Celebrate Mom and the month of May with these great events! For even more to do all around East Cobb, visit our online events calendar HERE.

Free Mulch. Cobb EMC offers free mulch from the clearance maintenance of Cobb EMC power lines. It is available throughout the year and can be delivered when crews are in your area. More info: cobbemc.com/ content/request-wood-chips.

EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Brew with a View sponsored by Red Hare Brewery. Come out for live music, drinks and a crystal clear view of the square and Kennesaw Mountain from the Cobb Terrace. No cover charge. Age 21+. 7-11pm. Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or earlsmithstrand.org.

EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Marietta Square Farmers Market featuring products that are grown and produced in Georgia, including produce, plants, honey, breads, and cheese. Free. Saturday: 9am-12pm; Sunday: 12-3pm. Historic Marietta Square, 65 Church Street, Marietta. More info: 770-499-9393 or www.mariettasquarefarmersmarket.com.

WEEKENDS THROUGH MAY 13
Good Mews Spring Flea Market. Find great bargains on a variety of items. All proceeds benefit Good Mews Animal Foundation, a local non-profit organization which operates a volunteer-based no-kill shelter for homeless, abused, and abandoned cats. Saturdays: 10am-5pm. Sundays: 12-5pm. 562 Wylie Road Marietta (behind the U-Haul on Highway 120). More info: 770-499-2287 or goodmews.org.

THROUGH MAY 31
Eco-Tinker: Interactive Exhibits. Head outdoors this spring for our nature-inspired tech and tinker stations – 5 stations where you can experiment and explore. The exhibit stations focus on the science of water – how it moves, how it is used. There’s plenty to play with while you learn at the STEM stations. Expand your creative mind and your vocabulary when you visit Eco-Tinker! Members Free. $10/Adult, $6/Child, Children 2 & under are free. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or chattnaturecenter.org.

MAY 4
Art Walk on the Marietta Square. A walking tour that celebrates the vitality of Marietta’s diverse cultural arts scene, showcasing local artists and performers along sidewalks throughout historic downtown Marietta. Performance, dance, and visual art permeate every corner of the charming historic Marietta Square. Free. 5-9pm. Marietta Square, North Park Square, Marietta. More info: www.mariettacalendar.com.

Sope Creek Garden Club Plant Sale. Native plants and shrubs from members’ gardens: Ferns, ground covers, hydrangeas, irises, day lilies, elephant ears, flowering perennials, and many more. Decorative garden items, containers, plant stands, and bird houses. 10am6pm. Eastside Baptist Church, 2450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-955-1303 or frogsncats.com/html/sopecreek-gc/scgc.htm.

Marietta Spring Pops Concert presented by Symphony on the Square. Join the Symphony for selections from Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Barry Manilow, Star Wars, Wizard of Oz and more. 8pm. $20. Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: www. mariettaga.gov.

MAY 5
Free Comic Book Day. Each year, participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books for absolutely free to anyone who comes into their stores. Dr. No’s Comics & Games Superstore, 3372 Canton Road, Suite 104, Marietta/East Cobb and Great Escape Comics & Games, 1050 East Piedmont Road, Suite 106, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-422-4642 and 770-973-2253 or freecomicbookday.com.

Golf Tournament hosted by Georgia Federation of Republican Women, a portion of the proceeds benefits STAG Vets Organization. Registration includes biscuits & coffee, Grab & Go lunch, refreshments, and Hot hor d’oeuvres at Awards Ceremony. 8am-6:30pm. $30-$5,000. Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club, 2459 US 280, Cordele 31015. More info/Participation: cebecnel@gmail.com.

Project82 Kenya 5K Run. All race proceeds will benefit our children’s education and healthcare programs in Kenya. $20-$40. Sign in begins at 6am. Race: 7:30am. Fun run: 8:30am. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More Info: project82kenya.com.

Taste of East Cobb. Enjoy food from local restaurants, live entertainment and kids’ activities. Fundraiser for the Walton High School band. 11am-5pm. Festival admission: Free. Food tastes: $2-$5. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, South Parking Lot, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: tasteofeastcobb.com.

