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Visual Arts

Afros as Art: This exhibit, part of the book by Michael July, celebrates the Afro hairdo is a “natural” and progressive by-product of style, fashion and culture. Mon-Fri. Free. rialto.gsu.edu

DO or DIE - Affect, Ritual, Resistance: Explore the intersections between Africanbased spiritual traditions and the political and societal violence against black male bodies in the US. Tues-Sun. $6-$8. carlos. emory.edu

Fernando Gaspar - Floating Machines: Composed of 15 painting, this body of work advances Gaspar’s strong interest in the ancestral biologics within/between a primeval earth and sky. Tues-Sat. Free. lowegallery.com

Stories without An End - Women in African Art: Mehta Collection includes a selection of 50 classically carved wooden sculptures and masks drawn from the collection of Dileep and Martha Mehta. Tues-Sun. Free-$5. museum.oglethorpe.edu

Performing Arts

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: The company embodies six decades of achievement, celebrating the human spirit with performances that unite and inspire all. Feb. 21-24. $29-$89. foxtheatre.org

Enjoy free admission and special programs on the second Sunday of each month. FEB. 10 • MAR. 10

Designed for little kids, big kids, and the whole family, Second Sundays are for everyone. Visit us each month and experience new interactive, innovative family activities inspired by our collections and ever-changing exhibitions. Second Sundays are sponsored by the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation.

American Playground/The Third Dance: This performance investigates multiple themes including ‘body as resistance,” personal authenticity and the dialogue between public and private spaces. Feb. 1-3. $20-$25. 7stages.org

An Octoroon: In this play, trouble has been brewing at the Terrebonne Plantation since Judge Peyton died. Money is running out, an evil overseer is up to no good. Wed-Sun. $20-$40. actors-express.com

Anderson Paak & The Free Nationals: After a handful of releases this singer, rapper, drummer, and producer broke through with songs on Dr. Dre album “Compton.” Feb. 18. $55-$144. cocacolaroxy.com

Beauty & the Beast: Fall in love with this celebrated fairy tale all over again with a ballet production designed for younger audience members. Feb. 21-24. $10-$58. cobbenergycentre.com

Bert Kreischer: This stand-up comedian performs to sellout crowds across the country. Feb. 10. $37.50. tabernacleatl.com

Black Jacket Symphony - Queen’s ‘A Night At The Opera’: This symphony offers a unique concert experience through recreating classic albums in a live performance setting. Feb. 22. $25-$175. atlantasymphony.org

Christopher Cross: Far and away the biggest new star of 1980, Cross virtually defined adult contemporary radio with a series of smoothly sophisticated ballads. Feb. 22. $35-$50. centerstage-atlanta.com

Dancing With The Stars Live! The hottest dance show on TV is on tour, showcasing many of your favorite professional dancers performing ballroom and contemporary dances. Feb. 11. $59.50-$125. foxtheatre. org

Dead Man Walking: Based on a true story, this play tells the story of Sister Helen Prejean and her time as spiritual advisor to Joseph de Rocher, a murderer on death row. Feb. 2-10. $38-$134. cobbenergycentre.com

Excision: A producer of heavy and aggressive dubstep who frequently collaborates with vocalists. Feb. 15. $44.50. cocacolaroxy.com

Gone Too Far This Time: The show highlights Full Radius Dance’s theatricality, pioneering technique, and inventive partnering - all hallmarks of the company’s celebrated style. Feb. 8-10. $15-$20. 7stages.org

HYMN - Sarah Brightman: With a bright soprano that has traversed musical theater, operettas, world music, and adult contemporary pop, Brightman is a vocalist, songwriter and dancer. Feb. 17. $53.75$253.75. foxtheatre.org

Iliza: One of today’s leading comedians with a fan base who show their loyalty by creating their own Iliza inspired swag to wear to her shows. Feb. 7-8. $37.50. tabernacleatl.com

In Flames: Formed in Gothenburg, Sweden in the 90s, this band is world-renown as one of the forefathers of Melodic Death Metal. Feb. 14. $32-$99. centerstageatlanta.com

James Blake: This London-based producer, singer, and songwriter first gave the world a taste of his quirky, R&Bsampling strain of dubstep in 2009. Feb. 18. $33.50-$38.50. tabernacleatl.com

