Summer fun is happening all around East Cobb. For even more to do visit our online calendar HERE.
EVERY MONDAY
Garden Tour. Led by Horticulturist Janet Rigsby. Free tour of the historic gardens at Barrington Hall. Begins at the main house back porch. No reservations are necessary. 9:30am. Free. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell 30075. More info: roswellgov.com.
EVERY THURSDAY
Ukulele Club at JMEC. Come and learn new songs and enjoy playing your Ukulele in a group setting. Players will learn chords and strumming techniques while learning new songs. Family discount – Only $10 for additional family members. 6-7pm. $49 for 4 one hour sessions. Jennings Music & Education Center, 3595 Canton Road Suite 108, Marietta 30066. More info: 770-425-2560 or jenningsmusic.com.
JUNE 5-JULY 22
Roswell Summer Puppet Series. Nationally-renowned puppeteers bring all varieties of puppets and marionettes to the stage for a collection of whimsical and captivating performances. Monday-Saturday: 10am. Additional shows Wednesday and Friday: 1pm. No performance on July 4th. Tickets: $5/person or $30/person for summer pass. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell. More info/tickets: 770-594-6232 or www.roswellpuppets.com.
JUNE 9-25
Beauty and the Beast presented by Atlanta Lyric Theatre. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. Thursday-Saturday: 8pm. Saturday – Sunday: 2pm. $38-$58. Cobb Civic Center, Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info/tickets: 404-377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.
JUNE 23
Saving lives through Education. Friday, June 23 | 10am—11:30am. Free/Registration required. Join Cobb County 911 to learn about their guidelines, senior safety and scam alerts, and swift 911 response. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066. 770-509-4900.
JUNE 23-24
153RD Anniversary of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. Artillery, infantry, and civilian demonstrations will be given throughout each day. Families will be able to stroll through Civil War era military and civilian camps. Guided hikes to the 24-Gun Battery will also be offered. 9am – 4pm. Free. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr. Kennesaw, 30152. More info: 770-427-4686 or www.nps.gov/kemo.
JUNE 24
Marietta Square Artists Market features artwork created by juried artists showcasing the best of local work. 9am-2pm. Mill Street near Marietta Square. More info: www.artistsmarketmarietta.com
JUNE 25
Waffle House Museum Tour. Thursday, June 29 | 10am-4pm. On your own/Registration required; Space limited; Check in 8:45am. Join us on our journey to Decatur to tour the very first Waffle House restaurant and enjoy delicious hotdogs at Skip’s Chicago Dogs. Shuttle bus will be available. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066. 770-509-4900.
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