Things to Do

10 days, May 28

By Jon Waterhouse
May 24, 2010

INTOWN ATLANTA

Don’t Miss

May 29

On Neil Young's Twisted Road tour, the old man takes a look at his musical life all by his lonesome. 8 p.m. May 29. $90.45-$250.65. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org.

Live Music

May 28-29

PBRs will be popping at the annual Bubbapalooza rave-up, which spans two days and features more than a dozen bands, including the Dexter Romweber Duo, the Psycho DeVilles, the Billygoats, and Slim Chance & the Convicts. 9 p.m. May 28. $10. 6 p.m. May 29. $15. Star Community Bar, 437 Moreland Ave., Atlanta. www.starbar.net.

Arts & Theater

Through May 30

Ded Bob's Shakespeare Comedy Spectacular promises Elizabethan vaudeville and works from the beloved bard with "all the boring parts removed." 7:30 p.m. May 28-29. $17-$32. 6:30 p.m. May 30. $15-$24. The New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-874-5299, www.shakespearetavern.com.

Kids & Family

May 30

Kids 14 and younger can march in a pre-Pirates game parade around Turner Field, score a cheap ticket ($5), enjoy free interactive games, museum admission and pre-game autographs from Braves alumni at Atlanta Braves Ultimate Kids Day. 1:35 p.m. May 30. $5-$78. Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Drive, Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.braves.com.

Etc.

June 5

The Amazing Cow Race

invites Chick-fil-A lovers to dress like cows while competing in a scavenger hunt/race for the chance to win free Chick-fil-A meals for a year with proceeds benefiting the Atlanta Union Mission. 9 a.m. June 5. $20; team of two $30. Chick-fil-A at Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-231-7972, http://xorbia.com/tickets/flashtheamazingcowrace/,

DEKALB

Don’t Miss

May 29-31

The Lasershow Spectacular at Stone Mountain Park salutes U.S. troops with a special fireworks finale throughout the three-day weekend. 9:30 p.m. May 29-31. Free with $10 parking per vehicle. Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690, www.stonemountainpark.com.

Live Music

May 29

The singer-songwriter duo Jackopierce brings its acoustic pop and country-laced rock to Eddie's Attic for two shows. 7 p.m. all ages; 9:30 p.m. 21 and older. May 29. $25-$40. Eddie's Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 404-377-4976, www.eddiesattic.com.

Arts & Theater

June 2-20

In “Judgment,” character Ruthie Lee relays stories of life and faith as Ferrol Sams’ short story comes to life on stage. June 2-20. $15-$27. Art Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org.

Kids & Family

May 29

Families gather with picnic baskets, quilts and blankets to catch Laura Monk & High Cotton perform in the last of May's Concerts on the Square. 7-9:30 p.m. May 29. Free. Decatur Square, 101 E. Court Square, Decatur. 404-371-8386, http://decaturdba.com/dba_events_calendar.php.

Etc.

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FULTON & SOUTHSIDE

Don’t Miss

June 5

Rock icons Cheap Trick wants you to want them at this intimate outdoor concert. 8 p.m. June 5. $45-$55; $420-$600 for tables of six. Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. 770-631-0630, www.amphitheater.org.

Live Music

June 5

The Atlanta Area Suzuki Piano Association presents the Suzuki Piano Graduation Concerts, a recital featuring a Beethoven piece performed with members of the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra. 1 and 4 p.m. June 5. $7.50-$15. Spivey Hall, 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow. 678-466-4200, www.spiveyhall.org.

Arts & Theater

May 28-30

A selection of limited-edition prints and works by wildlife artist John James Audubon lands at Ann Jackson Gallery. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 28-29. Noon-5 p.m. May 30. Free. Ann Jackson Gallery, 932 Canton St., Roswell. 770-993-4783, www.annjacksongallery.com.

Kids & Family

May 29

Alt-country artist Farmer Jason waxes musical while teaching about ecology, history and more. 1 p.m. May 29. $8; ages 3-12 $5; ages 2 and younger and members free. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055, www.chattnaturecenter.org.

Etc.

May 29

A free outdoor screening of "Fantastic Mr. Fox" lights up Riverside Park. Dusk. May 29. Free. Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. 770-641-3705, www.roswellgov.com.

COBB & CHEROKEE

Don’t Miss

June 5

Chicken wings and classic rock converge at the 5th annual 97.1 The River Wing & Rock Fest featuring food, beer and live music. 1:30-9:30 p.m. June 5. Free. North Park Square, Marietta. 404-456-4655, www.wingandrockfest.com.

Live Music

May 28

Contemporary country buck Jason Michael Carroll is known for both his poster-boy looks and hit singles. 10:30 p.m. May 28. $10-$30. Cowboys Atlanta,

1750 N. Roberts Road, Kennesaw. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

Arts & Theater

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Kids & Family

June 5

Six Flags Over Georgia celebrates the 65th anniversary of Thomas the Tank Engine with giveaways and more from 11 a.m. to noon in the Thomas Town section of the park. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. June 5. $29.99 online; $44.99 at the gate; children shorter than 48 inches $29.99; ages 2 and younger free. Six Flags Over Georgia, 275 Riverside Parkway, Austell. 770-948-9290, http://www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia/index.aspx.

Etc.

May 29

As live music is played, locally made arts and crafts go up for grabs at the Art Sale, which benefits the Earl Smith Strand Theatre's education program. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 29. Free. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080, www.thegrassbeinggreener.com.

GWINNETT

Don’t Miss

June 3

A pair of the greatest singer-songwriters of our day, Carole King and James Taylor, bring their rich catalogs together for the Troubadour Reunion tour. 8 p.m. June 3. $65-$275. The Arena at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

Live Music

May 31

Mya and Tyrese Gibson deliver a double shot of R&B for a performance they dub Battle of the Sexes. 8 p.m. May 31. $25-$100. Wild Bill's, 2075 Market St., Duluth. 678-473-1000, www.wildbillsatlanta.com.

Arts & Theater

May 29-31

Dive into Native American arts and culture at the American Indian Festival. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. May 29. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 30. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 31. $7; ages 5-12 $4; ages 4 and younger free. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, 770-963-6522, www.vitwind.com.

Kids & Family

May 29

Mall of Georgia kicks off its free Movies Under the Stars series with "Hook." 6:30 p.m. May 29. Free. Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford. 678-482-8788, www.simon.com.

Etc.

May 31

After the Gwinnett Braves face the Indianapolis Indians, stick around for a Memorial Day fireworks display. 7:05 p.m. May 31. $5-$15; ages 2 and younger free. Coolray Field, One Braves Ave., Lawrenceville. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

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