Live performances, the Library Book Sale, garage sales and plenty of local events will keep you busier than a Leprechaun looking for gold. For even more to do around town, visit our events calendar HERE.
MARCH 4-13
The Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show at Bulloch Hall. This year’s theme: “Celebrations.” A range of quilts from traditional to modern works will be on display. Many quilts will be for sale as well. $8/adults. $7/seniors. $6/child, 6-18. Monday-Saturday: 10am-4pm. Sunday: 1-4pm. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. More info: 770-992-1731 or bhqgshow@gmail.com.
MARCH 10
WellScreen. Must be 18 years or older to participate. WellScreen services include any of the following: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel: $20; Lipid Panel: $30; Thyroid Screening: $20; Hemoglobin A1C: $25; PSA: $40 (Doctors order required for PSA test); Bone Density: $35; and a Personal Wellness Profile: $20. Flu shots ($25 or Medicare Part A and B only) are available. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. 7:30-10am. East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta 30062. More info: 770-956-7827 or wellstar.org.
MARCH 10-12
St. Ann’s Annual Garage Sale. Includes seasonal, office goods, flat screen TV’s/PC’s, furniture, books, clothes, housewares, toys, baby items and much more. March 10 & 11: 9am-6pm. March 12: 9am-1pm. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-552-6400 or st-ann.org.
MARCH 11-13
American Craft Council Atlanta Show with more than 225 of the top contemporary jewelry, clothing, furniture and home décor artists from across the country. Friday: 10am-8pm; special Friday evening admission get into the show for just $5 after 5pm. Saturday: 10am-6pm. Sunday: 11am-5pm. $13/ticket. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 612-206-3100, cobbgalleria.com.
BalletFest Atlanta. Performances: Saturday: 5pm & 8pm. Sunday: 2pm. $18/adults. $13/students & children. Master classes on Saturday and Sunday: $22/class. Kennesaw State University – Marietta Campus (formerly known as Southern Polytechnic State University), Joe Mack Wilson Student Center Theatre, 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-516-7229 or dancefestinc.com.
Cobb County Library Book Sale hosted by The Cobb County Library and The Friends of the Library. Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm. Sunday: 1-5pm. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info: 770-528-2342 or cobbcat.org.
MARCH 12
Walton Band Metal/Electronics/Paint Recycling and Garage Sale. Merchandise from 400 + families. Two gymnasiums filled with furniture, electronics, baby items, sporting goods, clothing, books, linens, holiday, housewares, lighting, games, toys, bikes and so much more All proceeds to benefit the Walton Band and Guard program. 8am-3pm. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Walton High School, 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta. More info: 678-719-9267 or wbop.garagesale@gmail.com.
MARCH 12-13
The Pirates of Penzance presented by Atlanta Opera. Sat (3/5): 8pm; Tues (3/8): 7:30pm; Fri (3/11): 8pm; Sat (3/12): 3pm; Sun (3/13): 3pm. $30-$131. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info/tickets: 404-881-8885 or atlantaopera.org or ticketmaster.com.
MARCH 13
Atlanta National College Fair. Students and parents can meet one-on-one with admission representatives from a wide range of national and international, two- and four-year colleges and universities. Learn about admission requirements, financial aid, campus environment and discuss individual needs with onsite counselors. Free. Registration online encouraged. 12:30-4pm. Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park 30337. More info: 770-997-3566 or nacacnet.org.
The Village People. Formed in 1977, The Village People have sold over 100 million records worldwide and recently received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Known for their high energy shows and mega-hits like YMCA, Macho Man, and In the Navy, the group continues to tour and make appearances around the world. 3pm. $30. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-528-8490
Musical Titans the Michael O’Neal (MOS) Chorus with Georgia Philharmonic. Ludwig van Beethoven and Anton Bruckner wrote some of the most memorable music of the nineteenth century. MOS joins forces with Georgia Philharmonic to perform some of the grandest music produced by these musical titans. 3 p.m. Tickets: $15/20 in advance; $17/22 at the door. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell. More Info: 770-594-7974 or mosingers.com.
MARCH 16
My First Story Time. This structured program lasts 15 to 30 minutes and is for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 15 months and their parent or caregiver. There will be an additional 10 to 15 minutes for the babies to interact with each other, and parents or caregivers. 10:15-10:45am. Mountain View Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-4964.
MARCH 16
Q.U.E.S.T. College Fair East. QUEST stands for Question-Understand- Explore-Search-Target. This fair will bring together over 75 post-secondary colleges, universities, and technical training programs under one roof so you and your child can begin/continue planning for life after high school. There will be break-out sessions as well during the fair covering the following topics: financing college, good college fit, the college search and transition for students with learning disabilities, UGA and GA Tech admissions Q & A and info session with their admissions reps. 6-8pm. Pope High School, 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta 30062. More info: Pope High School Counseling Office, 770-578-7903.
