FRIDAY
Visual arts: Contemporary abstract art comes to life in the exhibit Sammy Peters: Recent Paintings at Alan Avery Art Company through April 20.
Visual arts: See works by Mexican painter Frida Kahlo and husband and muralist Diego Rivera in "Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics and Painting," which continues through May 12 at High Museum of Art. Check out our preview of the show and our gallery of the works being uncrated, inspected and set up at the museum.
Visual arts: Works from British photographer George Georgiou showing images of Tukish life are on display through April 13 at Jackson Fine Art Gallery. Read a preview of the show here.
Flowers, family fun: Spring is in the air at the Atlanta Botanical Garden as "Atlanta Blooms" continues through April 30.
Nature, family fun: The Atlanta Botanical Garden presents "Orchid Daze: Surreal Beauty" through April 14. Get a little preview of the show here and see some photos here.
Music: Rapper Killer Mike brings his beats to Terminal West March 29.
Performing arts: Hippodrome, a music and dance performance, runs 8 p.m. March 29-31 at Goat Farm Arts Center. Read a review of the show here.
Music: "Girl on Fire" singer Alicia Keys comes to Philips Arena March 29.
SATURDAY
Comedy: Get your laugh on at the Laughing Skull Comedy Fest running March 28-31 at the Laughing Skull. Read a preview of the event here.
Holiday, family: Get in the Easter spirit at the Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt at Callenwolde Fine Arts Centre March 30. There's also the Kirkwood Family Find: An Easter Egg Hunt at Bessie Branham Park the same day.
Festival: Bacon lovers unite at BaconFest, featuring music, beer and -- you guessed it -- bacon at Dad's Garage March 30.
Family: Shake off the winter blues with shows, food and a 4-D theater experience at Spring Fun Break at Stone Mountain Park, running March 30-April 13 at Stone Mountain.
Music: New Orleans R&B legend Dr. John makes a stop at Variety Playhouse March 30.
Books: Author and photographer Theron Humphrey swings through town to promote his book, "Maddie On Things: A Super Serious Project About Dogs and Physics" about his experiences with his Cobb rescue dog, at 1 p.m. March 30 at FoxTale Book Shoppe and at 7 p.m. April 4 at Little Shop of Stories. Read a Q&A with the author here.
Music: Folk-rocker and Atlanta mainstay Michelle Malone makes appearance at 7 and 9:30 p.m. March 30 at Eddie's Attic.
History: Recall Atlanta's baseball heritage with the Oakland Boys of Summer Baseball Tour at 3 p.m. March 30-31 at Oakland Cemetery. Read a preview of the event here.
SUNDAY
Music: Wrap up the week with Play Ball! A Salute to the New Season with Chuck Brodsky, John McCutcheon and Matthew Kaminski March 31 at the Red Clay Theatre.
