This week

North Georgia Chamber Symphony, Dawsonville. 7:30 p.m. May 16. Grace Presbyterian Church. 170 Georgia 9, Dawsonville. Free.

North Georgia Chamber Symphony, Blairsville. 7 p.m. May 17. Old Courthouse on the Square, One Town Square, Blairsville. Free.

Animal shelter benefit concert, Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. May 17. Laurel Park, Cleveland Highway, Gainesville. $15, $300 for a table of eight and includes dinner. 770-297-5504, kcrumley@hallcounty.org.

Rodney Atkins, Hiawassee. 7 p.m. May 17. Georgia Mountain Fair, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. $27-$37. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

“School of Rock,” Athens. 7 p.m. May 17; 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. May 18. Morton Theatre, 195 W. Washington St., Athens. Adults $16, seniors, students, children, groups of 10 or more $11.

The Avett Brothers, Alpharetta. 7:30 p.m. May 17. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Special guest Old Crow Medicine Show. $49.50 standing room pit, $45.50 reserved and $38.50 lawn. 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com or vzwamp.com.

Sautee Nacoochee Community Chorale concert, Sautee. 7:30 p.m. May 17, 7:30 p.m. May 18, 2 p.m. May 19. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 North, Sautee Nacoochee. $10 members, $14 non-members, $ 4 for 12 and younger. 706 878-3300, snca.org.

The Return concert, Roswell. 8 p.m. May 17. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. $15-$22. 770-594-7974.

John McCutcheon, Dahlonega. 8 p.m. May 17. The Crimson Moon Cafe’, 24 N. Park St., Dahlonega. 706-864-3982, thecrimsonmoon.com.

North Georgia Chamber Symphony, Gainesvile. 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1397 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. Free.

North Georgia Chamber Symphony, Dahlongea. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Dahlonega United Methodist Church, 107 South Park St., Dahlonega. May 18. Free.

Darius Rucker, Atlanta. May 18. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $24-$69. 800-745-3000, vzwamp.com or ticketmaster.com.

Songs of Love and Travel, Dawsonville. 7:30 p.m. May 18. Bowen Center for the Arts, 334 Hwy 9 N, Dawsonville. Free.

Joe Gransden and Kenny Banks, Gainesville. 8 p.m. May 18. The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SE, Gainesville. Series tickets $125 for all five performances. Individual tickets $30, $25 each with the purchase of six or more. 770-534-2787, TheArtsCouncil.net.

Spring Concert, Athens. 4 p.m. May 19. Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall, University of Georgia Performing Arts Center, 210 S Jackson St., Athens. Free. 706-543-1907.

Upcoming

Emily Hearn, Gainesville. Noon to 1 p.m. May 22. Gainesville’s downtown square, Gainesville.

Jordan Covington, Gainesville. 9:30 p.m. May 24. The Monkey Barrel, 115 Washington St. SE, Gainesville.

Saturday Evening Concert Series, Helen. 8 p.m. May 25. Unicoi State Park and Lodge, 1788 Highway 356, Helen. $5 parking. 800-573-9659 ext. 305.

“The Spirit of American Heroes” annual Memorial Day concert, Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. May 27. First Baptist Church, 751 Green St. NW, Gainesville. Free. northwindsband.com.

The Steve Bryson Band, Gainesville. Noon to 1 p.m. May 29. Gainesville’s downtown square, Gainesville.

Tony Bennett and Jackie Evancho, Alpharetta. May 31. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $29-$125. 800-745-3000, vzwamp.com.

Summerland, Alpharetta. 8 p.m. June 1. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $25-$55. 800-745-3000, vzwamp.com.

A1A: The Original and Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band, Gainesville. 8 p.m. June 1. The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. Adult $18. 770-534-2787, TheArtsCouncil.net.

Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta. 8 p.m. June 5. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $19-$49. deltaclassicchastain.com.

Robin Bullock “Celtic Guitar God,” Dahlonega. 8:30 p.m. June 8. The Crimson Moon, 24 N Park St., Dahlonega. $16-$18.

Hot Club of Cowtown, Sautee. 4 p.m. June 9. Center Theater, Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 North, Sautee Nacoochee.

Peggie Hoskins with Soulshine Band, Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. June 13. The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. Adult $12, student and seniors $9. 770-534-2787, TheArtsCouncil.net.

Jonathan Byrd, Dahlonega. 8:30 p.m. June 14. The Crimson Moon, 24 North Park St., Dahlonega. $16 advance, $18. thecrimsonmoon.com.

Joan Baez and The Indigo Girls, Alpharetta. 7 p.m. June 15. Delta Classic Chastain Park Amphitheater, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $34.50-$64.50. 800-745-3000, deltaclassicchastain.com.

