WEEKLY TOP PICKS: May 19-25, 2008
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Under the Big Top: You’re the Ringmaster
Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Opens May 17

Check out the newest interactive exhibit at Imagine It!, where the circus becomes a place to learn about taking care of mind, body and soul. Learn to tame the lions of laziness, perform the feats of strength and wellness and be the ringmaster of your own health. The exhibit runs through Sept. 14. The museum is open Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr, Atlanta. 404-659-5437. $11/person; children under 2, free.

Decatur Arts Festival
Downtown Decatur
May 24-25 • Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

This festival has something for everybody, including an outdoor artists market, live music, food vendors, literary arts festival and film festival. Children’s Arts Festival is Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and includes hands-on art projects, performers, ponies and a parade. The festival will be held at 101 East Court Square, Decatur. Call 404-371-9583 for more information. Admission is free.

Atlanta Caribbean Carnival
Downtown Atlanta
May 24 • 11 a.m.

A Caribbean-themed parade and festival for the whole family that includes culturally-themed activities and food. Admission to the parade is free; entry to the village is $20. Call 404-587-5195 for more information.

The Sound of Music
Towne Lake Arts Center
May 16-June 1 • Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 3 p.m.

Broadway show that chronicles the true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers and their escape from Austria. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for children. The center is located at 6576 Commerce Parkway, Woodstock. Call 678-494-4251.