INTOWN ATLANTA
Don’t Miss
July 31
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra proclaims "we will rock you" as it performs "The Music of Queen, a Rock & Symphonic Spectacular." 8 p.m. July 31. $20-$55. Chastain Park Amphitheater, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Live Music
Aug. 1
The Rockstar Mayhem Festival cranks the volume with Korn, Rob Zombie, Lamb of God and Five Finger Death Punch on the main stage, and a host of other bands on two other stages. 2:15 p.m. August 1. $31-$62.50. Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Arts & Theater
July 30-Aug. 1
"The House of Bernarda Alba" follows a love triangle within a Spanish family. July 30-August 1. $15-$30. Fabrefaction Theatre, 999 Brady Ave., Atlanta. 404-876-9468, www.fabrefaction.org.
Kids & Family
July 31
One of this year's hottest animated films, "How To Train Your Dragon," breathes its fire at the 2010 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival. 2 p.m. July 31. $8. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
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July 31
Competitive drum and bugle corps show their stuff on the field at the Drum Corps International Southeastern Championship. 3 p.m. July 31. $30-$55. Georgia Dome, One Georgia Dome Drive, Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
DEKALB
Don’t Miss
Through Aug. 1
Actors skewer the modern family with song, dance and sketch comedy in the production "Are We There Yet?" Through Aug. 1. $22-$27. Art Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org.
Live Music
July 31
The Big Band featuring Joe Gransden teams up with jazz vocalist Nicole Chillemi. 8 p.m. July 31. $20; table for four $100. Eddie's Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 404-377-4976, www.eddiesattic.com.
Arts & Theater
July 31 and Aug. 1
This version of the the Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical "Rent" gets cleaned up and performed by Center Theatre's Teen Summer Stock Program. July 31 and August 1. $15-$22. Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4002, www.centertheatreatlanta.org.
Kids & Family
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July 31
Dancers heat up the floor while grooving to salsa, hip-hop and more at Salsa Nights. Night begins with beginner's class. 9:30 p.m. July 31. Free. Mezcalito's Cantina,
653 East Lake Drive, Decatur. 404-687-0007, www.mezcalitoscantina.com.
FULTON & SOUTHSIDE
Don’t Miss
July 30
Fly like an eagle with classic rock greats the Steve Miller Band and opener Peter Frampton. 8 p.m. July 30. $39-$76. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Live Music
July 31
Christian rockers Lost and Found perform for the Children's Organ Transplant Association Benefit Concert. 1 p.m. July 31. $20; groups of five or more $15 each. Clayton County Schools Performing Arts Center, 2530 Mt. Zion Parkway, Jonesboro. 404-375-5341, www.cota.org.
Arts & Theater
Through Aug. 8
Songs help tell the story of the Louisa May Alcott classic "Little Women, A Musical." Through Aug. 8. $12-$15. ACT1 Theater at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. 678-371-3079, www.act1theater.com.
Kids & Family
July 30 and 31
A cast of more than 70 youth perform "Les Miserables: School Edition." 8 p. m. July 30 and 31. $15-$17. Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. 770-631-0630, www.thetwilighttheatre.com.
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Aug. 1
Be young, foolish and happy with The Tams at the 14th annual Concerts by the Springs. 7 p.m. Aug. 1. Free. Heritage Green, 6110 Bluestone Road, Atlanta. 404-851-9111, www.heritagesandysprings.org.
COBB & CHEROKEE
Don’t Miss
Aug. 6-8
Scour produce and treasures at the Woodstock Market & Show where a conglomeration of finds from art and food to vintage collectibles and plants will be for sale. 9 a.m.-5 p. m. Aug.6 and 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 8. Woodstock Market & Show, 9464 Main St., Woodstock. 770-517-7771, www.woodstockmarketshow.com.
Live Music
July 30
A wide range of tunes, including folk-rock, soul, alternative, classic rock, country and blues, comes courtesy of Rusted Soul. 10 p.m. July 30. Free. Bikini Beach, 1619 Collins Road, Kennesaw. 770-426-8001, www.bikinibeachkennesaw.com.
Arts & Theater
Aug. 6-8 and 12-14
"The Dixie Swim Club" finds five Southern women reuniting at the beach. 8 p.m. Aug. 6-8 and 12-14. $6-$12. The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 770-516-3330, www.centerstagenorth.org.
Kids & Family
Fridays and Saturdays
Mini Golf Madness features free hot dogs, a live DJ, contests, trivia, prizes and, of course, mini golf. 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $9, ages 3-5 $4.50. The Swing Factory, 14825 Highway 92, Woodstock. 678-494-1999, www.swingfactory.com.
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GWINNETT
Don’t Miss
July 31-Aug. 1
Take part in Asian culture with food, martial arts, fashion, kiddie activities and more at the 17th Annual Celebration-Asian Cultural Experience 2010. 11 a.m. July 31 and Aug. 1. $12, students $8, ages 6 and younger free. Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 770-813-7500, http://www.asianculturalexperienceinga.com.
Live Music
Aug. 6
Hair metal is alive and well with Cinderella. 9:30 p.m. Aug. 6. $15-$100. Wild Bill's, 2075 Market St., Duluth. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Arts & Theater
Aug. 5-Sept. 5
The classic MGM movie musical "Singin' in the Rain" transforms into a stage production. Aug. 5-Sept. 5. $16-$35. Aurora Theatre, 128 Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com.
Kids & Family
July 30
The Back-to-School Fashion Show includes models and pets strutting down the runway. 1 and 4 p.m. July 30. Free. Discover Mills Mall, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. 678-847-5000, www.simon.com.
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July 30 and 31
The Broadway in the Park event stars young performers in "Footloose the Musical" and "Fancy Free." 7 p.m. July 30 and 31. Table for four $45, table for eight $90, lawn seating free. Suwanee Town Center Park, 370 Buford Highway, Suwanee. 678-910-7184, www.suwaneeperforms.com/Events.htm.
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