Make the most of your week with these great activities in and around East Cobb. For even more to do, check out our online calendar HERE.
MAY 27
Glover Park Concert Series: The Tams (Carolina Beach). The Glover Park Concert Series is held in Marietta the last Friday evening of each month, April through September. Bring a blanket and enjoy a free concert in Historic Marietta Square at 8pm. More info: 770-794-5601 or visit www.mariettaga.gov/concerts.
Last Friday Comedy Nights presented by Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square. Comedy Squared at 8pm and The TEN Show at 10pm. Tickets: $10/show or $15 for both. Recommended for ages 18 and older. In the event of a cancellation, no refunds. Tickets are transferable. Marietta’s New Theatre on the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue SW, Marietta. More info: 770-426-4800 or theatreinthesquare.net.
MAY 28
Veteran’s Memorial 5k presented by American Legion Post 29. All proceeds support the charities of the American Legion to benefit Georgia military members, veterans, and their families. Start times: 5K – 7:30am; 1K walk/run – 8:30am; Tot Trot (ages 5 and under) – 8:45am. 5K/1K: $30. Phantom Runner: $25. All events are rain or shine and will start and finish at the Marietta Square. 1 Cherokee Street, Marietta. Early packet pickup,12-8pm, May 21 at American Legion Post 29, 921 Gresham Road, Marietta. More info: Gary Jenkins, 678-214-5294 or gary@georgiarunner.com
MAY 30
Memorial Day 5K/10K. Start and finish in the parking lot of LA Fitness on the corner of Sandy Plains & E. Piedmont. 6:30 am: packet pickup & race day registration. 7:30am: races start. Registration through May 29. 5K: $30; 10K: $35. Race Day an additional $5. Free to all active and retired military. LA Fitness, 2550 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Lowell Starr, 770-633-5511 or lstarr3@mindspring.com.
Roswell Remembers Memorial Day 2016. The largest Memorial Day ceremony in Georgia with featured speaker, Major General Ronald Johnson. 10am. Food, live music, and a military program, including a 21-gun salute. Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Roswell. More info: 770-640-3253 or 800-776-7935. www.roswellmemorialday.com.
JUNE 3
First Friday Art Walk. Self-guided tour of the Marietta Square’s eclectic art scene. Galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants, and boutiques host artists within their businesses on the first Friday of every month, rain or shine. 5-9pm. Historic Marietta Square, 17 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info: www.artwalkmarietta.com.
JUNE 3-5
The Blade Show presented by BLADE Magazine. The world’s largest knife show will feature the most diverse array of knife manufacturers, custom knifemakers, collections, and products as well as unique educational seminars and competitions. Friday: 2-7pm. Saturday: 9am-6pm. Sunday: 9am-2pm. $18/1-day pass. $40/3-day pass. Ages 12 & under free with paid adult admission. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 877-746-9757 or www.bladeshow.com.
JUNE 4
Homeless Pets Foundation Yard Sale. The Homeless Pet Foundation is a 100% volunteer-driven organization that rescues dogs and cats from Atlanta-area kill shelters and helps them find forever homes. Shop new and gently used items to help raise money for homeless cats and dogs. 11am-3pm. 365 Villa Rica Way, Marietta. For more info: 770-971-0100 or www.homelesspets.com.
9th Annual BBQ Ribfest Festival. Enjoy succulent slow cooked ribs with all the fixings! Includes baked beans, coleslaw, and iced tea or lemonade. Proceeds help send children to the Episcopal Community Center Emmaus House’s summer camp program. $15/ticket or 10 tickets for $120, or for $45 order a Boston Butt or Slab of Ribs for pickup. St. Peter and St. Paul Episcopal Church, 1795 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. For more info or to pre-order, call 770-977-7473.
