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Even if Autumn in Cola doesn’t necessarily mean cooler weather, it does signify the arrival of many musical acts, theatrical performances and art exhibits. Here are our top picks for who to see + what to do to make yourself feel •cultured• (or just to have a good time) this season.

🎤 Concerts

Thomas Rhett’s Home Team Tour 2017 | Oct. 12 | Colonial Life Arena | 801 Lincoln St. | $29-229 | Feel good, sing-along country songs. Bring your boots + your babe.

The Weeknd’s Starboy: Legend of the Fall 2017 World Tour – Phase Two | Oct. 28 | Colonial Life Arena | 801 Lincoln St. | $36-456+ | This concert is a personal #MustDo. Not only is The Weeknd a great live performer, but he’s also bringing along two friends – Canadian rapper NAV + ATL’s very own Gucci Mane.

🎭 Theater

Barbecue | Sept. 8-23 | $20-28 | Trustus Theatre | 520 Lady St.

The Addams Family | Oct. 12-22 | $15-18 | Chapin Community Theatre | 810 Lyttleton St., Camden | Introduce your fam to America’s favorite haunted fam.

🤸 Dance

Dracula: Ballet with a Bite by Columbia City Ballet | Oct. 27-28 | $20-48 | Koger Center | 1051 Greene St. | This show is so fun and helps put us in witch mode for Halloween.

The Nutcracker by Columbia Classical Ballet | Dec. 1-3 | $20-48 | Koger Center | 1051 Greene St.

🎨 Art

Henri Matisse: Jazz & Poetry on Paper | Sept. 15-Jan. 15 | $2.50-6 | Columbia Museum of Art

Golden Legacy: Original art from 75 years of Golden Books | now-Oct. 7 | $8.50-11.50 | Edventure Children’s Museum | 211 Gervais St. | Relive your childhood – and your parent’s (and maybe even grandparent’s) with 75 years of Golden Books.

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