School is almost out (can you believe it?)—let the fun begin! Kick off the unofficial start of summer with these great activities in and around East Cobb. For even more to do, check out our online calendar HERE.
MAY 19
Business Expo and Summer JAM presented by Cobb County Chamber. More than 150 Cobb County companies showcase their products and services. Open to the public. 3-7pm. Free. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: Mary Beth Moore, 770-859-2359 or mmoore@cobbchamber.org.
MAY 20-22
The Atlanta Ballet: MAYhem. MAYhem is an explosive program that presents the future directions of dance propelled by the extraordinary talents and artistic vision of Atlanta Ballet. Friday: 8pm. Saturday: 2pm & 8pm. Sunday: 2pm. Tickets start at $25. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800, www.cobbenergycentre.com, or www.ticketmaster.com.
MAY 21
The Supreme Court – Our Political Court presented by author, Eric J. Segal, Professor of Law at Georgia State University, at the League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb annual meeting. 9-11am. Reservations are necessary as seating is limited. Meeting address: J. Christopher’s, 1275 Powers Ferry Road SE, Marietta. More info/RSVP: Elizabeth Melville at elizabeth_melville@hotmail.com or 770-592-0625.
WyWyStrong 5K Run/Walk. Help support Wyatt Benton Pope, a seven year old first grader at Mountain Park Elementary who was diagnosed with DSRCT (Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor), by participating in an upcoming 5K. Running-5K – Adults $30.00; Running-5K – Children (14 and under) $25.00; Running-Ghost Runner – Individual Age group/open. Race starts at 7:30am (rain or shine). Packet pickup at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church on Friday at 5pm or Saturday at 6am. Mt Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road Marietta 30068. More info: wywystrong.com.
LWV Meeting at J. Christopher’s. Eric J. Segall, a Kathy and Lawrence Ashe Professor of Law at Georgia State University’s College of Law, will speak on “The Supreme Court – Our Political Court.” Breakfast from 9-10am; Speaker from 10-11am. Located at 1275 Powers Ferry Road in Marietta. RSVP by Fri, May 20: melville_elizabeth@hotmail.com or 770-592-0625. Seating is limited.
SCAA Candlelite Concert Series presents Tribute: A Celebration of the Allman Brothers. Mable House Complex, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. Free. Tables that seat six available for $60. Gates open at 7 pm, show begins at 8 pm. Call 770-819-3285 to reserve a table.
Pope vs. Walton Baseball – State Championship. Watch Pope High School play Walton High School in the baseball state championship. Games: 3-5pm and 5:30-7:30pm. Located at Pope High School, 3001 Hembree Road in Marietta. More info: www.popebaseball.com.
MAY 21-30
Yaarab Shrine Circus at Jim Miller Park. Enjoy clowns, bears, elephants, horses, motorcycles, acrobats, and daredevil acts, plus a giant Carnival midway featuring over 40 rides and attractions. Located at Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road in Marietta. More info: (404) 872-5818 or yaarabshrine.net/yaarab-shrine-circus.html.
MAY 22
Weekend Trail Hike at CNC. A docent guides you on a journey through the Chattahoochee Nature Center trail using biofacts and activities to spark you “natural” curiosity. Events at 1pm and 3 pm. Admission: $10 adults / $7 seniors / $6 children ages 3-12 – Free for 2 and under and members. More info: chattnaturecenter.org.
