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Downtown Events
IN town Canton
MUSIC
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Canton First Friday
The monthly block party, sponsored by the Canton Main Street Program, runs 6-9 p.m. in downtown Canton. www.cantonga.gov. On Facebook. Aug. 5: Bumpin’ the Mango Sept. 2: Kinchafoonee Cowboys
Oct. 7: On the Border — the Ultimate Eagles Tribute
River Rock Summer Concert Series
Bring your family, friends, lawn chair and coolers to Etowah River Park amphitheater, 6-10 p.m., for a free concert.www.cantonga.gov/events. July 16: Smokey Jones and the 3 Dollar Pistols Aug. 27: Electric Avenue
THEATER
Cherokee Theatre Company
www.cherokeetheatre.org Aug. 12-14, 19-21
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare. Directed by Ed Palombo. Performances will be at the Canton Theatre.
Oct. 21-23, 28-30
“A Party to Murder” by Marcia Kash and Douglas E. Hughes. Directed by Jeannie and Wally Hinds. Performances will be at the Canton Theatre.
Through July 28
The Summer Family Movie Series is back at the Canton Theatre, Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $1 and can be prepurchased online, or the day of at the door. Each person in costume will receive a free popcorn. www.cantonga.gov/cantontheatre. July 7: “Paw Patrol” July 14: “Space Jam: A New Legacy” July 21: “Rock Dog 2” July 28: “Moana”
02 Canton Farmers Market is open for the season in Brown Park and continues weekly, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 15. https://bit.ly/3w3RTco.
July Fourth festivities begin downtown Saturday, with the annual parade at 4 p.m. Fireworks begin at dusk; best viewing spots are along Riverstone Parkway and at Etowah River Park. www.cantonga.gov.
16 Comedian Karen Mills, right, will be performing at the Canton Theatre, 7-8:30 p.m. Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/3O9vvE8.
The Mill on Etowah
www.etowahmill.com.
Wednesdays in July
Screen on the Green is an outdoor, summer movie series. Characters will be at select showings. July 6: “Space Jam” (the original) July 13: “Aladdin” (Aladdin and Jasmine will be on-site.) July 20: “The Incredibles” July 27: “Encanto” (Mirabel will be on-site.)
July 5
Market at The Mill is 5:30-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday night on the green. This family-friendly event features the best local creators, bakers, butchers, farmers and more.
July 7
Trivia Night on the Green, 7 p.m. Thursdays. Gather your dream team and compete for first-, second- and third-place prizes.
July 17
Shop locally-made goods at Maker’s Mash, a pop-up shop featuring local artisans, every third Sunday, 1-6 p.m., at Reformation Brewery in Canton.
