FAIRS, FESTIVALS, ETC.
Decatur Arts Festival. May 24-25. Old Courthouse Square, 101 E. Court Square, Decatur. decaturartsfestival.com.
Yaarab Shrine Circus in Marietta. Through May 26. $7; ages 10 and under free; ride tickets extra. Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road S.W., Marietta. www.yaarabshrine.net.
Memorial Day at the Mountain. Stone Mountain Park salutes the troops for three days in May, featuring free concerts, the laser show, special fireworks finale and other patriotic activities. For in-park activities, all active and retired military personnel will receive one free Adventure Pass with valid military ID and will save up to $10 off per person for immediate family members and 20 percent off food and merchandise. Parking $10. Adult $29.95, child $24.95. Gates open 6 a.m.-midnight May 24-26. 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690, www.stonemountainpark.com.
Georgia Renaissance Festival. Through June 8. $10-$22. Georgia Renaissance Festival Grounds, 6899 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn. 770-964-8575, www.garenfest.com.
TAFEX (The African Experience) Festival. May 25. Free. Brook Run Park, 4770 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody. 404-820-6718, www.tafexonline.com.
Dacula Memorial Day Festival and Parade. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 26. Parade begins at Hebron Baptist Church at 10 a.m. 2nd Avenue and Broad Street, Dacula. www.daculamemorialday.com.
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Atlanta Comic Con. May 30-June 1. $75-$399.99. Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. N.W., Atlanta. 404-223-4000, www.wizardworld.com.
Candler Park Music & Food Festival. 4 p.m. May 30; noon May 31. Free to attend, but wristbands required for alcohol purchase. Wristbands $5 before 5 p.m. Saturday; $10 after. Candler Park, McLendon Avenue and Callan Circle N.E., Atlanta. 404-885-1365, candlerparkmusicfestival.com.
9th Annual Wing & Rock Festival. Noon-10 p.m. May 31; noon-6 p.m. June 1. Free. Woodstock City Park, Arnold Mill Road and Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock. 404-640-4393, www.wingandrockfest.com.
Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts. May 31-June 1. Free. Peachtree Hills Recreation Center, 308 Peachtree Hills Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.peachtreehillsfestival.com.
"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.
"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
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"Charlotte's Web." Through May 25. $16.50. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org.
"Don't Dress for Dinner." Through May 25, $20-$30. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com.
"The Comedy of Errors." Through June 1. $15-$36. The New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-874-5299, www.shakespearetavern.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.
"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." Through June 29. $25-$45. Horizon Theatre Company, 1083 Austin Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-584-7450, www.horizontheatre.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." Through June 29. $25-$45. Horizon Theatre Company, 1083 Austin Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-584-7450, www.horizontheatre.com.
"Godspell 2012." Through June 8. $12-$27. Stage Door Players at North DeKalb Cultural Arts Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. 770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net.
"End of the Rainbow." A look at Judy Garland's final comeback attempt. By Peter Quilter. Through June 15. $26-$45. Actors Express Theatre Company, 887 W. Marietta St., Atlanta. 404-607-7469, www.actors-express.com.
Donnell Rawlings. Through May 25. $20-$25. Laughing Skull Lounge, 878 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 877-523-3288, laughingskulllounge.com.
Sean Dorsey Dance: "The Secret History of Love." Through May 25. $10-$25. 7 Stages Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-523-7647, www.7stages.org, www.seandorseydance.com.
Eddie Izzard. 8 p.m. May 23. $37.50-$62.50. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www.foxtheatre.org.
Cause for Laughter. 6 and 9:30 p.m. May 25. $25-$35. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-885-1365, www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
"Squirrel Stole My Underpants." May 27-June 8. $16.50. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org.
Eddie Ifft. May 29-June 1. $15-$25. Laughing Skull Lounge, 878 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 877-523-3288, laughingskulllounge.com.
Al Madrigal. May 29-June 1. $25. The Punchline, 280 Hilderbrand Drive N.E., Atlanta. 404-252-5233, punchline.com.
“The Miracle Worker.” May 30-June 8. $8-$15. The First Presbyterian Church of Jonesboro, 1842 Lake Jodeco Road, Jonesboro. 770-897-1404, thefrontporchplayers.com.
Fusion Dance Company presents Triple Threat. 1 and 4:30 p.m. May 31. $11.50-$21.50. Gwinnett Performing Arts Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www.gwinnettcenter.com.
MUSIC
Tickets on sale this weekend for upcoming concerts
Birds of Chicago. May 23. $10 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Ben Folds with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. May 23. $46.50-$85.50. Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www.atlantasymphony.org.
Neon Trees with Smallpools and Nightmare & The Cat. 8 p.m. May 23. $25. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. N.W., Atlanta. tabernacleatl.com.
Bubbapalooza 2014. 7 p.m. May 23; 3 p.m. May 24. $8-$10 May 23; $12-$15 May 24. The Star Community Bar, 437 Moreland Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.starbaratlanta.com.
