ORQUESTA BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB

Curious Literary Encounters: Seven innovative Atlanta artists and ensembles create original, interactive work based on famed works of literature within the hidden nooks and corners of 7 Stages. October 1 through October 4. $15 to $22. 7stages. org

R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (And Mystery) Of The Universe: Tom Key stars in this unconventional one-man show that blends multimedia, poetry and humor to tell the story of the Leonardo da Vinci of the 20th century. October 1 through October 25. $20 to $50. theatricaloutfit.org

I Am A Moon: Explore how Eastern and Western cultures search for intimacy and how perceptions of the body influence self-image in this new play from Zhu Yi. October 1 through October 10. $14 to $20. theater.emory.edu

Afropunk Fest Atlanta: Hear a lineup of groundbreaking icons and emerging

Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club: After more than a thousand performances, Cuba’s legendary music group is bidding the road farewell with one last tour of their Latin jazz sounds. October 24. $100 to $138. rialto.gsu.edu

STREB: Forces: Big ideas, big hardware, big hearts and big muscles collide in this dance-meets-Hollywoodstunt-work performance for the whole family. October 8. $22 to $46. ferstcenter. gatech.edu

Come, Stay, Go!: Atlanta Master Chorale anticipates new beginnings in their season opener at Emory’s Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. October 10. $10 to $20. atlantamasterchorale.org

The Ghastly Dreadfuls: Raising Spirits: Some shows just can’t stay dead, and this band of specters is back with a Halloween cavalcade of creepy stories, frightful songs and devilish dances from around the world. October 14 through October 31. $25. puppet.org.