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AccessAtlanta-sharing 1:51 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 2011

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Don’t Miss

Jan. 29

Collegiate marching bands and hip-hop star Bow Wow rattle the rafters during the Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase. 3 p.m. $14.05-$17.10. Georgia Dome, One Georgia Dome Drive, Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

Live Music

Jan. 28

Longtime indie rockers Yo La Tengo return. 8:30 p.m. $24.25. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave., Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

Arts & Theater

Through Jan. 30

The Sharks and Jets continue their eternal rumble in this touring production of “West Side Story.” $26.50-$80.20. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

Kids & Family

Through March 13

“The Body Detective” spoofs film noir in this educational puppet production. Tuesdays-Sundays. $16 non-members; $9 members; ages 1 and younger free. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org.

Etc.

Jan. 29

Despite their successes, comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy continue banking on blue collar laughs. 8 p.m. $69.85-$80.10. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

DeKalb

Don’t Miss

Jan. 28

The Mosier Brothers, the core of Blueground Undergrass, pick and grin as they celebrate their new CD. 8 p.m. $15 advance; $18 at the door; $75 table for four. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 404-377-4976, www.eddiesattic.com.

Live Music

Jan. 29

It’s a night of Athens-based rock with Cinemechanica, Manray and instrumental metal heads Lazer/Wulf. 9 p.m. $7. The 529, 529 Flat Shoals Ave., Atlanta. 404-228-6769, www.529atl.com.

Arts & Theater

Jan. 28, 29 and Feb. 5

“Borderline” follows a substitute teacher and closet addict who seeks solace from a homeless rabbi. 8 p.m. $15-$35. PushPush Theater, 121 New St., Suite 4, Decatur. 404-377-6332, www.pushpushtheater.com.

Kids & Family

N/A

Etc.

Wednesdays and Saturdays

Peruse flowers, produce and homemade treats at the Decatur Organic Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 498 N. McDonough St., Decatur. http://decaturfarmersmarket.com.

Fulton & Southside

Don’t Miss

Through Jan. 30

Rachel Feinstein, who jokes around on Comedy Central, Adult Swim and elsewhere, trades in striking looks and striking humor. $12-$15. Funny Farm Comedy Club at Andretti Karting and Games, 11000 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell. 770-992-5688, www.funnyfarmcomedyclub.com.

Live Music

Jan. 29

Concert organist Todd Wilson is known as one of the best in the business. 3 p.m. $30. Spivey Hall, Clayton State University, 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow. 678-466-4200, www.spiveyhall.org.

Arts & Theater

Jan. 28-30 and Feb. 4-6

“Disney's Camp Rock The Musical” takes the popular Disney Channel flick to the stage. $12-$15. Milton Center Theater, 86 School Dr., Alpharetta. www.cytatlanta.com.

Kids & Family

N/A

Etc.

Jan. 29

The Georgia Philharmonic Young Artists Concerto Competition, featuring three Atlanta musicians, includes Mozart's “Overture from Die Zauberflote.” 7 p.m. $11-$26. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 678-595-1969, www.georgiaphilharmonic.org.

Cobb & Cherokee

Don’t Miss

Feb. 3-6

It’s off to see the wizard yet again with the stage musical version of “The Wizard of Oz.” $26-$70.50. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

Live Music

Jan. 28

Brian Martin plays acoustic rock in an intimate setting. 10 p.m. Free. Fabiano's Pizzeria, 190 East Main St., Canton. 678-880-7203, www.fabianoscanton.com.

Kids & Family

Through Jan. 29

A girl travels to the North Pole to save a close friend in this stage adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen.” 7:30 p.m. Jan 28; 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Jan. 29. $9. Woodstock Community Church Auditorium, 8534 Main St., Woodstock. 678-494-4251, www.tlaclive.org.

Etc.

Feb. 1

The KSU Faculty String Trio and Friends performance includes Schoenberg’s “Verklärte Nacht for String Sextet.” 8 p.m. Free. Kennesaw State University, Bailey Performance Center, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. 770-423-6000, www.kennesaw.edu.

Gwinnett

Don’t Miss

Jan. 28 and 29

The Revolve Tour is a two-day, inspirational and faith-based event for teen girls featuring speakers and live music. 7-10 p.m. Jan. 28; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 29. $79. The Arena at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 877-973-8658, www.revolvetour.com.

Live Music

Jan. 28

Larger-than-life country star Colt Ford, who hails from Athens, takes the title of his “Chicken & Biscuits” disc seriously. 9:30 p.m. $18.75-$110. Wild Bill’s, 2075 Market St., Duluth. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

Arts & Theater

Feb. 3-13

“In Lieu of Flowers” surrounds the appearance of a mysterious woman at a funeral home. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $12-$15. Lionheart Theatre Company at Norcross Cultural Arts Center, 10 College St., Norcross. 770-885-0425, www.lionhearttheatre.org.

Kids & Family

Jan. 28-30

The Great American Motorcycle Show gets your motor running with one-of-a-kind custom rides on display. 3-8 p.m. Jan. 28; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 29; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 30. $12; $5 ages 8-14; free ages 7 and younger; $20 two-day pass; $25 three-day pass. North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Ct., Norcross. 770-279-9899, www.greatamericanmotorcycleshow.com.

Etc.

Jan. 29

Mixed martial artists, including Joe Elmore and Diego Saraiva, get punchy at Wild Bill's Fight Night. 8:30 p.m. $29.50-$110. Wild Bill’s, 2075 Market St., Duluth. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

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