Concerts & Performances
                               

MAY 10
Big Bad VooDoo Daddy: The Lexus of South Atlanta Summer Concert Series. 8 p.m. Tickets $55; $32 lawn. Popular brand of swing jazz and rockabilly. Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. For more information, please call 770-631-0630 or visit www.amphitheater.org . 

Capital City Express, Daniel Jackson Explosion, Russell Blake-Art and Jazz Festival. 11 a.m. Free. Artists display their work while local school jazz bands and the University of West Georgia Jazz percussion Group perform at the amphitheater. Live jazz music in the evening. Town Square in downtown Buford, Scott and Main streets. For more information, please call 678-889-7945 or visit www.visitbuford.com  

Concert by the Beach. 2-4 p.m. $3 parking. A concert with the Yargo Community Band to learn about the park and the Friends of Fort Yargo. Attendees may bring picnic baskets. Fort Yargo  State Park, 210 S. Broad Street, Winder. For more information, please call 770-867-3489. 

Concerts on the Square. 7-9 p.m. Free. Outdoor evening concerts by a variety of bands. Decatur Square. For more information, please call 404-371-8386.

Copus in Concert. 5 p.m. Free. San Francisco-based ensemble performs onstage as part of the historic Sweet Auburn Springfest street festival. Auburn Avenue Neighborhood, Auburn Avenue and Courtland Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 770-912-7221 or visit www.sweetauburn.com  

Mark Olson. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $15. Red Light Cafe. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Michael Dana Group. 8-10 p.m. Free. Part of the Neighborhood Jazz Series at Virginia Highland. Attendees may bring blankets, chairs and picnics. Jimmy Carter Library and Museum, 441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-865-7100 or visit www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov. 

Mindless Self Indulgence. 7 p.m. Tickets $22.50. Also playing Birthday Massacre and Combichrist. Masquerade Music Park. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Jon Stewart. 7:30 and 10 p.m. Tickets $57-$77; $47 reserved. Cobb Energy Centre. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

DeKalb Symphony Orchestra: "Mozart for Motorheads." 7 p.m. Free. Stone Mountain Village. For more information, please call 770-498-8984.

Jeff Thomas and Ed Keith. 6 p.m. Tickets $5; $3 children. A mix of New Age percussion and instrumentations. Chairs, blankets and picnics may be brought in. Dunwoody Nature Center., 5342 Robinson Drive, Dunwoody. For more information, please call 770-394-3322.

Blind Willie McTell blues Festival. Gates open at 11 a.m. Tickets $20-$25. Stagecoach Road and Washington road, Thomson. For more information, please call 706-597-10000.

Spring Concerts on the Plaza. 7 p.m. Free. Celtic music that rocks. O'Neal Plaza, Historic Downtown Douglasville. For more information, please call 770-949-2787 or visit www.artsdouglas.org.  

MAY 11
Avalon. 6 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance. Contemporary Christian vocal group. With guests Michael English and the Daniel Doss Band and introducing Cadia. Eagles landing First Baptist Church, 2400 Highway 42 North, McDonough. For more information, please call 678-818-1066 or visit www.eagleslanding.org 

Van Halen. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $79-50-$149.50. Gwinnett Arena. For more information, please call 404-249-6400. 

Mother's Day Night Jazz with Joey Sommerville, Bob Baldwin, Ryan Kent Whitehead. 8 p.m. Tickets $15; Sommerville on the trumpet, Baldwin on keyboards with saxophonist Whitehead. Pisces Seafood and Jazz, 4120 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. For more information, please call 770-475-0057.

MAY 12
Uh Huh Her. 9 p.m. Tickets $12; $10 advance. Vinyl. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

MAY 13
Devotchka. 8 p.m. Tickets $20; $17.50 advance. The Variety Playhouse. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Ferron. 6:30 p.m. Tickets $22; $18 advance. Canadian folk singer. Rachel Sage opens. Eddie's Attic, Decatur. For more information, please call 404-377-4976.

