BigPeach Comedy Open Mic Night at The Alley Stage 📅 Monday, May 12, 2025 at 08:00 PM 📍 The Alley Stage, 11 Anderson Street, Marietta, GA, 30064 🔗 Event Info 📝 Visit The Alley Stage on Tuesday evenings for a hilarious dose of stand-up comedy, witty one-liners, and side-splitting performances that will leave you in stitches. Have a knack for humor? This is your chance to shine! Whether you’re a seasoned stand-up comedian or a first-timer testing the comedic waters, The Alley Stage welcomes performers of all experience levels. The Alley Stage’s intimate and cozy setting creates the perfect atmosphere for a night of laughter. Trivium & Bullet for My Valentine: The Poisoned Ascendancy Tour 2025 📅 Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 08:00 PM 📍 Coca-Cola Roxy, 800 Battery Ave SE #500, Atlanta, GA, 30339 🔗 Event Info 📝 Trivium & Bullet for My Valentine: The Poisoned Ascendancy Tour 2025 is coming to Coca-Cola Roxy on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025! Indie Film Night 📅 Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 08:00 PM 📍 Strand Theatre, 117 N Park Square, Marietta, GA, 30060 🔗 Event Info 📝 Join The Strand Theatre for an evening of independent filmmaking at its finest each month through June! The October Nights: Calling All Lovers Tour 📅 Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 08:00 PM 📍 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA, 30339 🔗 Event Info 📝 Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Grammy-nominated sensations October London and Tamar Braxton team up for the highly anticipated “The October Nights: Calling All Lovers” tour. Joined by platinum-selling artist Ro James, these R&B powerhouses are set to deliver an extraordinary celebration of music, culture, and passion. Powder Springs Marketplace 📅 Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 08:00 PM 📍 Thurman Springs Park, 4485 Pineview Dr, Powder Springs, GA, 30127 🔗 Event Info 📝 On the 2nd Wednesday of the Month in May through October, Thurman Springs Park turns into Powder Springs Marketplace! Come out for dinner at one of the delicious food trucks, shop merchandise vendors, and experience the Powder Springs Marketplace from 5 to 9 p.m. Improv at The Alley 📅 Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 08:00 PM 📍 The Alley Stage, 11 Anderson Street, Marietta, GA, 30064 🔗 Event Info 📝 Improv at The Alley is your weekly ticket to an off-the-cuff comedy experience that blends the anything-can-happen energy of Whose Line Is It Anyway? with the sharp, original sketches of SNL. Each week, the fearless in-house troup, The Alley Cats, brings a fresh mix of fast-paced improv games fueled by audience suggestions and hilarious sketch comedy written by resident writers. No two shows are ever the same! The Simpsons Themed Trivia Night 📅 Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 08:00 PM 📍 Schoolhouse Brewing, 840 Franklin Ct SE, Marietta, GA, 30067 🔗 Event Info 📝 Join Schoolhouse Brewing for a Simpsons-themed trivia Night on Thursday, May 15th! From Treehouse of Horror to Monorail episodes, we’re covering everything from Season 1 to Season… well, we stopped counting too. Vinings Jubilee Farmers Market 📅 Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 02:00 PM 📍 Vinings Jubilee, New Paces Ferry Rd. and Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA, 30339 🔗 Event Info 📝 Gather in Vinings every Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. and shop local goods from over 30 vendors. The market is located in the parking lot at the intersection of New Paces Ferry Rd. and Paces Ferry Rd. Powder Springs Seafood Festival 📅 Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 08:00 PM 📍 Thurman Springs Park, 4485 Pineview Dr, Powder Springs, GA, 30127 🔗 Event Info 📝 The Powder Springs Seafood Festival is three days of Seafood, Artisan and Market Vendors plus plenty of fun for the whole family and live entertainment throughout the weekend! There will be free concerts from the Thurman Park Amphitheater running throughout the festival. Check out the Kids Area and don’t miss the interactive art exhibits! USABA Southeast Regional Goalball Tournament 📅 Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 08:00 PM 📍 Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Cir SE, Smyrna, GA, 30080 🔗 Event Info 📝 Goalball is a popular team sport designed for athletes with impaired vision. It uses ear-hand coordination and originated as a rehabilitation exercise. Watch or volunteer to assist the Georgia Blind Sports Association for the 2024 Southeast Regional Goalball Tournament, May 16 – 18, at the Smyrna Community Center. Fierce and Fabulous Bingo 📅 Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 08:00 PM 📍 Schoolhouse Brewing, 840 Franklin Ct SE, Marietta, GA, 30067 🔗 Event Info 📝 Looking for the ultimate Friday night out in Marietta? Get ready to turn up the volume at Fierce and Fabulous Bingo, hosted by the one and only Brent Star at Schoolhouse Brewing! This night is packed with energy, attitude, and prizes that are almost as extra as Brent himself. Comedy on the Square 📅 Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 08:00 PM 📍 The Alley Stage, 11 Anderson Street, Marietta, GA, 30064 🔗 Event Info 📝 Get ready for a night of world-class laughs at The Alley Stage’s Comedy on the Square — Cobb County’s premier professional comedy show! Every weekend, the BEST comedians from Atlanta, the Southeast, and across the country, deliver unforgettable performances that will have you laughing all night long. From