A guide for arts and cultural entertainment for the entire family

Visual Arts

Men at Work: Constructions: Common threads of guns, rockets and monuments follow the theme of a hero’s journey in these works by Peter Bahouth, Paul Hagedorn and Gregor Turk. Closes May 13. Free. hagedornfoundationgallery.org

Dream Cars: Innovative Design, Visionary Ideas: Nineteen concept cars from 1930s Europe to 21st century U.S. push the limits of imagination in this High Museum exhibit that pairs conceptual drawings with realized cars by Ferrari, Bugatti and more. Opens May 21. $12 to $19.50. high.org

Ben Steele: From This, a Mountain: Ben Steele’s newest body of work at Poem 88 is a complex experiment in filmmaking and special effects, where he creates painted images from light projections. Closes May 24. Free. poem88.net

Decatur Arts Festival: This 26th annual festival features more than 165 artists along with children’s activities and musical entertainment from Kristian Bush of country music duo Sugarland. May 24 and May 25. Free. decaturartsalliance.org

Brendan O’Connell Exhibit: Walmart isn’t just a shopping experience for artist Brendan O’Connell – it’s the focus of his paintings, which have been featured everywhere from the Colbert Show to The New Yorker. Closes May 31. Free. faygoldgallery.com

Simone Leigh: Gone South: Atlanta Contemporary Art Center presents the work of New York artist Simone Leigh, who uses installation, sculpture and video to speak on African culture, feminism and pop culture. Closes May 31. $5 to $8. thecontemporary. org

Returning Home: This three-person solo exhibition features fresh new works from Sam Parker, Larry Jens Anderson and Peter Ferrari at Kai Lin Art. Wednesday through Saturday. Free. kailinart.com

Performing Arts

American Idiot: Based on Green Day’s Grammy Award-winning album, this Broadway musical at The Fox Theatre tells the story of three lifelong friends forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. May 1 through May 4. $30 to $85. broadwayinatlanta.com

Mass Transit Muse: A raucous city bus ride through the streets of New Orleans becomes a mix of spoken word, song, movement and monologue in this play, which is written entirely in rhythmic and rhyming prose. May 1 through May 18. $10 to $20. 7stages.org

Eric Clapton: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performer Eric Clapton returns to Atlanta at Chastain Park Amphitheatre with blues-infused newcomer ZZ Ward.

May 3. $139.50 to $214.50. classicchastain.com

The Comedy of Errors: Two sets of twins, a nun and a case of mistaken identity highlight this Shakespearean tale of errors, upsets and fun at Atlanta Shakespeare Company. Opens May 8. $15 to $36. shakespearetavern.com

Shaky Knees Music Festival: Alabama Shakes, The National and Modest Mouse headline this threeday indie music festival at Atlantic Station. May 9 through May 11. $84 to $575.

Megan Hilty: Performer Megan Hilty found fame on Broadway in “Wicked” and “9 to 5: The Musical,” but she is best known for her recent role on the musical-drama TV series “Smash.” May 10. $39 to $75. cobbenergycentre.com

Back to the Baroque: The Atlanta Chamber Players conclude their season with a celebration of Baroque music and a major premiere by American John Harbison at the New American Shakespeare Tavern. May 13. $15 to $24.

End of the Rainbow: Actor’s Express looks at Judy Garland’s 1968 London comeback in this musical featuring Garland’s razor sharp wit and signature anthems. Opens May 14. $15 to $40. actors-express.com

The Heroic Greek: Leonidas Kavakos does double duty in this concert, playing violin and conducting the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in a program of Bach, Sibelius and Beethoven. May 15 through May 17. $24 to $75. atlantasymphony.org

Xperimental Puppetry Theater (XPT): Dozens of artists come together to create original and bold puppet theater guaranteed to inspire and surprise adult audiences in this annual show. May 15 through May 18. $12. puppet.org

Friday Jazz: Arouse your senses with the sights and sounds of art and music by Louis Heriveaux at the most unique jazz venue in Atlanta – the High Museum of Art. May 16. $19.50. high.org

MAYhem: This Atlanta Ballet show at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is a no-holds-barred explosion of creativity and energy with world premieres by Helen Pickett and John McFall, as well as the return of Jorma Elo’s “1st Flash.” May 16 through May 18. atlantaballet.com

A Prairie Home Companion: Garrison Keillor’s longstanding public radio variety show returns to The Fox Theatre for a live taping. May 17. $35 to $77. foxtheatre.org

Party in the Park: Centennial Olympic Park’s one-day music festival returns with headliners Girl Talk, MGMT, The Joy Formidable, Stokeswood and Minus the Bear. May 17. $40 to $45. partyintheparkatlanta.com

TERMINUS: Audience members choose their own path in this post-Civil War South story, creating a uniquely personal and immersive journey at the Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve. Closes May 17. saiah.org

Ben Folds with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: An American singer-songwriter and record producer, Ben Folds was the frontman and pianist of the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five and now performs solo. May 23. $46.50 to $85.50. atlantasymphony.org

Atlanta Jazz Festival: Bill Frisell, Freddy Cole, and Russell Gunn and his Krunk Jazz Orchestra are among the main stage acts during the 37th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park. May 23 through May 25. Free! atlantafestivals.com

Brew at the Zoo: Take your brew to an exotic outdoor destination as live bands and DJs perform throughout Zoo Atlanta with up-close animal encounters, unlimited sampling of beer and wine, and more. May 24. $43 to $85. May 24. zooatlanta.org.