Whether you’re a fan or a foe of the bombastic Broadway impresario, you deserve to know that CATS is back in town.

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If your ship hasn’t come in yet, it may be waiting for you at the ATLANTA BOAT SHOW. In addition to a variety of boats and personal watercraft, the show also includes the latest in marine electronics and boating accessories. So motor on over to the Georgia World Congress Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for ages 13 to 15. Admission is free for kids 12 and under. 770-951-2500. www.atlantaboatshow.com.

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It’s hard to deny the power of Elvis Presley—especially when he’s dressed in a snazzy prison uniform. Celebrate the King’s birthday (the official date is Jan. 8) during THE JAILHOUSE ROCK WITH ELVIS BASH at the Plaza Theatre. In addition to a screening of “Jailhouse Rock,” the event features a competition between five Elvis impersonators and the girls of Blast Off Burlesque. The party starts at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12. Admission is $12. 404-873-1939. www.plazaatlanta.com.

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If your New Year’s resolutions include learning more about art, now’s the time to sign up for classes. Start with DESIGN BASICS, a 2-D design course taught by artist Woody Cornwell, a founding member of the Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery. The class, which is part of the ACA Community Education Program of SCAD-Atlanta, is held Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. and goes for eight sessions. The fee is $250. 404-253-6814. www.scad.edu/atlanta/communityeducation.

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How much do you know about where you live? Naturalist and poet JOHN LANE is quite familiar with the land within a one-mile radius of his home in South Carolina. He set out to explore the area while writing “Circling Home,” which chronicles discoveries including Native American artifacts and the 18^th-century graves of British soldiers. The author discusses his work 7:15 p.m. Monday at the Decatur Library. Free. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.

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Stop making promises for the New Year that you can’t keep. Instead, resolve to do something fun and easy, like visiting more galleries. Start with the OTHERWORLDS show at the Foundation One Gallery in Decatur. The exhibit spotlights new work from Atlanta artist John Tindel, as well as work from Jesse Reno of Portland, Ore., and Warren Dykeman of Seattle. The opening reception starts at 7 p.m. Sat., Jan. 5. The show continues through Feb. 23. Free. 404-806-0925. http://foundationonegallery.com

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If you don’t already know, Shakespeare can be quite entertaining—especially if you’re in the right atmosphere. A little food and a few beverages should definitely enhance your enjoyment of TWELFTH NIGHT at the New American Shakespeare Tavern. Plus, if you catch the previews on Thu., Jan. 3 and Fri., Jan. 4, you’ll only be paying $12 for your tickets, which should leave plenty to spend on items from the tavern’s pub-style menu (and perhaps some beer or wine, as well). Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The play officially opens Jan. 5 and continues through Feb. 3. Regular ticket prices range from $12 to $32. 404-874-5299. http://shakespearetavern.com

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Not sure where to spend New Year’s Eve? The easy answer, of course, is the PEACH DROP at Underground Atlanta. Enjoy family-friendly activities all afternoon and an evening of top-notch musical entertainment featuring headliner Miranda Lambert and local rockers Gary Pfaff & Obsession Day. There’s also live music all day in Kenny’s Alley. And oh, yeah—it’s free. For schedules and other information, visit http://peachdrop.com.

BUT IF YOU’RE FEELING BLUE … Head to the Fox Theatre to see husband-and-wife blues greats DEREK TRUCKS AND SUSAN TEDESCHI. The concert begins at 9 p.m. at the Fox. Tickets are $35 and $45. 404-249-6400. http://foxtheatre.org.

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Don’t miss your last chance to make holiday memories at the PINK PIG. The ride remains open through Jan. 1 in a pink tent just outside Macy’s at Lenox Square. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 30 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 31. On New Year’s Day, the ride is open from noon to 6 p.m. Rides are $3 each. A portion of the proceeds is donated to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. 770-913-5639.

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For those who need to add a little (more) merriment to their holidays, there’s the NEW YEAR’S WEEKEND CELEBRATION, with Cedric the Entertainer, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly and Jay Lamont. The show starts at 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 29 at the Atlanta Civic Center. Ticket prices range from $76 to $96. 404-249-6400. http://ticketmaster.com.

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