Joey Alexander: This young, Indonesian jazz pianist “...has an infectious sense of play and a deep fascination with the kaleidoscopic possibilities of jazz.” Feb. 23. $39-$74. rialto.gsu.edu

Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds: The awardwinning, multi-faceted pop/urban singer’s career includes consecutive multi-platinum landmark albums, and the co-founding of LaFace Records. Feb. 14. $63.75-$153.75. foxtheatre.org

Les Misérables: Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon. Feb. 26-Mar. 2. $30.35$185.25. foxtheatre.org

Mark Nizer: The performer brings his live 3D show to the stage, juggling laser beams, glowing red balls, and just about any new invention he can imagine Feb. 16. $20-28. arts.gatech.edu

Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes: Comic fans, assemble for this live, actionpacked, legendary battle to defend the universe from evil. Feb. 17-18. $19-$200. statefarmarena.com

Michael Bublé: With his supple vocal chops and nonchalant charisma, this Canadian singer became the preeminent neo-crooner of his generation. Feb. 17. $65.00-$149.50. infiniteenergycenter.com

Nikolai Lugansky: The savagely difficult “Rach 3” is a dazzler, especially in the hands of Lugansky, the “most trailblazing and meteoric performer.” Feb. 14-16. $33$103. atlantasymphony.org

Paula Poundstone: Smart, observational humor and a legendary spontaneous interaction with the crowd, makes this comedian one of the country’s most pre-eminent. Feb. 22. $34-$45. thebuckheadtheatre.com

Psycho - The Musical: Based on the Hitchcock classic, witness all of the horror... the suspense... and the terror... live! Closes Feb. 9. $16. pulpatlanta.com

Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes: The second band after Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band to emerge from the New Jersey shore scene. Feb. 26. $69. citywinery.com/atlanta equally indebted to contemporary blues and ‘70s-style hard rock. Feb. 20. $49.50$250. thebuckheadtheatre.com

The Fab Four - Ultimate Beatles Tribute: The Emmy Award Winning

Tesla: Although emerging during the glory days of hair metal, this band’s music was cover band is elevated far above every other Beatles tribute due to their precise attention to detail. Feb. 10. $39.50-$195. atlantasymphony.org

The Pitmen Painters: When a group of miners and a dentist hire a professor to teach Art Appreciation, they embark on one of the most unusual experiments in art history in this play. Feb. 27–Mar. 24. $18$51. theatricaloutfit.org

The Wedding Singer: This musical takes you back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Thur-Sun. $26-$63. atlantalyrictheatre.com

Verdi: The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra presents the exquisitely inspirational “Four Sacred Pieces” by the great Italian opera composer Giuseppe Verdi. Feb. 21-Feb. 23. $22-$98. atlantasymphony.org

Professional Artists Series

Fifth House Ensemble: Journey Live

Saturday, February 9, 8 pm

The video game Journey, described by critics as “the most beautiful game of its time,” takes center stage as Chicagobased Fifth House Ensemble teams up with composer Austin Wintory to present an original, interactive live performance of his Grammy-nominated score. Fifth House Ensemble performs the game’s soundtrack as audience members play the game on stage. The calming, beautiful and emotional video game comes to life in an immersive, interactive environment.

Mark Nizer 4D Comedy Juggler

Saturday, February 16, 8 pm

World champion juggler, award-winning comedian and inventor Mark Nizer brings his live 3D show to the stage; juggling laser beams, glowing red balls, and just about any new invention he can imagine. Nizer is constantly incorporating new technology into his hilarious performances.

Maya Kodes The Virtual Singer

Friday, March 29, 8 pm visit high.org/camp.

Maya Kodes is a singer who released a dance pop song on iTunes, recorded an EP, performed over 30 concerts and amassed over 5,500 Facebook followers… all as a hologram! The world’s first interactive real-time virtual pop star, Kodes is the creation of Neweb Labs in Montreal. Local dancers will join Maya onstage for this performance.

Members receive 25% off camp!

Explore art, get messy, and have a blast!

Register your artists for a weeklong art camp at the High. We offer camp options for grades 1 through 8. Campers will explore the collection, sketch in the galleries, and create artwork.