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Orchid Daze
Through March 30

The Atlanta Botanical Garden heats up the winter months with dazzling displays of orchids in combination with antique urns, fountains, lanterns and architectural remnants such as gates and gargoyles. $9-12. www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

Where the Wild Things Are
Feb. 22-24

Maurice Sendak’s beloved Wild Things come to life in Oliver Knussen’s imaginative and vibrant opera. Sendak’s ever-popular drawings — big, funny-looking and lovable beasts — enhance the performance. Ravel’s ballet score (performed in its entirety) features delightful depictions of Beauty and the Beast and Sleeping Beauty. $10-65. www.atlantasymphony.org

ATL[art] 08
Feb. 1-29

Conceived of and spearheaded by the Atlanta Gallery Association, ATLart[08] is the fifth annual city-wide celebration of the visual arts in Atlanta. Free. www.atlart08.org

Romeo and Juliet
Through March 9

After nine sold-out runs in a row, the Atlanta Shakespeare Company is pleased to continue an Atlanta tradition by bringing you this timeless story of star-crossed young lovers and the role played by their tragic deaths in ending a long family feud. $12-32. www.shakespearetavern.com

Otherworlds
Through Feb. 23

Explore the deep and impressive work of Jesse Reno, Warren Dykeman and John Tindel at Foundation One Gallery. Free. www.foundationonegallery.com

Seussical the Musical
Feb. 23-March 23

For fun and music and lots of play, hop on down to the Alliance today! This show is one that all can enjoy, every who-girl and every who-boy. $20-30. www.alliancetheatre.org

A Little Monkey Business
Feb. 23-March 16

When this spirited and sassy young lady gets a new little brother who is “a cute little monkey,” things get all mixed up. Based on the wildly popular book of the same name, Junie B. Jones — And a Little Monkey Business comes from the creators of Miss Nelson Is Missing. $14.46-17.70. www.synchrotheatre.com

Spring Into Dance
Through March 29

Rialto Center for the Arts has teamed up with the Ferst Center, Arts at Emory, Several Dancers Core and the Atlanta Ballet to allow audiences to create their own combination of three of eight performances at a special rate. Three shows $45. www.rialtocenter.org/springintodance.html

Once Upon a Tune
March 9

Your kids will be enchanted as the Atlanta Symphony brings some of its favorite fairy tales to life! $15-20. www.atlantasymphony.org