The Package Tour, Atlanta. June 20. Philips Arena, Atlanta. Featuring New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men. Call 212-373-6108 or 404-878-3096 for time, nkotb.com.

Hank Williams Jr. and Gregg Allman, Alpharetta. June 21. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $19.50-$99.50. Call 800-745-3000 for time, vzwamp.com or ticketmaster.com.

Brad Paisley pre-show acoustic performance, Atlanta. 6 p.m. June 23. Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Ave. SE, Atlanta.

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Atlanta. 8 p.m. June 23. The Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. Parking $10. 404-876-5859, atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

The B-52s, Atlanta. 8 p.m. June 28. The Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. Parking $10. 404-876-5859, atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

Straight No Chaser, Atlanta. 8 p.m. June 28. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $25-$69. deltaclassicchastain.com.

Just Imagine: A Symphonic Tribute to John Lennon, Atlanta. 8 p.m. June 29. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $19-$49. deltaclassicchastain.com.

Joan Rivers to Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta. 8 p.m. June 29. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $27.50-$99.50. 800-745-3000, vzwamp.com or ticketmaster.com.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Alpharetta. 7:30 p.m. June 30 and 8 p.m. July 5. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $15-$45. 800-745-3000, vzwamp.com.

Northwinds Symphonic Band, Gainesville. 8 p.m. July 3. The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. Adult $18, student and seniors $15. 770-534-2787, TheArtsCouncil.net.

Maxwell, Atlanta. July 6. Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Drive NW, Atlanta. $50-$120. Call 800-745-3000 for time, ticketmaster.com or livenation.com.

Summer Soul Jam in the Park: The Stylistics, The Manhattans, Heatwave, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Peaches & Herb, Main Ingredient featuring Cuba Gooding Sr., Atlanta. July 10. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $25-$60. Visit deltaclassicchastain.com for time.

The Carolina Chocolate Drops with Keller Williams, Atlanta. 8 p.m. July 12. The Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. Parking $10. 404-876-5859, atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

Heads of State: Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill & Ralph Tresvant, After 7, Al B. Sure and Color Me Badd, Atlanta. July 13. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $30-$69. Visit deltaclassicchastain.com for time.

Georgia Satellites, Buford. 7 p.m. July 13. Peachtree Pointe Amphitheater, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford. tickets.lakelanierislands.com or kdavis@lakelanierislands.com.

Luke Bryan pre-show acoustic performance, Atlanta. 6 p.m. July 14. Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Ave. SE, Atlanta.

Phish, Alpharetta. 7:30 p.m. July 16-17. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $45-$60. 800-745-3000, vzwamp.com.

Robert Plant, Alpharetta. July 19. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $39.50-$79.50. Call 800-745-3000 for time, RobertPlant.com or vzwamp.com.

Neal McCoy and Briana Tyson, Hiawassee. 2 and 8 p.m. July 19. Georgia Mountain Fair, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Boz Scaggs, Atlanta. 8 p.m. July 19. The Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. Parking $10. 404-876-5859, atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

Anita Baker, Atlanta. 8 p.m. July 19. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $25-$89. deltaclassicchastain.com.

Mel Tillis and Kayla Leigh Armstrong, Hiawassee. 2 and 8 p.m. July 20. Georgia Mountain Fair, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

The Black Crowes and Tedeschi Trucks Band, Alpharetta. 6:30 p.m. July 20. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $35.50-$89.50. 800-745-3000, vzwamp.com.

Yacht Rock Revue, Atlanta. 7:30 p.m. July 20. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $25-$50. deltaclassicchastain.com.

Jordan Covington, Duluth. 9:30 p.m. July 20. Wild Bill’s, 2075 Market St., Duluth.

Gospel Music Show, Hiawassee. 2 p.m. July 21. Georgia Mountain Fair, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Yes, Alpharetta. 7:30 p.m. July 21. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $45.50-$125.50. 1-800-745-3000, vzwamp.com.

The Bellamy Brothers, Hiawassee. 2 and 7 p.m. July 22. Georgia Mountain Fair, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Marty Stuart and Gold Wing Express, Hiawassee. 2 and 8 p.m. July 23. Georgia Mountain Fair, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Dustin Lynch and Brent Cobb, Hiawassee. 2 and 8 p.m. July 24. Georgia Mountain Fair, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Bluegrass Day, Hiawassee. 2 and 8 p.m. July 25. Georgia Mountain Fair, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Jim Wood, Hiawassee. 2 p.m. July 26. Georgia Mountain Fair, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

John Anderson, Hiawassee. 3 and 6:30 p.m. July 26. Georgia Mountain Fair, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Barenaked Ladies, Alpharetta. 7 p.m. July 26. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $15.75-$89.75. 800-745-3000, vzwamp.com.

