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Visual Arts

Atlanta Celebrates Photography: The largest annual community-oriented photo festival in the U.S. returns for a month of special events and exhibits at 100 venues across Atlanta. Daily. Price varies by event. acpinfo.org

Thomas Struth: Nature & Politics: See large-scale color photographs of the artist’s travels across the globe over the past 10 years, including two from Atlanta. Opens Oct. 9. $19.50. high.org

Docking on the Orphic Shore: Artist Seana Reilly explores the potential reality of a place undefinable in this exhibit of small works and handbound books. Closes Oct. 15. Free. whitespace814.com

Jennifer J. L. Jones: Light

Dwelling: Inspired by recent travels to Wales and Virginia, the artist revisits themes of home, roots, place and self. Closes Oct. 15. Free. alanaveryartcompany. com

Lavish Pigment: This group exhibit features artists in an inaugural exhibit from Daniel Byrd and established artists Tim Kent, Ashley L. Schick and Donald Robson. Closes Oct. 15. Free. kailinart.com

Kirsten Stingle: Sacred and Profane: In a solo exhibition, Stingle collaborates with over 20 artists to explore the sacred and profane moments of life. Opens Oct. 22. Free. thesignatureshop.com

Paul Stephen Benjamin: God Bless America: This 64-monitor, 3-channel video installation addresses black identity. Closes Oct. 29. Free. poem88.net

Before We Blast off: The Journey of Divine Forces: Southern contemporary artist Michi Meko takes over the Contemporary’s large blank atrium wall with a new work of art. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Free. atlantacontemporary.org

Magic Tree House Exhibit: Kids can learn about important periods in American history through this traveling exhibit based on the best-selling children’s book series. Daily. $14.95. childrensmuseumatlanta.org

Performing Arts

Dreamers of Dreams: Atlanta Master Chorale’s season opener features music of dreams, fantasies and wishes. Oct. 8. $10 to $20. atlantamasterchorale.org

The Abduction From The Seraglio: This farcical, colorful romance was one of Mozart’s first successes as a composer. Oct. 8 through 16. $25 to $140. atlantaopera.org

Moby Dick: Bold trapeze and acrobatic work turn this seafaring American classic into a thrilling experiment in aerial storytelling. Oct. 12 through 30. $20 to $72. alliancetheatre.org

Lewis Black: Known as the king of the rant, Lewis Black comes to Atlanta with his tour “The Emperor’s New Clothes: The Naked Truth.” Oct. 15. $49.50 to $79.50. tabernacleatl.com

Dance Theatre of Harlem: See the innovative dancers set classical ballet to the music of Aretha Franklin and James Brown. Oct. 22 and 23. $25 to $75. cobbenergycentre.com

Girls Life: This raucous new comedy follows young professionals on their search for romance, sex and friendship in a swipe-left generation. Closes Oct. 23. $10 to $28. pnotheatre.org

Bianca Del Rio: The alter ego of seasoned comic Roy Haylock and winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” is a hilariously hateful comic. Oct. 25. $37.50. variety-playhouse.com a new composition, along with Philip Glass’s Symphony No. 3. Oct. 28. $5 to $50. arts.emory.edu

Soul Survivors Determination: A theatrical dance and music production celebrating R&B and soul music. Oct. 28 through 30. $30 to $40. ballethnic.org

A Halloween Weekend Spectacular: Watch Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” while the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs the soundtrack live. Oct. 28 and 29. $42 to $70. atlantasymphony.org

Festival of Praise Tour 2016 – The Game of Life: The multi-city tour features Grammy, Stellar and BET Award-winning artists like Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton and Regina Belle. Oct. 29. $53.70 to $102.40. foxtheatre.org

Appropriate: In this raucous dark comedy, siblings return home to settle their father’s estate but uncover a disturbing secret.

Opens Oct. 29. $21 to $43. actorsexpress.com

Freed Spirits: This new play imagines what would happen if a freak tornado cut through Oakland Cemetery and disturbed any lingering ghosts. Closes Oct. 30. $25 to $35. horizontheatre.com

The Sleepy Hollow Experience: Following three sold-out seasons and recognition as a top Halloween play in the country, this spooky experience is back with a vengeance. Wednesdays through Sundays. $20 to $30. serenbeplayhouse.com

Proof: A young prodigy has inherited her father’s mathematical brilliance, but she also may have inherited his madness. Opens Oct. 25. $15 to $35. truecolorstheatre.org

Lindsey Stirling: Acclaimed electronic violinist and New York Times Best Selling Author Lindsey Stirling comes to Atlanta in support of her newest studio album. Oct. 26. $27.50 to $67.50. cobbenergycentre.org

Violinist Robert McDuffie & R.E.M.’s Mike Mills With Fifth House Ensemble: The unlikely duo performs