What to do in Atlanta | Dec. 2-9

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 Family Day on Dec. 5, 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.

Marietta Square Christmas Tree Lighting. Glover Park. 5-8 p.m. Dec. 3. Festivities include caroling by local school choruses and visits with Santa, who arrives at 5:20 p.m., and tree lighting at 6 p.m. marietta.com.

The 2015 Vinings Jubilee Tree Lighting. Tower Stage at Vinings Jubilee. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3. Family-friendly event includes holiday music, food, activities, train rides on the Vinings Express, face painting, balloon twisting, and pictures with Santa Claus. viningsjubilee.com.

Decatur Tree Lighting. 7 p.m. Dec. 3. Event includes caroling, cocoa, snow and an appearance by Santa Claus. Little Shop of Stories, 133A E. Court Square, Decatur. www.littleshopofstories.com.

Apple Annie Arts and Craft Show. 9 a.m. Dec. 4-5. $3. Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-552-6400, st-ann.org.

Shoppe Artisan. A new addition to holiday shopping was founded by former AmericasMart executive, Lori Kisner. The event features a curated collection of artisan items from more than 100 artists in Atlanta and across the country. The is jewelry, home decor, accessories, children's gifts and more. Tickets are $10 in advance and $14 at the door. Seniors are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Children under 12 are free. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 4 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec.  5 and Dec. 6. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 770-559-0293. Shoppeartisan.com.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas Parade. Parade steps off at Peachtree and 16th streets and ends at Peachtree and 5th streets. 10:30 a.m. Dec. 5.  Midtown Atlanta. www.choa.org/parade.

Reindog Parade. 11 a.m. Dec. 5. $15-$18 registration per dog; regular admission for humans, $18.95 ($12.95 ages 3-12). Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345  Piedmont Ave. N.E.,  Atlanta. atlantabg.org.

Dad's Garage Pet Parade. 3 p.m. Dec. 5. Free. The parade begins at the theater company's current temporary home, 7 Stages Theatre (1105 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta), and ends at its new home in the Old Fourth Ward (569 Ezzard St. S.E., Atlanta). www.dadsgarage.com.

City of Conyers Hometown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting. Olde Town Conyers. 4-6 p.m. Dec. 5. Hometown Holiday Parade begins at 4 p.m. at Rockdale County High School, with over 70 floats and entries featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus. Lighting of the county Christmas tree at the Rockdale Auditorium caps the evening. conyersga.com.

Alpharetta Christmas Tree Lighting. Main Street. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. Dec. 5. Activities include free pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a reading of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," snow play area, strolling elves, balloon sculptures, marshmallow roasting, food trucks, Alpharetta's holiday market, holiday crafts, and more. alpharetta.ga.us.

Duluth Tree Lighting. Festival includes live music performances and appearance by Santa. 5 p.m. Dec. 5. Free. Duluth Town Green, 3167 Main St. www.duluthga.net.

Sixth Annual Downtown Fayetteville Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. Gazebo on the square in downtown Fayetteville. Parade starts at 5 p.m. Dec. 5. Tree lighting program begins immediately after parade. fayetteville-ga.gov.

Flowery Branch Christmas Tree Lighting Festival. Downtown Flowery Branch. Noon-6 p.m. Dec. 5. Parade starts at 3 p.m. Music, vendors, photos with Santa. flowerybranchga.org.

City of McDonough Tree Lighting Celebration. 5 p.m. Dec. 5 on the historic McDonough Square. Christmas Parade follows at 6 p.m. www.mainstreetmcdonough.com.

Peachtree City Hometown Holiday. City Hall Plaza. 5 p.m. Dec. 5. Activities include children's holiday crafts, s'mores, live music performances, and visit from Santa Claus. Hometown Holiday will serve as an official Toys for Tots drop-off location. visitpeachtreecity.com.

City of Riverdale's Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration. The Amphitheater at the Riverdale Town Center. 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5. Celebration includes musical performances and activities for children of all ages. riverdaleculture.com.

