What to do in Atlanta | Dec. 9-16

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles presents Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse. Through Dec. 13. $30; $25  in advance. 1150 West Garmon Road N.W., Atlanta. www.atlantaholidayhome.com.

Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens. Now in its 24th year, the display features scenes such as Christmas Tree Lane, Enchanted Rainbow Forest and Snowflake Valley, plus 10-minute light and music shows at Robin Lake Beach. Visitors can ride in an open-air trolley or in their own vehicle. Through Jan. 2. Adults $19-$28, kids 6-12 $9.50-$14. 5 and under free, ask for "free child" tickets when ordering in advance. 17800 U.S. 27, Pine Mountain. www.callawaygardens.com.

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. More than 1.5 million LED lights decorate the 30-acre garden. A new feature, the Tunnel of light joins old friends Orchestral Orbs, Glittering Galaxy, Radiant Rainforest and more. Through Jan. 9. 5-10:o0 p.m. Peak night admission: Thursdays-Sundays, Thanksgiving and all nights from Dec. 17-Jan. 9: $26 (member discounts available for peak and non-peak); $20 ages 3-12; free under 3. Non-peak nights: Mondays-Wednesdays: $23; $17 ages 3-12. Night Light Special, 9-10:00 p.m. peak nights (advance booking online only): $15; regular admission for children. Advance tickets recommended. Parking: $10 ($5 for vehicles with four or more) 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 1-855-454-6849,atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

Snow Mountain. Through Feb. 28. $28-$39.95. Stone Mountain Park, Highway 78, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690, stonemountainpark.com.

Spruill Gallery Holiday Artists Market. A range of locally made items for everyone on your list are available at this market. They also offer themed days throughout the season including a handmade gift bazaar on Dec. 12 and a last-minute shoppers sale on Dec. 23 which offers 20% off your purchase. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; noon-5 p.m., Sundays. Through Dec. 23. 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. 770-394-4019. Spruillarts.org.

Swan Coach House Gallery, Little Things Mean a Lot. For 16 years, this show has featured work from Atlanta area artists at a more affordable price range. Shoppers will find more than 300 small works of art in a range of mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture and more. Contemporary artists include Dorothy Crawley, Lucha Rodriquez, Charlie MacNeill and Jordan Stubbs, while more traditional works are supplied by Beth Evans, Blair Mann, Fred Wise and Cynthia Perryman. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Through Jan. 6. 3130 Slaton Drive N.W., Atlanta. 404-266-2636. Swancoachhouse.com.

Holiday in Lights at Centennial Olympic Park. Walk amid thousands of lights illuminating the 21-acre park. Through Jan. 10. Open 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Free. Ice skating rink, also opening Nov. 21, is $12 per person (includes skate rental) for 90 minutes. 4:30-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays (until 11 p.m. Fridays), 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays. 265 Park Ave W. N.W., Atlanta. 404-223-4412, centennialpark.com.

Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia. The amusement park will be decorated with more than 1 million low-energy LED lights. Select rides (including Goliath, Dare Devil Dive and Georgia Scorcher) will be running, sections of the park will have distinct themes and the train will be rechristened the North Pole Express. 4-10 p.m. most nights, through Jan. 3. Closed Thanksgiving day and Dec. 24-25. Open 2-10p.m. Dec. 26-Jan. 3. Day passes at the gate or online: $43.99-$48.99; $20 parking fee per car. 275 Riverside Parkway S.W., Austell. 770-739-3400, www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.

Lights of Life at Life. Millions of light bulbs illuminate more than 100 displays dotting the 1.5-mile drive through Life University's campus. Through Dec. 31. 6-10 p.m. Cars: $10 Fridays-Sundays and Nov. 26-29, Dec. 18-31; $5 all other nights. Vans, buses: $20 nightly. (Additional fees for petting zoo, train and pony rides, photos with Santa.) 1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta. 678-331-4334, life.edu.

