FRIDAY
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.
To see the show off, the museum will host a 31-hour party, starting at 10 a.m. May 11 to 5 p.m. May 12 and featuring a Frida-inspired fashion show, salsa music and family activities. Read more here.
Performing arts: Stories about Brer Rabbit are retold with puppets in "Brer Rabbit & Friends," running through May 26 at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta. Read a preview of the show here and see photos here.
Nature, art: Check out "Imaginary Worlds: Plants Larger Than Life," at Atlanta Botanical Garden. Featuring a menagerie of magical creatures resembling giant topiaries, the show runs through October. Check out a preview of the show here and photos here.
Museum, family: Take a walk on the wild side at Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time at Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta through Aug. 18. See photos of the exhibit here and read more about it here.
Theater: The nostalgic comedy "Lark Eden" is performed at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville through May 26. Read a review of the show here.
Theater: The collapse of the Berlin Wall is examined in "Lay Lady," running through May 19 at 7 Stages in Atlanta.
Theatre: Hits from the 50s and 60s are part of the plot in "The Marvelous Wonderettes," running through May 18 at The Cumming Playhouse.
Music: 500 Songs for Kids, celebrating 100 of the greatest unplugged songs of all time, features local musicians playing for charity May 9-11 at Red Clay Theatre in Duluth and May 17-18 at Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta.
Comedy: The comedic quartet The Beards of Comedy perform May 9-12 at Laughing Skull Lounge in Atlanta.
Festival: The 29th annual Sweet Auburn Springfest featuring food, arts and entertainment, runs from 5-10 p.m. May 10, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 11 and 2-8 p.m. May 12 in Atlanta. Read more about the festival and other weekend festivals here.
Music: Alt-rockers Smashing Pumpkins play Chastain Park Amphitheatre in Atlanta May 10.
Comedy: Laughter and zombies converge in "The Laughing Dead," through May 18 at Sketchworks Theatre in Scottdale.
Performing arts: The Atlanta Ballet presents "Love Stories," a compilation of some of the most romantic dances from its repertoire, at 8 p.m. May 10-12 and 2 p.m. May 11-12 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta. Read a preview of the show here.
Comedy: Celebrate Mother's Day with laughs at with the Mother's Day Comedy Jam featuring Eddie Griffin and Sheryl Underwood at 8 p.m. May 10 at the Atlanta Civic Center.
SATURDAY
Festival, pets: Bring your furry friends out to Pawfest 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 11 in Tribble Mill Park in Lawrenceville, featuring pet demos, testing, contests and low-cost vaccinations. Read more about the festival and other weekend festivals here.
Festival, arts: The Barefoot in the Park Arts Festival at 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 11 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 12 at Duluth Town Green in Duluth feature art from more than 100 artists, live entertainment, a children's art park, beer garden, wine tasting and more. Read more about the festival and other weekend festivals here.
Beer, festival: The Roswell Beer Festival at noon May 11 at Pastis Restaurant in Roswell features beer tastings, live entertainment and food. Procees benefit STAR House Foundation.
Festival, family: Lords and wenches can get their period garb on for the Georgia Renaissance Festival, running through June 2 at the Georgia Reniassance Fairgrounds in Fairburn.
Beer, festival: Tour de Fat at 11 a.m. May 11 in Candler Park in Atlanta features New Belgium beers, live entertainment and a bicycle parade. Proceeds from sale of beer go to local non-profits.
Music: Punk rockers Alkaline Trio play with Bayside May 11 at Center Stage in Atlanta.
Festival: The Kirkwood Spring Fling 10 a.m.-8 p.m. May 11 in Bessie Branham Park in Atlanta features a 5K, historic tour of homes, food, live music and kids' activites.
Festival, food, arts: Food and arts collide at Art-B-Que 10 a.m.-11 p.m. May 11 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 12 in the Rail Arts District in Avondale Estates. The festival features 75 artists, 20 bands, a barbecue competition and food trucks. Read more about the festival and other weekend festivals here.
Festival, cultural: The Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mother's Day Pow Wow at 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 11 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 12 in Boling Park in Canton features native dancing, drumming, arts and crafts and a birds of prey show. Read more about the festival and other weekend festivals here.
Festival, arts: The Buckhead Spring Arts and Crafts Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 11 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 12 at Chastain Park in Atlanta features 175 artists, acoustic music, a children's area and food. Read more about the festival and other weekend festivals here.
Festival, arts: The Dunwoody Art Festival 10 a.m.-6p.m. May 11 and 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. May 12 features an artist market, kids' zone, live entertainment and food. Read more about the festival and other weekend festivals here.
Festival, arts: The Colors Festival of Arts 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 11-12 in Roswell Town Square features arts and crafts, music, performing arts, children's activities and festival foods. Read more about the festival and other weekend festivals here.
SUNDAY
Holiday: There are plenty of ways to fete mom on Mother's Day. Check out our roundup of places for brunch, tea and dinner. Submit photos and memories of your mom for a chance to win a prize here. And check out gifts your mom will love here, and Mother's Day deals here.
Music: Cellist Brad Ritchie performs with the Brent Runnels Trio at 4 p.m. May 12 at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta.
Music: Country star Tim McGraw performs with Brantley Gilberty and Love and Theft May 12 at Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood in Atlanta.
Compiled by Yvonne Zusel, yzusel@ajc.com
