NORCROSS
Atlanta's Exotic Bird Fair at North Atlanta Trade Center
This trade show isn’t just for the birds. It’s for bird lovers, too. If you’ve ever wanted an exotic bird as a fine feathered friend, this is the place to visit. Birds ranging from macaws to cockatoos and canaries to finches will be for sale. Or guests can simply enjoy the sites. Take advantage of wholesale prices on accessories including feed, cages and toys. The experts and breeders are more than happy to pass on tips and tricks. Tickets include both days.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 16; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 17. $5; free ages 12 and younger. North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court, Norcross. 770-279-9899, www.northatlantatradecenter.com.
ALPHARETTA
“To Kill A Mockingbird” at ACT1 Theater
Based on Harper Lee’s book of the same name and dramatized by Christopher Sergel, “Mockingbird” is set in a racially-divided Alabama town in the 1930s. The story focuses on a white family and its criminal defense attorney dad who’s representing an African-American man falsely accused of attacking a white girl. ACT1 is a community theater and an outreach program of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. The goal is to provide fellowship and entertainment to the Alpharetta community in the form of productions you might find at a typical community theater.
July 15 and 16, 22-24,29-31, Aug. 5-7. $15. ACT1 Theater, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. 770-663-8989, www.act1theater.com.
WOODSTOCK
“Cinderella” at Elm Street Cultural Arts Village
The story of “Cinderella” is all-too familiar, especially during the peak popularity of princesses in recent years. Yet those who yearn for a different take on the tale can give this one a try. Instead of the typical enchanted love story, this time it’s more about brains than simply beauty. The prince goes gaga over Cinderella because she’s the smartest girl he’s ever met. In addition, this production puts its own musical spin on the classic fairy tale.
July 16, 17, 20, 23, 24 and 27. $9. Woodstock City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main St., Woodstock. 678-494-4251, www.elmstreetarts.org/cinderella.
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