Tyrone Christmas Tree Lighting. Shamrock Park. Festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Performances by local schools, churches, recreation classes, and businesses. Pictures with Santa Claus, hot chocolate, sleigh rides, tree lighting at 6:35 p.m. tyrone.org.

Hanukkah on the Line. The Atlanta Beltline has inspired many new annual events including a moving Hanukkah celebration walking on the Eastside Trail. Bring a flashlight, or better yet, lanterns and glow sticks. Also your best singing voice.  5 p.m. Dec. 6. Free.  Meet at the Irwin Street entrance to the Beltline near Krog Street, near the Krog Street Market. 404-315-6446. congregationbethaverim.org.

Hanukkah Concert & Grand 10-foot Menorah Lighting. Expect a hip-hop take on traditional Hanukkah music. Traditional Hanukkah food and drinks 6-7 p.m. Dec. 6. Register for free entry at www.chabadofgwinnett.org or pay $4 at the door. Thrasher Park, Norcross, at 1 Park Drive (near Park Drive N.W. and Buchanan and Thrasher streets). 678-595-0196.

Annual Woodstock Hanukkah Celebration & Menorah Lighting. Food, family fun and a performance by the Atlanta Jewish Men's Choir. 4:15 p.m. Dec. 6. The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, 915 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock. 678-460-7702, www.jewishwoodstock.com.

40th Annual Hanukkah Bazaar. Food, and lots of it: Mediterranean cuisine, pastries and delicacies. Jewelry and crafts for sale by local artists, and lots of stuff to do for the kids. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6. Congregation Or VeShalom, 1681 North Druid Hills Road NE, Brookhaven. 404-633-1737, orveshalom.org.

Hanukkah Family Day & Lego Menorah Building. Help with the building of a giant Lego Menorah followed by the lighting. Crafts, Refreshments, Games, Prizes, Judaica and more. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Chabad Jewish Center, 1480 Shiloh Road N.W., Suite 500, Kennesaw. 678-460-7702, www.jewishwestcobb.com.

The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. This center of Jewish and community life hosts a number of events at the center and at other locations including a "Vodka and Latkes" party in Buckhead, Menorah lighting, Shabbat ShaYOGA, and an ice skating and Hanukkah party. Some are free, and there are costs associated with other events. The free Menorah lighting and Hanukkah celebration takes place at 5:15 p.m. Dec. 7-9. Go to www.atlantajcc.org for more information. 

Acworth Menorah and Hanukkah Celebration. Greetings from the Mayor, dreidels, latkes and Hanukkah treats, crafts and fun. 6 p.m. Dec. 8.  Main Street and Cowan Road, Acworth. 678-460-7702, www.jewishwestcobb.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.

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

"Letters From The Front." Through Dec. 6. $20-$35. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. www.theatreinthesquare.com.

"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.

"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. Dec. 2-20. $25-$40. Dominion Entertainment, Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta. www.blacknativityatlanta.com.

"Elf." The Broadway musical. Dec. 2-6. $30-$115. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. foxtheatre.org.

"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. Dec. 3-23. $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. Dec. 3-27. $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. Dec. 3-23. $15-$39. New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-874-5299, www.shakespearetavern.com.

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre: "The Nutcracker." Dec. 4-20. $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.  Dec. 4-20. $30. 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. 770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net.

"A Christmas Carol." Dec. 4-20. $12-$17. Academy Theatre at Hapeville Elementary School, 3440 N. Fulton Ave., Atlanta. www.academytheatre.org.

"A Year with Frog and Toad." A musical based on the children's books by Arnold Lobel. Dec. 4-27. $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. Dec. 5-31. $12-$15. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave. (in Little Five Points), Atlanta. 404-584-7450, www.horizontheatre.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

Nik Turner's Hawkwind. 7 p.m. Dec. 2. $15 in advance. The Masquerade, 695 North Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.masqueradeatlanta.com.

