Atlanta Street Food Festival. Noon. July 12. $10.50. Piedmont Park, 400 Park Drive N.E., Atlanta. www.atlantastreetfoodfestival.com. Read more about the festival
V-103 Car and Bike Show. Noon to 9 p.m. July 12. Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young Blvd., Atlanta. http://v103.cbslocal.com/carbike-show-2014/. Read more about the event here
B*ATL. July 22nd will mark the 150th Anniversary of the historic Civil War Battle of Atlanta and several neighborhoods have teamed up to organize B*ATL. Events include a gala dinner (7 p.m. July 12), tours, a re-creation of the frontlines with re-enactment soldiers and artillery, a Civil War to Civil Rights tent with civilian re-enactors, historic music concerts and dramatic performances. July 12-20. Various venues in East Atlanta, East Lake, Decatur and other locations. www.batlevent.org. Read more about one of the special events
Hide Out with the Hembrees! Winetasting presented by the Roswell Historical Society, 7-9 p.m. July 12. $30. The Little Green House, 780 Hembree Road, Roswell. Proceeds benefit Historic Hembree Farm. French wines will be served in homage to the unsuccessful attempt by one of the mill workers, a French citizen, to save the mill from Sherman's wrath by raising the French flag and declaring the premises neutral territory. 770-992-1665, 770-645-6960, www.roswellhistoricalsociety.org.
A.C. Gilbert Heritage Society National Convention and collectible toy sale. July 12. Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria, 200 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta. www.acghs.org. Read more about the event here
"Whales: Giants of the Deep." The exhibition also takes a look at New Zealand's Maori culture. Through Aug. 24. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-929-6400, fernbankmuseum.org.
"Civil War in Sandy Springs." Through April 1, 2015. Free. Heritage Sandy Springs Museum, 6075 Sandy Springs Circle N.E., Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111, www.heritagesandysprings.org.
"Imaginary Worlds: A New Kingdom of Plant Giants." Through Oct. 31. $18.95; $12.95 ages 3-12; under 3 free. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta. atlantabotanicalgarden.org.
PERFORMING ARTS
"Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat." Through July 19. $16.50. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org.
"Men of Motown." Through July 25. $15-$20. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. www.EarlSmithStrand.org.
"Diva." Through July 26. $15-$20. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. , www.EarlSmithStrand.org.
Jukebox Giants. Musical revue revisits pop music of the '50s through the '80s. Through July 27. $15-$20. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. www.earlsmithstrand.org.
"The Frog Prince." Through July 26. $10. Georgia Shakespeare at Conant Performing Arts Center, 4484 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-504-1473, www.gashakespeare.org.
"Tangle of Tales." Part of the Roswell Summer Puppet Series. Through July 12. $5. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-594-6232, www.roswellpuppets.com.
"Disney's The Little Mermaid." Through July 13. $30-$127. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www.foxtheatre.org. Read more about the show here
"Same Time Next Year." Through Aug. 3. True Colors Theatre Company at Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road S.W., Atlanta. 1-877-725-8849, www.truecolorstheatre.org.
"The Rocky Horror Show." Through Aug. 9. $24-$47. Actor's Express Theatre Company, 887 W. Marietta St., Atlanta. 404-607-7469, www.actors-express.com.
Mary Lynn Rajskub. July 10-13. $20-$25. Laughing Skull Lounge, 878 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 877-523-3288, laughingskulllounge.com. Read an interview with Mary Lynn Rajskub
Jason Kanter. Through July 10-12. $15-$20. Atlanta Improv Comedy Club, 56 E. Andrews Drive N.W., Atlanta. 678-244-3612, www.theimprovatlanta.com.
“Nunsense.” Through July 26. $16-$20. Center Street Arts, 910 Center St. N.E., Conyers. thenewdepotplayers.com.
Dad's Garage and Friends. With Tim Meadows, Aisha Tyler, Colin Mochrie, Kevin McDonald and more. 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. July 11. $30-$48. The Goat Farm Arts Center, 1200 Foster St. N.W., Atlanta. www.dadsgarage.com.
"Grease." July 11-27. $12.60-$15.60. New London Theatre, 2338 Henry Clower Blvd. S.W., Snellville. 770-559-1484, www.newlondontheatre.org.
"The Music Man." July 11-29. $15-$25. Legacy Theatre, 1175 Senoia Road, Tyrone. 770-306-3343, www.thelegacytheatre.org.
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." July 11-Aug. 16. $10-$20. OnStage Atlanta, 2969 E. Ponce De Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-897-1802, www.onstageatlanta.com.
"The Odd Couple." July 11-Aug. 3. $22-$27. Stage Door Players at North DeKalb Cultural Arts Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. 770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net.
"One Man, Two Guv'nors." July 11-27. $16-$40. Georgia Shakespeare at Conant Performing Arts Center, 4484 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-504-1473, www.gashakespeare.org.
Glo presents "Gestures That Soon Will Disappear." 4 p.m. July 12-13. Historic Roswell Town Square, Atlanta Street and Marietta Highway, Roswell. Free. At the conclusion of Sunday's performance (around 5:30 p.m.), Glo founder/choreographer Lauri Stallings and the nonprofit group Roswell Arts Renaissance, Inc. will participate in a public discussion about the performance and its themes. www.gloatl.org.
