THURSDAY

Family, film: Enjoy free movies at the Central Park Series at Atlantic Station in Atlanta at 7 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 15.

Music: Gregg Allman and Hank Williams, Jr. bring their rock and country to Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Alpharetta June 21.

Music: Heavy rock band Kylesa is assisted by Blood Ceremony, White Hills and Lazer/Wolf at 8 p.m. June 21 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.

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:"The Book Club Play" will run through June 23 at the Horizon Theatre Company. Tickets are $20-$30.

Visual arts: Design fans can check out "Eero Saarinen: A Reputation for Innovation" through June 30 at Museum of Design Atlanta.

FRIDAY

 Performing arts: Hamlet will be at The New American Shakespeare Tavern through June 23. Tickets range from $15 to $40.

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.

Performing arts: "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead"  will be at The New American Shakespeare Tavern through June 22.

SATURDAY

Festival, music: Rev your engines at the V-103 Car & Bike Show from noon-9 p.m. June 22 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Check out classic cars and bikes plus performances from Ludacris, Ne-Yo and Wale.

Festival, music: Enjoy music from 14 bands, food, a beer garden and children's activities at Surf Fest from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 22 at O'Neal Plaza in Douglasville. 

Film, culture: Check out screenings of the 1929 film "Hallelujah" and the 1940 classic "Broken Strings" plus a performance from local gospel group Anointed Voices, at the Black Vintage Movie Series 2 p.m.-7 p.m. June 22 at Balzer Theater at Herren's (Home of Theatrical Outfit) in Atlanta.

Festival: Combine the "get out and get active" attitude and "going green" lifestyle at the GREEN Fun Fest at noon in Grant Park in Atlanta. Enjoy games, food, a farmer's and artist's market and more.

SUNDAY

Festival: Have fun for a good cause at the Community Assistance Center's Food 'n' Fun Festival at 2 p.m. June 23 at Morgan Fallls Athletic Park in Sandy Springs. Enjoy a Hunger Awareness Walk, shopping cart decoration contest and more. 

Pets: Get Fido blessed and do a art project with Congregation Bet Haverim Pet Blessing from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 23 at Mason Mill Park in Decatur.

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