Holiday Light Spectacular at Atlanta Motor Speedway. View "over-the-top decorating" and get the rare chance to drive on the AMS oval. Through Dec. 30. 6-9 p.m. Sundays-Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and holidays, open 6-10p.m. starting 12/17 through 12/30. $15 per car Mondays-Wednesdays, $20 Thursdays-Sundays and holidays, $20 Dec. 17-30. 1500 Tara Place, Hampton. 770-946-4211, www.holidaylightspectacular.info.

Lanier Islands Christmas. Thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the new location and layout this year. Stroll down the beach and boardwalk to enjoy an extended tour of the light show. 5-10 p.m. nightly, through Jan. 3. Adults, $17-$28, children (5-12), $10-$17. Live Nativity starts Dec. 4; plus other activities and attractions. Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford. 770-945-8787, lakelanierislands.com.

Stone Mountain Christmas. Walk through Crossroads village, illuminated by 2 million lights. Admission includes live holiday shows, film "Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas 4-D," Singalong Train ride around the mountain), holiday parade winding through the village, with Snow Angel flying over Crossroads for the finale just before a fireworks display. Through Jan. 4 (closed Dec. 25). $24.95-$29.95; children 3-11, $19.95-$24.95. Parking pass, $15. Various combo packages, including Snow Mountain, available, see ticket page. Stone Mountain Park, Highway 78, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690, stonemountainpark.com.

WRJ Annual Potluck and Hanukkah Gift Exchange. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10. Bring a wrapped gift valued at $15 and a dairy item to share. Free. TKE Social Hall at Temple Kol Emeth, 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta. 770-973-3533. www.kolemeth.net.

Fulton County Holiday Crafts and Arts Market. Local vendors, art workshops and performances make up this holiday market that is free and open to the public. Noon-4 p.m. Dec. 12. South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park. 404-612-3087. Fultonarts.org.

The Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes. In addition to the tour homes, the event features activities, crafts and a visit from Santa from 4-6 p.m. Dec. 12, an artist market/bake sale from 4-9 p.m. Dec. 12 and 6-9 p.m. Dec. 13, and a Candlelight Christmas Concert by the St. Paul United Methodist Church Choir at 5 p.m. Dec. 13. 6-10 p.m. Dec. 12-13. $25; "Sip-sational" VIP tickets that include admission to a wine tasting before the homes open are $30. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 501 Grant St. S.E., Atlanta. candlelighttourofhomes.com.

Menorah Lighting on the Marietta Square. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 13.  Holiday music and children's games. On the Glover Park Stage. 50 N. Park Square N.E., Marietta. 678-264-8575, www.mynertamid.org.

PERFORMING ARTS

"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." Through Dec. 27. $20.50. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. N.W., Atlanta. www.puppet.org.

"A Christmas Carol." Through Dec. 27. $14.70-$105. Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www.alliancetheatre.org.

"Christmas Canteen." Through Dec. 20. $30-$50. Aurora Theatre, 136 W Pike St., Lawrenceville. www.auroratheatre.com.

"Appalachian Christmas Homecoming." Through Dec. 20. $15-$40. The Legacy Theatre, 1175 Senoia Road, Tyrone. www.thelegacytheatre.org.

"The Santaland Diaries." Through Dec. 31. $25-$40. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.horizontheatre.com.

"Merry %#!*ing Christmas." Through Dec. 19. $15-$25. Dad's Garage Theatre Company at the Alliance Theatre's Hertz Stage, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www.dadsgarage.com. Read a review of the show here.

"A Christmas Carol." In repertory with "12 Dates of Christmas." Through Dec. 20. $20-$30. Aurora Theatre, 136 W. Pike St., Lawrenceville. www.auroratheatre.com.

"The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek." Through Dec. 11. $7-$17. Catalyst Arts Atlanta, Paul Robeson Theatre at The Arts Exchange, 750 Kalb St. S.E., Atlanta. www.catalystartsatl.com.

"The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical." Through Dec. 20. Onstage Atlanta, 2969 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-897-1802, www.onstageatlanta.com.

