It may still be officially spring, but we’re rolling into summertime events with ease! For even more to do, check out our online calendar HERE.
JUNE 3
First Friday Art Walk. Self-guided tour of the Marietta Square’s eclectic art scene. Galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants, and boutiques host artists within their businesses on the first Friday of every month, rain or shine. 5-9pm. Historic Marietta Square, 17 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info: www.artwalkmarietta.com.
JUNE 3-5
The Blade Show presented by BLADE Magazine. The world’s largest knife show will feature the most diverse array of knife manufacturers, custom knifemakers, collections, and products as well as unique educational seminars and competitions. Friday: 2-7pm. Saturday: 9am-6pm. Sunday: 9am-2pm. $18/1-day pass. $40/3-day pass. Ages 12 & under free with paid adult admission. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 877-746-9757 or www.bladeshow.com.
JUNE 4
85th Annual Atlanta Radio Club Hamfest. One of the longest running gatherings of radio amateurs for buying, selling, demonstrating, exhibiting, and swapping of equipment, with new and used equipment as well as parts. 8am-3pm. $6/adults. Free/ages 17 and under and Scouts in uniform. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info: www.atlantahamfest.org.
9th Annual BBQ Ribfest Festival. Enjoy succulent slow cooked ribs with all the fixings! Includes baked beans, coleslaw, and iced tea or lemonade. Proceeds help send children to the Episcopal Community Center Emmaus House’s summer camp program. $15/ticket or 10 tickets for $120, or for $45 order a Boston Butt or Slab of Ribs for pickup. St. Peter and St. Paul Episcopal Church, 1795 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. For more info or to pre-order, call 770-977-7473.
Homeless Pets Foundation Yard Sale. The Homeless Pet Foundation is a 100% volunteer-driven organization that rescues dogs and cats from Atlanta-area kill shelters and helps them find forever homes. Shop new and gently used items to help raise money for homeless cats and dogs. 11am-3pm. 365 Villa Rica Way, Marietta. For more info: 770-971-0100 or www.homelesspets.com.
JUNE 4-5
17th Annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival. Live butterfly releases and butterfly encounter. The festival will also include plants available for sale in addition to arts and crafts, face painting, and vendors. Food trucks and cold treats available. Saturday: 10am-3pm. Sunday: 12-5pm. $12/General Public. $8/CNC Members. Free/Ages 2 and under. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055×238 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.
JUNE 6-9
Drivers Education presented by Marietta/Cobb Driver’s Education. 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of individual training behind the wheel. This program meets the requirements for Joshua’s Law and qualifies for the Teen Driver’s Education insurance discount. 8am-4pm. $385. Hightower Trail Middle School (3905 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta),Kell High School (4770 Lee Waters Road, Marietta), Simpson Middle School (3340 Trickum Road, Marietta). More info: 770-429-3170 or www.mariettacommunityschool.com.
