Love is in the air all over North Metro Atlanta! With so much happening, why not take your Valentine out for a night on the town? Or hey, why not a whole weekend? Here are just a few of the sizzling things to do this weekend.
This Weekend in Music
The Atlanta Symphony will present a special Valentines Day concert featuring pianist and singer Jim Brickman, February 14 at 8pm. The concert will feature Mr.Brickman, along with the symphony, performing standards associated with romance. The concert will be held at Atlanta Symphony Hall in the Woodruff Arts Center in Midtown Atlanta. Tickets are $25-$90 and may be purchased by calling 404-733-5000 or visiting the Atlanta Symphony website.
The Atlanta Symphony will present Viva Italia!, February 15 and 16 at 8pm. This pops concert will feature the symphony along with the Italian vocal pop trio Poperazzi. he concert will be held at Atlanta Symphony Hall in the Woodruff Arts Center in Midtown Atlanta. Tickets are $24-$60 and may be purchased by calling 404-733-5000 or visiting the Atlanta Symphony website.
The Georgia Philharmonic Orchestra will present a concert February 16 at 7pm. The concert will feature the winners of the groups Young Artist Concerto Competition. It will be held at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center in Roswell. Tickets are $10-$25 and may be purchased by calling770-664-7255 or visiting the Georgia Philharmonic website.
The Johns Creek Symphony will present a concert on February 16 at 8pm. The concert will be held in the theatre at Johns Creek High School in Johns Creek and will feature many Baroque and Classical favorites. Tickets are $16.50-$30 and may be purchased by calling 678-748-5802 or visiting the Johns Creek Symphony website.
The Atlanta Symphony will present Charlotte and the Music Maker on Sunday, February 17. This family concert is designed to introduce children to the orchestra and it's instruments in a fun way the whole family will love! There will be two performances at Symphony Hall in the Woodruff Arts Center in Midtown Atlanta on Sunday. The first is at 1:30pm, and the second is at 3:30pm. Tickets are $15-$20 and may be purchased by calling 404-733-5000 or visiting the Atlanta Symphony website.
The Gwinnett Symphony will present a concert on February 17 at 5:30pm. Also featured as a pre-concert treat will be a performance by the Gwinnett Youth Orchestra at 4:30pm. Both performances will take place at the Gwinnett Performing Arts Center in Duluth. Tickets are $10-$35 and may be purchased by calling 770-813-7600 or visiting the Gwinnett Symphony website.
This Weekend in Theatre
Lolita Snipes Productions will open a production of Good God A'Mighty this weekend at the 14th Street Playhouse. This hilarious comedy, which stars Tony Award winning actress Melba Moore, takes a comical look into the African American ecclesiastics and emulates the ways and culture of church folk in a way that is appropriate and funny for the entire family! Good God A'Mighty will play at the 14th Street Playhouse in Midtown Atlanta through February 24. Tickets are $55 and may be purchased by calling 404-733-5000 or visiting the 14th Street Playhouse website.
Act 3 Productions will open their production of The Arabian Nights, February 14 at 8pm. The show, which is appropriate for ages 13 and older, is based on the Book of the Thousand and One Nights and presents several of the lesser known tales from Arabian Nights. The Arabian Nights will play at Act 3 Productions in Sandy Springs through February 24. Tickets are $15-$23 and may be purchased by calling 770-241-1905 or visiting the Act 3 website.
The Aurora Theatre will open their production of Master Harold...and the Boys, February 14 at 8pm. Part of the Harvel Lab Series, Master Harold...and the Boys is an award winning drama that looks at a life changing experience arising out of a rainy ordinary day in 1950's South Africa. Due to adult content, this play is recommended for an adult audience. Master Harold...and the Boys will play at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville through March 3. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased by calling 678-226-6222 or visiting the Aurora website.
Center for Puppetry Arts will open a production of Tales of Edgar Allen Poe this weekend. The show is recommended for ages 12 and older, and presents several of Poe's famous works as seen by puppets. Tales of Edgar Allen Poe will play at Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta through March 3. Tickets are $15-$25 and include admission to the museum. Tickets may be purchased by calling 404-873-9907 or visiting the Center for Puppetry Arts website.
Fabrefaction Theatre will open their production of The Odd Couple, February 14 at 8pm. This classic Neil Simon comedy presents the tale of those two roommates, Oscar and Felix, and their adventures. The Odd Couple is appropriate for an audience ages 13 and older, and will play at Fabrefaction Theatre in Midtown West Atlanta through March 3. Tickets are $13-$22 and may be purchased by calling 404-876-9468 or visiting the Fabrefaction website.
Gypsy Theatre Company will open their production of Steel Magnolias on February 14 at 8pm. This classic comedy/drama is appropriate for ages 12 and older. Steel Magnolias will play at the Cumming Playhouse in Cumming through March 24. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling 770-781-9178 or visiting the Gypsy Theatre website.
Lionheart Theatre will present Heart Throbs, February 14-17. This show features 9 original short plays on the topic of love. Heart Throbs will play at Lionheart Theatre in Norcross this weekend only. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased by calling 678-938-8518 or visiting the Lionheart Theatre website.
Pinch N Ouch Theatre will present the world premier of the play Lets Make It on February 14 at 8pm. The play was written and directed by Grant McGowen, and is intended for an adult audience. Lets Make It will run at Pinch and Ouch Theatre in Atlanta through March 2. Tickets are $15-$25 and may be purchased by calling 1-800-838-3006 or by visiting the Pinch N Ouch website.
The Broadway Bound Children's Theatre will open a production of Mad: History of the Hatter & Alice's Adventures in Wonderland on February 15 at 8pm. These two zany children's plays present Alice and the Mad Hatter as you have never seen them before! Mad: History of the Hatter & Alice's Adventures in Wonderland will play at New London Theatre in Snellville through February 24. Tickets are $8 and may be purchased by calling 770-559-1484 or visiting the New London Theatre website.
This Weekend in Dance
The Alvin Ailey Dance Company will be at the Fox Theatre starting February 14. This groundbreaking modern dance company is said to be one of the legacies of American Dance. The show is appropriate for ages 12 and older, and will play at the Fox Theatre in Midtown Atlanta through February 17. Tickets are $23-$63 plus taxes and fees and may be purchased by calling 855-ATL-TIXX or visiting the Fox Theatre website.
The Atlanta Ballet will present Cinderella this weekend. This classic children's fairy tale is presented in a stunning 1 hour long ballet that will delight the entire family. Cinderella will be performed February 16 and 17 at the Cobb Energy Center in Marietta. Tickets are $10-$30 plus fees and may be purchased by calling 404-892-3303 or visiting the Atlanta Ballet website.
Cici Kelley presents Phazes of Love 2013: A Choreographers Extravaganza on February 16. The show, which features 10 up and coming composers and countless talented dancers, will include a pre-show mixer, the performance, and an after show dance party. The event is for adults ages 18 and up only, anyone under age 18 will not be admitted. The event will be held at Terminal West in Atlanta beginning at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit the Phazes of Love website.
This Weekend in Visual Art
The High Museum of Art will open an exhibit called Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics, and Painting on February 14. The exhibit features the work of Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. The works will be on display at the High Museum in Midtown Atlanta through May 12. Admission to the exhibit is included in museum admission. For more information, visit the High Museum website.
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