Matildabs song and dance

Plus, Doug Stanhope at Smithbs Olde Bar and Atlanta Streets Alive takes over the Southside

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Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, and later brought to life on the big screen by Mara Wilson and Danny DeVito, the Tony Award-winning Matilda the Musical brings the story of gifted Matilda, her family the Wormwoods, the evil principal Agatha Trunchbull and the loving Miss Honey to the Fox Theatrebs stage through April 23. $30-$105. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., 1 and 6:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E. 404-881-2100. www.foxtheatre.org.While you can currently catch Doug Stanhopebs latest comedy special, bNo Place Like Home,b on Seeso, therebs really nothing quite like experiencing his outlandish comedy, fueled by equal parts alcohol and anger, live on stage. Catch Stanhopebs somewhat confrontational wit at Smithbs Olde Bar this Tues., April 25. $35. 7 p.m. Smithbs Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. N.E. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.Organized by the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, Atlanta Streets Alive kicks off its first festival of 2017 this Sunday, closing off a 4-mile stretch of street from Grant Park to Westview on the Southside to motorized traffic, and opening it up to those on foot or bicycle while encouraging Atlantans to explore the city in a healthier, more livable way. Free. 2-6 p.m. Sun., April 23. Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard and Georgia Avenue. www.atlantastreetsalive.com.Broadway actor, bAmerican Idolb finalist and viral YouTube personality Todrick Hall is touring North America with Straight Outta Oz. Hall takes on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with more than 20 original songs, recreating his journey from small-town Texas to the big-city lights of bOz Angeles.b $28-$39. 8 p.m. Sun., April 23. Atlanta Symphony Hall Live, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E. 404-733-5000. www.aso.org/live.Interdisciplinary artist and scientist Bojana Ginn participates in an artist talk at Whitespace for her latest exhibition, Infinite Body. The multimedia exhibit bexplores the physical and digital worlds as entangled spaces inside of us and around us that we can discover and curate.b Free. 2-5 p.m. Sat., April 22. Whitespace, 814 Edgewood Ave. N.E. 404-688-1892. www.whitespace814.com.Improvisers from all over the country descend on Atlanta to compete in Dadbs Garage improv tournament. The tournament will feature long-form and short-form acts and everything in between b including workshops! $10-$30. Thurs.-Sat., April 20-22. Dadbs Garage, 569 Ezzard St. 404-523-3141. www.dadsgarage.com.


DESIGN ADAC, a free annual home and design market featuring presentations, panel discussions, luncheons, book signings and more, returns to ADAC April 25-27. Keynote speakers include Brooklyn-based designer and artist Rebecca Atwood, interior decorator Alex Papachristidis, Thomas ObBrien of Aero Studios, and David Netto of David Netto Design. DESIGN ADAC is in partnership with national shelter publication VERANDA, which celebrates its 30th anniversary. Free. Tues.-Thurs., April 25-27. ADAC, 351 Peachtree Hills Ave. N.E. 404-231-1720. www.adacatlanta.com.Find more events online at clatl.com/events






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