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genre, still attracting fans to their live shows over 30 years. Mar 7. $35-$40. thebuckheadtheatre.com

Bill Maher: For more than 20 years, Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. Mar 28. $39.50-$125.50. foxtheatre.org

Black Violin: This band uses their unique blend of classical and hip-hop music to overcome stereotypes while encouraging people of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds. Mar 20. $19.50-$61.50. cobbenergycentre.com

Capitol Steps: This unique and hilarious brand of political comedy leaves audiences in stitches. Mar 28. $39-$74. rialto.gsu. edu

Celtic Woman - Celebration: This 15th Anniversary Tour is a collection of their favorite songs that have made them the most successful all-female group in Irish history. Mar 6. $43-$154. foxtheatre.org

Coppélia And The Magical Toy Shop: Join GA Metro Dance Theatre and Swanhilda and her friends as they uncover the mysteries hidden in the magical toy shop of mad inventor Dr. Coppelius. Mar 13-15. $10-$30. atlantalyrictheatre.com

Dance Canvas - Introducing The Next Generation: Dance Canvas brings a diverse mix of new choreographic works to the Ferst stage, exploring the bridges between movement and life experiences. Mar 20-21: $30. arts.gatech.edu

Diana Ross: From her landmark solo career to the early days as the leader of The Supremes, Ross helped shape the sound of popular music. Mar 1. $40.50-$100.50. foxtheatre.org

Giselle: An enrapturing masterwork that remains one of the most enduring romantic ballets of all time. Mar 27-29: $22-$29. cobbenergycentre.com

Hamilton: Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, this musical is the story of America then, as told by America now. Mar 31-May 3. $80-$340. foxtheatre.org

Erykah Badu: The neo-soul singer has some of the finest interpretive gifts since the swing era, and is an uncompromising innovator who dug deep into experimental R&B. Mar 13. $59-$250. statefarmarena.com

In My Granny’s Garden: Inspired by Pearl Cleage and Zaron Burnett Jr.’s of the same name, this play invites our youngest audiences to explore the glory of growing your own food. Tue-Sun. $Free!-$10. alliancetheatre.org

Jacquees: This sing/songwriter’s smooth, sensuous songs sound contemporary while staying true to the artist’s formative influences, and their main purpose is to make his listeners feel good. Mar 5. $30.50-$55.50. foxtheatre.org

LETTERKENNY LIVE!: will feature nine of the beloved cast members along with never-before-seen sketches and more. Mar 17. $38.50- $224. centerstageatlanta.com

LIT AF Tour: Catch the funniest tour of the year! The legendary standup and actor Martin Lawrence is back with a hilarious new set of material. Mar 7. $55-$250. statefarmarena.com

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives: The Grammy Awardwinning singer, songwriter elebrates the twentieth anniversary of his iconic album “The Pilgrim.” Mar 12. $35-$249. variety-playhouse.com

Harry Connick, Jr.: This singer’s career has exemplified excellence across multiple platforms in the entertainment world. Mar 22. $55.50-$125.50. cobbenergycentre.com

Manifolds: A dance performance work about the interconnectedness of human movement, architecture, and dimensions in relation to our human existence. Mar 20. Free. coredance.org

MeShell Ndegeocello: has built a discography of recordings that defied classification through progressive mixtures of jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and rock. Mar 22. $28-$47. variety-playhouse.com

Milo The Magnificent: Using stunningly innovative puppetry, Milo presents a variety of magic tricks which don’t always go as planned. Mar 10-15. $19.50. puppet.org

Miss Saigon: This musical is a stunning spectacle, featuring a sensational cast of 42 and a soaring score of Broadway hits. Mar 17-21. $45-$129. foxtheatre.org

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed - The Rock Experience: Children’s book author and artist Mo Willems brings another loveable character to life in this exciting family musical. Tue-Sun. $5-$32. alliancetheatre.org

Rebecca Loebe: Her breezy but powerful vocals add texture to a finely crafted mix of folk, jazz, pop, and blues. Mar 7. $90. eddiesattic.com