Gwinnett Philharmonic Jazz: "Sizzling Swing - Big Band Style." 8 p.m. Tickets $28; 424 senior citizens; $12 students. Gwinnett Performing Arts Center. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Music at Noon. Free. A lunchtime concert featuring a variety of music including pop, R&B and jazz, performed by local artists. Centennial Olympic Park. For more information, please call 404-222-7275.

"The Swell Season." 8 p.m. Tickets $29-$39. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. For more information, please call 770-916-2800. 

MAY 14
Eagles. 8 p.m. Tickets $185 reserved; $65 lawn. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park. For more information, please call 404-733-5089.

Wednesday WindDown. 5:30 p.m. Free. From jazz to contemporary music performed by local and national touring acts. Centennial Olympic Park. For more information, please call 404-222-7275.

MAY 15
Blue Sky Concerts. Noon - 1 p.m. Free. Outdoor lunchtime series. Decatur Square. For more information, please call 404-371-8386.

Brown Bag Concert Series. Noon. Free. Marietta Square. 

Concerts on the Square. Noon. Free. The John Scott Jazz Quartet. Lunchtime concerts presented by the Arts Association in Newton County. In case of rain, the concerts will be held at Turner Lake Recreation Complex. Historic Covington Square, 1106 Washington Street, Covington. For more information, please call 770-786-8188 or visit www.newtoncountyarts.org . 

The Hives. 8 p.m. Tickets $20; $18 advance. Rock band from Sweden. Center Stage. For more information, please call 404-885-11365.

Music at Noon. Free. A lunchtime concert featuring a variety of music including pop, R&B and jazz, performed by local artists. Centennial Olympic Park. For more information, please call 404-222-7275. 

MAY 16
Banks and Shane. 6 p.m. Free concert. $200 table for 10 people. Also may purchase ducks for the Duck Derby for $5, or $25 for six ducks. Performance to benefit Advocates for Children. Guests may bring picnics or purchase food. Riverside Park, 513 Allatoona Dam Road, S.E., Cartersville. For more information, please call 770-387-1143 or visit www.advochild.org . 

Eagles. 8 p.m. Tickets $185 reserved; $65 lawn. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park. For more information, please call 404-733-5089.

Country Megaticket. Tickets $100-$525 package. Lakewood Amphitheatre. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Jazz Guardians. 8 p.m. Free. An 18-member group, from the U.S. Army Ground Forces bands, whose primary mission is to maintain and promote jazz. Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring Street, Gainesville. For more information, please call 770534-2787 or visit www.theartscouncil.net . 

Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. Jeff Sparks. Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org . 

Melvin Jones Quintet: Friday Jazz. 5-10 p.m. Tickets $18; special date night buy one tickets ($18) get one free. Trumpet player. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-733-4444.

Kansas - The Lexus of South Atlanta Summer Concert Series. Tickets $55; $32 lawn. Rock band that became popular in the 1970's. Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, Peachtree City. For more information, please call 770-631-0630.

Kicks 101.5 and Eagle Country Fair with Travis Tritt. 6 p.m. Tickets $25-$50; $15 lawn. Lakewood Amphitheatre. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Musselwhite Family bluegrass Concert. 7 p.m. concert; 6 p.m. barbecue. Tickets $15. Fayette Senior Services, 4 Center Drive, Fayetteville. For more information, please call 770-461-0813 or visit www.fayss.org . 

Paramore. 7 p.m. Tickets $28; $26.50 advance. Meese and Conditions share the bill. Masquerade Music Park. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

MAY 17
"A New York State of Mind." 8:15 p.m. Tickets $15; $12 senior citizens and children. Jazz, pop and show tunes. The Villages Amphitheater, Fayetteville. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Concerts on the Square. 7-9 p.m. Free. Outdoor evening concerts by a variety of bands. Decatur Square. For more information, please call 404-371-8386.

Duran Duran. 8 p.m. Table set-up $68-$88 reserved; $38 lawn. English rock group notable for a long series of popular singles and vivid music videos. Chastain Park Amphitheatre. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Eagles. 8 p.m. Tickets $185 reserved; $65 lawn. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park. For more information, please call 404-733-5089.