"12 Dates of Christmas." In repertory with "A Christmas Carol." Through Dec. 19. $20-$30. Aurora Theatre, 136 W. Pike St., Lawrenceville. www.auroratheatre.com.

"Black Nativity: A Gospel Christmas Musical Celebration." Adapted from Langston Hughes' acclaimed 1960s play, this production incorporates poetry, Gospel music and African dance. Through Dec. 20. $25-$40. Dominion Entertainment, Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta. www.blacknativityatlanta.com.

"The Snow Queen." Serenbe Playhouse reprises its outdoor version of the Hans Christian Andersen tale. To keep patrons warm, space heaters are strategically placed, hot chocolate and apple cider are served. Through Dec. 23. $20; $12 under age 12. Parking at 10642 Serenbe Lane, Chattahoochee Hills. www.serenbeplayhouse.com.

"A Little Princess." Frances Hodgson Burnett's story of a suddenly orphaned girl and a mean-spirited boarding-school matron. Through Dec. 27. $20-$48. Theatrical Outfit, 84 Luckie St., Atlanta. 678-528-1500, www.theatricaloutfit.org.

""Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol." 12th annual production uses a handful of actors to take a similar "storytelling" approach to the classic tale, in addition to highlighting a lot of traditional music. Through Dec. 23. $15-$39. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-874-5299, www.shakespearetavern.com.

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre: "The Nutcracker." Through Dec. 20. $18-$35. Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www.infiniteenergycenter.com.

"Let Nothing You Dismay." Stage Door Players presents the world premiere of Atlanta playwright Topher Payne's holiday comedy.  Through Dec. 20. $30. 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. 770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net.

"A Christmas Carol." Through Dec. 20. $12-$17. Academy Theatre at Hapeville Elementary School, 3440 N. Fulton Ave., Atlanta. www.academytheatre.org.

"A Christmas Carol." Through Dec. 20. $10-$15. Newnan Theatre Company, 24 First Ave., Newnan. 770-683-6282, www.newnantheatre.org.

"A Dickens' Christmas Carol: A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts." Through Dec. 20. $17-$25. Out of Box Theatre, Artisan Resource Center, 585 Cobb Parkway S., SuiteA-1, Marietta. www.outofboxtheatre.com.

"Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas." Through Dec. 20. $17-$20. Act1 Theater, Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. act1theater.com.

"A Year with Frog and Toad." A musical based on the children's books by Arnold Lobel. Through Dec. 27. $15-$40. Synchronicity Theatre, 1545 Peachtree St. (at the Peachtree Pointe complex), Atlanta. 404-484-8636,www.synchrotheatre.com.

"Madeline's Christmas." A collaboration between Horizon and the Atlanta Children's Theatre, under the direction of Spring Mason. Through Dec. 31. $12-$15. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave. (in Little Five Points), Atlanta. 404-584-7450, www.horizontheatre.com.

Atlanta Dance Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11-12; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13. $15.50-$23.50. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. adtshows.com.

Fleetwood Dance Theatre. "Nutcracker." Dec. 11 at 8 p.m.; Dec. 12 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Dec. 13 at 2:30 p.m. $19 in advance, $22 at the door. Blessed Trinity Fine Arts Theater, 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Tickets available at the door, by email at fdttickets@bellsouth.net or 404-309-7735.

Metropolitan Ballet Theatre. "Nutcracker." 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 12, 3 p.m. Dec. 13. $20. Sugar Plum Pointe Shoe Story Time option for the 2 p.m. Dec. 12 and 3 p.m. Dec. 13 shows, $10 extra. Milton Center Theater, 86 School Drive, Alpharetta. 678-297-2800, metropolitanballet.org.

Atlanta Ballet: "Nutcracker." Dec. 11-27. $21.50-$123.50; $16.50-$98.50 students. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 855-285-8499, atlantaballet.com.

"Amahl and the Night Visitors." 7 p.m. Dec. 12. $10-$12. The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan. thecentreonline.net.

"Disney Live Presents Three Classic Fairy Tales." 7 p.m. Dec. 12; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 13. $20-$80. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. www.cobbenergycentre.com.

