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Monday February 27

Seminal surf punk band Agent Orange play The Masquerade. The Lemonheads punk out at The Earl. From 3 PM on, savor tropical sounds and libations, as well as a Polynesian dinner, during Mai Tai Monday at Smith’s Olde Bar. Northside Tavern hosts its weekly Blues Jam. Head over to Fat Matt’s Rib Shack for dinner and a show, with local blues/jazz band Dry White Toast performing at 8 p.m.

Tuesday, February 28

During Darkland County Tuesdays at Eddie’s Attic, see artists from the Stephen King/John Mellencamp production preview its music leading up to the premiere of GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY at the Alliance Theatre on April 4. Grab your horn and head to Twain’s in Decatur for a Joe Gransden jazz jam session starting at 9 p.m. Little G. Weevil blues it down at Darwin’s Burgers & Blues in Marietta. Crosstown Allstars rock the blues at Fat Matt’s Rib Shack. Nathan Nelson & Entertainment Crackers bring on the blues at Northside Tavern. Dance the night away at Tues. Retro in the Metro nights at Midtown’s Deadwood Saloon featuring video mixes of ’80s, ’90s and 2Ks hits.

Wednesday, February 29

For the movie lover in all of us, EmoryUniversity continues its Painting with Light: 13 Masterpieces of the Art of Cinematography (1928-2002) with a free screening of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (1935), the beautiful classic film starring Merle Oberon, Mickey Rooney and James Cagney, in White Hall 208. The Atlanta Funk Society turns the main room of Smith’s Olde Bar into the funkiest place in Atlanta on Wed. nights. Get ready to rumba, cha-cha and jitterbug at the weekly Swing Night at Graveyard Tavern. Frankie’s Blues Mission jazzes up Fat Matt’s Rib Shack. Danny “Mudcat” Dudeck blues it down at Northside Tavern. Lefty Williams strums at Moe’s Original Bar-B-Que. Dance to ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s hits during Retro in the Metro Wednesdays at Pub 71 in Brookhaven

Dexter Romweber

Guns N Roses returns for a more intimate show at The Tabernacle. Dexter Romweber Duo brings a rockabilly spirit to The Earl, with Andrew and the Disapyramids and Orbo & The Longshots opening. Relax with a tropical cocktail at vintage tiki bar Trader Vic’s where Tongo Hiti play Retro-Polynesian luxurious live lounge sounds, as well as trippy takes on iconic pop songs, every Thursday night. Big Mike’s off in Seattle till June performing with El Vez in Teatro ZinZanni’s CALIENTE SHOW, so Atlanta Funk Society’s Jonathan Lloyd will be filling in on vocals. Remember Lloyd’s Rockstead Review, his killer reggae collaboration with Kingsized? The Breeze Kings and Chickenshack bring on the blues respectively at Northside Tavern and Fat Matt’s Rib Shack. Rorey Carroll Band jams at Red Light Café’s weekly Bluegrass Thursday.

Friday, March 2

Unfortunately Meat is Murdered: the Faces of Smiths,  has been postponed. But James Leg of the Black Diamond Heavies belts out “psychedelic punk ass rock and soul” at Star Bar. The Nick Longo Band jazzes up Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s Martinis and IMAX. Cineprov! mocks GODZILLA VS. MOTHRA (1964) at Relapse Theatre.

Saturday, March 3

Shamrock with Yacht Rock Revue kicks off Atlanta’s St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans early this year with the ultimate U2 tribute experience at Park Tavern at Piedmont Park. The event begins at 2 p.m. and live music starts at 4 p.m. with special guests Saturday Night Beaver presenting a glamorous stage show that celebrates the artists that brought sex appeal to popular music such as Rick James, Rod Stewart and George Michael. Then U2 tribute band Uno Dos Tres Catorce performs followed by two sets by Yacht Rock Revue. Drink and eat up with an ultimate Bloody Mary bar, green beer and plenty of hearty fare. Read our ‘Tis the Season preview interview with Yacht Rock Revue here.

THE GOLDEN TICKET

The Legendary Shack*Shakers rock The Earl. Named after a metaphor for musical freedom, Montana Skies delve into a variety of classic music from Pink Floyd to Rush to Vivaldi, as well as their own originals, in the vintage setting of Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. The High Museum of Art continues its MOMA movie series with showings of a 35 mm print of George Cukor’s IT SHOULD HAPPEN TO YOU (1954) collected by the New York museum at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The Atlanta Opera opens THE GOLDEN TICKET, based on Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Read our Kool Kat interview with director Michael Shell here.

And as usual, DJ Romeo Cologne transforms the sensationally seedy Clermont Lounge into a ’70s disco/funk inferno late into the wee hours.

The Supremes at the Apollo Theater. Photo courtesy of The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. Photo by Kwame Brathwaite.

Sunday, March 4

It’s the last day to explore one of America’s most iconic theaters in AIN’T NOTHING LIKE THE REAL THING: HOW THE APOLLO THEATER SHAPED AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT, a special exhibition at the Atlanta History Center . Presented by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, in collaboration with the Apollo Theater Foundation, the display includes historic and contemporary costumes, playbills, music scores, graphic images and recorded music. Rise and dine with Slack Tone Slim at 1 p.m. dunch at The Earl . Tony Bryant brings on the blues at Fat Matt’s, and Uncle Sugar blues it down at Northside Tavern.

Ongoing Exhibits

DragonCon is still months away, but get your con fix now as the giant nerds of Dad’s Garage explores the eccentric and outlandish realm of sci‐fi fandom in THE WRATH OF CON. Get ready for blaster battles, ridiculous costumes and celebrity sightings all rolled into one night of comedy! Through March 17.

MANDALA: SACRED CIRCLE IN TIBETAN BUDDHISM brings peace and harmony to the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University. This amazing special exhibition explores Buddhism’s unique and beautiful perspective on sacred space and honor that through the tradition of mandalas. Be sure to read Lisa Stock’s Retro Review here. Through April 15

PICASSO TO WARHOL, a special art exhibition at the High Museum of Art, features over 100 works of art from 14 of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Through Apr. 29.

If you know of a cool happening coming up soon, send suggestions to ATLRetro@gmail.com.