Flint River Bluegrass Band. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free concert; barbecue and beverages available for purchase. Bluegrass music, barbecue and tastings of local wines. Chairs and umbrellas allowed. No coolers. Rain or shine. Naturally Georgia, 1848 S. Chestatee Drive, Dahlonega. For more information, please call 706-864-0832 or visit www.naturallygeorgia.com  

Holly and the Heartbreakers. 8 p.m. Tickets $18; $17 senior citizens; $12 students. Holly Theatre, Dahlonega. For more information, please call 706-864-3759.

Kansas - The Lexus of South Atlanta Summer Concert Series. Tickets $55; $32 lawn. Rock band that became popular in the 1970's. Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, Peachtree City. For more information, please call 770-631-0630.

The Eva Kennedy Project. 9 p.m. Tickets $20; $15 advance. R&B singer making her transition from backup to star of the show. Apache Cafe. For more information, please call 404-876-5436.

Levi's and Lace. 8 p.m. Tickets $25. Gainesville Symphony presents a program of country, Western and bluegrass music with vocalist Gwen Hughes. Patrons may bring picnics. Georgia Mountains Center, 301 Main Street, S.W., Gainesville. For more information, please call 770-5332-5727.

Listening to Women's Voices. 8 p.m. Tickets $27. Composer-singer Bernice Johnson Reagon with singer-songwriters Doria Roberts and Kitty Snyder and spoken word artists Theresa Davis. Benefits Men Stopping Violence, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending male violence against women. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, 1911 Cliff Valley Way, N.E., Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-279-9894.

John Prine. 8 p.m. Tickets $48.50-$58.50. Cobb Energy Centre. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Katt Williams. 8 p.m. Tickets $55.50-$100 all reserved. Philips Arena. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Concert Series at the Vineyard with Bill Maze. 4 p.m. concert; 2:30 p.m. brunch. $55 brunch and concert; $35 concert; $30 advance concert. A past winner of the National Fingerstyle Guitar Competition. Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery, 180 Wolf Mountain Trail, Dahlonega. For more information, please call 706-867-9862 or visit www.woldmountainvineyards.com  

MAY 20
Eagles. 8 p.m. Tickets $185 reserved; $65 lawn. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park. For more information, please call 404-733-5089.

MAY 21
Wednesday WindDown. 5:30 p.m. Free. From jazz to contemporary music performed by local and national touring acts. Centennial Olympic Park. For more information, please call 404-222-7275.

MAY 22
Blue Sky Concerts. Noon - 1 p.m. Free. Outdoor lunchtime series. Decatur Square. For more information, please call 404-371-8386.

Brown Bag Concert Series. Noon. Free. Marietta Square. Blue Sky Concerts. Noon - 1 p.m. Free. Outdoor lunchtime series. Decatur Square. For more information, please call 770-794-5601.

Concerts on the Square. Noon. Free. Swatt Reggae Band. Lunchtime concerts presented by the Arts Association in Newton County. In case of rain, the concerts will be held at Turner Lake Recreation Complex. Historic Covington Square, 1106 Washington Street, Covington. For more information, please call 770-786-8188 or visit www.newtoncountyarts.org . 

Abigail Washburn and Sparrow Quartet. 8 p.m. Tickets $22.50; $20 advance. Variety Playhouse. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

MAY 23
Hatebreed, Type O Negative. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $29; $25 advance. Center Stage. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. Just Ahead. Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org . 

Presidents of the United States. 9 p.m. Tickets $19; $17 advance. The Loft. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

She Wants Revenge. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $20; $18 advance. The Variety Playhouse. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

MAY 24
Asleep at the Wheel. 8 p.m. Tickets $25. Variety Playhouse. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Concerts on the Square. 7-9 p.m. Free. Outdoor evening concerts by a variety of bands. Decatur Square. For more information, please call 404-371-8386.

Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

Spring Concerts on the Plaza. 7 p.m. Free. O'Neal Plaza, Historic Downtown Douglasville. For more information, please call 770-949-2787 or visit www.artsdouglas.org.  

MAY 26
James Taylor. 8 p.m. Tickets $38.50; $68-$75 reserved. Chastain Park. For more information, please call 404-249-6400. 

MAY 27
Natasha Bedingfield. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $22.50. Variety Playhouse. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

MAY 28
Augustana. 8 p.m. Tickets $17.50; $15 advance. Variety Playhouse. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Dream Theater. 8 p.m. Tickets $35; $39.50 reserved. The Tabernacle. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Wednesday WindDown. 5:30 p.m. Free. From jazz to contemporary music performed by local and national touring acts. Centennial Olympic Park. For more information, please call 404-222-7275.

MAY 29
Blue Sky Concerts. Noon - 1 p.m. Free. Outdoor lunchtime series. Decatur Square. For more information, please call 404-371-8386.

Brown Bag Concert Series. Noon. Free. Marietta Square. Blue Sky Concerts. Noon - 1 p.m. Free. Outdoor lunchtime series. Decatur Square. For more information, please call 770-794-5601.

Concerts on the Square. Noon. Free. Dan and Peri Walden (old time and folk). Lunchtime concerts presented by the Arts Association in Newton County. In case of rain, the concerts will be held at Turner Lake Recreation Complex. Historic Covington Square, 1106 Washington Street, Covington. For more information, please call 770-786-8188 or visit www.newtoncountyarts.org .

X. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $25. Variety Playhouse. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

MAY 30
Glover Park Evening Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free. Tables $45-$55. Concerts are rain or shine. Picnics, blankets and lawn chairs may be brought in, but no personal tables. Marietta Square. For more information, please call 770-794-5601.

Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. Ron James Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org . 

MAY 31
Concerts on the Square. 7-9 p.m. Free. Outdoor evening concerts by a variety of bands. Decatur Square. For more information, please call 404-371-8386.

Earl Greyhound. 9:30 p.m. Tickets $12; $10 advance. The EARL. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Claire Lynch. 8 p.m. Tickets $25; $22.50. Red Light Cafe. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

JUNE 4
Wednesday WindDown. 5:30 p.m. Free. From jazz to contemporary music performed by local and national touring acts. Centennial Olympic Park. For more information, please call 404-222-7275.

JUNE 5
Jimmy Buffet. 8 p.m. Tickets $36; $136 reserved. Lakewood Amphitheatre. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

First Thursdays. 6 p.m. Free. A monthly outdoor event in which local artists, performers and musicians share their talents, while local merchants and restaurants offer free food and wine tasting. Norcross Historic District, South Peachtree Street at Jones Street, Norcross. For more information, please call 770-842-2551 or visit www.norcrossga.net . 

Railroad Earth. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $20; $17.50 advance. Variety Playhouse. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

JUNE 6
Jake Shimabukuro. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $15 Red Light Cafe. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. Peachtree Jazz Edition. Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org .

Ledisi. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $25. Variety Playhouse. For more information, please call 404-249-6400. 

JUNE 7
Margaret Cho. 8 p.m. Tickets $45.50; $28.50 advance. Mature audiences. The Tabernacle. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Jeremy Enigk. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $15. Variety Playhouse. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

JUNE 8
Summer Beats High Five. 7 p.m. Tickets $25-$150. Indian musical extravaganza, 3 1/2 hours of nonstop entertainment, with Atif Aslam, Kailash Kher, Richa Sharma, Amanat Ali. Benefits the Raina Foundation. Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center, Atlanta. For more information, please call 678-682-9326.

JUNE 10
Ingrid Michaelson. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $17.50; $15 advance. Variety Playhouse. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

JUNE 11
Dilated Peoples, Alchemist. 8 p.m. Ticket $20. The Loft. Ticket Alternative.

Hayden. 8 p.m. Tickets $15. The Five Spot. For more information, please call 404-249-6400. 

