FAIRS, FESTIVALS, ETC.
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 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. Nov. 26 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.
The City of Hampton Downtown Tree Lighting. Depot Park. 7 p.m. Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving evening). Event includes Christmas carols, complimentary cocoa and cookies. cityofhampton-ga.gov.
Day After Thanksgiving "Bark in the Park" Dog Hike. 11 a.m. Nov. 27. $5 parking. Sweetwater Creek State Park, 816, Lithia Springs. 770-732-5871, gastateparks.org/SweetwaterCreek.
Holidays at the High Artisan Market. Nov. 27-28. Free entrance to museum shop and market. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www.high.org.
Holiday Light Spectacular at Atlanta Motor Speedway. View "over-the-top decorating" and get the rare chance to drive on the AMS oval. Nov. 27-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, Nov. 27- 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. Nov. 27-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.
34th Annual Snellville Christmas Tree Lighting. Towne Green. 5:30-9 p.m. Nov. 28. Christmas Parade, visits and photos with Santa Claus, Christmas carolers, canned goods to Give Hunger the Boot. Tree lighting at 7 p.m. Check out ticketed events at www.snellvilletourism.com/events.
Buford Community Center Tree Lighting and "The Polar Express." Town Park Amphitheater. 6 p.m. Nov. 28. There will be fire pits for marshmallow roasting, an outdoor showing of "The Polar Express," and Santa Claus. 2200 Buford Highway N.E., Buford. 770-945-6762, bufordcommunitycenter.com.
Avondale Estates Annual City Christmas Tree Lighting. Clarendon Avenue and South Avondale Road. 6 p.m. Nov. 30. Festivities begin with Boy Scout Troop 6 giving away cookies. The Avondale Estates First Baptist Church begins caroling at 6:30 p.m. Tree lighting and cider and doughnuts to be served at approximately 7 p.m. Santa Claus to make an appearance. avondaleestates.org.
Lilburn Tree Lighting. Main Street. 7-8 p.m. Dec. 1. Lilburn Middle School Chorus will perform and coloring contest winners will be announced. cityoflilburn.com.
Coming Home for the Holidays in Smyrna. Smyrna Community Center. 5-8 p.m. Dec. 1 on the Village Green. Holiday festivities and musical performances. Santa will light the Christmas tree at 7 p.m. smyrnacity.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.
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 Festival Center. Historic downtown Duluth. Event starts at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Festival includes live music performances and appearance by Santa. duluthfallfestival.org.
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.
Union City Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Mayor's Park. 6 p.m. Dec. 7. Featuring live music, singalongs, and pictures with Santa Claus. unioncityga.org.
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.
PERFORMING ARTS
"ThanksKilling the Musical." Through Nov. 28. $10.50-$22.50. 7 Stages Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.dadsgarage.com.
"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.
"Cirque Dreams: Holidaze." 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25 and 27. $45-$65. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. foxtheatre.org.
Corey Holcomb, Earthquake, John Witherspoon. 8 p.m. Nov. 27. $50-$95. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. www.cobbenergycentre.com.
"Merry %#!*ing Christmas." Nov. 27-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.
Northeast Atlanta Ballet: "The Nutcracker." Nov. 27-29. $18.50-$23.50. Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www.infiniteenergycenter.com.
"A Christmas Carol." In repertory with "12 Dates of Christmas." Nov. 27-Dec. 20. $20-$30. Aurora Theatre, 136 W. Pike St., Lawrenceville. www.auroratheatre.com.
"The Nutcracker." Nov. 27-29. $6-$18. Griffin Auditorium, 234 E. Taylor St., Griffin. griffinballettheatre.org.
"The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek." Nov. 27-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." Nov. 27-Dec. 20. Onstage Atlanta, 2969 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-897-1802, www.onstageatlanta.com.
"The Hip Hop Nutcracker." 2 p.m. Nov. 28. $22-$72. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. foxtheatre.org.
