(Times and locations are subjected to change. This is not a complete list of all entertainment activities in metro Atlanta. TM:Ticketmaster; LN: LiveNation; TA: Ticket Alternative * New listing.)
ON GOING
Wednesday Winddown: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Every Wednesday during the summer months. Music by jazz and contemporary musical acts. Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Avenue West. Centennialpark.com (Tip: Take MARTA to the CNN station and walk across the street. Parking is a bear.)
Fernbank’s Martinis & IMAX, Fridays, 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. 767 Clifton RD NW, 404.929.6400. fernbankmuseum.org/martinisandimax
*Theresa Hightower, Fridays and Saturdays, Ritz Carlton Buckhead, 9 p.m. (free)
*Moses Davis Trio, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Sundial Lounge, Westin Peachtree Plaza, Peachtree St. Downtown Atlanta. 7:30 p.m.
*Love Jones Sundays hosted by Hank Stewart and Marc Lacy, Sundays, 6 – 8 p.m. Café Circa, Atlanta. rsvp: mistsah@hankstewart.net.
PERFORMANCES
June 18: Friday Jazz @ High, featured musician Kevin Bales, 5 p.m. – 12 a.m. High Museum of Art, Peachtree @ 12 Street. www.high.org
June 19: Hot Fun In The Summertime Concert Series: Joey Sommerville hosts Gerald Albright, Phil Perry and Rouzbeh, flamenco guitarist. (More info to come.)
June 19: Harry Connick Jr. & Orchestra, Chastain Park 8 p.m. 800-745-3000.
June 25 Jim Pearce Band – Modern Creative Jazz. Jazz on the Lawn series. Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338
June 25-27: Raisin’ Cane starring Jasmine Guy, Southwest Performing Arts Theater.
June 26: Bobby Brown, Tony Toni Tone, Heads of State, Faith Evans, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, Alpharetta, 7:30 p.m. TM
June 26: America with Christopher Cross, 7 p.m. Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater. TA
June 28: Sting w/ the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Chastain Park, 8 p.m. 800-745-3000.
July 2: Liza Minnelli, Chastain Park Amphitheater, deltaclassicchastain.com
July 10: Boz Scaggs, 8 p.m., Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater. TA
July 22: Smokey Robinson, Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton, 770.819.7765 www.mablehouse .org.
July 27: Dave Matthews Band w/Gov’t Mule, 7:30 p.m. Aaron’s Amphitheatre @ Lakewood. LN.
July 30: Boyz II Men & En Vogue, Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 8 p.m.
August 7: KISS 104.1 Flashback Festival, Lakewood Amphitheater, 6 p.m. The Whispers, Zap, Midnight Star, Doug E. Fresh, Club Nouveau. www.kiss1041fm.com
August 7: Jose Feliciano, 7 p.m. Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater. TA
August 13: Survivor & Starship, Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton, 770.819.7765 www.mablehouse .org.
August 11: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers/Crosby Stills & Nash. 7:30 p.m. Phillips Arena TM.
Sept. 10: The Temptations and The Four Tops, 7:30 p.m. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, Highway 41, Cobb County. TM.
Sept. 11: Charlie Wilson & Angie Stone, Chastain Park Amphitheatre. TM
The Fred 2010 Concert Series: America w/ Christopher Cross, June 26; Boz Scaggs, July 10; The B-52s, July 24; Jose Feliciano, Aug. 7. 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. 770.631.0630.
Chastain Series: Harry Connick Jr. & Orchestra, June 19, Sting w Royal Philarmonic Concert, June 28 and 29, REO Speedwagon/Pat Benatar, July 1, Chicago/Dobbie Brothers, July 12. Chastain Park. chastainseries.com, 404 233-2227
Delta Classic Chastain Series: Wednesday Shows: Collective Soul, June 23; At Garfunkel w/ ASO, July 7; Heart, Aug. 18; The B-52s/Blondie, Aug. 25. Friday Shows: Diana Ross, June 4; Liza Minnelli w/ASO, July 2; Boyz II Men/En Vogue, July 30; Cyndi Lauper, Aug. 6; .38 Special, Aug. 13; Saturday Shows: Erykah Badu, June 5; Rigon Starr and His All Starr Band, July 10; Mary Chapin Carpenter, July 17: Chris Isaak/March Broussard, July 24; Queen w/ ASO, July 31; Charlie Wilson/Angie Stone, Sept. 11. Chastain Park Amphitheater, 404.733.5012. deltaclassicchastain.com.
THEATER
June 5 – 27: August Wilson’s Jitney, True Colors, Alliance Stage @ Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St.
Ends June 19: Slasher, Actor’s Express, King Plow Playhouse, 887 West Marietta St., Atlanta, 404.607.7469.
Ends Dec. 31: A Sunday Afternoon at Loehmann’sSuite , Ansley Park Playhouse
Funny Play about life. Starts with women at the dressing room of a Loehamnn’s store. Talks about family, marriage, love, and life issues. Ends June 20: True Love Lies By Brad Fraser Horizon Theatre Company
Directed by Lisa Adler, “this snappy, sex-filled family affair” follows Kane and Carolyn who have the typical American family. All of the usual trials and tribulations of living with teenage children.
June 30 – July 25: Phantom of the Opera, Fox Theater, 660 Peachtree St. TM
Exhibition
Ends June 27. The Allure of the Automobile, High Museum of Art. 1280 Peachtree St. N.E 404-733-HIGH. High.org/autos. .
Now: Paul R. Jones Art Collection, One of the largest and most comprehensive collections of 20th century African American art in the world. Wednesdays – Saturdays, Studio Clout, 144 Walker St. 404-688-2787. www.studioclout.com
SPECIAL
Atlanta Fest, June 16-19, Contemporary Christian music, inspirational speakers and more. Stone Mountain Park. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. – 1 a.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. 770-498-5690.
Heritage Arts Festival, July 7 – 11. Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama St.. 404-523-2311. underground-atlanta.com
National Black Arts Festival, July 14 – 18. Events covering dance, music, art and theater held around the city. World Music Stage, Centennial Olympic Park. For a full schedule go to: www.nbaf.org.
