FRIDAY, July 25

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A screening of the '60s dark comedy classic 'Dr. Strangelove' starring the comic genius Peter Sellers is the main event for Movies on Main Street in downtown Suwannee Saturday night.
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• Gwinnett Bike Fest. Day two features the Downtown Norcross Criterium and a festival. 2-9 p.m. Free for spectators; $35-$44 for amateur cyclists; $30-$39 advance. Cyclists must have a USCF license. 770-814-6052, www.gcvb.org/bikefest.

• Tango Night at Callanwolde. Participants learn about the rhythm and movement of the Argentine dance and how to focus on connecting with the music and a partner. Dancers of all skill levels are welcome; no partner is necessary. 8 p.m. introductory lesson; 9:15 p.m. open tango dance party . $15 lesson and party; $10 party only. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-872-5338, www.callanwolde.org.

• Boyz II Men: Classic Chastain Friday Series. Their latest release is "Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA." Morris Day and the Time share the bill. 8 p.m. $25-$59. Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta. 404-733-4800, 404-249-6400, www.classicchastain.com.

• Georgia Mountain Fair. A glimpse into North Georgia's history and culture with musical performances, crafts exhibits, judged flower show, clogging performances and carnival rides. Performances by Aaron Tippin, Irons in the Fire, the Ball Brothers, the Dove Brothers and others. No pets. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. July 24; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. July 25-26; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. July 27. $9 (includes music shows); ages 10 and younger free; $2 parking; $15 daily ride wrist band (except Fridays-Saturdays); Fun fair pass $23 valid any 3 days. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Park Road at U.S. 76, Hiawassee. 706-896-4191, www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

SATURDAY, July 26

• Movies on Main Street. "Dr. Strangelove." Film starts at dusk. Free. Burnette-Rogers Pavilion, Scales Road and Main Street, Suwanee. 770-945-8996, www.suwanee.com.

• "Storytelling Does Not Like Idle Talk": Performance by J'Miah Nabawi. Students sing, dance and drum as J'Miah creates dramas based on ideas from the audience. Spoken word/oral traditions, music and creative movement are used, reflecting the culture of Ghana. Part of the National Black Arts Festival. 1 p.m. Free. Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, Fairburn, 60 Valley View Drive, Fairburn. 770-306-3138.

• "Dracula: The Undead". A retelling of Bram Stoker's 111-year-old classic that attempts to retain the terror and suspense of the original book. As the mysterious Count Dracula begins to exert his evil will upon the residents of London, Jonathan Harker and friends are forced to quickly unravel the mystery. Not suitable for ages 13 and younger. 8 p.m.$16; $14 students and senior citizens. Blackwell Playhouse, 3380 Canton Road, Marietta. 678-213-3311, www.blackwellplayhouse.com.

• ASO: Puccini's "La Boheme." A semistaged concert performance featuring the cast of the ASO's new Telarc recording: sopranos Norah Amsellem and Georgia Jarman, tenor Marcus Haddock, baritones Fabio Capitanucci and Christopher Schaldenbrand and basses Denis Sedov and Kevin Glavin. Robert Spano conducts. 8 p.m. $21-$59. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. 404-733-5397, 404-249-6400, www.vzwamp.com.

• Frankie Avalon-Summer Concert Series. The teenage idol who made the transition to mature professional has a career that spans three generations of music, television and motion pictures. Presented by Mercedes Benz of South Atlanta. 8 p.m. July 26. $40; $35 advance. Lawn: $35; $30 advance. The Villages Amphitheater, 301 Lafayette Ave., Fayetteville. 770-719-4173, 404-249-6400, www.villagesamphitheater.com.

SUNDAY, July 27

• 10th Annual Great Atlanta Blues and Music Festival. A family festival with blues and R&B music on two stages, crafts, food, face painting and games for children. Performers include the Tams, the Drifters, Tommy Brown, Harvey Scales, Jazzmatic, Willie Hill, Chick Willis, the Sana Blues Band, Mudcat, Lola, Fred Bolton, the Bretheren featuring Shirley Diamond, TK Soul, Al Lindsey, Juke Joint Women, Laura Lockie and Charles Taylor and Bonobos. Benefits the preservation of the music culture of Historic Auburn Avenue. 2-9 p.m. Donation suggested. Auburn Avenue Neighborhood, Auburn Avenue and Courtland Street, Atlanta. 404-730-3705, www.dr-love.com.