SEPTEMBER
Visual art: Dandy Warhols
The Michael C. Carlos Museum’s Works on Paper collection presents an exhibit of lesser-known works by Pop Art icon Andy Warhol, including Polaroids, silver gelatin prints and screenprints.
“Chimera: Andy Warhol Through the 1980s.” Through Nov. 25. John Howett Works on Paper Gallery, Michael C. Carlos Museum, 571 S. Kilgo Circle, Emory University. 404-727-4282. carlos.emory.edu
Theater: Well met by moonlight
The Alliance Theatre begins its 50th anniversary season with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Shakespeare’s beloved comedy of romance and magic, with an open-air staging at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, adapted and directed by David Catlin of Chicago’s innovative Lookingglass Theatre.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Sept. 5-Oct. 21. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. 404-733-5000. alliancetheatre.org
Music: Still crazy after all these years
In his seventh decade, singer-songwriter Paul Simon continues to be a unique musical chronicler of American life, with his 13th solo album “Stranger to Stranger” making his highest debut on the “Billboard” charts.
Paul Simon. Sept. 12. Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Way. 404-443-5090. thelakewoodamphitheater.com
Dance: Fall back
The Atlanta Ballet’s aptly titled “Return to Fall” begins its new season with three works: Jiří Kylián’s “Return to a Strange Land”; a world premiere choreographed by Ricardo Amarante; and “Vertigo,” a special performance by Czech National ballet.
“Return to Fall.” Sept. 14-16. Atlanta Ballet, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy. 770-916-2800. cobbenergycentre.com
Music: Pickin’ up good vibrations
Every third Wednesday at noon, the Rialto’s “Feed Your Senses” series offers a free lunchtime performance series. September features the Good Vibes Trio, with Joe Boyce on vibraphone as well as bassist Robert Dickson and guitarist Dave Frackenpohl.
Feed Your Senses: The Good Vibes Trio. Sep. 19. Rialto Center for the Performing Arts, 80 Forsyth St. 404-413-9849. rialto.gsu.edu
Festival: Strut your stuff
With games including a mechanical bull, adult Big Wheels and “Giant Battleship,” East Atlanta Strut puts its own spin on the neighborhood festival format, while still providing music, street food, an artist market and a parade for the titular strutting.
East Atlanta Strut. Sept. 22. East Atlanta Village, Flat Shoals and Glenwood avenues. eastatlantastrut.com
Art: By design
John Cary, architect and author of “Design for Good: A New Era of Architecture for Everyone,” curates MODA’s new exhibit that examines how the design of buildings shapes our lives.
“Design for Good: Architecture for Everyone.” Sept. 23 –Jan. 20, 2019. Museum of Design Atlanta, 1315 Peachtree St. 404-979-6455. museumofdesign.org
Theater: Wild is the wind
“Nina Simone: Four Women” offers a musical tribute to the legendary singer and activist through some of her signature songs, including “Four Women,” “Go Limp,” and “Young, Gifted and Black.” Michele Shay directs the script by Christina Ham.
“Nina Simone: Four Women.” Sep. 25-Oct. 21. True Colors Theatre Co., Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd. 877-725-8849. truecolorstheatre.org
Music: Birdman
“Charlie Parker’s Yardbird,” with music by Daniel Schnyder and libretto by Bridgette A. Wimberley, offers a unique, lightly fictionalized tribute to the legendary jazz saxophonist. Atlanta Opera will turn Paris on Ponce’s Le Maison Rouge into a New York jazz club for the immersive show.
“Charlie Parker’s Yardbird”. Sep. 27-Oct. 7. Le Maison Rogue, Paris on Ponce, 716 Ponce de Leon Place. 404-881-8885. Atlantaopera.org
Film: Out and proud
More than 30 years old, Atlanta’s Out on Film Festival returns to offer eight days of LGBTQ shorts and feature films, including documentary profiles of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe and playwright Terence McNally, as well as Molly Shannon’s turn as poet Emily Dickinson in “Wild Nights With Emily.”
Out on Film Festival. Sept. 27-Oct. 7. Landmark Midtown Art Cinema. 931 Monroe Drive; Out Front Theatre Co., 999 Brady Ave.; and Plaza Theatre, 1049 Ponce de Leon Ave. outonfilm.org
Food: Gouda time
For the chance to sample more than 500 cheeses from over 100 cheesemongers and other artisans, enjoy this sixth annual festival at Old Fourth Ward Park. Proceeds go to The Giving Kitchen, an Atlanta nonprofit that provides emergency support to restaurant workers.
The Cheese Fest Atlanta. Sept. 28. Historic Fourth Ward Park, 665 North Ave. thecheesefest.com
Music: Byrning down the house
Art rock maestro David Byrne brings a 12-piece band to the Fox Theatre for his “American Utopia” show, which combines new songs with Talking Heads classics. Electronic-influenced music combo Tune-Yards opens the show.
David Byrne. Oct. 2. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. 404-881-2100. foxtheatre.org
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