Tim McGraw. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $29.75-$59.75. Lakewood Amphitheatre. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Country Megaticket. Tickets $100-$525 package. Lakewood Amphitheatre. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Wednesday WindDown. 5:30 p.m. Free. From jazz to contemporary music performed by local and national touring acts. Centennial Olympic Park. For more information, please call 404-222-7275.

JUNE 12
Zappa Plays Zappa. 8 p.m. Tickets $40; $38 advance. Variety Playhouse. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

JUNE 13
Brilliant Inventions. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $12; $10 advance. The Red Light Cafe. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Enter the Haggis. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $15. The Five Spot. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. Eric Essix. Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org . 

Rachelle Ferrell. 8 p.m. Tickets $36.50. The Tabernacle. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Ladytron. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $22.50. Variety Playhouse. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Main Street Mania. 7 p.m. Free. The Kelly Hart Band and the Instructors (country). Main Street Jasper, Main Street, Jasper. For more information, please call 706-692-9100. 

JUNE 14
Wesley Cook. 6 p.m. Tickets $5; $3 children. A mix of New Age percussion and instrumentations. Chairs, blankets and picnics may be brought in. Dunwoody Nature Center., 5342 Robinson Drive, Dunwoody. For more information, please call 770-394-3322.

Israel Vibrations. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $25; $22.50 advance. Variety Playhouse. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

Lizz Wright. 9 p.m. Tickets $21. Center Stage. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

JUNE 18
Jay Brannan. 9 p.m. Tickets $12. Vinyl. Tickets Alternative. 

Jakob Dylan. 8 p.m. Tickets $22.50; $20 advance. Variety Playhouse. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Wednesday WindDown. 5:30 p.m. Free. From jazz to contemporary music performed by local and national touring acts. Centennial Olympic Park. For more information, please call 404-222-7275.

JUNE 20
Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. Dennis Springer. Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org . 

Chrisette Michele, Raheem DeVaughn. 8 p.m. Tickets $32.50; $37 reserved. The Tabernacle. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

JUNE 21
R.E.M. 6:30 p.m. Tickets $35 lawn; $65-$75 advance. Lakewood Amphitheatre. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi .

JUNE 22
Rooney. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15; $13 advance. Variety Playhouse. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

JUNE 25
Wednesday WindDown. 5:30 p.m. Free. From jazz to contemporary music performed by local and national touring acts. Centennial Olympic Park. For more information, please call 404-222-7275.

JULY 26
Mountain Music Series. 8-9 p.m. $3 parking. Mountain and bluegrass bands. Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville. For more information, please call 770-975-4226.

JUNE 27
Beppe Gambetta. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $20; $17.50 advance. Red Light Cafe. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Glover Park Evening Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free. Tables $45-$55. Concerts are rain or shine. Picnics, blankets and lawn chairs may be brought in, but no personal tables. Marietta Square. For more information, please call 770-794-5601.

Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. Bob Baldwin. Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org . 

JUNE 28
Groundation. 9 p.m. Tickets $14. Vinyl. Ticket Alternative.

Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

JUNE 29
Ike Stubblefield Trio. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Music free. Pisces Seafood and Jazz, 1120 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. For more information, please call 770-745-0057.

JULY 2
Dethklok. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $22.50. The Tabernacle. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Wednesday WindDown. 5:30 p.m. Free. From jazz to contemporary music performed by local and national touring acts. Centennial Olympic Park. For more information, please call 404-222-7275.

JULY 3
First Thursdays. 6 p.m. Free. A monthly outdoor event in which local artists, performers and musicians share their talents, while local merchants and restaurants offer free food and wine tasting. Norcross Historic District, South Peachtree Street at Jones Street, Norcross. For more information, please call 770-842-2551 or visit www.norcrossga.net . 

JULY 4
Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. Sharon Rae North. Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org . 

