Northeast Cobb Happenings Stand Up for Kids Benefit with The Erratics band, Fri., Jan. 28, 7 p.m. Cthulhu, Have you Seen My Ghost (DVD/CD release). Sat., Jan 29, 7 p.m.; Rocky Loves Emily with Tooth and Nail. Sun., Jan. 30, 7 p.m. at Swayze's (http://www.swayzesvenue.com/shows.php) located at 2543 Bells Ferry Rd. For more information, call 770-590-0111. The play Pinocchio will be performed at the Blackwell Playhouse (http://www.blackwellplayhouse.com) located at 3378 Canton Rd. Sat., Jan. 29, 3 p.m. through Feb. 12. For more information, call 678-213-3311.  Singles Potluck and White Elephant …

Northeast Cobb Happenings Special Olympics 2011 Winter Games basketball competition at  All Tournament Players Park (http://northeastcobb.patch.com/listings/all-tournament-players-park-2) located at 3910 Canton Rd. Fri., Jan 21, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Sat., Jan 22, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. For more information, call 678-384-6500. Varsity/Junior Varsity Wrestling: Cobb Tournament: Marietta vs. Sprayberry (http://mhs.marietta-city.org/) sports activity at Sprayberry High School located at 2525 Sandy Plains Rd. Sat., Jan. 22, 8 a.m. For more information, call 770-578-3200 or 770-428-2631. The play Pinocchio …

Cabin fever? Some folks have not ventured out on the roads since last Sunday, but with warmer temperatures this weekend you can get out and enjoy these events. Warning: Call ahead to make sure the events have not been canceled due to the weather. There is a fee charged at most events. Northeast Cobb Happenings Tyler Blalock, Emily Hunt & The Private Life of David Reed perform at Swayze's located at 2543 Bells Ferry Rd. Fri., Jan. 14, 7 p.m. For more information call 770-590-0111. Love Sick Radio, The Silent Scene and The Summer Soundtrack will perform at Swayze's located at 2543 Bells Ferry …