The flowers are starting to bloom and the pollen count is about to spike all around East Cobb. Make the most of the first official days of Spring (March 20) with these great events. For even more to do around town, visit our events calendar HERE
MARCH 18
5th Annual Adult Spelling Bee presented by Communities in School. A night of laughs, some really unusual on-stage antics, and truly fun attempts at spelling difficult words – that’s the “Bee,” a once a year event. The “BEE” benefits the Communities In Schools of Georgia in Marietta/Cobb County. 7pm. Tickets: $20-$75. Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org.
MARCH 18-20
Atlanta Home Show. Features hundreds of home improvement exhibitors, live radio broadcasts, product demonstrations and presentations by experts including HGTV’s Mina Starsiak Hawk. Friday: 10am-6pm; Saturday 10am- 8pm; Sunday 11am-5pm. $8/adult online; $10/adult on-site; free/seniors & children under 12. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: www.atlantahomeshow.com.
Giselle presented by the Atlanta Ballet. After a young peasant girl named Giselle is deceived by her true love, Albrecht, she falls into a fit of despair and dies of a broken heart. A woman scorned, she is destined to rise from the grave with the vengeful otherworldly beauties known as the Willis, entrapping men who unwittingly cross their paths. At once beguiling and maleficent, the Willis capture Albrecht and condemn him to dance until his death, but the power of Giselle’s enduring love protects him and ultimately sets them both free. Friday: 8pm; Saturday: 2pm & 8pm; Sunday: 2pm. $25-$134. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800 or www.cobbenergycentre.com.
MARCH 18-20, 25-27 & APRIL 1-3, 8-9
Five Guys Named Moe. An exuberant tribute to the music of rhythm and blues pioneer and alto saxophonist, Louis Jordan, Five Guys Named Moe is an international sensation. Five Guys Named Moe is about our hero, Nomax – he’s broke, his lovely Lorraine left him and he’s listening to the radio at 5:00 in the morning. Out of the radio, five guys named Moe appear. Set to Jordan’s iconic rhythm and blues/jazz score, the Moes encourage Nomax to turn his life around and tell Lorraine that he loves her. Friday & Saturday: 8pm; Sunday: 3pm. Tickets: $22-$57. Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info: 770-426-4800 or theatreinthesquare.net.
MARCH 19
10th 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. In person and virtual options. 7am: Packet Pickup; 8am: Water Drop Dash 5k; After 5K start: Kid’s Fun Run; 9am: Awards and Family Water Festival. Individual 5K – $35, $45/race dqy. Kid’s Fun Run – $15. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 404- 463-3254 or waterdropdash.com.
19th Annual Civil War History Symposium: A Tribute to James I hosted by Kennesaw State University. It will feature several authors and professors who have written books and taught classes on the Civil War, Free; donations appreciated. 9am-12:30pm. KSU Center at 3333 George Busbee Parkway, Suite 400. More info: radow.kennesaw.edu/cwc/news-events/symposia.php.
MARCH 19 & APRIL 16
Pop in for Family Fun. Provides children and their families the opportunity to interact with the Marietta Museum. March theme: Music; April theme: Bugs & Flowers. 10am-4pm. FREE. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Marietta. More info: www.mariettahistory.org/pop-in-for-family-fun.
MARCH 21
Q.U.E.S.T. College Fair East. Q.U.E.S.T. stands for Question-Understand- Explore-Search-Target. Various college representatives from colleges and universities throughout Georgia and the greater southeastern region will be in attendance. This event is open to all students and parents. 6-8pm. Free. Hillgrove High School, 4165 Luther Ward Road, Powder Springs. More info: Hillgrove High School Counseling Office, 678-331-3961.
MARCH 24-26 & APRIL 1-2
Spring Native Plant Sale. Attract butterflies, pollinators, birds and more to your garden by adding native plants. Over 100 species of plants available, and horticulturists and knowledgeable volunteers on site to help you plant the garden of your dreams. Herbs and veggies for the edible garden and more. Thursday: 4-7pm; Friday & Saturday: 10am-5pm. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or chattnaturecenter.org.
MARCH 25-27
3 Redneck Tenors. These boys have seen it all, sing it all and make us laugh ’till we double over, reminding us that in life, it is not the destination, it’s the journey. Get ready for one sidesplitting ride as we go on an excursion only the 3 Red Neck Tenors could have had, delighting audiences with their vocal prowess and a smorgasbord of songs and music ranging from Gospel, to Country, to Broadway, Pop and Classical. You’re going to love them and so will anyone with a sense of humor and an appreciation for incredible voices. Friday & Saturday: 7:30pm; Sunday: 3pm. Tickets: $5-$40. Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org.