Academy of Ballet: "The Children's Nutcracker." Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; and Dec. 20 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Pius X High School, 2674 Johnson Road N.E., Atlanta. $15-$22. tututix.com.

 "A One-Man Christmas Carol." Bill Oberst, Jr., a frequent visiting artist at the theater (where he's best-known to audiences for his solo show about the late AJC columnist Lewis Grizzard), returns to ART Station. Dec. 16-20. $23-$27. 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org.

"Krampus Xmas." Loosely based on a haunting figure from European folklore, the show features music by the Little Five Points Rockstar Orchestra and burlesque dancing by members from Syrens of the South. Dec. 17-19. $22.50. 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-523-7647, www.7stages.org.

MUSIC

John Scofield and Jon Cleary. 8 p.m. Dec. 9. $30-$35. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.

Morgan James. 8 p.m. Dec. 9. $18-$20. Vinyl, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.

Vienna Boys' Choir. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9. $19-50-$59.50. Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta.www.atlantasymphony.org.

Vintage Nation with Ash and Jordan Linton. 8 p.m. Dec. 10. $10 (or an unwrapped toy). Vinyl, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.

"A Skylark Christmas." The Skylark Vocal Ensemble, a chamber choir composed of singers from Atlanta and Boston, will present an intimate arrangement of carols, secular and sacred songs at three churches. 8 p.m. Dec. 11 at Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church (805 Mount Vernon Highway, Atlanta), free. Dec. 12 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (2855 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta), $30. Dec. 13 at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer (731 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta), free. www.skylarkensemble.org.

Dawes. 9 p.m. Dec. 11. $25-$28. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.

Atlanta Rhythm Section. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 11. $40-$45. Eddie's Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. eddiesattic.com.

Eric Dodd with Moriah Domby and Paul Pelt. Dec. 11. $10 in advance / $50 VIP Tables. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.

OurSong: "A (Non)Traditional Holiday Concert." 8 p.m. Dec. 11-12. $30; $25 in advance. First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave., Decatur. www.oursongatlanta.org.

Christmas concert with Theresa Hightower. 8 p.m. Dec. 11-12. $10-$25. Art Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. www.artstation.org.

"Libby's at the Express: Ho, Ho, Home for the Holidays and A Connie Sue Day Christmas." Dec. 11-20. $43.20. Actor's Express, 887 W. Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta. www.actorsexpress.com.

Cherokee Chorale. Conducted by Wes Stoner and accompanied by members of the ASO, the chorale will feature Christmas favorites by Parker, Shaw, Rutter and others. 5 p.m. Dec. 12; 3 p.m. Dec. 13. $12; $6 students. Canton First United Methodist Church, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road, Canton. www.cherokeechorale.org.

The Fanny Pack with Conrad Bromberek. Dec. 12. $8 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.

William Bell. 8:30 p.m. Dec. 12. $20; $17 in advance. The Earl, 488 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E., Atlanta. 404-522-3950,badearl.com.

Will Kimbrough. Dec. 12. $17.50 in advance / $100 VIP Tables. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.

Just Voices Christmas Concert. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12. $10; $5 students. Virginia Highland Church, 743 Virginia Ave. N.E., Atlanta. Also, 4 p.m. Dec. 13 at  Holy Trinity Parish, 515 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur.  www.justvoices.org.

Kingsized Holiday Jubilee & Toy Drive (Bring unwrapped toy). 8 p.m. Dec. 12. $28.50. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.

Runaway Gin. Dec. 12. $10 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.

Sunny Ledfurd with Cleve Willis & Nigel Dupree. Dec. 12. $10 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.

Christmas with the Atlanta Master Chorale. 8 p.m. Dec. 12; 4 p.m. Dec. 13. $25-$30. Emory University's Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road, Atlanta.www.atlantamasterchorale.org.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: "Christmas with the ASO." Chorus director Norman Mackenzie leads a varied program of holiday music, some presented individually by each ensemble, capped by performances by the entire collective. 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 12; 3 p.m. Dec. 13. $20-$70. Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.atlantasymphony.org.

