Georgia fairs and festivals guide
FAIRS, FESTIVALS, ETC.
Yaarab Shrine Circus. May 16-26. $7; ages 10 and under free; ride tickets extra. Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road S.W., Marietta. www.yaarabshrine.net.
Marietta Greek Festival. May 16-18. $4. Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 3431 Trickum Road N.E., Marietta. 770-924-8080, www.mariettagreekfestival.org.
Mableton Day. Start the day with the Mableton 5K and Mableton Jr. Fun Run, and then take in the car show, arts and crafts, vendor booths, food and kids entertainment area. Live music and entertainment, from hip-hop to clogging. This community celebration is billed as a block party and time to meet your neighbors and have some fun. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17. Mable House Complex at 5239 Floyd Road in Mableton. Free. 678-590-2803, www.mabletonday.com.
Suwanee Arts in the Park 2014. 10 a.m. May 17. Suwanee Town Center Park, Buford Highway and Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Suwanee. www.suwaneeartsinthepark.com.
Duck Derby 13. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 17. Riverside Park (Riverside Day Use Area), 513 Allatoona Dam Road S.E., Cartersville. www.duckrace.com/cartersville.
Spring Festival & Psychic Fair. 11 a.m. May 17. Free. Inner Quest Church, 12830 New Providence Road, Alpharetta. 770-521-2875, www.innerquestchurch.org
East Atlanta Beerfest. 1-6 p.m. May 17; noon for VIP ticket holders. $35; $75 VIP. Brownwood Park, 602 Brownwood Ave. S.E., Atlanta. www.eastatlantabeerfest.com.
Taste of Douglasville. 1-5 p.m. May 17; concert at 7 p.m. O'Neal Plaza, 8434 Price Ave, Douglasville. www.artsdouglas.org.
Kirkwood Spring Fling. Part neighborhood stroll and tour of homes, part concert and arts market, the 12th Annual Kirkwood Spring Fling is a beautiful day spent in the shade of giant trees. Bands and singers perform all day and into the night. Kids area, food. 5K race, 8 a.m.; festival, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; music in Bessie Branham Park, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., and downtown, 8-11 p.m.; barbecue competition, noon to 3 p.m. May 17. Free. Tour of homes, noon to 6 p.m. May 17-18. www.kirkwoodfling.com.
Snellville Spring Fling. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17. Free. Snellville United Methodist Church, 2428 Main St. E., Snellville. 678-430-6000, www.snellvilleumc.org.
Canton Festival of the Arts. A juried show for fine arts and crafts that features an artist's market, serenity gardens, interactive children's experience and live entertainment. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 17-18. Free. Historic Brown Park, 151 Elizabeth St., Canton. www.cherokeearts.org/festival.
The Romanian Spring Festival. 1-7 p.m. May 17-18. 664 Dickens Road, Lilburn. atlantaromanianfestival.org.
“Whales: Giants of the Deep.” The exhibition also takes a look at New Zealand’s Maori culture. Through Aug. 24. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-929-6400, fernbankmuseum.org.
Georgia Renaissance Festival. Through June 8. $10-$22. Georgia Renaissance Festival Grounds, 6899 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn. 770-964-8575, www.garenfest.com.
"Civil War in Sandy Springs." Through April 1, 2015. Free. Heritage Sandy Springs Museum, 6075 Sandy Springs Circle N.E., Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111, www.heritagesandysprings.org.
“Imaginary Worlds: A New Kingdom of Plant Giants.” Through Oct. 31. $18.95; $12.95 ages 3-12; under 3 free. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta. atlantabotanicalgarden.org.
PERFORMING ARTS
"Charlotte's Web." Through May 25. $16.50. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org.
"Terminus." Presented by Saïah. Through May 17. $25. The Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve, 2580 Pine Bluff Drive, Decatur. Parking at International Community School, 2418 Wood Trail Lane, Decatur, .5 mile from the Preserve. 404-418-8164, www.saiah.org.
"Don't Dress for Dinner." Through May 25, $20-$30. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com.
"Lakebottom Prime." The Atlanta premiere of a new Topher Payne comedy. Through May 17. $15-$23. Process Theatre Company at OnStage Atlanta, 2969 E. Ponce De Leon Ave., Decatur. 404/245-4205, www.theprocesstheatre.org.
"King Lear." Through May 17. Free; $5 donation suggested. North Fulton Drama Club at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.northfultondramaclub.org.
"Origin Story." Through May 18. $20; $15 in advance. Hapeville Performing Arts Center, 599 N. Central Ave., Hapeville. 404-474-8332, www.academytheatre.org.
"The Nerd." Through May 18. $14-$17.50. Southside Theatre Guild, 20 W. Campbellton St., Fairburn. 770-969-0956, www.stgplays.com.
"Mass Transit Muse." Through May 18. $10-$25. 7 Stages Theatre Mainstage, 1105 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-523-7647, www.7stages.org.
“The Foreigner.” Through May 18. $8-$14. Newnan Theatre Company, 24 First Ave., Newnan. newnantheatre.org.
"Playing in the Dark." Through May 18. $15. Out of Box Theatre, 585 Cobb Parkway S., Marietta. www.outofboxtheatre.com.
"A Streetcar Named Desire." Through May 25. $12.60. New London Theatre, 2338 Henry Clower Blvd. S.W., Snellville. 770-559-1484, www.newlondontheatre.org.
Adam Lowitt. Through May 18. $15-$25. Laughing Skull Lounge, 878 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 877-523-3288, laughingskulllounge.com.
