Make the most of your week with these area events. For even more to do, visit our online calendar HERE.
THROUGH FEBRUARY 19
30th Annual Pine Straw Sale. A fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 1011. To ensure home delivery, your order and payment must be received by February 19. Deliveries within a 5 mile radius will be on Saturday, February 27. 10-bale minimum for delivery, less than 10 bales must be picked up in church parking lot. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. For ordering info: troop1011.org or troop1011pinestraw@yahoo.com
THROUGH FEBRUARY 21
Cobb County Junior Basketball Tournament. Season and championship tournament for 6th-8th graders from Cobb, Cherokee, Paulding, North Fulton, Forsyth and Gwinnett schools. Most Saturday and Sunday games start at 9am, check website for updates on times and locations. Tickets: $5/adult; $3/student; 5 and under free. Final championship game at Hillgrove High School, 4165 Luther Ward Road, Powder Springs. More info: www.ccjbc.com
FEBRUARY 5-20
Last of the Red Hot Lovers by Neil Simon, presented by Centerstage North. Middle-aged and married, overworked and overweight, Barney Cushman wants to join the sexual revolution before it’s too late. Mountain View Arts Alliance Benefit shows: February 5: 8pm and February 7: 2pm with dessert and coffee, $15. February 6: 6:30pm with appetizers and dinner, $25. All other shows February 12, 13, 18-20: 8pm. February 14: 2pm. Tickets are $15 in advance. $17 at the door. The Art Place Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-331-0079 or www.centerstagenorth.org
FEBRUARY 12
Cobb County Master Gardeners Lunch and Learn: Compost and Soil Amendments presented by Eddie Rhoades, Master Gardner. Learn how to turn poor soil into plant-friendly soil. Bring your lunch. 12-1pm. Cobb Water Lab, 662 S. Cobb Drive, Marietta. More info: 770-528-4070 or www.cobbmastergardeners.com
Martinis & Music. Live music, light refreshments, art, and cash bar. 5:30pm. This event is open to the public at $10 per person and is free for museum members. Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, 30 Atlanta Street, Marietta. More info: 770-528-1444 or www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org
FEBRUARY 12-MARCH 26
The Romance of the Nude and Figure, features works of art by local artists in honor of Valentine’s Day. 6-8pm. dk Gallery 25 West Park Square Marietta 30060. More info: 770-427-5377 or www.dkgallery.us
FEBRUARY 12-28
The Full Monty. Based on the cult-hit film of the same name, The Full Monty is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and a highly anticipated closing number. Thursdays through Saturdays the show starts at 8pm with an additional Saturday performance, February 27 at 2pm. Sunday performances start at 2pm. Tickets: $35-$55. The Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 404-377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com
FEBRUARY 13
“Let’s Talk About It” A Public Forum on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Cobb County. Join the discussion at this free event sponsored by the American Association of University Women of Cobb County, YWCA of Northwest Georgia, and co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters Marietta-Cobb. Panel members include a victim of domestic violence and representatives from Cobb County District Attorney’s Office, Cobb Legal Aid, Law enforcement, and YWCA NW Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center. 2:30pm. Switzer Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: contact Arden Stone at 678-245-1145 or arden_stone@yahoo.com
Vintage Chevrolet Club of America (VCCA) presents the 7th Annual Heart of Georgia Open Swap Meet. This swap meet and car corral features parts for sale from all manufacturers and welcomes all makes of cars and trucks for sale in the car corral. Swap meet space or car corral spot $25. 8am-3pm. Admission is $5. Under 12: free. Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info: 770-992-4542 or vcca.org
Valentine’s Parents Night Out. The Girl Scouts of Gamma Gamma Sigma, a leadership program for middle and high school Girl Scouts, is hosting a Parents Night Out Fundraiser. Have your kids join us for a Pajama Pizza Party while you enjoy an evening out on the town! Children wear their pj’s and bring their favorite pillow. We’ll provide the pizza, movies, snacks, games and activities. 6-11pm. $25 first child; $15/additional. Ages: potty-train to 10. Scout Lodge behind Mr. Zion United Methodist Church, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062. More info: 678-832-7894 or ggseastcobb@gmail.com.
Waldo’s Coffee House presents Kara Claudy and Diane Eaton. A Valentine’s Day themed concert and dancing. 7pm. Doors open at 6pm. Entrance donation: $10. Snacks and drinks will be provided for an additional donation. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 4010 Canton Road, Marietta 30066. More info: uuwaldoscoffeehouse@gmail.com or Uwe Neitzel, 404-936-4950
Walton Raider Chase. This 5K will be a celebration of both running and Raider Pride. Olympic style track finish, complete with live music, awards, and raffle prizes. All proceeds benefit Walton Track and Field Cross Country programs. 7:30am. $20-$30. Walton High School, 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta 30062. More info: www.waltontfxc.com/raiderchase
FEBRUARY 15
East Cobb Support Group for Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. VOICE Today supports this excellent forum for survivors to break their silence and learn about challenges and solutions from others traveling the same path. The support groups include both men and women and topics discussed include shame, trust, love, hate, boundaries and masks. VOICE Today provides materials, resources, and discussion guides. Meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays each month, 7pm-9pm. Free. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Room 337, Marietta. More info: www.voicetoday.org
Town Hall Meeting with State Representative John Carson and Senator Judson Hill. 7-8pm. Mountain View Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: john.carson@house.ga.gov or www.votejohncarson.com, judson.hill@senate.ga.gov or www.judsonhill.com
FEBRUARY 15-18 & FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 19
Drivers Education presented by Marietta/Cobb Driver’s Education. 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of individual training behind the wheel. This program meets the requirements for Joshua’s Law and qualifies for the Teen Driver’s Education insurance discount. Monday-Thursday and Saturday only offerings. 8am-4pm. $385. Dodgen Middle School, 1725 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta. More info: 770-429-3170 or www.mariettacobbdriverseducation.com
FEBRUARY 15–19
Cobb County School District Winter Break. All Cobb County schools will be closed.
