The flowers are blooming and the pollen is in full force all around East Cobb. Make the most of the first official days of spring with these great events. For even more to do around town, visit our events calendar HERE.
THROUGH MARCH 26
The Romance of the Nude and Figure, features works of art by local artists in honor of Valentine’s Day. 6-8pm. dk Gallery 25 West Park Square Marietta 30060. More info: 770-427-5377 or www.dkgallery.us.
MARCH 17 & 19
The Wizard of Oz (Young Performers Edition) by Mabry Middle School Drama Club. Choose from two shows – Thursday 3/17 at 7:00 pm and Saturday 3/19 at 4:00 pm. Tickets are $5 at the door. 2700 Jims Road NE, Marietta 30066. More info: 770-928-5546 or mabrymiddleschool.com.
MARCH 18-20
Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show with over 350 local home improvement companies exhibiting their latest in home remodeling products and services. Demonstrations and seminars every day. Friday: 10am-6pm. Saturday: 10am-7pm. Sunday: 11am-6pm. $10/adults. Free/children 12 & under/adults 65 & older. Military and first responders-Buy one adult ticket, get one free (with ID). Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-798-1997 or atlantahomeshow.com.
Once Upon a Ballet presented by Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre. This show spins the tales of three classical story ballets: Cinderella, Swan Lake, and Sleeping Beauty. Watch your favorite fairy tales come to life! Friday: 7:30pm. Saturday: 2pm & 7:30pm. Sunday: 2pm. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info/tickets: 678-287-9020 or georgiametrodance.org.
MARCH 19
2nd Annual Gator Gallop 5K and Fun Run benefits Addison Elementary School Foundation. Open to all students, friends, family and community members. 5K Run: 8am. Tot Trot: 9am. Fun Run: 9:15am. $30/5K and $20/Fun Run/Tot Trot. $30 Phantom. Addison Elementary School, 3055 Ebenezer Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-2700 or addisongatorgallop.com.
4th Annual Water Drop Dash 5K is a fast, flat course along the banks of the beautiful Chattahoochee River in Roswell. This event will kick-off national Water Sense Fix a Leak Week and encourages metro Atlanta residents to conserve water and check their plumbing fixtures for leaks. 7am: Packet Pickup; 8am: Water Drop Dash 5k; 8:45am: Kid’s Fun Run; 9am: Awards and Family Water Festival. Individual 5K – $25 pre-registration, $30 day of race. Kid’s Fun Run – $15 (Parents are welcome to walk/run with kids at no additional cost). Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 404-463-3256 or waterdropdash.com.
14th Annual Spring Chicken Run—A Race Against Hunger benefitting Sweetwater Mission. 5K run/walk, 1 mile run/walk, Tot Trot. 8am. 5K: $30; 1 mile: $20; Tot Trot: Free. Macland Presbyterian Church, 3615 Macland Road, Powder Springs 30127. More info: 678-523-0133 or springchickenrun.com.
AJO4LAX Fest 2016 hosted by Pope High School in memory of Andrew J. Oswald, a Pope Lacrosse standout who died in 2005 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Ten top rated lacrosse teams will play each other starting at 10am. $7/adults.$3/children. Ticket is good for all 5 games. Proceeds will benefit the Andrew Oswald Memorial Fund, Ltd. and fund college scholarships, grants to youth and high school lacrosse programs, as well as a partnership with SafeAmerica in support of teen safe driving initiatives. Pope High School, 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta. More info: 678-777-3041, the_oswalds@ajo4lax.com, or ajo4lax.com.
MARCH 19-20
Eastman Gun & Knife Show. Saturday: 9am-5pm. Sunday: 10am-4pm. $10/adults. Free/12 and under. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info: 229-424-4555 or eastmangunshows.com.
MARCH 20
OCRF Ovarian Cycle Fundraiser. An indoor cycling event dedicated to raising funds to support much-needed ovarian cancer research. 11am-3pm. Participants: $50 registration fee (survivors ride free), and riders are required to raise a fundraising minimum9am-3pm. Life Time Athletic Atlanta, 5580 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs 30342. More info: 212-268-1002 or ocrf.org/news/events/ocrfs-ovarian-cycle-ride-atlanta-ga.
The Super Hero 5K is a benefit run to raise money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. These funds help provide for year round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Registration opens at 7am; 1 mile run: 7:30am; 5K: 8am; Tot trot: 9am. Entry Fees: 5k/1 mile/Phantom $25.00; Tot Trot $15.00. The race will start at 1300 Cobb International Parkway in Kennesaw. Come dressed as your SUPER HERO!!! More info: super_hero@att.net or superhero5kkennesaw.com.
