THURSDAY
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.
Music: Christian musicians congregate for AtlantaFest June 12-15 at Stone Mountain Park. Featured artists include TobyMac, LeCrae, the Newsboys and appearances by Phil Robertson and Miss Kay from the TV show "Duck Dynasty."
Visual arts: Design fans can check out "Eero Saarinen: A Reputation for Innovation" through June 30 at Museum of Design Atlanta.
FRIDAY
Festival, music: Boogie down on 60 tons of sand at the Decatur Beach Party 5-11 p.m. June 14 at Old Courthouse Square in Decatur. Enjoy live music, kids games, a food court and drinks.
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.
Music: Joan Baez and Indigo Girls perform at 7 p.m. June 14 at Chastain Park Amphitheatre in Atlanta.
Music, festival: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, the Soul Rebels, Whiskey Gentry and more artists perform at the Red Stripe Midsummer Music & Food Festival June 14-15 in Candler Park in Atlanta.
Music: Get jazzy at Jazz on the Lawn: Ike Stubblefield & Friends at 7:30 p.m. June 14 at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center in Atlanta.
SATURDAY
Festival, history: Celebrate Black History at the Cobb NAACP's Juneteenth Celebration at 10 a.m. June 15 at Glover Park in Marietta. Enjoy food, live music, games and drinks.
Festival: Give a nod to all things Mississippi at Mississippi in the Park from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 15 at Chastain Park in Atlanta. Enjoy music, storytelling, food and crafts from the state.
Festival, run: Get some boating in and then celebrate your accomplishment at the Back to the Chattahoochee River Race & Festival 9 a.m. June 15. A family-friendly festival follows the morning's boat race. Click here for a preview of the event.
Festival, beer: Enjoy local blueberries, beer and music at the BluesBerry Music & Beer Festival at 5 p.m. June 15 in downtown Norcross.
Music: Hip-hop fans will have a lot to celebrate at the Birthday Bash 18 Block Party from noon-5 p.m. June 15 at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, followed by the Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash 18 at 6 p.m. at Philips Arena, featuring performances from 2 Chainz and T.I.
Music: The Spinners bring their R&B and soul to town at 7 p.m. June 15 at Southern Ground Amphitheatre in Fayetteville.
Music: Guitar virtuoso Leo Kottke performs at 8:30 p.m. June 15 at Variety Playhouse in Atlanta.
Run: Get a run in with Dad before Father's Day at the Braves Country 4-Miler at 7:15 a.m. June 15 at Turner Field. The cost of the race includes a ticket to the 4 p.m. game.
SUNDAY
Family, holiday: Celebrate Dad during Superhero Day at 10 a.m. June 16 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta. Come dressed as your favorite superhero and enjoy games, hands-on activities and costumes characters. For more Father's Day events, click here and here and here. For Father's Day freebies, click here.
Music: Celebrate Bob Dylan with local musicians Caroline Herring, Eliot Bronson, the Skiperdees and more at Shelter From the Storm: A Bob Dylan Celebration at 7 p.m. June 16 at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.
