There’s no trick to it, this week’s calendar is full of treats for the whole family! For even more to do, check out our online calendar HERE.
Free Mulch. Cobb EMC offers free mulch from the clearance maintenance of Cobb EMC power lines. It is available throughout the year and can be delivered when crews are in your area. More info: cobbemc.com/content/request-wood-chips.
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Marietta Square Farmers Market features products that are grown and produced in Georgia, including produce, plants, honey, breads, cheese and other items. Saturday: 9am-12 Noon; Sunday: 12 Noon-3pm. Rain or shine. Now open all year (Sundays from May-October). Glover Park-Marietta Square. More info: 770-499-9393 or mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net.
OCTOBER 19 & 20
Evil Dead: The Musical. It’s an old tale. You’ve probably heard it a hundred times. Boy and his friends go on a week-long vacation in the woods. Three friends turn into Kandarian demons. One friend is killed by a forest of evil trees. Two demons are killed by their boyfriends respectively, while one stays in the cellar trying to kill everything in sight. Thursday-Saturday: 8pm; Sunday: 3pm. Tickets: $37-$48. More info: outoftheboxtheatre.com.
The Graduate presented by Act3 Productions. Terry Johnson’s comedy is based on the classic film which follows recent college graduate Benjamin Braddock’s journey toward finding himself — with detours including an affair with older family friend Mrs. Robinson and a budding romance with her daughter, Elaine. This is the first play adaptation of the classic novel and cult film. Thursday-Saturday: 8pm; Sunday: 3pm. Tickets: $15-$23. Act3 Playhouse, 6285-R Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. More info: www.act3productions.org.
A Wrinkle in Time One Act Show presented by Pope High School Drama Club. One of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, stubbornly perfect in her imperfections, is joining forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin O’Keefe to battle the forces of evil so she can rescue her father, save humanity and discover the beauty inside her. Friday: 7pm; Saturday: 2pm & 7pm. $5/ students; $10/general admission; $15/VIP seating. Pope High School, 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: popetheater@gmail.com or popetheater.org.
Eastminster Presbyterian Fall Festival. Crafts and games, bouncy houses, pony rides, petting zoo, mini putt-putt course, dunk tank, cake walk, face-painting, sno-cones, cotton candy, popcorn, silent auction, bake sale, and book sale. Friday: noon-8pm (BBQ only); Saturday: 10am4pm. Free. Attraction tickets $7 (max $20 per family). Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3125 Sewell Mill Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: www.epres.org.
OCTOBER 19-21
Disney’s Newsies presented by Atlanta Lyric Theater. A fictionalized adaptation of the newsboy’s strike addresses age-old themes of social injustice, exploitative labor practices and David-versus-Goliath struggles. Thursday& Friday 8pm; Saturday: 2pm & 8pm; Sunday: 2pm. Tickets: $43-58. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: atlantalyrictheatre.com.
OCTOBER 20
35th Annual Southern Invitational Music Festival hosted by the Sprayberry High School Band of Gold. High School marching bands from across the Southeast will be performing and competing. Concessions available. 10am-10pm. $10/adult; $5/student; Free/ages 6 & under. Cash and credit only. Sprayberry High School, Jim Frazier Stadium, 2525 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: southerninvitational.com.
Camp Good Grief a free day camp for children 5-17, who have experienced a loss. 9am-4pm. Free. The Land Retreat Center, 2135 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock. More info: 770-218-1997 or hospiceangels.org/camp-good-grief.
Casino Night Fundraiser benefiting Helping Hand Foundation. A fun night of casino gambling, delicious food, dancing, cash bar and bidding on incredible silent auction items! 100% of all proceeds will go toward helping local families in need. 7:30pm. $50. Old Towne Athletic Club, 4950 Olde Towne Parkway NE, Marietta/ East Cobb. More info: helpinghandfoundationga.org.
Dinner in the Dark presented by the North Cobb Lions Club. Experience what it’s like to eat dinner while being visually impaired or totally blind. Proceeds benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind. 6-10pm. $50. Pinetree Country Club, 3400 McCollum Parkway NW, Kennesaw. More Info: Eileen Alberstadt, 678-581-3708.
Outstanding Opera presented by the Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO). The GSO opens the 68th season classical series with beloved operatic favorites including music by Wagner, Verdi, Mozart and more. The GSO also welcomes back stellar soprano, Arietha Lockhart, to enchant you while the GSO Chorus sings operas most moving choruses. 8pm. Tickets: $10-$25. Bailey Performance Center, 488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw. More info/tickets: georgiasymphony.org.
OCTOBER 21
Leonard Bernstein Tribute performed by Atlanta Concert Band. Songs from West Side Story, Candide and other works by composer, conductor and educator Leonard Bernstein for his 100th birthday celebration. 4pm. Free. Sandy Springs Performing Art Center, Studio Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs. More info: atlantaconcertband.org.
OCTOBER 21-22
Curl for the Girls! iHeart Radio ALT 105.7 and Peachtree Curling Association present Curl for a Cause and support Susan G. Komen Foudation. Meet two-time USA Olympian Jessica Schultz. Register for 90-minute classes starting at 12:30pm. Classes: $30. Peachtree Curling Club, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info/ registration: peachtreecurlingassociation.org.
OCTOBER 22
Paradise Classic Golf Tournament to benefit Camp Twin Lakes hosted by Paradise Grille. Lunch on the course, raffles, prizes and a Prime Rib dinner included. 10am shotgun start; buses leaving from Paradise Grille at 8am. $125/ individual; $500/Foursome; $150/Hole Sponsor. Bradshaw Farms, 3030 Bradshaw Club Drive, Woodstock. More info: 770-579-6226.
OCTOBER 23
EAST COBBER 25th Anniversary Celebration. Have you been on the cover of an EAST COBBER magazine? Then you are invited to a very special East Cobb Business Association luncheon meeting. The EAST COBBER will be celebrating 25 years of publishing and would like those fortunate enough to have been featured on the cover of the EAST COBBER magazine to attend this special celebration. 11:30am-1pm. Olde Towne Athletic Club, 4950 Olde Towne Parkway, Marietta/East Cobb. More info/RSVP: 770-640-7070.
8th Annual Haunt After Hours. Presented by the Cobb Chamber and the Coalition of Cobb County Business Association. Local business professionals will have the opportunity to ride Superman Ultimate Flight, Sky Screamer, Blue Hawk, The Great American Scream Machine and Superman. Tickets include food, drinks, admission for select rides. 4:30-8pm. $20/online (ends October 22); $30/gate. Six Flags Over Georgia, 275 Riverside Parkway, Austell. More info: cobbafterhours.com.
Give Our Schools a Hand: Teachers of the Year Celebration. Join the Cobb Chamber of Commerce in celebrating Marietta City, Cobb County and Post-secondary education Teachers of the Year. 11am-noon. Roswell Street Baptist Church, 774 Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: Jani Dix, jdix@cobbchamber.org.
