Love And Murder At The Circus

If you’ve ever dreamed of running away with the circus, Water for Elephants might be the must-see musical for you this summer. Based on the the best-selling historical novel of the same name, the world premiere show opens June 7 at the Alliance Theatre. The musical takes audienc es on an adventure with a second-rate traveling circus where Jacob Jankowski, orphaned and adrift, lands after jumping onto a mysterious train. He gets a job, marries and finds a home with the circus, but when the charismat ic ringmaster August asks Jacob and his wife to train the new elephant, Rosie, August’s cruelty threatens to derail Jacob’s life again. Set in the Great Depression, the show is an Alliance Theatre world premiere production directed by Jessica Stone (Kimberly Akimbo) alliancetheatre.org/production/2022-23/ water-for-elephants • @alliancetheatre.org

Elice (Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher) by the award-winning PigPen Theatre Co. Through July 9. Tickets are $25-$78; teens $10.

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Springs

FARMERS MARKET

June 3, 10, 17, 24 citysprings.com/farmersmarket

Stock up on organic produce, fresh breads, eggs and more at this popular outdoor market. Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. next to City Hall.

POSSUM TROT 10K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN

June 17 chattnaturecenter.org/specialevents/possum-trot-10k-event

This Peachtree Run qualifier features a flat course alongside the Chattahoochee River. Prices vary. Race day registration 6 a.m.

THE HAMILTONES AND FRIENDS

June 18 ticketmaster.com/anthonyhamilton-tickets/artist/893200

This Father’s Day concert at the Cadence Bank Amphitheatre features Grammy-winning vocalist Anthony Hamilton and his backup singers. Enjoy their unique take on hip-hop and R&B. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $50.

DUNWOODY 4TH OF JULY PARADE

July 4 dunwoodyga.org/ dunwoody-4th-of-july-parade

If you’re not doing the Peachtree, jog over to Dunwoody Village for the annual parade. 9 a.m.