JULY 5
Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

JULY 9
Angels and Airwaves, Relient K, more. Noon. Tickets 435; $29.50 advance. Lakewood Amphitheatre. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Wednesday WindDown. 5:30 p.m. Free. From jazz to contemporary music performed by local and national touring acts. Centennial Olympic Park. For more information, please call 404-222-7275.

JULY 11
Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. The Usual Suspects. Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org . 

Main Street Mania. 7 p.m. Free. Memphis Blues and the Dash Crackers (rock). Main Street Jasper, Main Street, Jasper. For more information, please call 706-692-9100. 

JULY 12
Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

JULY 16
Wednesday WindDown. 5:30 p.m. Free. From jazz to contemporary music performed by local and national touring acts. Centennial Olympic Park. For more information, please call 404-222-7275.

JULY 18
Alkaline Trio. 8 p.m. Tickets $19; $16.50 advance. Center Stage. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. Joe Gordon Vernick. Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org . 

JULY 19
Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi .

JULY 22
Back Door Slam. 9 p.m. Tickets $15. The Loft.  

JULY 23
Wednesday WindDown. 5:30 p.m. Free. From jazz to contemporary music performed by local and national touring acts. Centennial Olympic Park. For more information, please call 404-222-7275.

JULY 25
Glover Park Evening Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free. Tables $45-$55. Concerts are rain or shine. Picnics, blankets and lawn chairs may be brought in, but no personal tables. Marietta Square. For more information, please call 770-794-5601.

Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. Rua 6. Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org . 

JULY 26
Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi .

JULY 27
Poison. 7 p.m. Tickets $20 lawn; $35-$45 advance. Lakewood Amphitheatre. For more information, please call 404-249-6400. 

JULY 30
Wednesday WindDown. 5:30 p.m. Free. From jazz to contemporary music performed by local and national touring acts. Centennial Olympic Park. For more information, please call 404-222-7275.

JULY 31
Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. Kathleen Bertrand. Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org . 

George Michael. 8 p.m. Ticke4ts $47-$152 all advance. Philips Arena. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

AUGUST 1
STS9, Umphrey's McGee. 7 p.m. Tickets $35-$67; $33.50 advance. Masquerade Music. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

AUGUST 2
Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

STS9, Umphrey's McGee. 7 p.m. Tickets $35-$67; $33.50 advance. Masquerade Music. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

AUGUST 3
Linkin Park, Chris Cornell Lupe Fiasco, more. 2 p.m. Tickets $20.75-$75.75; $50-75-$65.75 reserved. Lakewood Amphitheatre. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

AUGUST 6
Wednesday WindDown. 5:30 p.m. Free. From jazz to contemporary music performed by local and national touring acts. Centennial Olympic Park. For more information, please call 404-222-7275.

AUGUST 7
First Thursdays. 6 p.m. Free. A monthly outdoor event in which local artists, performers and musicians share their talents, while local merchants and restaurants offer free food and wine tasting. Norcross Historic District, South Peachtree Street at Jones Street, Norcross. For more information, please call 770-842-2551 or visit www.norcrossga.net . 

AUGUST 8
Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. Ken Fordn. Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org . 

AUGUST 9
Main Street Mania. 7 p.m. Free. Walkin' Joe and street dance for the BRAG (Bicycle Ride Across Georgia). Main Street Jasper, Main Street, Jasper. For more information, please call 706-692-9100. 

Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

AUGUST 12
Slipknot, Disturbed, Sevendust. 2 p.m. Tickets $28.50-$56.50; $45-$56.50 reserved. Lakewood Amphitheatre. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

AUGUST 13
Jack Johnson. 7 p.m. Tickets $29; $43.50 reserved. Lakewood Amphitheatre. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Nine Inch Nails. 7 p.m. Tickets $53.50-$56.50; $39.50 reserved and floor admission. Gwinnett Arena. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Wednesday WindDown. 5:30 p.m. Free. From jazz to contemporary music performed by local and national touring acts. Centennial Olympic Park. For more information, please call 404-222-7275.

AUGUST 15
Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. Alva Andersonn. Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org . 