The Federal Occupation of Roswell: A Sesquicentennial Living History Event. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 12-13. Free. Most events take place at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. The arrest of the mill workers will be reenacted at 1 and 3 p.m. both days at the Historic Roswell Town Square, across Marietta Highway from Barrington Hall). 800-776-7935, www.visitroswellga.com.
MUSIC
What tickets are on sale this week?
Live music picks include Tim McGraw, Beyonce and Jay Z
Please PleaseRock Me. July 11-12. $12 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Slowriter with Exwhy, Inveritas and 100 Watt Horse. 8:30 p.m. July 11. $7-$10. Vinyl, 1374 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
Summer Student Showcase. 8 p.m. July 11. $10-$12. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.
Brett Young with Jason Adamo. 7 p.m. July 11. $15-$20. Eddie's Attic, 515 N. McDonough St., Decatur. www.eddiesattic.com.
Nathan Angelo. 9:30 p.m. July 11. $10-$14. Eddie's Attic, 515 N. McDonough St., Decatur. www.eddiesattic.com.
The Goo Goo Dolls, Daughtry, Plain White T's. 7 p.m. July 11. $39.50-$79.50. Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Sella Drive N.W., Atlanta. www.classicchastain.com.
Jazz on the Lawn: Diane Durrett. 7:30 p.m. July 11. $20; $15 advance purchase online. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-872-5338, callanwolde.org.
Raccoon Creek Bluegrass Festival. 6 p.m. July 11-12. $10 Friday; $20 Saturday; $25 weekend. Raccoon Creek Music Park, 332 Music Park Path, Dallas. 770-943-2721, www.raccooncreekmusic.com.
Sunset Jazz featuring Boney James, Brian Culbertson, Dianne Reeves and Love & Soul Tour with Jonathan Butler, Norman Brown and Alex Bugnon. 6 p.m. July 12. $25-$89. Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Sella Drive N.W., Atlanta. www.classicchastain.com.
The Beach Boys with John Stamos. 8 p.m. July 12. $45-$75. The Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. 770-631-0630, www.amphitheater.org. Read more about the show here
Najee, Bobby Caldwell, Euge Groove, Brian Simpson. 6 p.m. July 12. $25-$75. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. www.mablehouse.org.
Richard Gilewitz: Acoustic Adventures. 7 p.m. July 12. $35; $30 in advance. Ragamuffin Music Hall, 585 S. Atlanta St., Roswell. 770-365-7738, www.sixstringsocialclub.com.
Richard Buckner, the Last Tycoon, Kristen Englenz. 8 p.m. July 12. $15; $12 in advance. Red Light Cafe, 553 Amsterdam Ave. N.E., Atlanta. redlightcafe.com.
Joe Gransden's Big Band Show. 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. July 12. $20-$26. Eddie's Attic, 515 N. McDonough St., Decatur. www.eddiesattic.com.
Zvuloon Dub System. 8:30 p.m. July 12. $15-$17.50. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.
Tim McGraw with Cassadee Pope. 7 p.m. July 13. $25.50-$65.50. Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Ave. S.E., Atlanta. 404-443-5090, www.livenation.com.
Stevens Layne with Colby Dee. 7 p.m. July 13. $8-$12. Eddie's Attic, 515 N. McDonough St., Decatur. www.eddiesattic.com.
Beyonce and Jay Z. 8 p.m. July 15. $40.50-$226. Georgia Dome, 1 Georgia Dome Drive N.W., Atlanta. www.gadome.com.
Phox with Trails & Ways. 8 p.m. July 16. $10-$12. Vinyl, 1374 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
VISUAL ARTS
"Dreams on Fire." 6-10 p.m. Through July 12. Free. Decatur Market & Gallery, 153 Ponce De Leon Place, Decatur. 404-377-0755, www.decaturgallery.com.
"Salvador Dalí: Trilogy of Love." Through Aug. 31. $5. Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, 4484 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-364-8555, museum.oglethorpe.edu.
"Kimo Minton: Jazz Abstractions." Through Aug. 31. $5. Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, 4484 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-364-8555, museum.oglethorpe.edu.
"Mid Century Modern: Works on Paper." Through Aug. 31. $5. Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, 4484 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-364-8555, museum.oglethorpe.edu.
"Kongo Across The Waters." Through Sept. 21. $6-$8. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum, 441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta. 404-865-7100, www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov.
"Dream Cars: Innovative Design, Visionary Ideas." Through Sept. 7. $12-$19.50. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www.high.org.
"The Kinsey Collection: Shared Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, Where Art and History Intersect." Through July 15. $11-$16.50. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road N.W., Atlanta. www.AtlantaHistoryCenter.com.
"Birds of Bali." Photos by Frank Sharp. Through Aug. 24. $16-$18. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-929-6300, www.fernbankmuseum.org.
"Bodies … The Exhibition." Ongoing. $16-$24. Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station, 265 18th St., Atlanta. 866-866-8265, www.atlanticstation.com.