Celtic Christmas with Lynn Swanson Festival Singers and Ah Surely Celtic Band. 7 p.m. Dec. 12. $5-$40. St. Benedict's Episcopal Church, 2160 Cooper Lake Road, Smyrna. Also, 3 p.m. Dec. 13. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 1790 LaVista Road N.E., Atlanta. festivalsingers.org.

Ralph Stanley. 1 and 7 p.m. Dec. 13. $40-$46. Eddie's Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. eddiesattic.com.

Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony Winter Concert. 4 p.m. Dec. 13. Free. Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta. www.ayws.org.

Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta. The program for the ensemble's annual holiday concert offers Santa's favorite classical tunes. 4 p.m. Dec. 13. Free. Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University, 571 S. Kilgo Circle N.E., Atlanta. arts.emory.edu.

Luis Miguel. 9 p.m. Dec. 13. $55-$255. Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www.infiniteenergycenter.com.

Michael McDonald. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14. $29.50-$125.50. Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.atlantasymphony.org.

Star 94 Jingle Jam, featuring Needtobreathe, Pentatonix and Andy Grammer. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14. $44.20-$97.25. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. foxtheatre.org.

San Fermin. 8 p.m. Dec. 14. $14. The EARL, 488 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E., Atlanta. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.

Ed Roland. 8 p.m. Dec. 14-16. $25-$32. Eddie's Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. eddiesattic.com.

Matisyahu. 8 p.m. Dec. 15. $39.50. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.

August Burns Red with Every Time I Die, Stick to Your Guns, Polyphia and Wage War. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15. $22.50-$25. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.

The Weeknd. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15. $39.50-$89.50. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. www.philipsarena.com.

Christmas with Choral Guild of Atlanta. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15. $5-$15. Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Drive, Atlanta. www.cgatl.org.

Jeffrey Bützer And T.T. Mahony Perform Vince Guaraldi's "Charlie Brown Christmas." 8 p.m. Dec. 15. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta.770-293-0080,earlsmithstrand.org.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve." 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16. $3-$74.50. Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www.infiniteenergycenter.com.

Whitehorse. 7 p.m. Dec. 17. $8-$12. Eddie's Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. eddiesattic.com.

Power 96.1's Jingle Ball, featuring Justin Bieber, Nick Jonas, Fifth Harmony, Shawn Mendes, Charlie Puth, Hailee Steinfeld and DNCE. 7 p.m. Dec. 17. $35-$129.50. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. www.philipsarena.com.

Clay Cook (of Zac Brown Band). 8 p.m. Dec. 17. $18-$20. Eddie Owen Presents, Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main St., Duluth. www.eddieowenpresents.com.

Radio 105.7 Holiday Spectacular, featuring AWOLnation and Metric. 8 p.m. Dec. 17. $33.50. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. N.W., Atlanta. tabernacleatl.com.

"Home by Dark: A Christmas Gathering." 8 p.m. Dec. 17. $20-$50. Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www.infiniteenergycenter.com.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: "A Very Merry Holiday Pops." Vocalists Capathia Jenkins and Morris Robinson join the orchestra and the All-City High School Chorus for an evening of pop holiday hits. 8 p.m. Dec. 17 and 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. $20-$70. 8 p.m. Dec. 18 at Bailey Performance Center at Kennesaw State University, 488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw. $23-$55. www.atlantasymphony.org.

The Sundogs Present: The Tom Petty Show with Autumn Attics. Dec. 18. $10 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.

Radio 105.7 Holiday Spectacular, featuring the Arcs. 8 p.m. Dec. 18. $30. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. N.W., Atlanta. tabernacleatl.com.

Christmas with Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith. 8 p.m. Dec. 18. $39.50-$150. Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www.infiniteenergycenter.com.

Rising Appalachia. 8:30 p.m. Dec. 18. $22-$25. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.

