5 Events Not to Miss in Atlanta: July 10-16

Jersey Boys
When: July 12 – August 11
Or: Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Theatre
Cost: $42-$98
Details: Attend the City Springs Theatre Company performance Jersey Boys During its five-week run, the company’s largest project to date. The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical tells the story of ’60s rock ‘n’ roll band The Four Seasons as they navigate the music industry and stars four Atlantans in the lead roles.

SCAD TV Festival: True Crime
When: July 12
Or: SCADshow Performing Arts Theater
Cost: $10
Details: If you’ve ever questioned the inner workings of your favorite cop show, SCAD TVfest speakers will shed light on those mysteries Friday with writing workshops and discussions. Learn about things like the formula behind a perfect cop show and the intricacies of adapting a true story for television while hearing from executives at Dateline, Fatal Attraction, Criminal Minds, and more. Stay through the end of the festival for an exclusive screening of Hulu’s Season 2 premiere How I Caught My Killer.

Crab trap and faucet
When: July 13
Or: Wild Heaven Beer in the West End
Cost: $80+
Details: If you haven’t forgotten about the Fourth of July festivities yet, keep the fun going with Wild Heaven’s second annual Crab Trap & Tap, featuring fresh Maryland blue crabs, country stew, live music and other summer treats. Paying homage to the Maryland tradition of sharing a meal around a newspaper-covered table, the event will also feature drinks like EDB-Micheladas by the Old Bay and the full lineup of Wild Heaven beers. Be sure to purchase your tickets by Thursday morning, as they will not be available at the door.

Def Leppard and Journey Stadium Tour
When: July 13
Or: Truist Park
Cost: $74+
Details: Def Leppard and Journey headline their new 23-city tour across America, with a stop at Truist Park on Saturday. They’re joined by the Steve Miller Band for a night of classic hits and songs from Def Leppard’s latest album, Diamond star halos.

“Summer of Cinema” Film Screenings
When: July 13-14
Or: Tara Theater
Cost: Free
Details: Attend free screenings of three films:AND, Fly me to the moonAnd Touch—part of Pluto TV’s summer initiative to support small, independent theaters across America. Tickets are first-come, first-served, so be sure to get to Tara early and secure your spot for the screening of your choice. If you can make it on Saturday, also try to catch podcaster and host Davi Crimmins from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sports Corner: Atlanta Home Games

• THE The Atlanta Dream Play the Las Vegas Aces at Gateway Center Arena in College Park on July 12. Info here.

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