From a Jim Henson exhibit to an evening exploring the Georgia Aquarium, there’s lots of fun ways to spend your Tuesday around Atlanta. Here’s a few worth checking out:
‘JIM HENSON’S THE DARK CRYSTAL: WORLD OF MYTH AND MAGIC AT CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS’
Since 1955, Jim Henson’s warm and fuzzy Muppets have delighted children. In 1982, he decided to use his puppets for another purpose. In that year, he released “The Dark Crystal,” a fever-dream of a movie, with invented languages, wild landscapes, strange creatures and some very scary bad guys.
Explore how Jim Henson, Brian Froud, Frank Oz and others created "The Dark Crystal's" mythical world of Thra. Museum admission is $12.50, but it's free with a ticket to the Center's Family Series shows. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta. www.puppet.org.
Credit: HANDOUT
Credit: HANDOUT
IMAGINATION NIGHTS AT THE GEORGIA AQUARIUM
Head to the Georgia Aquarium after 4 p.m. to enjoy shorter lines, smaller crowds – and a nicely reduced ticket price, with savings of over 30 percent off regular ticket prices. Imagination Night allows you to enjoy full access to the Aquarium, including the opportunity to view dolphin and sea lion presentations. Open Tuesday until 9 p.m. $26.95. Children 2 and under free. Note: tickets for Imagination Nights must be purchased online or by calling 404-581-4000.Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-581-4000, www.georgiaaquarium.org.
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ALADDIN AT FOX THEATRE
Discover a whole new world at “Aladdin,” the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin with beauty, magic and comedy. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite.
Through Sept. 21. $30.25-$115.25. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 1-855-285-8499, foxtheatre.org.
— Bo Emerson contributed to this article.
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