Celebrate Mom and the month of May with these great events! For even more to do all around East Cobb, visit our online events calendar HERE.

THROUGH JUNE 26
Catch the Wave: The Coca-Cola Company and Mason Fine Art Collections. This exhibition features the original work of artists such as Norman Rockwell, Haddon Sundblom and Andy Warhol in addition to contemporary artists. Tuesday-Friday: 11am-5pm; Saturday: 11am-4pm; Sunday: 1-4pm. Admission: $8/adults. $5/seniors and students ages 6-18 or with ID. Free/members and children under 6. Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, 30 Atlanta Street, Marietta. More info: 770-528-1444 or www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org.

MAY 5-6
XPLOSION! Pope High School Band’s unique and extraordinary musical performance featuring a jazz band, dance, color guard, and drums. Concert: 7pm. Tickets: $15/seating. $10/general admission. $5/students (with East Cobb ID).Pope High School, 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-7900 or www.popeband.com.

MAY 6-7
The Who, Indie Rock, and One Hit Wonders presented by School of Rock East Cobb. Bring the entire family to see some of Marietta’s most talented rockers perform some of the greatest rock songs of all time! Friday, doors open: 6pm, performance: 6:30pm; Saturday, doors open: 4pm, performance: 4:30pm. Tickets: $15 at the door or $25 in advance for both days. Kids under 8 free. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-579-0400 or www.eastcobb.schoolofrock.com.

MAY 6-8
48th Annual Mother’s Day Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, and Fossil Show presented by the Georgia Mineral Society. Educational exhibits, club displays, mineral and fossil specimens. Friday-Saturday: 10am-6pm. Sunday: 12-5pm. Auction held Saturday at 1pm. Free. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta. More info: www.gamineral.org.

MAY 6-14
Sugar presented by CenterStage North. Based on the film, “Some Like It Hot,” Sugar chronicles the zany lives of two musicians, of the prohibition era, who witness a gang slaying. Forced to disguise themselves as women, they join an all-female orchestra, and the games begin! Thursday-Friday: 8pm. Saturday: 2pm & 8pm. Sunday: 2pm. Tickets: $18.50. CentreStage North at The Art Place-Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info/tickets: 770-331-0079 or www.centerstagenorth.com.

MAY 7
Pops in the Park presented by Symphony on the Square. 7-9pm. Free seating on the park lawn but tables are available for rent. East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info/reservations: 770-874-8525 or www.symphonyonthesquare.org.

Relay for Life of Cobb County presented by The American Cancer Society. This fundraising event includes a survivor and caregiver reception for registered survivors and a wellness fair with free information, services, samples, and giveaways. 2-11pm. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info: www.RelayForLife.org/CobbGA.

Taste of East Cobb. Packed full of great food from participating restaurants and vendors, with great kids’ activities and live music. Benefits the Walton High School marching band. Free admission. 11am – 5pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church south parking lot, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: www.tasteofeastcobb.com.

Tea with Beatrix Potter at Barrington Hall. This springtime tradition features beloved children’s author “Beatrix Potter” portrayed by Atlanta actress, Holly Stevenson, as she brings to life characters through captivating storytelling and puppet mastery. 1-3pm. Tickets: $10/person. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. More info/reservations: 770-640-3855.

Through the Garden Gate Tour. Explore the private gardens and projects of Master Gardeners throughout Cobb County. This is a self-guided tour, but docents will be at each garden to answer questions. The garden tour map is available to download online. 10am-5pm. Tickets: $15 online or $20 on the day of the event. More info/tickets: 770-528-4070 or www.cobbmastergardeners.com.

MAY 7-8
26th Annual Colors Festival of Arts. The beautiful flowers of spring will combine with beauty created from sparkling glass, an array of paintings, photography, captivating jewelry, whimsical sculptures, and a wide array of original arts and crafts the entire family will find enjoyable. 10am-6pm. Roswell Historic Town Square. More info: 770-640-3253 or www.visitroswellga.com.

MAY 7-8 & MAY 13-15
Good Mews Spring Flea Market. Find great bargains on a variety of items. Saturdays and last Friday: 10am-5pm. Sundays: 12-5pm. All proceeds benefit Good Mews Animal Foundation, a local non-profit organization which operates a volunteer-based no-kill shelter for homeless, abused, and abandoned cats. Donations for the flea market accepted behind the building every Saturday (10am-2pm) and Sunday (12-3pm) until May 7. 2562 Cobb Parkway SE, Suite 8-A, Smyrna. More info: 770-499-2287 or www.goodmews.org.

MAY 11
Bridging The Gap: An Academic’s Struggle to Reconcile Jewish Heritage with a Secular Education. A fascinating journey of self-discovery, bridging the gap between two seemingly conflicting worlds, dealing with questions such as: Is man’s origin from ape or Adam? How old is our world? Presented by Dr. Binyomin Abrams from Boston University. $10. 8pm. Chabad of Cobb, 4450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-565-4412.

Museum Mice Tour: Etta’s Favorite Shapes. Preschoolers, ages 3-5, are led into a lifelong love of history with Mice Tours. Each month the tour focuses on a different theme, including colors, shapes, music, jobs and more! Tickets: $5/family (one adult and up to three children), additional adults and children are $5 each. Reservations are required for the tour. 10:30am. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Suite 200, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5710 or www.mariettahistory.org.