In celebration of its 16th anniversary and to thank the community for its continued support, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre will host a Sweet 16 Community Day & Open House Celebration on Sunday, Aug. 27 from 12 to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Highlighted by performances from resident companies The Atlanta Opera and Atlanta Ballet and student performers with the ArtsBridge Foundation, Community Day is a family-friendly, drop-in event with children’s activities, food trucks, free performing arts classes, behind-the-scenes building tours and numerous giveaways and prizes. Don’t miss this opportunity for an inside look at Atlanta’s premier performance venue.

People who pre-register can enter to win select prizes throughout the day including a Golden Ticket package that includes tickets to The Atlanta Opera, Atlanta Ballet and select other concerts and comedians at the Centre. For event updates and to pre-register to attend, visit cobbenergycentre.com/events/detail/16th-anniversary-celebration.

Since opening in 2007, a wide range of artists from opera, ballet, concerts, and comedians to major awards shows have selected Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre as their venue of choice. Over the past 16 years, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre has hosted over 3,500 performances and events welcoming more than 3.5 million patrons.

“We’re excited to open our home to the community as a thank you for their ongoing support. Our resident companies, Atlanta Ballet and The Atlanta Opera, ArtsBridge Foundation and sponsors will all have a part in this day to celebrate 16 years of amazing performances at the Centre,” said Vickie Hubbard, Managing Director of Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. “We welcome everyone to join us for an exciting day of fun, free activities, special guest appearances and savings on upcoming performances.”

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is at 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, 30339. Pre-register at cobbenergycentre.com..