Dave Koz and Friends. 8 p.m. Dec. 2. $36-$89. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. www.cobbenergycentre.com.

Martin Barre Band. Dec. 2. $25 in advance / $125 VIP tables. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.

Danielle Nicole (of Trampled Under Foot). Dec. 2. $12 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.

TobyMac. 7 p.m. Dec. 3. $10.47-$69.50. Infinite Energy Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www.infiniteenergycenter.com.

Michael Feinstein with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. Dec. 3. $39-$99. Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta.www.atlantasymphony.org.

Clavvs with Phil Harmoniq & Alissa Fuedo. Dec. 3. Smith's Olde Bar – The Music Room. $8 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.

The John Kadlecik Band. 8 p.m. Dec. 3. Variety Playhouse. $15-$18. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.

Caskey. 8 p.m. Dec. 3. $15-$18. The Loft, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.

TesseracT with The Contortionist, ERRA, and Skyharbor. 7 p.m. Dec. 4. $16. The Masquerade, 695 North Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.masqueradeatlanta.com.

Will Downing's Soulful Sounds of Christmas. 8 p.m. Dec. 4. $35-$89. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. www.cobbenergycentre.com.

Robin Meade's Holiday Round Robin. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 4. $25. Eddie's Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. eddiesattic.com.

Michael Malarkey. 8 p.m. Dec. 4. $15-$17. Vinyl, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.

Nick Lowe's Quality Holiday Revue featuring Los Straitjackets with the Cactus Blossoms. 8:30 p.m. Dec. 4. $27.50-$30. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.

The District Attorneys' Farewell Show with Blue Blood and Tedo Stone. Dec. 4. $10. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.

American Roommates with King Guru and Antarcticats. Dec. 4. $7 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.

Spelman-Morehouse Christmas Carol Concert. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Spelman College's Sisters Chapel, 350 Spelman Lane S.W. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at Morehouse College's MLK Jr. Chapel, 830 Westview Drive S.W., Atlanta. All performances are free, but the Dec. 5 performance requires a ticket, available at www.ticketalternative.com. www.spelman.edu.

Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus: "Deck the Halls: The 35th Annual Holiday Concert." 8 p.m. Dec. 4; 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 5. $17-$36. Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. www.voicesofnote.org.

Merry Y'alltide Celebration, featuring the Whiskey Gentry, Blair Crimmins, the Hookers and Have Gun Will Travel. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5. $17-$20. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.

Georgia Symphony Orchestra: "Holiday Pops." 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 5. $10-$30. Marietta Performing Arts Center, 1171 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. georgiasymphony.org.

Copeland with Eisley and We Are the City. 8 p.m. Dec. 5. The Loft. $20. The Loft, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.

Brian Setzer Orchestra. 8 p.m. Dec. 5. $35-$75. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. www.cobbenergycentre.com.

Calmus: "Christmas Carols of the World." The five-voice ensemble from Leipzig, Germany, presents a program featuring traditional tunes from around the world. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5. $40. Spivey Hall, Clayton State University, 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow. www.spiveyhall.org.

White Animals with Navajo Joe. Dec. 5. $25 in advance / $135 VIP Tables. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.

Georgia State University School of Music 18th Annual Gala Holiday Concert. 8 p.m. Dec. 5; 3 p.m. Dec. 6. $20.28-$54.84. Rialto Center for the Performing Arts, 80 Forsyth St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-413-9849. www.rialtocenter.org.

Al Stewart. 7 p.m. Dec. 6. $30-$36. Terminal West, 887 W. Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta. www.terminalwestatl.com.

Between the Buried and Me with Enslaved, Intronaut and Native Construct. 7 p.m. Dec. 8. $24-$27. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.

Eric Hutchinson. 8 pm. Dec. 8. $20. Vinyl, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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

"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.

"Rites." Groups show that focuses on black masculinity and rites of passage. Through Dec. 6. Free. Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art, 492 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw. 470-578-3223, zuckerman.kennesaw.edu. Read our review 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.