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Reba McEntire, Infinite Energy Center The Grammy Award-winning country singer and actress performs in support of her 2019 album “Stronger Than the Truth.” May 2, 770-626-2464, infiniteenergycenter.com.

Theater & Concerts

Diana Ross, Fox Theatre The Grammy Award-winning singer known for her early days as the leader of the Supremes as well as her solo career performs. March 1, 855-285-8499, foxtheatre.org.

‘Porgy and Bess,’ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre The Atlanta Opera stages the famous Depression-era opera with music by George and Ira Gershwin. March 7, 8, 10, 13 & 15, 404-881-8885, atlantaopera.org.

‘Sleeping Beauty,’ Infinite Energy Center The Northeast Atlanta Ballet brings the classic fairy tale to vivid life, with the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky played live by the Gwinnett Symphony. March 13-15, 770-626-2464, infiniteenergycenter.com.

George Lopez, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre The comedian and actor performs. March 14, 800-745-3000, cobbenergycentre.com.

‘Firebird,’ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre The Atlanta Ballet closes out its 90th season with this classic production performed to Igor Stravinsky’s renowned score. The evening also includes Craig Davidson’s “Rembrance/Hereafter” and a world premiere by Juliano Nunes. May 15-17, 800-745-3000, cobbenergycentre.com.

Duluth Señor Taco Festival, Downtown Duluth

‘Miss Saigon,’ Fox Theatre Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta presents the hit musical about a meeting between an American soldier and a young Vietnamese woman—one that changes their lives forever. March 17-22, 855-285-8499, atlanta.broadway.com.

An Evening With Jay Leno, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre The comedian and former “Tonight Show” host performs. March 21, 800-745-3000, cobbenergycentre.com.

‘Giselle,’ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre The Atlanta Ballet performs this tragic romantic tale with music by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra. March 27-29, 800-745-3000, cobbenergycentre.com.

‘Madama Butterfly,’ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre The tragic tale of the marriage between an American naval officer and his Japanese wife comes alive in this Atlanta Opera production. May 2, 5, 8 & 10, 404-881-8885, atlantaopera.org.

‘The Bachelor’ Live on Stage, Fox Theatre Be a part of the action as one eligible hometown bachelor is introduced to local ladies in the audience for a chance at love. For the first time ever, Bachelor Nation will have a say in the rose ceremony. May 12, 855-285-8499, foxtheatre.org.

‘Beauty and the Beast,’ Infinite Energy Center The Northeast Atlanta Ballet’s original three-act production of the fairy-tale classic features allnew colorful costumes and an enchanted castle full of dancing teacups, forks and spoons. May 15 & 17, 770-626-2464, infiniteenergycenter.com.

Kenny Chesney, Mercedes-Benz Stadium The hit country singer performs along with Florida Georgia Line, Old Dominion and Michael Franti & Spearhead. May 16, 800-745-3000, mercedesbenzstadium.com.

Ozzy Osbourne, State Farm Arena The heavy metal icon known for his time with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist, as well as the reality TV series “The Osbournes,” performs as part of his farewell tour. May 27, 800-745-3000, statefarmarena.com.

Niall Horan, State Farm Arena The Irish singer/songwriter who rose to fame as a member of One Direction performs. April 22, 800-745-3000, statefarmarena.com.

Exhibits & Events

Super Magical Breakfast, Interactive Neighborhood for Kids Come dressed as your favorite superhero or princess and meet 10 exciting characters while enjoying a yummy breakfast, making crafts and playing in the museum. Tickets must be pur chased by March 11. Breakfast takes place from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. March 14, 770-536-1900, inkfun.org. Superhero Science Night, Children’s Museum of Atlanta Save the world using the power of STEM! EnPHOTO: Children’s Museum of Atlanta

ter the Batcave to help catch Gotham’s villains, create lightning-like electricity with Storm, and become a brilliant botanist to defeat Poison Ivy! March 14, 404-659-5437, childrensmuseumatlanta.org.

Muddbuggs & Music Festival, Duluth Town Green This family-friendly event features fresh crawfish, delicious low-country boil, a beer garden and live music. March 28, duluthga.net.

Easter Craft Week, Interactive Neighborhood for Kids Celebrate the holiday by making a fun Easter craft to take home! April 6-11, 770-536-1900, inkfun.org.

Lego ‘Trolls World Tour,’ Legoland Discovery Center Celebrate the adventure of the upcoming movie with build stations, zipline creations, build-and-test races and more! Through April 30, legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta.

Duluth Art Week, Duluth Festival Center Celebrate the arts with events including an art walk, a community scavenger hunt, a musical presented by Duluth High School, and more. May 1-10, duluthga.net.

Food That Rocks, Sandy Springs This food/music festival will include tastings from 20 of the city’s restaurants, an open bar and live music. May 2, 404-875-4434, foodthatrocks.org.

‘The Plot Thickens: Storytelling in European Print Series,’ High Museum of Art Long before comics and graphic novels, artists used pictures to tell stories. This exhibition presents six series of etchings, lithographs and woodcuts that do just that. Through May 3, 404-733-5000, high.org.

Duluth Señor Taco Festival, Duluth Enjoy tacos and margaritas from some of Georgia’s best restaurants and food trucks at this second annual event. May 3, duluthga.net.

Mother’s Day Craft Week, Interactive Neighborhood for Kids Show your mother how much she means to you by making a special craft to take home! May 4-10, 770-536-1900, inkfun.org.

‘Bodies…The Exhibition’ This fascinating exhibit celebrates the inner beauty of the human body with more than 200 real human bodies and specimens, allowing you to see the body’s different systems in detail. The final gallery allows visitors to see through the eyes of a doctor. Ongoing, 404-496- 4274, bodiesatlanta.com.

A Short Drive Away

International Day of Planetariums, U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, Ala. Enjoy free admission to daily shows in the Intuitive Planetarium with the purchase of a museum ticket. Explore the night sky and beyond, up-close and personal. March 8, 800-637-7223, rocketcenter.com.

Astronomy for All: All the Stellar Ladies, U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, Ala. Join us as we commemorate Women’s History Month with an evening in honor of the women who have contributed and continue to contribute to the field of astronomy. March 15, 800-637-7223, rocketcenter.com.

Get Outdoors! Expo, Towns County Recreation & Conference Center, Young Harris, Ga. This outdoors expo has everything fans of boating, hiking, fishing and camping could ask for, including vendors, classes for kids and adults, and a display of gorgeous raptors from North Georgia Falconry. April 18, 706-896-4966, bit.ly/getoutdoorsexpo.

Astronomy for All: Hubble 30th Anniversary, U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, Ala . Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope with a retrospective look at some of its cosmic accomplishments. April 19, 800-637-7223, rocketcenter.com.

Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend, Hendersonville, N.C. This event celebrates apple blossom season and the promise of a new crop with tastings, tours, dinners, live music, dancing and more. April 16-19, 800-828-4244, visithendersonvillenc.org.

Garden Jubilee, Hendersonville, N.C. Each Memorial Day weekend, downtown Hendersonville becomes an open-air garden market with more than 260 vendors lining Main Street. The Southeast Tourism Society has named this one of the top 20 events in the Southeast for May 2020. May 23-24, 800-828-4244, visithendersonvillenc.org.

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