INTOWN ATLANTA
Don’t Miss
Feb. 18-27
"The Red Balloon," inspired by the classic French film, comes to life with puppetry, live music and more. $15-$25. 7 Stages Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. Atlanta. 404-523-7647, www.theatredureve.com.
Live Music
N/A
Arts & Theater
Feb. 19
"Celebrity Autobiography" features a cast including Luke Perry, Tim Kazurinsky, Scott Adsit and others re-enacting tales from celebrity memoirs. 7:30 p.m. $36.10-$85.70. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Kids & Family
Through Feb. 21
The circus is back in town as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Barnum's Funundrum. $18-$143.25. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Etc.
Feb. 18
R&B vocalist Angie Stone and electric violinist Ken Ford perform at the Morehouse College Founder's Day Concert. 8 p.m. $15-$50. Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, 830 Westview Drive, Atlanta. 800-594-8499, http://morehousecollege.tickets.musictoday.com.
DEKALB
Don’t Miss
Feb. 18
Singer-songwriter Randall Bramblett, known for his soul-infused rock, promotes his latest solo disc, "The Meantime." 8 p.m. $15-$18; $75 table for four. Eddie's Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 404-377-4976, www.eddiesattic.com.
Live Music
Feb. 19
Indie bands Wowser Bowser, So So Death, Mountain Lion and Night Moves Gold share the stage. 9 p.m. $5. The 529, 529 Flat Shoals Ave., Atlanta. 404-228-6769, www.529atl.com.
Arts & Theater
Through Feb. 19
"Designing Women Live," based on the classic TV sitcom, stars an all-male cast in drag. 8 p.m. Feb. 18 and 19; 5 p.m. Feb. 19. $21.50-$23. OnStage Atlanta, 2597 N. Decatur Road, Decatur. 404-897-1802, www.onstageatlanta.com.
Kids & Family
Feb. 19
The Create Fairy Jewels and Jewelry event lets ages 4 and older make special rings and beaded necklaces for fairies. 2:30 p.m. $10 members; $15 nonmembers. Oakhurst Community Garden Project, 435 Oakview Road, Decatur. 404-371-1920, http://oakhurstgarden.org.
Etc.
Feb. 20
The North Atlanta Sports Collectibles Show has sports memorabilia up for grabs. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta -- Northlake, 4156 LaVista Road, Atlanta. 678-644-6057.
FULTON & SOUTHSIDE
Don’t Miss
Feb. 19
Melody McCloud, author of " Living Well, Despite Catchin' Hell: The Black Woman's Guide to Health, Sex and Happiness," talks and meets with fans. 2 p.m. Free. Roswell Branch Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell. 770-640-3075, www.afpls.org.
Live Music
Feb. 18
Dimestore Saints and Siberia My Sweet bring the rock. 10 p.m. Free. North River Tavern, 8879 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. 770-552-8784, www.northrivertavern.com.
Arts & Theater
Feb. 24-Mar. 13
"Inherit the Wind," an epic play based on the Scopes Monkey Trial, hits the stage courtesy of Georgia Ensemble Theatre. $19.50-$33. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell,. 770-641-1260, www.get.org.
Kids & Family
Feb. 19
Drumming Up Stories features percussionist Dave Holland telling world folk tales. 11 a.m. and noon. $8; $5 ages 3-12; free ages 2 and younger. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055, www.chattnaturecenter.org.
Etc.
Feb. 19
A complimentary Meditation Group meets the third Saturday of each month. 4 p.m. Free. Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic/Universal Reiki Center, 1170 Alpharetta St., Roswell. 770-998-7774, www.universalreikicenter.com.
COBB & CHEROKEE
Don’t Miss
Feb. 18-March 6
The stage musical "Leader of the Pack" celebrates the doo-wop rock compositions of Ellie Greenwich. $27.50-$48.70. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080, www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.
Live Music
N/A
Arts & Theater
Feb. 18-20 and 24-26
"The Fantasticks" tells the musical story of a young boy and girl who fall in love with the help of their matchmaking dads. $12-$25. The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 770-516-3330, www.centerstagenorth.org.
Kids & Family
Feb. 19-March 26
"Jack and Jill and the Crown of Wonder" explains what happened after the two kids went up the hill. 3 p.m. Saturdays. $8. Blackwell Playhouse, 3378 Canton Road, Marietta. 678-213-3311, www.blackwellplayhouse.com.
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Feb. 18
The jam-laced Yonrico Scott Band is led by its Grammy-winning drummer namesake. 9 p.m. $5. Henry's Louisiana Grill, 4835 N. Main St., Acworth. 770-966-1515, www.chefhenrys.com.
GWINNETT
Don’t Miss
Feb. 20
Humorist Jeanne Robertson performs her one-woman show. 3 and 7 p.m. $39.05. Gwinnett Performing Arts Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Live Music
Feb. 19
Hip-hop act Almost Kings makes some noise with Fervor and Within Reason. 9:30 p.m. $13.75-$55.50. Wild Bill's, 2075 Market St., Duluth. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Arts & Theater
Feb. 19
The Susan Chambers Dance Company performs "The Trial of Mother Goose." 2 p.m. $15.65-$17.75. Gwinnett Performing Arts Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Kids & Family
N/A
Etc.
Feb. 18 and 19
The 2011 Georgia High School Association's Wrestling State Championships feature the best teen grapplers in the Peach State. 9 a.m. Feb. 18; 10 a.m. Feb. 19. $12.30. The Arena at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
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