Jared Logan. Through May 17. $15-$20. Atlanta Improv Comedy Club, 56 E. Andrews Drive N.W., Atlanta. 678-244-3612, atlimprov.laughstub.com.
"At First Sight." Through May 24. $12.50-$20. Polk Street Players at the Stellar Cellar Theatre, St. James' Episcopal Church, 161 Church St., Marietta. 770-218-9669, www.polkstreetplayers.com.
"Cowgirls." May 16-June 29. $25-$45. Horizon Theatre Company, 1083 Austin Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-584-7450, www.horizontheatre.com.
Josh Wolf. May 16-17. $25. The Punchline, 280 Hilderbrand Drive N.E., Sandy Springs. 404-252-5233, punchline.com.
"Godspell 2012." May 16- June 8. $12-$27. Stage Door Players at North DeKalb Cultural Arts Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. 770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net.
A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor. 5:45 p.m. May 17. $35-$77. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 855- 285-8499, www.FoxTheatre.org.
"End of the Rainbow." A look at Judy Garland's final comeback attempt. By Peter Quilter. May 17-June 15. $26-$45. Actors Express Theatre Company, 887 W. Marietta St., Atlanta. 404-607-7469, www.actors-express.com.
MUSIC
Jason Aldean with Florida Georgia Line and Tyler Farr. May 15-17. $25.25-$55.25. Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Ave. S.E., Atlanta. 404-443-5090, www.livenation.com.
VNV Nation. 7 p.m. May 16. $20. Masquerade, 695 North Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-577-8178, www.masqueradeatlanta.com.
Wolfmother. 8:30 p.m. May 16. $24. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.
Will Downing. 8:30 p.m. May 16. $40-$50. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
Micheal O'Neal Singers: "In Praise of Music." A 25th season celebration. 8 p.m. May 16. $15-22. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. 770-594-7974, www.mosingers.com.
Spivey Hall Children's Choir Spring Concert. 7 p.m. May 16; 3 p.m. May 17-18. $20; $10 for students with ID. Spivey Hall, 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow. 678-466-4200, www.spiveyhallchildrenschoir.org.
Valerie June. 8:30 p.m. May 17. $15-$18. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.
The Mad Violinist & The Symphony Crack Orchestra. May 17. $10 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Funk Fest 2014. Featuring the Isley Brothers, Musiq Soulchild, Monica, Doug E Fresh, Slick Rick and more. 5 p.m. May 17. $55-$160. Wolf Creek Amphitheater, 3025 Merk Road, College Park. 1-877-725-8849, wolfcreek amphitheater.com.
Gladys Knight. 8 p.m. May 17. $45-$75. Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. www.amphitheater.org.
Willie Nelson & Family with Alison Krauss and Union Station. May 17. $40-$79.50. Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta. 404-233-2227, www.chastainseries.com.
Theresa Hightower. In the ART Station Cabaret. 7 p.m. May 17. $15. ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org.
William Baker Festival Singers: Piccolo Spoleto Bon Voyage Concert. 3 p.m. May 18. $10-$15. St. John United Methodist Church, 550 Mt Paran Road N.W., Atlanta. 404-909-8357, www.FestivalSingers.org.
The Choral Guild of Atlanta: "H.M.S. Pinafore." 4 p.m. May 18. $5-$15. Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Drive N.W., Atlanta. www.cgatl.org
We Are Scientists. 8 p.m. May 18. $13-$15. The EARL, 488 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E., Atlanta. www.badearl.com.
Dance FX. May 18. $10 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Penny & Sparrow with Grace & Tony. 7:30 p.m. May 18. $10-$16. $12-$17. Eddie Owen Presents at the Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main St., Duluth. www.eddieowenpresents.com.
Wolf Gang. 8 p.m. May 19. $13-$15. Vinyl, 1374 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
True Blue Do Fundraiser: Victor Wooten & Luke Putney. 6:30 p.m. May 20. $125 per person, including open bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres and performance. The Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-602-4275, www.cviga.org.
Ingrid Michaelson with Sugar & the Hi-Lows and Storyman. 8 p.m. May 20. $30-$35. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
Deathhammer. 9:30 p.m. May 21. $10-$12. The EARL, 488 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E., Atlanta. 404-522-3950, www.badearl.com.
VISUAL ARTS
“Suite Works: Celebrating the Artist Community of the MOCA GA/TULA Art Complex.” Through June 28. $5. Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, 75 Bennett St. N.W., Atlanta. mocaga.org.
"Kongo Across The Waters." May 17-Sept. 21. $6-$8. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum, 441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta. 404-865-7100, www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov.
"Dream Cars: Innovative Design, Visionary Ideas." May 21-Sept. 7. $12-$19.50. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www.high.org.
"A Golden Sunrise: New Paintings by Scott Upton." Through June 7. Free. Thomas Deans Fine Art, 690 Miami Circle N.E., Atlanta. www.thomasdeansfineart.com.
Simone Leigh: "Gone South." Through May 31. $5-$8. Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, 535 Means St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-688-1970, www.thecontemporary.org.
"The Kinsey Collection: Shared Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, Where Art and History Intersect." Through July 15. $11-$16.50. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road N.W., Atlanta. www.AtlantaHistoryCenter.com.
"Birds of Bali." Photos by Frank Sharp. Through Aug. 24. $16-$18. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-929-6300, www.fernbankmuseum.org.
"Abelardo Morell: The Universe Next Door." Through May 18. $12-$19.50. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-5000, www.high.org.
"Bodies … The Exhibition." Ongoing. $16-$24. Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station, 265 18th St., Atlanta. 866-866-8265, www.atlanticstation.com.
