Atlanta PlanIt

The Peabody Award-winning TV hit comedy is coming to the Fox on Feb. 26.

Giovanni, who fearlessly writes about America’s political landscape as well as family and the people who have influenced her, will be giving a free poetry reading at Emory’s Schwartz Center on Feb. 22.

The bank heist movie comes to the stage Feb. 21 and 22.

Once, on stage through March 8, is making its regional premiere in Atlanta.

Every year since 1976, the Alvin Ailey dancers perform at the Fox Theatre during Black History Month.

When Johnson Publishing created Ebony and Jet magazines, the narrative for black Americans was changed forever. This exhibition, on view through May 16, includes images that had a great, powerful impact.

The energetic and lovable character, a favorite of kids across the world, brings fun and innovative teaching lessons to Atlanta on Feb. 19.

The show, on view through May 3, displays six series of prints, which include etchings, lithographs and woodcuts. The focus is storytelling.

The musical, on stage through April 12, chronicles the lives and music of the Grammy Award-winning husband-and-wife team.

The Atlanta Opera will present Porgy and Bess from March 7 to 15 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

The program, on stage March 6 and 7, will mark the first time students from the Terminus School of Modern Ballet will share the stage with the company’s professional dancers.

Along with a local rock group, the 100-member Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus will sing favorites made famous by some of music's top stars and, of course, the band Queen.

Actor Googie Uterhardt portrays eight of the characters in the play, which runs from March 6 to 15.

The show, on view through July 19, combines artist Derrick Adams’ multimedia work inspired by the late designer Patrick Kelly, with some of Kelly’s designs and memorabilia.

Diana Ross, a legend who helped shape the sound of popular music, will be in concert March 1 at the Fox Theatre.

On Feb. 29, enjoy a touch of spring on a late winter day. This free event features beautiful flower and greenery displays, garden experts, a mini-plant sale and fun activities for attendees of all ages.

The HeartBound Ministries’ exhibit is on view through Feb. 27 at the Sloppy Floyd Building downtown, across from the state Capitol. There will also be a special exhibit at the Callanwolde Gallery from March 12 to April 12.

The Beach Boys are marking more than a half-century of making music. The group, an American icon to fans around the world, is in concert Feb. 26 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

Visit Woodruff Park and enjoy the view. See this installation composed of light-based sculptures made by local and national artists. But hurry! The exhibition ends Feb. 29.

Jason Hines’ artistry is evident in his intricate creations for the Center for Puppetry Arts. His most recent project is Stellaluna, on stage through March 8.