INTOWN ATLANTA
Don’t Miss
Through Feb. 13
The Little Five Points Rockstar Orchestra performs part one of "Haus Von Dracul," an original rock opera written by veterans of Atlanta's underground music scene. $20-$25. 7 Stages Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-523-7647, www.7stages.org.
Live Music
N/A
Arts & Theater
Through Feb. 13
The Alvin Ailey Dance Theater puts its best feet forward. $33.90-$72.80. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Kids & Family
Feb. 12
Grave Digger, Maximum Destruction and other monster truck stars rev it up at Monster Jam. 7:30 p.m. $17.40-$58.75; $129.25 for Total Access Package. Georgia Dome, One Georgia Dome Drive, Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Etc.
Feb. 11
Stand-up comic Kathleen Madigan unleashes her wit. 8:30 p.m. $29.65. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave., Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
DEKALB
Don’t Miss
Feb. 18-Mar. 6
"The Outrageous Adventures of Sheldon & Mrs. Levine" follows the adventures of a dysfunctional mother and son. $15-$27. Art Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org.
Live Music
Feb. 11
Indie darlings Tapes 'n Tapes are joined by Oberhofer and The Preakness. 9 p.m. $14. The Earl, 488 Flat Shoals Ave., Atlanta. 404-522-3950, www.badearl.com.
Arts & Theater
Feb. 11-Mar. 12
Sketchworks comedy troupe presents "Got Sketch?," an evening of scripted sketch comedy. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $15-$17. Sketchworks Theatre, 3041 N. Decatur Road, Decatur. 404-499-8181, www.sketchworkscomedy.com
Kids & Family
Feb. 11-13 and 17-20
The hills are once again alive with this stage production of "The Sound of Music." $12; $6. Holy Cross Catholic Church, 3771 Chamblee Tucker Road, Chamblee. 770-939-3501, www.holycrossatlanta.org.
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Feb. 12
The African Fitness Dance Class uses rhythm to get students in shape. 9-10 a.m. Free first session; $5 per session thereafter; $10 registration fee. The New Jerusalem Atlanta, 4600 N. Royal Atlanta Drive, Tucker. 404-826-9999, www.perfect-nine.com.
FULTON & SOUTHSIDE
Don’t Miss
Feb. 11
Explore a 46-acre nature preserve with a flashlight during a Night Hike. Pre-registration required. 7 p.m. $7. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek. 678-366-3511, www.autreymill.org.
Live Music
Feb. 13
The Michael O'Neal Singers presents "Gloria! Expressions of Joy," including Poulenc's jazzy version of "Gloria." 3 p.m. $10. Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Ave., Alpharetta. 770-594-7974, www.mosingers.com.
Arts & Theater
Feb. 12
At the Valentine's Crafts event guests can make natural cards, heart ornaments, paper flowers and other creations. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $5-$7; ages 5 and older only. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek. 678-366-3511, www.autreymill.org.
Kids & Family
Thursdays
Tots ages 3 to 6 bust a move at Kids Yoga Class. 2:30 p.m. Free. Cross of Life Christian Montessori School, 1000 Hembree Road, Roswell. 770-475-3812, www.colmontessori.com.
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Feb. 12
Watch the sun set and the moon rise during the Mountain Top Night Hike. 5:30 p.m. $7; $5 parking. Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155 S.W., Stockbridge. 770-389-7801, www.gastateparks.org/info/panolamt.
COBB & CHEROKEE
Don’t Miss
Feb. 16
Claymates will likely go crazy as Clay Aiken croons. 8 p.m. $42.90-$58.80. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Live Music
Feb. 12
The '50s singing quartet The Four Lads are sure to perform hits including "Moments to Remember" and "No, Not Much." 8 p.m. $32.55. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Arts & Theater
Feb. 11-13
Atlanta Ballet presents "The Sleeping Beauty," a version of the fairy tale told through movement. $28.55-$133.10. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Kids & Family
Feb. 17
It's all about train songs for this edition of the Mommy and Me Preschool Program. 10 a.m. $7.50; $5.50 ages 4-12; free ages 3 and younger; $6.50 ages 61 and older. Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 770-427-2117, www.southernmuseum.org.
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Feb. 18-Mar. 5
The Polk Street Players tell the tale of "The Curious Savage" about a wealthy widow battling her adult children. $10-$20. Stellar Cellar at St. James' Episcopal Church, 161 Church St., Marietta. 770-218-9669.
GWINNETT
Don’t Miss
Feb. 14
The Aurora Theatre honors its performers, plays and musicals from past seasons with its Aurora Theatre Awards Gala. 7 p.m. $40. Aurora Theatre, 128 Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com.
Live Music
Feb. 14
Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra and Chorus serves up an audio Valentine. 7:30 p.m. $18.75-$33.10. Gwinnett Performing Arts Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Arts & Theater
Through Feb. 27
Studly Tom falls in love with a plus-size librarian in "Fat Pig." $7.50-$15. Aurora Theatre, 128 Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com.
Kids & Family
N/A
Etc.
Feb. 12
A Valentine's Day Romantic Interlude is a dance-themed event featuring a variety of packages including accommodations, dinner, dance lessons and more. $125-$289 per couple. Lake Lanier Islands Resort, 700 Holiday Road, Buford. 770-855-4396, www.valentinesdanceparty.com.
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