Romeo And Juliet: The National Ballet Theatre of Odessa’s production is set to Sergei Prokofiev’s romantic and powerful score with new choreography by Mikhail. Lavrovsky Close Mar 6. $45-80. foxtheatre.org

School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play: In this play Paulina, the reigning queen bee of the all-girls Aburi Boarding School, has her sights set on winning the Miss Ghana Pageant and ultimately, the Miss Global Universe Pageant. Closes Mar 8. $20-$50. truecolorstheatre.org

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Arlo Guthrie: Guthrie helped define the singer-songwriter genre burgeoning in the seventies. Mar 5. $45-$75. variety-playhouse.com

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Little Big Town: During the 2010s, few country-pop groups were as big on either the country or pop side of things as this band. Mar 7. $39.-$129. foxtheatre.org

Zoe Keating: Using a cello and a foot-controlled laptop to record layer upon layer of cello, Keating creates intricate, haunting and compelling music. Mar 4. $20$28. citywinery.com/atlanta

Seize The King: With his country’s throne empty, Richard knocks down threats to his ascension, fueling his insatiable ambition and paranoia in this play. Closes Mar 8. $10-$45. alliancetheatre.org

The Switch Up - Cabaret: This cabaret will display performers reaching across vocal genders to showcase their talents. Mar 13. $25. atlantalyrictheatre.com

Tom Rush: Rush’s rich, warm voice and his knack for finding new material from gifted songwriters made him a frequent presence at folk clubs and festivals Mar 5. $79-$98. eddiesattic.com

Spring Tunes

Indigo Girls, The Black Keys, Oysterhead headlining music festivals

By Jacob Nguyen

If you like live music, there will be plenty of festivals featuring local and internationally known bands this spring. Check out this lineup of events and get tickets now because some of these are sure to sell out.

Atlanta Jewish Music Festival

The 11th annual AJMF will hold its 2020 Spring Showcase March 12-15 at various venues around the city. The lineup includes Duchess (March 12, Woodruff Arts Center); The Wind-Down (March 13, Urban Tree Cidery); ATL Collective Relives the Sounds of Jerry Wexler & Atlantic Records (March 14, City Winery); and the Anne Frank-inspired choral work “Annelies” from the Clark Atlanta Philharmonic Society (March 15, The Temple.) For tickets and information, visit atlantajmf.org.

Atlanta Blues Festival

The annual Atlanta Blues Festival will be held at the Cobb Energy Centre on Saturday, April 4. Clarence Carter, Shirley Brown, Bobby Rush, Latimore, Theodis Ealey and Pokey Bear will share the stage in a night of legendary blues music. For tickets and information, visit ticketmaster.com.

Amplify Decatur Music Festival

The Amplify Decatur Music Festival returns to the downtown square April 25 with headliners Indigo Girls. The lineup also includes Son Volt, Blind Boys of Alabama, The Cactus Blossoms and Michelle Malone. This year’s event will benefit Decatur Cooperative Ministry. Tickets are available at AmplifyDecatur.org.

SweetWater 420 Fest

The line-up for the annual SweetWater 420 Fest, which will be held April 24-26 at Centennial Olympic Park in Downtown, will feature headliners Oysterhead as well as Trey Anastasio Band, Cage The Elephant, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, The Revivalists, Lake Street Dive, The Floozies, Dr. Dog, Lettuce, Toots & The Maytals, Tank And The Bangas, The Marcus King Band, Larkin Poe, Futurebirds, and many more. For the full lineup and ticket information, visit sweetwater420fest.com.

Oysterhead

Shaky Knees Music Festival

Head to Central Park on May 1-3 for a weekend of big musical acts including headliners

The Black Keys, Smashing Pumpkins and The Strokes along with Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, Liam Gallagher, Stereolab, and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and dozens more. Tickets are available at shakykneesfestival. com. The companion Shaky Beats dance music festival will not return this year.

Atlanta Jazz Festival

Black Keys

The lineup is still being decided but go ahead and mark your calendars for May 23-24 for two days of smooth sounds. Keep an eye on the atlantafestivals.com site for more details about this year’s event.