Russell Gunn. 9 p.m. May 23-24. $10-$15. Churchill Grounds, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-876-3030, www.churchillgrounds.com.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: "Voice of the People." Principal cellist Christopher Rex is the soloist for Bloch's "Schelomo." The orchestra also performs Shostakovich's Symphony No. 10. 7:30 p.m. May 24. $24-$75. Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www.atlantasymphony.org.
Chamber Cartel: "Riding with Death." 8 p.m. May 24. Donation requested. Erikson Clock, 364 Nelson St. S.W., Atlanta. 678-620-9320, www.chambercartel.com.
Brad Birkedahl and the Burnin' Love Band: "Memphis Music Tribute Concert." 8 p.m. May 24. $18; $15 in advance. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. www.earlsmithstrand.org.
CBDB. May 24. $8 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Dave Matthews Band. 7 p.m. May 24. $40.50-$75. Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Ave. S.E., Atlanta. 404-443-5090, www.livenation.com.
Young Widows with Helms Alee. 9:30 p.m. May 24. $10. The EARL, 488 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E., Atlanta. 404-522-3950, www.badearl.com.
Styx, Foreigner, Don Felder. 7 p.m. May 24. $19.50-$99.50. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. 404-533-7103, www.vzwamp.com.
David T and Friends. 9 p.m. May 24. $12-$15. Steve's Live Music, 234 Hilderbrand Drive, Sandy Springs. 404-441-9475, www.steveslivemusic.com.
Take Back Tour 2014. 4 p.m. May 25. $25-$45. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road Southwest, Mableton. 770-819-7765, takebacktour.com.
Judith Owen. May 25. Free. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band. 8 p.m. May 27. $130.50-$255.50. Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta. www.livenation.com.
Matt Hires with the Wild After and Kyle Cox. 8 p.m. May 28. $13-$15. Vinyl, 1374 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
Lucinda Williams. 8 p.m. May 28 and May 29. $32.50-$35. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.
Romeo Santos. 8 p.m. May 29. $63-$103. Gwinnett Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www.gwinnettcenter.com.
Old 97's with Lydia Loveless. 8 p.m. May 29. $22-$25. Terminal West, 887 W. Marietta St. NW, Atlanta. www.terminalwestatl.com.
Uh Huh Her, Oh Honey. 8 p.m. May 29. $15. The Loft, 1374 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
Idle (Release Party). May 29. $10 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Anti Nowhere League. 8:30 p.m. May 26. $25; $20 in advance. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-885-1365, www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
Jimmy Real. 8 p.m. May 29. $15. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. www.earlsmithstrand.org.
James Hall. 10 p.m. May 30. $8. The Star Community Bar, 437 Moreland Ave. N.E., Atlanta. , www.starbaratlanta.com.
Journey and Steve Miller Band with Tower of Power. 6:45 p.m. May 30. $36-$151. Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Ave. S.E., Atlanta. 404-443-5090, www.livenation.com.
Manchester Orchestra, Balance and Composure, Kevin Devine. 8 p.m. May 30. $21-$25. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. N.W., Atlanta. tabernacleatl.com.
Jerry Garcia Band Cover Band. May 30. $12 in advnce. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Concert On The Square: Shel. 7 p.m. May 31. Free. Old Courthouse Square, 101 E. Court Square, Decatur. decaturdba.com.
Dungeon Family Presents: Made in the Dirty South. 9 p.m. May 31. $20; $15 in advance. The Star Community Bar, 437 Moreland Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.starbaratlanta.com.
Summer Stars Concert: Geoff Achison. 7:30 p.m. May 31. $25. The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. www.theartplace.us.
AJ Ghent. May 31. $10 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Collective Soul with Shane Dwight. 7 p.m. May 31. Southern Ground Amphitheater. $60-$125. Southern Ground Amphitheater (formerly Villages Amphitheater), 301 Lafayette Ave., Fayetteville, www.thriveentertainment.org.
Smithsonian with DJ Brian Parris. 9:30 p.m. May 31. $8. The EARL, 488 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E., Atlanta. 404-522-3950, www.badearl.com.
FISH Fest featuring Third Day and Friends. May 31. Gwinnett Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www.gwinnettcenter.com.
Banks & Shane. 8 p.m. May 31. $20-$28. Eddie Owen Presents at the Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main St., Duluth. www.eddieowenpresents.com.
Needtobreathe, Foy Vance. 8 p.m. May 31 and June 1. $28.50-$36. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. N.W., Atlanta. tabernacleatl.com.
VISUAL ARTS
Shara Hughes: "Guess You Had To Be There." Through June 28. $5; $1 students. MOCA GA, 75 Bennett St. N.W., Atlanta. www.mocaga.org.
“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." Through 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." Through 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.
"Bodies … The Exhibition." Ongoing. $16-$24. Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station, 265 18th St., Atlanta. 866-866-8265, www.atlanticstation.com
