The “Dancing Machine” sequence from Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour, which comes to Philips Arena this weekend.

FRIDAY
Performing arts: Cirque du Soleil celebrates the music of the late King of Pop in “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour,” an elaborate production taking over Philips Arena for three performances at 8 p.m. June 29 and 30 and 4 p.m. July 1. Check out our preview.

Festival: Old Five Points, at the intersection of Ashford Dunwoody and Johnson Ferry roads, is the place to experience cuisines from around the world at the Taste of the World Fest. they’ll also have an artists’ market, music and more. It happens noon-10 p.m. June 29-30.

Music: If the movie “Rock of Ages” has you longing to relive the rock of the ’80s, This weekend’s Def Leppard and Poison concert is a great place to do that. The show begins at 7 p.m. June 29 at Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood with opener Lita Ford. Read our interview with Def Leppard guitarist Vivian …

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Masitas de Puerco at Papi’s Cuban & Caribbean Grill, which was your pick for best Caribbean restaurant in and around Atlanta. Photo: Renee Brock / Special

YOUR PICKS
1. Papi’s Cuban & Caribbean Grill (several locations)
You say, “Papi’s is the best… they are just flat out awesome.”

2. Chef Rob’s (Sandy Springs)
3. All Island Café (Decatur/Stone Mountain)
4. Scotch Bonnet (Campbellton Road)
5. Tropical Cuisine (College Park)

Chicharron de Pollo (fried chicken pieces with a side of plantains) is among the dishes at Cafe Restaurant Domincano, our pick for best Caribbean restaurant in and around Atlanta. Photo: Becky Stein / Special

OUR PICKS
1. Café Restaurant Dominicano (Norcross)
Chief Dining Critic John Kessler says, “Cristino Hiraldo and Zoilo Rodriguez opened this modest, dimly lit spot as a gathering place for the Dominican community. Guests come at lunch for $6 plate lunches from a steam table. Look for a half-dozen proteins ranging from stewed pork riblets in red …

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Skylar Nicholson plays the title role in Serenbe Playhouse’s production of “Alice in Wonderland.” Photo: BreeAnne Clowdus

FRIDAY
Music: In “Live Music Matters: A Tribute to Eddie Owen Presents,” more than 50 artists pay tribute to local music scene eminence Eddie Owen and his new series at Duluth’s Red Clay Theatre. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. June 22; 5 and 9 p.m. June 23; 3 and 7 p.m. June 24; 7:30 p.m. June 26.

Music: The hugely successful country trio Lady Antebellum, which includes Augusta boys Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, brings a set packed with hits to the Gwinnett Arena at 7 p.m. June 22.

Exhibition, history: “Bat Mitzvah Comes of Age” is an exhibition at the Marcus Jewish Community Center in Dunwoody that explores 90 years of the coming-of-age ritual for Jewish girls.

Music: Theatrical music comes to Chastain Park Amphitheatre with “Music of the Night: The Best of London’s West End Musical Theater.” The show begins at 8 p.m. June 22.

Music: Mozart’s

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