Top things to do in and around Atlanta this week

May 4, 2017 - Alpharetta, Ga: Taste of Alpharetta Thursday, May 4, 2017, in Alpharetta, Ga. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

ATLANTA — Here is a look at some of the upcoming events in the Atlanta area.

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Now-May 10

Little Women at Marietta Theatre Company

Now - May 18

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at City Springs Theatre

Before she was music superstar Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn who wrote hit songs for the biggest acts in music. BEAUTIFUL chronicles her rise as a songwriter.

Now - May 25

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat at Center for Puppetry Arts

Catch a performance of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, over at the Center for Puppetry Arts.

May 10-11

DAA Mother’s Day Weekend Butterfly Bash

Presented by the Dahlonega Arts Alliance and the Dahlonega Butterfly Farm! Celebrate Mom surrounded by beautiful butterflies and local artists while sipping wine in the gardens! Make this Mother’s Day one she’ll remember!

Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival

This Mother’s Day weekend, more than 175 hand-selected painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelry designers, leather and metal artisans, glass blowers, and more will showcase their work at this free, family-friendly festival.

Dunwoody Art Festival

The popular and award-winning Dunwoody Art Festival will spread its wings along Dunwoody Village Parkway for Mother’s Day weekend. The fest will take place rain or shine.

May 16

Summer Street Party

Every third Friday night during the summer. LaGrange transforms Main Street into a pedestrian-friendly, open-container zone featuring live music, food, drinks and local vendors. Enjoy performances on two stages coordinated by Sweetland Amphitheater and Wild Leap Brew Co., plus shop and dine from local businesses.

May 17

SCOOBY-DOO! Mansion Mayhem” opens

This celebratory experience at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta asks kids and caretakers to combine forces with the members of Mystery Inc. to analyze clues and put their problem-solving skills to the test. Families and young detectives will work through the rooms of the mansion meeting different characters of the iconic TV show that has captivated fans for more than 50 years.

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