10 days of fun things to do in metro Atlanta

INTOWN ATLANTA

Don’t Miss

Dec. 28

The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller presents some of the most popular holiday tunes of the late 20th century. 7:30 p.m. $44.90-$78.10. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

Live Music

Dec. 26

Local rock heroes Drivin' N Cryin' have a "Honeysuckle Blue" Christmas. 8 p.m. $29. The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

Arts & Theater

Dec. 24 and 26

It's the last chance to catch Atlanta Ballet's "The Nutcracker." 1 p.m. Dec. 24; 2 p.m. Dec. 26. $29.55-$103.75. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

Kids & Family

Dec. 26

The Atlanta Thrashers attempt to deck the halls with the Tampa Bay Lightning. 7 p.m. $14.25-$227.30. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

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Dec. 24-26 and Dec. 28-Jan. 2

"The Santaland Diaries," David Sedaris' twisted tale of an out-of-work writer who gets a job as a department store elf, continues. 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 8:30 p.m. Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays. $25-$100. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave., Atlanta. 404-584-7450, www.horizontheatre.com.

DEKALB

Don’t Miss

Dec. 28

It's a family affair with singer-songwriters Pierce Pettis, Grace Pettis and son George Pettis. 7:30 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

Dec. 28

Dead Confederate and friends perform Neil Young's "Tonight's the Night" album in its entirety. 8:30 p.m. $10-$12. The Earl, 488 Flat Shoals Ave., Atlanta. 404-522-3950, www.badearl.com.

Arts & Theater

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Kids & Family

Mondays-Sundays

Parents who must work from home during the holidays, can take the kids to Leaping Lizards inflatable play palace, bring the laptop and use free wireless Internet. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25. $8 children; $5 ages 2 and younger. Leaping Lizards, 185 Sams St., Decatur. 404-537-3030, www.leapinlizardsplay.com.

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Dec. 25

Christmas rocks with acts including Blunt Fang and DJ Cole Alexander of Black Lips. 9 p.m. $5. The 529, 529 Flat Shoals Ave., Atlanta. 404-228-6769, www.529atl.com.

FULTON & SOUTHSIDE

Don’t Miss

Through Dec. 30

Barrington Hall, the former home of Barrington King, co-founder of Roswell, gets dressed for the season for guests to enjoy. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 1-3 p.m. Sundays. Closed Dec. 25. $8; $6 ages 6-12; ages 5 and younger free. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Dr., Roswell. 770-640-3855, www.barringtonhall-roswell.com.

Live Music

Dec. 30

Local act Justin does its best U2 and performs other power pop covers. 9 p.m. Free. Wild Wing Cafe, 5530 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta. 678-990-9464, www.wildwingcafe.com

Arts & Theater

Dec. 30

Wacky and wiry comedian Flip Schultz takes the stage. 8 p.m. $15. The Punchline, 280 Hilderbrand Drive, Atlanta. 404-252-5233, www.punchline.com.

Kids & Family

Dec. 24

Families can choose between ice and roller rink skating at the Alpharetta Family Skate Center. 10 a.m.-noon and 2:15-4:15 p.m. $6-$7; $3 skate rental. Alpharetta Family Skate Center, 10800 Davis Drive, Alpharetta. 770-649-6600, www.coolerathletics.com.

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COBB & CHEROKEE

Don’t Miss

Dec. 24

The Door Buster Christmas Eve event includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, one topping personal pizza and a small soft drink. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $9.99 per person. U.S. Play by Brunswick, 775 Cobb Place Blvd., Kennesaw. 770-427-7679, www.bowlbrunswick.com.

Live Music

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Arts & Theater

Mondays-Saturdays

Explore the Marietta Museum of History, including its Military Gallery, featuring displays from the Revolutionary War all the way up to both Gulf Wars. 10 a.m.-4 p.m Mondays-Saturdays; closed Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1. $5; $3 students and seniors ages 55 and older. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot St., Suite 200, Marietta. 770-794-5710, www.mariettahistory.org.

Kids & Family

Dec. 25

Dave & Buster's is open for games and food. 5 p.m.-midnight. Dave & Buster's, 2215 D&B Drive, Marietta. 770-951-5554, www.daveandbusters.com.

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Dec. 24

Christmas Eve on the Square features a pair of services at The Strand hosted by New Church. 4 and 5:30 p.m. Free. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080, www.earlsmithstrand.org.

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