Celebrate Dad by taking him out and about this upcoming week! For even more to do, check out our online calendar HERE.
THROUGH JULY 23
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 passes. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell. More info/tickets: 770-594-6232 or www.roswellpuppets.com.
JUNE 17-18
Cobb Classic Rodeo. Bareback riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, tie down roping, team roping, barrel racing, trick riding and rodeo clowns! Proceeds go to Cobb County Sheriff’s department. 8pm. $15/adults.$12/children. Children under 5: Free. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info:770-684-7277.
JUNE 17-19
Gone with the Wind’s 80th Anniversary. Celebrate 80 years of Gone with the Wind in the Square! The Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum presents a celebrity lineup of speakers and authors, as well as never-before-seen sections of the set used in the film, memorabilia collection tips from experts, and author book signings. $180 for a full weekend ticket; individual event tickets also available. Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum, 18 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info/tickets: 770-794-5145 or
www.gwtwmarietta.com.
JUNE 17-19 & JUNE 24-26
Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr., the Musical. With the show-stopping dance numbers the Strand is known for and the catchy songs from the hit Broadway musical, The Earl Smith Strand Theatre will welcome young performers grades 9-12 back to its stage. Fridays: 8pm; Saturdays: 8pm; Sundays: 3pm. $10/person. The Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org.
JUNE 18
AARP Driver Safety Class. Learn defensive driving techniques, safety strategies, new traffic laws, and rules of the road. Completing this course can earn you a multi-year discount on your car insurance! Bring your own lunch for the half hour break 11:30am-6pm; registration begins at 11. $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-members. Switzer Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: 404-558-5255 or email gbrownga99@gmail.com.
Candlelight Concert – The Dappled Grays. The Dappled Grays have been called “Atlanta’s Bluegrass Band” and they are currently playing in support of their forthcoming album, “Last Night, Tomorrow”. Gates open at 7pm. Concert starts at 8pm. Tickets: Lawn Free; No lawn chairs allowed. Tickets: Tables $60 (seats six, no refunds). Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. More info: 770-819-3285 or www.mablehouse.org.
Dream Dash 5K benefiting the Kennesaw Dream Foundation and their Kennesaw Teen Center. Late registration: 6:30am. Race start: 8am. $25 in advance. $35 race day. Kennesaw First Baptist Church, 2958 North Main Street, Kennesaw. More info/registration: www.dd5k.com or www.active.com.
JUNE 20
Family Promise of Cobb County Golf Outing. Family Promise is a new program helping homeless families and their children in Cobb County find and keep housing. Join their golf outing at Indian Hills Golf Club to help fund the program! Each golfer will receive a gift bag and raffle tickets will be sold the morning of the event. Registration begins at 7:30am; golf from 9am-3pm. $125/player or $500/foursome (includes golf cart and lunch). Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 678-594-3150 or www.familypromisecobbcounty.org.
Trojans on the Links Golf Tournament benefiting the Lassiter football program. Contests for golfers of all skill levels. Top 3 Winning Teams, $10,000 Putting Contest, Closest to the Pin, Hole In One, Longest Drive, Silent Auction, and Raffle. Registration: 7am; Shotgun Start: 9am. $125/player; $450/ team. Sponsorships available. Towne Lake Hills Golf Club, 1003 Towne Lake Hills East, Woodstock. More info: 770-592-2222 or www.lassiterfootball.net.
JUNE 21
Cobb Executive Women (CEW) Summer Social. Attend an exclusive wine-tasting at Paces & Vine, owned by Tom Murphy and Ian Winslade, both of the acclaimed Murphy’s restaurant in Virginia Highlands. 5:30pm. CEW Members: $30 online; $35 at door. 11:30am-6pm; registration begins at 11. Guests: $40 online; $45 at door. Paces & Vine, 4300 Paces Ferry Road SE, #250, Atlanta. More info: 770-980-2000 or www.cobbchamber.org.
