CALENDAR FEB. 1

FEB. 9

Broadway’s Next Hit Musical. The only unscripted theatrical awards show is a hysterical improvised performance fueled by audience participation with witty dialogue and memorable characters.

GospelFest. Celebrates gospel’s roots in Atlanta with traditional choirs and contemporary urban gospel music.

Byers Theatre at City Springs www.citysprings.com

FEB. 9

Dead Man Walking. American opera tells of Sister Helen Prejean as a spiritual advisor to Joseph de Rocher, a murderer on death row. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre www.atlantaopera.org

FEB. 3 Bach Bowl. A performance of solo and chamber music by Johann Sebastian Bach on Super Bowl Sunday.

Schwartz Center at Emory University www.arts.emory.edu

FEB. 9-MAY 5

FEB. 5

Dancing With the Stars Live! This all-new show will be at the Fox for one night.

FEB. 5-10 Waitress. Inspired by the film, the story of Jenna the expert pie baker comes alive with original songs by Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles as Jenna rebuilds her life. Fox Theatre www.foxtheatre.org

FEB. 8-10 Seishun Con. Celebrates Japanese animation, manga, and culture with celebrity guests, panels, vendors, and workshops.

www.dadsgarage.com

Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs. Discover the largest flying animals that ever lived through rare fossils and casts, hands-on interactive displays, lifesized models, digital stations and much more. Fernbank Museum of Natural History www.fernbankmuseum.org

Byers Theatre at City Springs www.citysprings.com

On Feb. 14, Dad’s Garage presents an improv and burlesque show. On Feb. 15, it’s love like you’ve never experienced it before. The improv geniuses at Dad’s base this show on love stories gone right or wrong.

Big Band Night. From Ellington to Basie to the works of today’s arrangers, the Emory Big Band showcases the best in jazz band repertoire.

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts at Emory University www.arts.emory.edu

Cirque Eloize. A musical and acrobatic adventure with choreography, strength and live folk music.

Valentine’s Day Mayhem

Rialto Center for the Arts www.rialtocenter.gsu.edu

FEB. 11

HOLLY RENEE

FEB. 2-10

WHAT’S HOT

FEB. 14 AND 15 Dad’s Garage Theatre

EDITOR’S PICK

Fox Theatre www.foxtheatre.org

FEB. 14 Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Keith Sweat Valentine’s Day Celebration for “Lovers and Friends.” Celebrate the day with songs and much more during this special night. Fox Theatre www.foxtheatre.org

FEB. 14 Valentines in the Garden. Let romance bloom with an elegant evening of live entertainment, dancing, appetizers, dessert and cocktails with orchids on display. Atlanta Botanical Garden www.atlantabg.org

FEB. 15-16 Trevor Noah. The host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning show “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central brings comic relief to the Fox. Atlanta Marriott Marquis www.seishun-con.com

FEB. 8-10 Atlanta Home Show. More than 150 companies display the latest home improvement products and services.

Fox Theatre www.foxtheatre.org

FEB. 15-17 AnachroCon. See steampunk, science, history, music, classic sci-fi literature and amazing costumes.

Infinite Energy Center www.northatlantahomeshow.com

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Airport www.anachrocon.com

FEB. 9

FEB. 15-23

Oysterfest. Serves up live music with oysters, fried shrimp, and beverages for sale, ages 21 and up.

La Sylphide. Atlanta Ballet performs this show about a young Scotsman who falls under the spell of a sylph.

Park Tavern www.spiralentertainment.com/events/ oysterfest-2019

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre www.atlantaballet.com

Ever After, A Musical for the Ages Based upon the hit motion picture of the same title, “Ever After” takes playgoers on a journey with Danielle de Barbarac as she risks everything to save a friend from an unjust fate. With the assistance of Leonardo da Vinci, Danielle must decide not only who she is, but also what she’ll fight for, and exactly how far she’ll go for love. In this modern take on the Cinderella legend, the play celebrates the true magic at the heart of the beloved story – the strength of the human spirit. Alliance productions have been “on the road” in Atlanta while the Alliance main stage underwent improvements. “Ever After” is the first production on the theater’s brand new Coca-Cola Stage, a stateof-the-art proscenium theater offering major enhancements for patrons including an intimate, JAN. 15comfortable and sound-sensitive environment. www.alliancetheatre.org

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