2023

Every Saturday

Marietta Square Farmers Market featuring products that are grown and produced in Georgia, including produce, plants, honey, breads, and cheese. 9am-12pm (noon). Free. Historic Marietta Square, 41 Mill Street, Marietta. More info: 770-499-9393 or mariettasquarefarmersmarket.com.

THROUGH MARCH 12

Wayfinding – The Synthesis of poetic and visual language. Wayfinding is a body of conceptual and expressive paintings and poetry by Michael Heffernan, an Irish artist living in the American South. With paintings and poetry often synthesized as allied forms of expression and emotion, this exhibition explores the overlap in visual and written language through mark-making. The narrative-based artwork and poetry in this exhibition lean on the artist’s early Irish memories. February 26: Artist Talk with Michael Hefferman. 2pm. Exhibit Tuesday-Friday: 11am-5pm; Saturday 11am-4pm; Sunday: 1-4pm. $8/Adults; $5/Students & Seniors; $7/Military; Free/Members & Children under 6. Marietta Cobb Museum Art Museum, 30 Atlanta Street SE, Marietta. More info: mariettacobbartmuseum.org.

FEBRUARY 4

GSO Jazz! presents Samba at the Strand. 8pm. Tickets: $13-$37. Earl and Rachel Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info/Tickets: www.georgiasymphony.org.

FEBRUARY 5 &

March 5

Caffeine & Octane Car Show. Do you have a car enthusiast? Spend the morning at one of the largest monthly car shows. 9am-Noon. Free. Town Center Mall, 400 Ernest W Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw. More info: caffeineandoctane.com/about-caffeine-and-octane.

Family Fun Day. Enjoy the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art with free admission on the 1st Sunday of the month. 1-4pm. Free. Marietta Cobb Museum of Art, 30 Atlanta Street, Marietta. More info: mariettacobbartmuseum.org.

FEBRUARY 5

Super Museum Sunday. This is an annual event coordinated by the Georgia Historical Society as part of the Georgia History Festival, commemorating the founding of Georgia. 12-4pm. Free. More info and a list of participating museums: www.georgiahistory.com/ events/2023-super-museum-sunday.

FEBRUARY 7

Karaoke Night. Sing your heart out to a different tune each month, Strut your musical prowess on stage with friends. Karaoke Nights will center around one theme, but all songs are accepted. This recurring event will be held in the Black Box Theater and is intended for adults and teens. The theme for February is: Goldies & Duets (Old school music with a partner). This program will be hosted by special guest and head MC Alexis Thomason. 5-7pm. Free. Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center, Black Box Theater, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: cobbcat.org.

FEBRUARY 10-12

Midwinter Dreams. Let Atlanta Ballet take you into a world of dreams with four works that will awaken your soul with joy and passion, sorrow and heartbreak. Friday: 8pm; & Saturday: 2pm & 8pm; Sunday: 2pm. Tickets: $30-$142. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info/tickets: ticketmaster.com or atlantaballet.com.

FEBRUARY 11

Atlanta Black Expo features various Black owned businesses for Black History Month. No matter your ethnicity, if you support Black owned businesses, you are invited to attend this event. This expo will include Product & Service based exhibitors, Speakers, Shopping, Food & Drinks, Demonstrations, Family Activities, Networking, Music, Art, Kids Business Expo, Workshops, Prizes, and much, much more. 11am-7pm. $15-$75. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: atlblackexpo.com.

Winter Family Night Hike at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Listen for the sounds of winter in the woods and gaze up at the stars, while enjoying the crisp air of the season. A campfire, where you can roast a marshmallow, will be waiting for you as the evening wraps up. Advanced reservations required by the Thursday prior to the event. 7-9pm. $12/non-members; $10/members. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: www.chattnaturecenter.org.

FEBRUARY 12

Greater Atlanta Coin Show. Many dealers in one place where you can browse, buy, sell or trade coins, currency, bullion, and other collectibles. Experienced coin dealers also provide free verbal appraisals for coins, currency and precious metals. 9am-4pm. Free. Hilton Atlanta/ Marietta Hotel and Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street Marietta. More info: 770-772-4359 or www.atlcoin.com.