. The show runs through Aug. 4.

Performing arts: Check out a classic in puppet form at Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta through July 28.

Museum: Explore the history of the iconic game at Project Mah Jongg at the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum in Atlanta through October.

Museum: Go back in time at Slavery at Jefferson's Monticello: How the Word in Passed Down at Atlanta History Center through July 7.

FRIDAY

Festival, arts: There's plenty of time to find your perfect piece of art at the Atlanta Summer Arts Festival, running from July 12-21 at Greenbriar Mall in Atlanta.

Music: Superstar Beyonce will bring her The Mrs. Carter World Tour to town July 12 at Gwinnett Center in Duluth.

Music: Pay tribute to The Beatles with The Fab Four July 12 at Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheatre in Peachtree City.

Music: Alt-pop group Anberlin performs July 12 at The Loft in Atlanta.

Music: Hip-hop stars Lil Wayne, T.I. and Future perform July 12 at Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood in Atlanta.

Music: Take a trip back in time with The Village People, performing July 12 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta.

Music: Enjoy music in the outdoors with the Carolina Chocolate Drops and Keller Williams July 12 at Atlanta Botanical Gardens in Atlanta.

Performing arts: Stop by Agatha's: A Taste of Mystery Dinner Theatre in Atlanta for "Murder at the Stonevault Museum." The show runs until July 31 and tickets start at $65.

Museum: "Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time" runs through Aug. 18 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta.

Museum, visual arts: Check out classic Dutch paintings, including the title entry at "Girl With a Pearl Earring" at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta through Sept. 29. See a gallery of the exhibit here and paintings and painters in the movies here.

Nature: Plants take on larger-than-life proportions in "Imaginary Worlds: Plants Larger Than Life" through Oct. 31 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Atlanta.

Performing arts: Check out a classic in puppet form at Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta through July 28.

Museum: Explore the history of the iconic game at Project Mah Jongg at the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum in Atlanta through October.

Museum: Go back in time at Slavery at Jefferson's Monticello: How the Word in Passed Down at Atlanta History Center through July 7.

Performing arts: Arms dealers from Russia and America meet -- well, in the woods -- in the play "A Walk in The Woods," through July 14 at Serenbe Playhouse. Check out a preview of the play here.

Performing arts: The action starts where "Hamlet" stops in "Fortinbras," through July 14 at The New American Shakespeare Tavern in Atlanta.

Performing arts: Get your groove on with popular music from the Motown era at "The Motown Sound" through July 14 at Earl Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta.

SATURDAY

Festival, nature: Butterflies will take to the skies at the Flying Colors Butterfly Festival July 13-14 at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell. Enjoy music, entertainment, photography demos, food, art and, of course, butterflies. Kids are encouraged to wear their butterfly costumes and march in the parade.

Festival, arts: There's plenty of time to find your perfect piece of art at the Atlanta Summer Arts Festival, running from July 12-21 at Greenbriar Mall in Atlanta.

Festival, food: Get your chow on at the Atlanta Street Food Festival at noon July 13 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. Enjoy food from local food trucks, shopiing and live entertainment.

Festival, food: Enjoy barbecue competitions, entertainment, food, rides and games at the Pig 'n' Swig July 13-14 at Powers Pavilion in Newnan.

Festival, animals: Hear more "Polly want a cracker" than you ever wanted at the Atlanta Exotic Bird Fair July 13-14 at the North Atlanta Trade Center in Norcross.

Music: Synth-pop band Camera Obscura performs July 13 at Variety Playhouse in Atlanta.

Music: Acoustic Georgia group Bonaventure Quartet celebrates its CD release with a show July 13 at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.

Performing arts: Relive the Disney classic with Beauty and the Beast Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 24 at Elm Street at City Center Auditorium in Woodstock.

Museum: "Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time" runs through Aug. 18 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta.

Museum, visual arts: Check out classic Dutch paintings, including the title entry at "Girl With a Pearl Earring" at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta through Sept. 29. See a gallery of the exhibit here and paintings and painters in the movies here.

Nature: Plants take on larger-than-life proportions in "Imaginary Worlds: Plants Larger Than Life" through Oct. 31 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Atlanta.

Performing arts: Check out a classic in puppet form at Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta through July 28.

Museum: Go back in time at Slavery at Jefferson's Monticello: How the Word in Passed Down at Atlanta History Center through July 7.

Performing arts: Arms dealers from Russia and America meet -- well, in the woods -- in the play "A Walk in The Woods," through July 14 at Serenbe Playhouse. Check out a preview of the play here.

Performing arts: The action starts where "Hamlet" stops in "Fortinbras," through July 14 at The New American Shakespeare Tavern in Atlanta.

Performing arts: Get your groove on with popular music from the Motown era at "The Motown Sound" through July 14 at Earl Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta.

SUNDAY

Festival, nature: Butterflies will take to the skies at the Flying Colors Butterfly Festival July 13-14 at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell. Enjoy music, entertainment, photography demos, food, art and, of course, butterflies. Kids are encouraged to wear their butterfly costumes and march in the parade.

Festival, arts: There's plenty of time to find your perfect piece of art at the Atlanta Summer Arts Festival, running from July 12-21 at Greenbriar Mall in Atlanta.

Festival, food: Enjoy barbecue competitions, entertainment, food, rides and games at the Pig 'n' Swig July 13-14 at Powers Pavilion in Newnan.

Festival, animals: Hear more "Polly want a cracker" than you ever wanted at the Atlanta Exotic Bird Fair July 13-14 at the North Atlanta Trade Center in Norcross.

Performing arts: Relive the Disney classic with Beauty and the Beast Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 24 at Elm Street at City Center Auditorium in Woodstock.

Museum: "Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time" runs through Aug. 18 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta.

Museum, visual arts: Check out classic Dutch paintings, including the title entry at "Girl With a Pearl Earring" at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta through Sept. 29. See a gallery of the exhibit here and paintings and painters in the movies here.

Nature: Plants take on larger-than-life proportions in "Imaginary Worlds: Plants Larger Than Life" through Oct. 31 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Atlanta.

Performing arts: Check out a classic in puppet form at Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta through July 28.

Museum: Explore the history of the iconic game at Project Mah Jongg at the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum in Atlanta through October.

Museum: Go back in time at Slavery at Jefferson's Monticello: How the Word in Passed Down at Atlanta History Center through July 7.

Performing arts: Arms dealers from Russia and America meet -- well, in the woods -- in the play "A Walk in The Woods," through July 14 at Serenbe Playhouse. Check out a preview of the play here.

Performing arts: The action starts where "Hamlet" stops in "Fortinbras," through July 14 at The New American Shakespeare Tavern in Atlanta.

Performing arts: Get your groove on with popular music from the Motown era at "The Motown Sound" through July 14 at Earl Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta.

MONDAY

Festival, arts: There's plenty of time to find your perfect piece of art at the Atlanta Summer Arts Festival, running from July 12-21 at Greenbriar Mall in Atlanta.

Museum: "Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time" runs through Aug. 18 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta.

Museum: Explore the history of the iconic game at Project Mah Jongg at the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum in Atlanta through October.

Museum: Go back in time at Slavery at Jefferson's Monticello: How the Word in Passed Down at Atlanta History Center through July 7.