MAY 5-6
May-retta Daze Arts & Crafts Festival. 41st annual arts and crafts festival. Featuring local artists exhibiting all handmade work, including: pottery, paintings, woodwork, metal, glass, fabric, soap, candles, and more. Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday: 11am-5pm. Glover Park in the Marietta Square, 50 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: mariettaga.gov.

MAY 6
The French Connection. This year the Georgia Philharmonic joins forces with the Michael O’Neal Singers, a chorus of 150, to perform Poulenc’s Gloria. 3pm. $30/ Prime, $25/Adult, $15/Senior, $10/Student. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell. More info: 404-500-9276 or georgiaphilharmonic.org.

Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic. Save an average of 50% off retail pricing for vaccines and supplies like flea, tick, and heartworm preventative. Each guest will also receive a gift card for a FREE pet exam at Town & Country Veterinary Clinic. ($50 value) 100% of the fees from this clinic will be donated to the Homeless Pets Foundation. Making this a 100% donation and tax deduction for YOU! This clinic is open to the public and no appointment is required. 12-2pm. Janice Overbeck Real Estate, 2249 Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 404-585-8881.

Celebrate National Lemonade Day at Springfree Trampoline East Cobb. Free lemonade, desserts, jumping and live music from Jason’s Music Party! Springfree will be collecting donations for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Free. 2-4pm. Springfree Trampoline East Cobb, 4475 Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: www.facebook.com/events/157433614935416/.

MAY 7
Wheeler Wildcats Golf Classic benefiting the Wheeler High School Football Booster Club. Entry includes breakfast, green fees, golf cart, range balls, lunch and on-site raffles. Prizes awarded and scholarship opportunity available. Individual: $140; Team: $500. Registration begins at 8am. Shotgun Start at 9am. Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: wheelerfootball.info@gmail.com. Registration: www.wheelerfootball.com.

MAY 8
Johnson Ferry-Shallowford Community Development Meeting. Get information and provide feedback to “JOSH”, a small-area plan focused on the Johnson Ferry-Shallowford Road area. It will be administered and facilitated by a team consisting of staff from the Planning Division of Cobb County Community Development, the Cobb County Department of Transportation, Cobb P.A.R.K.S, and the Stormwater Division of the Cobb County Water System. The purpose of JOSH is to provide guidance to the Board of Commissioners regarding policy and decisions pertaining to land use, design guidelines, parks and greenspace facilities, and infrastructure. The JOSH plan will supplement the Cobb 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and is in response to current and anticipated development/redevelopment trends in the area. Free. 7-9pm. Chestnut Ridge Christian Church, 2660 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: comdev@cobbcounty.org.

MAY 9
23rd Annual Marietta Golden K/Lost Mountain Golf Tournament proceeds benefit children’s charities. Cost covers breakfast, lunch, golf and prizes. Silent Action items to bid on. 8am. $100. Sponsorships start at $125. Towne Lake Hills Golf Course, 1003 Towne Lake Hills East, Woodstock. More info: 678-493-0523.

Museum Mice Tour: Murray & Etta Count Collections. Preschoolers, ages 3-5, are led into a lifelong love of history with Mice Tours. Each month the tour focuses on a different theme, including colors, shapes, music, jobs and more! Tickets: $5/ family (one adult and up to three children), additional adults and children are $5 each. Reservations are required for the tour. 10:30am. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Suite 200, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5710 or www.mariettahistory.org.

MAY 10-11
Showstoppers: A Broadway Revue. Enjoy a night of show stopping show tunes in this all student run and directed show. Proceeds benefit Walton Drama. 7pm. Tickets: Reserved $15; Adults $10; Students $5. Walton High School, 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: www.waltondrama.com.

MAY 10-13
The Brothers Size. In the Louisiana bayou, big brother is hardworking and steady. Younger brother is just out of prison and aimless. A tough and tender drama of what it means to brother and be brothered. ThursdaySaturday: 7:30pm; Sunday: 2:30pm. $15- $25. Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info: 770-426-4800 or theatreinthesquare.net.