JA ZZ ON THE L AWN

Summer Outdoor Concert Series

RHONDA THOMAS JUNE 16

JOE GRANSDEN JUNE 30

JOEY “PAPA J” SOMMERVILLE JULY 14

VIRGINIA SCHENCK & FREE PLANET RADIO JULY 28

BOB BALDWIN AUGUST 11

Summer Swan Invitational: For this exhibit Swan Coach House Gallery turns into a craftoriented “shop” for the summer with a wild assortment of textiles, hand-made sculptural work, and vessels produced in clay and other mediums. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Free. swancoachhouse.com

Luba Lukova: Designing Justice: On view at Museum of Design Atlanta, designer and artist Luba Lukova creates thought-provoking posters addressing essential themes of humanity and injustice worldwide that she hopes will catalyze action and change in the world. Tuesdays through Sundays. Free to $10. museumofdesign.org

The Jim Henson Collection: See characters from The Muppet Show and Sesame Street and learn about the life and legacy of an American Icon in Center for Puppetry Arts’ exhibit, which is the most comprehensive exhibit of Henson’s work in the country. Tuesdays through Sundays. $12.50. puppet.org

Fair Play: The Bobby Jones Story: Discover the man who transcended sports during the Great Depression and became an American hero at a time when the nation most needed one in this exhibit at the Atlanta History Center. Daily. $11 to $16.50. atlantahistorycenter.com

Performing Arts

Blackberry Daze: In Horizon Theatre’s play it is the end of The Great War and a small Virginia town is rocked by secrets and seduction as Herman Camm, a provocative gambler, weaves his magic on the lives of three unsuspecting women. Opens July 14. $25 to $35. horizontheatre.com

Cinderella Della Circus: Cinderella Della Circus brings high-flying thrills to the Center for Puppetry Arts in a show that balances both puppetry and the circus through fairytale magic. Tuesdays through Sundays. $11.25 to $19.50. puppet.org

Little Shop of Horrors: Don’t miss Actor’s Express’ horrifically hilarious take on one of the longest-running musicals in off-Broadway history in which budding botanist Seymour Krelbourn discovers a new species of plant that he thinks will bring him unending fame and fortune but turns out to be a bloodthirsty carnivore bent on world domination. Opens July 15. $21 to $45. actors-express.com

Heathers The Musical: Based on the classic cult film, this homicidal musical by OnStage Atlanta has a bit of heart and takes an honest look at the joys and dangers of high school. Opens July 7. $15 to $25. onstageatlanta.com

Tapas II: Steady As She Goes: This event is Academy Theatre’s second play festival of ten-minute shows, and the collection includes playwrights from around the country and renowned regional directors at Hapeville Performing Arts Center. July 7 to 23. $20 to $25. academytheatre.org

Joey “Papa J” Sommerville: Callanwolde Fine Arts Center’s summer concert series Jazz on the Lawn continues with jazz trumpeter Joey Sommerville. July 14. $20. callanwolde.org

Sam Hunt with Maren Morris, Chris Janson and Ryan Follese: Country star Sam Hunt headlines this summer concert tour to Alpharetta’s Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. July 13. $26 to $65.50. vzwamp.com

Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival: The Atlanta African Dance and Drum Festival at Covenant House Gymnasium features a diverse range of music and movement workshops, an African inspired craft market, food vendors, a Kid’s Camp and a finale concert. July 28 to 30. aaddf.org

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Jazz on the Lawn is a great way to spend time with friends, unwind, and listen to an evening of live music. Guests are invited to bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy these concerts surrounded by the natural beauty of the Callanwolde Amphitheater.

Bring your own drinks and food, or purchase food and drink onsite from Sun In My Belly and Callanwolde’s cash bar.

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The Dancing Granny: Kids and adults will be tapping their feet at Alliance Theatre’s show at Spelman College as Ananse, the clever spider of African folklore, tries to trick Granny into dancing away from her garden so he can take her vegetables. July 8 through 16.

$8 to $15. alliancetheatre.org

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Two pairs of lovers (one requited, one... not so much) and a rag-tag group of thespians find themselves lost in the woods right as the fairy kingdom is turned on its head by its quarreling leaders in Atlanta Shakespeare Company’s production. July 7 to 30. $15 to $39. shakespearetavern.com

Barenaked Ladies: The band is still touring after nearly three decades, 15 studio albums, millions of sales and the theme song to one of TV’s most popular shows, “The Big Bang Theory.” See them at Atlanta Botanical Garden. July 21. $65.50. atlantabg.org