Make the most of your week with these great activities all around East Cobb. For even more to do, check out our online calendar HERE.
EVERY MONDAY
Garden Tour. Led by Horticulturist Janet Rigsby. Free tour of the historic gardens at Barrington Hall. Begins at the main house back porch. No reservations are necessary. 9:30am. Free. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell 30075. More info: roswellgov.com.
EVERY THURSDAY
Ukulele Club at JMEC. Come and learn new songs and enjoy playing your Ukulele in a group setting. Players will learn chords and strumming techniques while learning new songs. Family discount – Only $10 for additional family members. 6-7pm. $49 for 4 one hour sessions. Jennings Music & Education Center, 3595 Canton Road Suite 108, Marietta 30066. More info: 770-425-2560 or jenningsmusic.com.
THROUGH JUNE 3
La Gringa, a play by Carmen Rivera. A story of family, identity and belonging as young Maria visits her relatives in Puerto Rico in an effort to get to know her roots. 7:30pm. $12-$30. Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave, Marietta 30064. More info: 770-426-4800 or theatreinthesquare.net
JUNE 2-4
Old Dixie Highway Yard Sale. 90 mile yard sale celebrates historic communities along Georgia’s Dixie Highway, known locally as Old Highway 41. This annual event is held on the first full weekend of June. From Ringgold to Marietta. Antiques, souvenirs and knick-knacks, classic attractions, food, events and more. 7am-6pm. More info: @DixieHighway90MileYardSale on Facebook.
JUNE 2 & 9
Animal-Human Emotional/Energetic Relationship. Tuesdays, June 2 & June 9 | 10-11:30am. Free/Registration required. The emotional well-being of animal is an emerging field. How are we connected to our animal companions? Tammy Billups, Sundance Healing Center, specialist on the relationship between animals and their people, reveals ground-breaking insights and guidance to help animals heal from the inside out. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066. For more information, call 770-509-4900.
JUNE 2 & JULY 17
Marietta Square Art Walk. Enjoy an evening of shopping, dining, and a variety of arts & culture, around the charming streets of the Marietta Square. Top local dance, musical, visual and performing artists share their talent in front of the many boutiques, restaurants, galleries, and museums of the culturally rich and authentic Marietta Square. Every 1st Friday through November, 5-9pm. More info: www.ArtWalkMarietta.com.
JUNE 3
Roswell Riverside Sounds presented by the City of Roswell. Featuring Kentucky native Ben Sollee. Free. Concert runs 7-9pm. Food trucks on site 6-9pm with food for purchase. Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. More info: 770-641-3705 or www.roswellriversidesounds.com.
JUNE 3-4
Annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival. Dance with butterflies to live music. Create arts and crafts, face painting, and entomology exhibits. Buy butterfly host plants and ask garden experts how you can attract butterflies to your garden. Live butterfly releases on Saturday: 11am and 1:30pm; Sunday: 1:30pm and 3:30 pm. Bring your camera! Saturday: 10am-3pm. Sunday: 12-5pm. General Public: $12. CNC Members: $8. Ages 2 and under: free. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055, ext. 254, or www.chattnaturecenter.org.
JUNE 5-JULY 22
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 pass. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell. More info/tickets: 770-594-6232 or www.roswellpuppets.com.
JUNE 7
Meet the Author. Lisa Wingate will be speaking and signing her book, Before We Were Yours, at the Book Exchange @ 10am, and Bookmiser @ 1:30-3pm. There will be coffee, tea, juice, pastries, and fruit served at both events. Book Exchange, 2932 Canton Road, Marietta/East Cobb 30066. Bookmiser, 4651 Sandy Plains Road, Roswell/East Cobb 30075. More info: 864-415-3973 or magictimeliterary.com.
Healthy Brain Game Day. Wednesday, June 7 | 10-11:30am. Free/Registration required. We all know how important physical exercise is for our overall health and well-being. So, just as you can exercise your abs, delts, and quads, you can exercise your memory, attention, and more. Brain games (or exercises) can improve your brain health by helping you think faster, focus better and remember more. Presented by Aloha to Aging, Inc. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066. For more information, call 770-509-4900.
JUNE 7-8, 21-22
Defensive Driving/Driver Improvement Class presented by Safe America. If you are already driving but want to lower the cost of your car insurance or if you’ve gotten a traffic ticket and need to take a defensive driving class, this class is for you. 6-hour class taught by certified instructors. 6-9pm. Court ordered/point reduction: $95. Insurance rate reductions only: $30. Safe America Foundation, 2000 First Drive, Suite 310, Marietta. More info: 770-973-7233 or www.safeamericadrivers.org.
Want more local info? Sign up for the EAST COBBER weekly E-newsletter!