AUGUST 16
Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

AUGUST 20
Wednesday WindDown. 5:30 p.m. Free. From jazz to contemporary music performed by local and national touring acts. Centennial Olympic Park. For more information, please call 404-222-7275.

AUGUST 22
Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. Eric Essix. Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org . 

AUGUST 23
Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

AUGUST 27
Wednesday WindDown. 5:30 p.m. Free. From jazz to contemporary music performed by local and national touring acts. Centennial Olympic Park. For more information, please call 404-222-7275.

AUGUST 29
Glover Park Evening Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free. Tables $45-$55. Concerts are rain or shine. Picnics, blankets and lawn chairs may be brought in, but no personal tables. Marietta Square. For more information, please call 770-794-5601.

Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. Jeff Sparks. Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org . 

AUGUST 30
Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

SEPTEMBER 4
Blue Sky Concerts. Noon - 1 p.m. Free. Outdoor lunchtime series. Decatur Square. For more information, please call 404-371-8386.

First Thursdays. 6 p.m. Free. A monthly outdoor event in which local artists, performers and musicians share their talents, while local merchants and restaurants offer free food and wine tasting. Norcross Historic District, South Peachtree Street at Jones Street, Norcross. For more information, please call 770-842-2551 or visit www.norcrossga.net . 

SEPTEMBER 5
Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. Tammy Allen. Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org . 

SEPTEMBER 6
Concerts on the Square. 7-9 p.m. Free. Outdoor evening concerts by a variety of bands. Decatur Square. For more information, please call 404-371-8386.

Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

SEPTEMBER 11
Blue Sky Concerts. Noon - 1 p.m. Free. Outdoor lunchtime series. Decatur Square. For more information, please call 404-371-8386.

Country Megaticket. Tickets $100-$525 package. Lakewood Amphitheatre. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

SEPTEMBER 12
Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. Myra Clayton. Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org . 

SEPTEMBER 13
Concerts on the Square. 7-9 p.m. Free. Outdoor evening concerts by a variety of bands. Decatur Square. For more information, please call 404-371-8386.

Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi .

SEPTEMBER 13
Main Street Mania. 7 p.m. Free. CC Morgan Band. Main Street Jasper, Main Street, Jasper. For more information, please call 706-692-9100.  

SEPTEMBER 18
Blue Sky Concerts. Noon - 1 p.m. Free. Outdoor lunchtime series. Decatur Square. For more information, please call 404-371-8386.

SEPTEMBER 19
Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. Ron James. Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org . 

SEPTEMBER 20
Concerts on the Square. 7-9 p.m. Free. Outdoor evening concerts by a variety of bands. Decatur Square. For more information, please call 404-371-8386.

Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

SEPTEMBER 25
Blue Sky Concerts. Noon - 1 p.m. Free. Outdoor lunchtime series. Decatur Square. For more information, please call 404-371-8386.

SEPTEMBER 26
Jazz Journeys. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $26; $21.50 senior citizens; $19.50 ages 3-12. Joey Summerville. Upbeat tempos and melodic jazz inside the aquarium. Cocktails and light cuisine available for purchase. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta. For more information, please call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org . 

SEPTEMBER 27
Concerts on the Square. 7-9 p.m. Free. Outdoor evening concerts by a variety of bands. Decatur Square. For more information, please call 404-371-8386.

Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

OCTOBER 2
First Thursdays. 6 p.m. Free. A monthly outdoor event in which local artists, performers and musicians share their talents, while local merchants and restaurants offer free food and wine tasting. Norcross Historic District, South Peachtree Street at Jones Street, Norcross. For more information, please call 770-842-2551 or visit www.norcrossga.net . 

OCTOBER 4
Country Megaticket. Tickets $100-$525 package. Lakewood Amphitheatre. For more information, please call 404-249-6400.

Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

OCTOBER 11
Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

OCTOBER 18
Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

OCTOBER 25
Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

NOVEMBER 1
Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi . 

NOVEMBER 8
Saturday Evening Music Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free concert; $3 parking. Regional musicians perform music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. "Pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. Unicoi State park and Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. For more information, please call 1-800-573-9659 or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/unicoi .