"12 Dates of Christmas." In repertory with "A Christmas Carol." Nov. 28-Dec. 19. $20-$30. Aurora Theatre, 136 W. Pike St., Lawrenceville. www.auroratheatre.com.
Craig Ferguson. 8 p.m. Nov. 28. $34.50-$99.50. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. www.cobbenergycentre.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
GWAR. 7 p.m. Nov. 25. 20. The Masquerade, 695 North Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.masqueradeatlanta.com.
Jeezy. 8 p.m. Nov. 25. $42.50. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. N.W., Atlanta. tabernacleatl.com.
Todd Nance and Friends. Nov. 25. $15 in advance / $100 VIP Tables. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Yacht Rock Revue. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 25. $22-$50. Venkman's, 740 Ralph McGill Blvd. N.E., Atlanta. venkmans.com.
Glen Hansard with Aoife O'Donovan. 8 p.m. Nov. 25. $31-$34. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road N.E., Atlanta. www.thebuckheadtheatre.com.
The Stuffing featuring Manchester Orchestra and friends. 5 p.m. Nov. 25. $28. Center Stage, the Loft and Vinyl, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
The Last Waltz Ensemble. Nov. 27. Smith's Olde Bar – The Music Room. $12 in advance / $100 VIP Tables. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Timeflies with Kalin & Myles. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 27. $24. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
The Annual Glenn Phillips Day-After-Thanksgiving Show. 8 p.m. Nov. 27. $15; $12 in advance. Red Light Café, 553-1 Amsterdam Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.redlightcafe.com.
Blackberry Smoke, the Kentucky Headhunters, Levi Lowrey. 8 p.m. Nov. 27. $35. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. N.W., Atlanta. tabernacleatl.com.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: "'Star Wars' and more, the Music of John Williams." 8 p.m. Nov. 27; 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 28. $30-$78. Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www.atlantasymphony.org.
The Blind Boys of Alabama. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27-28. $50. Eddie's Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. eddiesattic.com.
Tribute : A Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band. Nov. 28. $10 in advance / $75 VIP Tables. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Shawn Mullins. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 28. $27-$30. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.
Beer and Tacos Fest. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28. $29. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. www.philipsarena.com.
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox. 7 p.m. Nov. 29. $36-$57. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. www.cobbenergycentre.com.
Wombats with Royal Teeth. 8 p.m. Nov. 29. $18-$20. Vinyl, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
Mac Miller with Earthgang, Michael Christmas and Choo Jackson. 8 p.m. Nov. 29. $32.50. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. N.W., Atlanta. tabernacleatl.com.
We Were Promised Jetpacks. 8 p.m. Dec. 1. $15 in advance. The Masquerade, 695 North Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.masqueradeatlanta.com.
Marc Martel. Dec. 1. $10-$18.75. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
VISUAL ARTS
"Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion." Through May 15. $19.50; $16.50 students and senior citizens; $12, ages 6-17; free, children 5 and younger and members. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-4444, www.high.org.
"Mary Stanley Selects." Through Nov. 28. Free. Atlanta Photography Group Gallery, Tula Art Center, 75 Bennett St. N.W., Gallery B-1, Atlanta. 404-605-0605,www.atlantaphotographygroup.org.
"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.
"Los Trompos" ("The Spinning Tops"). An installation from Mexican designers Ignacio Cadena and Héctor Esrawe featuring more than 40 three-dimensional, larger-than-life tops/rides in a variety of colors and shapes. Through Nov. 29. Free. Outside the High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www.high.org. Read more about Los Trompos here.
"Bobby Jones: The Game of Life." Through Nov. 30. Free. Schatten Gallery at the Robert Woodruff Library, Emory University, 540 Asbury Circle, Atlanta. web.library.emory.edu.
"Bodies … The Exhibition." Ongoing. $16-$24. Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station, 265 18th St., Atlanta. 866-866-8265, www.atlanticstation.com.
