Get Out: Hear Chubby Checker Live

1.CSO Chamber Chorus

Where/When: Marietta First United Methodist Church, 56 Whitlock Ave, Saturday, 8 p.m.

Why Go: You enjoy bluegrass and need an evening away.  This is a unique blend of choral sounds and a bluegrass string band.

Price: $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors

2. Bridal Affairs Exhibition Wedding Expo

Where/When: Hilton Marietta Hotel & Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs St SW, Sunday, noon – 5 p.m.

Why Go: You want great ideas for your wedding.

Price: $5 in advance, $8 at the door. Call 888-507-1145.

3. Mardi Gras on Main

Where/When: Main Street, Downtown Woodstock; Friday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Why Go: Mardi Gras is always fun! Enjoy the parade, fresh food and live music. Merchants stay open late for your shopping convenience.  Parade begins at 8:30 and ends at the gazebo where the King and Queen of Mardi Gras on Main will be crowned.

Price: Free; Food is available for purchase.

4. Georgia Ensemble Theater in Inherit the Wind

Where/When: Roswell Cultural Arts Center; Saturday, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Why Go: This play brings up questions such as: Should we be allowed to think for ourselves and celebrate our differences? The play takes place in 1925 and is a fictional account surrounding the Scopes “Monkey” Trial and the persecution of a teacher who taught evolution in a high school science class.

Price: $30.84 Buy tickets online.

5. Hear Chubby Checker Live

Where/When:  Jennie T. Anderson Theatre inside the Cobb Civic Center; Saturday, 8 p.m.

Why Go: You love his songs such as “The Twist” and “Let’s Twist Again”. The audience gets involved during this fun and lively performance.

Price: $48.35 Buy tickets online.

And still you want more? Check out our family-friendly  refreshed every Wednesday.

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