Christmas with the Georgia Boy Choir. 7 p.m. Dec. 18-19. $12-$40. Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. georgiaboychoir.org.

Jeffrey Bützer And T.T. Mahony Perform Vince Guaraldi's "Charlie Brown Christmas." 9 p.m. Dec. 18-19. $12. The EARL, 488 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E., Atlanta. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.

6th Annual Xmas Extravaganza with Ryan Horne, Nathan Angelo, Dwayne Shivers and Jonathan Rich. 7:30 and 10 p.m. Dec. 18-19. $15-$20. Eddie's Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. eddiesattic.com.

Johns Creek Symphony: "10th Anniversary Christmas Gala Holiday Pops Concert." 8 p.m. Dec. 19. $16-$32. Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek. 678-748-5802, www.johnscreeksymphony.org.

V103 Winterfest Concert: Keith Sweat, Tyrese, 112 and Jagged Edge. 8 p.m. Dec. 19. $33-$103. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive N.W., Atlanta. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. www.philipsarena.com.

Johnnyswim. 8:30 p.m. Dec. 19. $25-$85. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.

Kate and Corey with the Highbeams and Zach & Cheyloe. 8:30 p.m. Dec. 19. $10. Vinyl, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.

Webb Wilder. Dec. 19. $20 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.

The Original Cruis-O-Matics Reunion Show With Webb Wilder. Dec. 19.  $15 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.

"Celtic Christmas: Music, Dance and the Soul of the Season." 8 p.m. Dec. 19; 3 p.m. Dec. 20. $25.50-$68. Rialto Center for the Performing Arts, 80 Forsyth St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-413-9849.www.rialtocenter.org.

"A Coro Vocati Christmas." Latin for "choir of the called," Coro Vocati is a group composed of members who have pursued their calling as church singers, music educators and performers. 3 p.m. Dec. 20. $15-$20. All Saints' Episcopal Church, 634 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta. www.corovocati.com.

VISUAL ARTS

"Susanna Starr: Hyperglo." Through Dec. 23. Noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Marcia Wood Gallery, 1037 Monroe Drive, Atlanta. 404-827-0030,www.marciawoodgallery.com. Read our review here.

"Samurai: The Way of the Warrior." Through Jan. 3. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Free. Georgia Museum of Art, 90 Carlton St., Athens. 706-542-4662,www.georgiamuseum.org. Read our review here.

"The Left Coast." Through Dec. 19. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Free. Poem 88, 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite A20, Atlanta. 404-735-1000,www.poem88.net. Read our review here.

"Women of Vision: National Geographic Photographers on Assignment." Through Jan. 3. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays; extended hours are available Fridays (except holiday weekends) during Martinis & Imax. $18, adults; $17, seniors; $16, children 3-12; free, children 2 and under. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta. 404-929-6300,www.fernbankmuseum.org. Read our review here.

"Ansel Adams: Before & After." Through March 20. $10. Booth Western Art Museum, 501 Museum Drive, Cartersville. 770-387-1300, www.boothmuseum.org.

"Heavenly Vices." Jewelry by Samantha Jackson.  Through December. LJ Lewis Silver, 164 West Wieuca Road. Atlanta. LJLewisSilver.com.

"Habsburg Splendor Masterpieces from Vienna's Imperial Collections." Through Jan. 17. $19.50; $16.50 students and seniors 65 and older; $12 children 6-17; free for children 5 and younger. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-4444, www.high.org. Read our preview of the show here.

"The Waters and the Wild": Alen MacWeeney Photographs of Ireland. Includes images inspired by the poetry of W.B. Yeats. Through Jan. 3. $6-$8. Michael C. Carlos Museum, 571 S. Kilgo Circle N.E., Atlanta. www.carlos.emory.edu.

"Seriously Silly! The Art & Whimsy of Mo Willems." Through Jan. 10. $12-$19.50. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. high.org. Read more about Mo Willems here.

"Bodies … The Exhibition." Ongoing. $16-$24. Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station, 265 18th St., Atlanta. 866-866-8265, www.atlanticstation.com.