An evening with Lyle Lovett and his acoustic group, Atlanta. 8 p.m. July 26. The Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. Parking $10. 404-876-5859, atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

Single Acts, Hiawassee. 8 p.m. July 26. Georgia Mountain Fair, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Keith Urban, Alpharetta. July 27. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $30.50-$75. Call 800-745-3000 for time, keithurban.net or vzwamp.com.

Weird Al Yankovic, Alpharetta. 8 p.m. July 28. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $27.50-$59.50. 800-745-3000, vzwamp.com or ticketmaster.com.

Regeneration Tour: The Human League, Erasure’s Andy Bell and Howard Jones, Atlanta. 7 p.m. August 7. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $30-$60. deltaclassicchastain.com.

Gipsy Kings, Atlanta. 8 p.m. Aug. 9. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $35-$79. deltaclassicchastain.com.

Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin, Atlanta. 8 p.m. Aug. 9. The Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. Parking $10. 404-876-5859, atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

Under The Sun: Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, Vertical Horizon and Fastball, Atlanta. 7 p.m. Aug. 10. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $29-$69. deltaclassicchastain.com.

August concert, Suwanee. 7 p.m. Aug.10. Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee.

Back in Time: Beach and Soul, Gainesville. 8 p.m. Aug. 10. The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. Adult $18, student and seniors $15. 770-534-2787, TheArtsCouncil.net.

Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers with Railroad Earth, Atlanta. 8 p.m. Aug. 10. The Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. Parking $10. 404-876-5859, atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

Peter Frampton and B.B. King, Alpharetta. 7 p.m. Aug. 13. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $19-$99. 800-745-3000, vzwamp.com.

The Killers, Alpharetta. Aug. 15. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $32.50-$67.50. Call 800-745-3000 for time, vzwamp.com or ticketmaster.com.

Sunset Jazz Festival: Will Downing, Atlanta. 7 p.m. Aug. 16. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $25-$89. deltaclassicchastain.com.

Sunset Jazz Festival: Eric Benet, Brian Culbertson, Rachelle Ferrell, Hiroshima, Atlanta. 6 p.m. Aug. 17. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $25-$89. deltaclassicchastain.com.

Roger Hodgson: The Legendary Voice of Supertramp, Atlanta. 8 p.m. Aug. 18. The Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. Parking $10. 404-876-5859, atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

LP Tour, Alpharetta. 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Delta Classic Chastain Park Amphitheater, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $25-$49. 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com or deltaclassicchastain.com.

Cheech and Chong with War and Tower of Power, Atlanta. 7 p.m. Aug. 23. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $25-$59. deltaclassicchastain.com.

STS9 and Umphrey’s McGee, Alpharetta. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $25.50-$42.50. 800-745-3000, sts9.com or vzwamp.com.

Allman Brothers Band, Alpharetta. 6 p.m. Sept. 2. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $29.50-$99.50. 800-745-3000, vzwamp.com.

Steely Dan, Alpharetta. Sept. 7. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $39.50-$99.50. Call 800-745-3000 for time, SteelyDan.com or vzwamp.com.

Charlie Wilson, Atlanta. 8 p.m. Sept. 13. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $35-$79. deltaclassicchastain.com.

Kid Rock pre-show acoustic performance, Atlanta. 6 p.m. Sept. 14. Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Ave. SE, Atlanta.

Pet Shop Boys, Alpharetta. Sept. 14. Atlanta Symphony Hall, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $39.50-$99.00. Call 800-745-3000 for time, ticketmaster.com.

Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley, Atlanta. 7 p.m. Sept. 19. Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta. $25-$75. 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.

Fall Out Boy, Alpharetta. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $35.50-$39.50. 800-745-3000, vzwamp.com.

Pandora Jewelry presents Martina McBride, Atlanta. 8 p.m. Sept. 28. Delta Classic Chastain, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta. $35-$89. deltaclassicchastain.com.

Fun, Alpharetta. 8 p.m. Oct. 8. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $39.50. 800-745-3000, vzwamp.com.

Michael McDonald, Atlanta. Oct. 13. Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. $35-$125. Call 800-745-3000 for time, ticketmaster.com.

Chris Mann, Alpharetta. 8 p.m. Oct. 18. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $25-$55. 800-745-3000, vzwamp.com or ticketmaster.com.

Ongoing

Blue Sky Concert, Gainesville. Noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday in May. Gainesville’s downtown square, Gainesville.

Annual Dahlonega Appalachian Jam, Dahlonega. 2-5 p.m. Through Oct. 12. Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site, 1 Public Square N, Dahlonega.

Tom and Juli, Dahlonega. 7 p.m. every Thursday. The Crimson Moon Cafe’, 24 N. Park St., Dahlonega. 706-864-3982, thecrimsonmoon.com.

Jazz Jam Session, Dahlonega. 7-9 p.m. every fourth Sunday. The Crimson Moon, 24 N Park St., Dahlonega. $6.