Find out just how funny they can be during the PUNCHLINE KIDS’ CABARET, an afternoon of comedy, dance and music from young performers. The event, a production of the Atlanta Workshop Players, takes place at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at the Punchline Comedy Club in Sandy Springs. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for ages 18 and under. 770-998-8111. www.atlantaworkshopplayers.com.

Enjoy arts and crafts, live music, a drill team, a dance festival and other delights at the INMAN PARK SPRING FESTIVAL AND TOUR OF HOMES. The two-day extravaganza takes place April 26-27, with performances by Gwen Hughes, Beatles tribute band the Mystery Trip and many others. For schedules, directions and other info, visit www.inmanparkfestival.org.

Need a mental escape from the current real estate crisis? For at least one night, lose yourself (but not your shirt) in the world of struggling artists. The national touring production of RENT returns to the Fox Theatre tonight through Sunday. Ticket prices range from $26 to $61. For show times and other information, call 404-817-8700 or visit www.foxtheatre.org.

Pledge yourself to the Atlanta Opera once again as it presents THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO at the Cobb Energy Centre. Shows start at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 26 and at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29. Additional performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. May 2 and at 3 p.m. May 4. Ticket prices range from $27.50 to $133.50. 404-817-8700. www.ticketmaster.com. www.atlantaopera.org.

It’s good to be the boss. We bet it’s especially good to be “The Boss,” BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, riding a wave of critical hype for his latest album, “Magic.” After indulging his dustbowl troubadour side with “Devils & Dust” and going off the rails with an album of Pete Seeger covers, Springsteen rebounded last year with the full-on rock ‘n’ roll album 2002’s “The Rising” should have been. One of 2007’s best albums, it gives Bruce and the legendary E Street Band some new classics to mix into the set list. 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25 at Philips arena. Tickets are $67 and $97. 404-249-6400. www.philipsarena.com.

Even the biggest names in hip-hop have to start somewhere. That place could be the 11TH ANNUAL UNSIGNED URBAN SHOWCASE, an evening that features up-and-coming performers as well as unsigned musicians. The bill includes Lil’ Wayne, Sean Garrett and Teyana Taylor as well as four hopefuls including Atlanta’s Holly Weerd, MC Jarren Benton and rapper Trimm, who’ll perform in front of a panel of judges. 9 p.m. at Luckie Lounge. Admission is $20 until 10 p.m. www.bmi.com. www.luckiefoodlounge.com.

Long for a return to the days when the best stories were delivered through radio speakers? Don’t miss the latest presentation from the Atlanta Radio Theatre Company: THE MAN WHO TRAVELED IN ELEPHANTS, an audio adaptation of the classic Robert A. Heinlein story about a salesman who goes on one final and fantastical journey. The show starts at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at Stage Door Players in Dunwoody. The opening act features short pieces by Atlanta Radio Theatre Company writers. Tickets are $10. 
770-396-1726. www.artc.org.

When you’re married to one of the world’s most recognizable movie stars, you’ve got to have a pretty healthy ego. That would certainly explain the pairing of KEITH URBAN AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD. Sure, Urban’s been a high-profile country music luminary for most of this decade, but “American Idol” winner Underwood’s career has been on fire since her saucy hit single “Before He Cheats” made her a bona fide superstar—anyone who follows her onstage had better be pretty damn comfortable in his skintight jeans. The pair performs two shows this week, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25 at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. Tickets are $49.50 and $75. 404-240-6400. www.gwinnettcenter.com.

What better way to recognize Atlanta’s signature beer—and Earth Day—than with a weekend festival? That’s right, man, it’s time for the SWEETWATER 420 FEST, which pours into Candler Park Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20. Drink in the sounds of Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, Outformation, Erica Newell with Dubconscious, the Last Waltz Ensemble, Entropy, Captain Soularcat, Uncle Joe’s Medicine Show, Sun Toucher, Mama’s Love, Kingrat and Steve Coffey & the Rockin’ Pontoons. Oh, and there’s beer, too. Admission is free; a wristband for ages 21 and up is $5. For more information, tap into www.sweetwater420fest.com.

You’ll never look at glasses the same way again, after eyeballing A NIGHT OF SPECTACLES: AN EYEWEAR FASHION EVENT. The evening features the creations of students from the Savannah College of Art and Design Atlanta using recycled glasses. 
7 p.m. tonight at the King Plow Arts Center. Tickets are $75, with VIP tickets for $150. Proceeds go to support the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation vision services for the underinsured. www.nightofspectacles.com.