national touring headliners to rising stars of the comedy scene, the lineup is carefully curated to showcase top-tier talent and diverse comedic styles — all in an intimate, up-close setting that makes every show feel personal and electric. Whether you’re a dedicated comedy fan or just looking for an incredible night out, Comedy on the Square promises nonstop laughs, sharp wit, and a high-energy atmosphere. Grab your friends, get a drink, and experience why The Alley Stage is Cobb County’s home for professional live comedy. Marietta Greek Festival 📅 Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 08:00 PM 📍 Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 3431 Trickum Road, Marietta, GA, 30066 🔗 Event Info 📝 Immerse yourself in the colorful Greek culture with various Greek food and desserts, live music, and dancing at the annual Marietta Greek Festival at the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Marietta. Acworth Farmers Market 📅 Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 08:00 PM 📍 Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee St, Acworth, GA, 30101 🔗 Event Info 📝 The Historic Downtown Acworth Farmers Market supports the development of the local agricultural economy by providing a place for farmers/producers to sell their goods directly to consumers while assisting businesses that sell food, farm/garden, and kitchen related products. The idea behind the market is to bring back the “small town” community atmosphere while providing an alternative shopping outlet. The Farmers’ Market shall encourage a sense of community where business people and residents come together in historic downtown to support the local community & producers in our area. Games Women Play 📅 Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 08:00 PM 📍 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA, 30339 🔗 Event Info 📝 Je’Caryous Johnson’s Games Women Play dives into the chaos of love, ambition, and trust. When Caleb proposes to his fiancée Paisley with a shocking prenup twist, their picture-perfect romance spirals into a battle of hearts and motives. Games Women Play is a dynamic mix of comedy, drama, romance, and shocking twists that reveal the lengths people go to protect what they hold dear. With love, money, and ambition on the line, who’s playing who—and who will walk away with it all? Epic Farmer's Market 📅 Friday, May 16, 2025 at 08:00 PM 📍 Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Parkway, Mableton, GA, 30168 🔗 Event Info 📝 Riverside EpiCenter has partnered with Event HelperZ to launch the EPIC Farmer’s Market – Mableton’s premier weekend destination for fresh, local goods. We the People: GSO Season Finale 📅 Friday, May 16, 2025 at 08:00 PM 📍 KSU Bailey Performing Center, GA 🔗 Event Info 📝 In the GSO season finale, they delve into various perspectives on American life. The beloved ballet music from Copland’s “Appalachian Spring” beautifully captures a wedding ceremony between a husband and a pioneer woman in rural Pennsylvania, evoking the simplicity and serenity of their life. In stark contrast, the world premiere of “Requiem Americano” uses the music of America to address pressing societal issues such as anti-immigration sentiment, hypercommercialism, gun violence, social isolation, and disproportionate incarceration. Enhancing this powerful performance, the GSO will be joined by tenor Timothy Miller, the Atlanta Boy Choir, and the GSO Chorus. Outdoor Movie Series 📅 Friday, May 16, 2025 at 08:00 PM 📍 Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw, GA, 30144 🔗 Event Info 📝 Enjoy a night under the stars with Kennesaw Parks & Recreation’s Outdoor Movie Series! Taking place on May 17, June 7 and July 19 at Swift-Cantrell Park, these free, family-friendly events feature movies shown on a giant inflatable screen after sundown. Bring your blankets and chairs for comfort, and come early to enjoy fun activities for the kids and a variety of on-site vendors starting at 6:00 PM. Don’t miss these fun-filled evenings of entertainment and community! Military Ball & Gala 📅 Friday, May 16, 2025 at 08:00 PM 📍 Atlanta Marriott NW at Galleria, 200 Interstate North Parkway SE, Atlanta, GA, 30339 🔗 Event Info 📝 Enjoy a night filled with live music, gourmet dining, the outstanding General Jack Keane as Keynote Speaker, silent and live auctions, and dancing as guests come together to celebrate the strength and commitment of our armed forces. The evening will include special presentations and opportunities to connect with military leaders, dignitaries, and community members who support Cobb’s veterans. Comedy on the Square 📅 Friday, May 16, 2025 at 08:00 PM 📍 The Alley Stage, 11 Anderson Street, Marietta, GA, 30064 🔗 Event Info 📝 Get ready for a night of world-class laughs at The Alley Stage’s Comedy on the Square — Cobb County’s premier professional comedy show! Every weekend, the BEST comedians from Atlanta, the Southeast, and across the country, deliver unforgettable performances that will have you laughing all night long. From national touring headliners to rising stars of the comedy scene, the lineup is carefully curated to showcase top-tier talent and diverse comedic styles — all in an intimate, up-close setting that makes every show feel personal and electric. Whether you’re a dedicated comedy fan or just looking for an incredible night out, Comedy on the Square promises nonstop laughs, sharp wit, and a high-energy atmosphere. Grab your friends, get a drink, and experience why The Alley Stage is Cobb County’s home for professional live comedy.
