FRIDAY, JUNE 6

• "Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins." An exploration of the Earth's polar regions, the science being undertaken there and how these places are indicators of climate change. Includes more than 30 educational encounters that combine interactivity, artifacts, specimens and multimedia. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $15; $14 senior citizens and students; $13 ages 3-12; ages 2 and younger free. Fernbank Museum, 767 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-929-6300, 404-929-6400, www.fernbankmuseum.org.

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• UGA-N.C. State Baseball: NCAA Super Regional. Fresh off their regional victory over Georgia Tech, the Bulldogs take on the Wolfpack with a berth in the College World Series at stake. Best-of-three series starts at noon. $30-$40 for all sessions. Foley Field, Pinecrest and Rutherford streets, Athens. 877-542-1231, www.georgiadogs.com.

• Sci Fi Summer Con. All-hours gaming, costuming, panels, video rooms and guests including artist Stan Bruns. Starts at 6 p.m. $15-$35. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1775 Parkway Place, Marietta. 770-428-4400, 770-313-9237, www.sfscon.net.

• New Thought Music Festival. Friday evening's programs feature Francine Reed with the Unity North Choir and the Santa Cruz Choir with a special performance by Tibetan monks. Saturday evening performances include New Thought composer Daniel Nahmod with the Hillside International Choir (ATL) and the Seattle Choir. 8 p.m. $15; $8 ages 17 and younger. Unity North Atlanta Church, 4255 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 678-819-9100, www.unitynorth.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7

• "Footprints." Dance performance includes the debut of contemporary modern works "Blood," "Simone Suites" — a tribute to Nina Simone — and "Asylum." Presented by Phusion Performing Arts Alliance. 7 p.m. $15 and $20. Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-298-3332, www.phusionpaa.org

• ZZ Top. Classic rock trio known for its Texas heritage, bearded, haggard look, reclusive mystique and blues-rock sound. 8 p.m. Table set-up. $63 reserved; $38 lawn. Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta. 404-249-6400, www.livenation.com.

• Kiss 104.1 FM Family Soul Fest. A day of family fun at Memorial Lawn, with field challenges for kids and adults. An R&B live music stage with performances by Phillipia. The day culminates with the lasershow. Noon-8:30 p.m. $8 parking. Stone Mountain Park, U.S. 78 East, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690, www.stonemountainpark.com.

• Good Neighbor Day Air Show and Open House. Team RV in a 10-plane formation flight, Gary Ward in his MX2, Greg Koontz in the Super Decathlon, Pat Epps in his aerobatic Bonanza, Larry King in his supercharged biplane, Kent Gorton in the Extra 300 and Greg Connell in his Eagle. Also, restored antique planes, World War II warriors, commemorative Air Force airplanes including the P-51 Mustang, fire trucks, police vehicles, ambulances and helicopters. Noon-5 p.m. Free admission; $3 parking. DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, 2000 Airport Road, Atlanta. 770-936-5440, www.pdkairport.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

• Georgia Wine Country Festival. Attendees can sample wine from various Georgia wineries. Entertainment includes bluegrass, rock 'n' roll, folk and Americana music. The big tent holds culinary demonstrations, folk art — with a special appearance by artist John "Cornbread" Anderson — and local food specialties. Also, wagon rides and a silent auction benefiting the SouthEastern Bluegrass Association. Noon-6 p.m. $20 ages 21 and older (includes souvenir wine glass); $10 ages 13-21; ages 12 and younger free. Three Sisters Vineyards, 439 Vineyard Way, Dahlonega. 706-865-9463, www.threesistersvineyards.com.

• Taste of Latin Atlanta. Cuisine from Central America and South America. Entertainment includes music, face painting and children's activities. Benefits Caminar Latino Inc. in serving metro Atlanta families committed to recovering from domestic violence. Noon-4 p.m. Free admission, $1 per food tasting. Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. 678-492-5580, www.caminarlatino.org.