| 4th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Parade | January 21, 2008 | 1pm | The 4th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration parade sponsored by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Cobb County Chapter. Parade will begin at the Lockheed Credit Union (430 Commerce Park Dr SE) and make its way to the Square. For more information contact Charlotte Mann at (404) 863-0945. | | | | (404) 863-0945 | Events | Free |
| Blue Door | February 17, 2008 - March 16, 2008 | Contact Theatre in the Square | There is a belief in many cultures that if you paint your door blue, you ward away evil spirits, or haints. Simon, a middle-class black mathematics professor, is haunted by his ancestors as he wrestles with who he is and what he has become. Beautiful storytelling highlighted with humor and song. Theatre in the Square Alley Stage. | http://www.theatreinthesquare.com | | Theatre in the Square Alley Stage | (770) 422-8369 | Events | Contact Theatre in the Square |
| Brown Bag Concert Series | May 1, 2008 | Noon-1pm | Bring your lunch and enjoy a free concert every Thursday in May. Historic Marietta Square.
Band TBD | http://www.mariettaga.gov | | Historic Marietta Square | (770) 794-5601 | Events | Free |
| Brown Bag Concert Series | May 8, 2008 | Noon-1pm | Bring your lunch and enjoy a free concert every Thursday in May. Historic Marietta Square.
Band TBD | http://www.mariettaga.gov | | Historic Marietta Square | (770) 794-5601 | Events | Free |
| Brown Bag Concert Series | May 15, 2008 | Noon-1pm | Bring your lunch and enjoy a free concert every Thursday in May. Historic Marietta Square.
Band TBD | http://www.mariettaga.gov | | Historic Marietta Square | (770) 794-5601 | Events | Free |
| Brown Bag Concert Series | May 22, 2008 | Noon-1pm | Bring your lunch and enjoy a free concert every Thursday in May. Historic Marietta Square.
Band TBD | http://www.mariettaga.gov | | Historic Marietta Square | (770)794-5601 | Events | Free |
| Brown Bag Concert Series | May 29, 2008 | Noon-1pm | Bring your lunch and enjoy a free concert every Thursday in May. Historic Marietta Square.
Band TBD | http://www.mariettaga.gov | | Historic Marietta Square | (770)794-5601 | Events | Free |
| Cobb Symphony Orchestra | July 5, 2008 | 8:00pm | Bring a blanket and enjoy a free concert in the Square with the Cobb Symphony Orchestra. | http://www.mariettaga.gov | | | (770) 794-5601 | Events | FREE |
| Daddy Daughter Dance | February 10, 2008 | 2:30-5:00pm | Marietta Parks and Recreation's annual Daddy Daughter Dance open to girls ages 5-12 with their fathers or other special man in their life. Marietta Conference Center & Resort. | http://www.mariettaga.gov | | | (770) 794-5601 | Events | Call for admission prices |
| Easter Egg Hunt | March 15, 2008 | 11am-1pm | Easter egg hunt for children; lots of prizes and candy for all! Hunt area divided into age groups. Visit with the Easter bunny after the hunt. Laurel Park. | http://www.mariettaga.gov | | | (770) 794-5601 | Events | Free |
| First Friday Art Walk | April 4, 2008 | 5pm-8pm | Come enjoy an art walk, the newest event on the Square. Not only will art galleries be featured, but merchants will also be displaying local, original works of art in their shops. Pick up an Art Walk map, which denotes what locations are featured and what artists will be spotlighted that evening. Maps of the venues are available at each participating merchant and at the Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau. At each Art Walk stop you'll have your map stamped. After you finish the Walk, you can turn your completed map (with 10 locations stamped) into the Art Walk Headquarters at the Rod Sheriff Studio for a free gift bag.
The Historic Marietta Trolley will make it easier to get to all the Art Walk stops that evening. They are running a free shuttle service that evening from 5pm-8pm. | | | | (770) 429-1115 | Events | FREE |
| First Friday Art Walk | May 2, 2008 | 5pm-8pm | Come enjoy an Art Walk, the newest event on the Square. Not only will art galleries be featured, but merchants will also be displaying local, original works of art in their shops. Pick up an Art Walk map, which denotes what locations are featured and what artists will be spotlighted that evening. Maps of the venues are available at each participating merchant and at the Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau. At each Art Walk stop you'll have your map stamped. After you finish the Walk, you can turn your completed map (with 10 locations stamped) into the Art Walk Headquarters at the Rod Sheriff Studio for a free gift bag.
The Historic Marietta Trolley will make it easier to get to all the Art Walk stops that evening. They are running a free shuttle service that evening from 5pm-8pm. | | | | (770) 429-1115 | Events | FREE |
| First Friday Art Walk | June 6, 2008 | 5pm-8pm | Come enjoy an Art Walk, the newest event on the Square. Not only will art galleries be featured, but merchants will also be displaying local, original works of art in their shops. Pick up an Art Walk map, which denotes what locations are featured and what artists will be spotlighted that evening. Maps of the venues are available at each participating merchant and at the Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau. At each Art Walk stop you'll have your map stamped. After you finish the Walk, you can turn your completed map (with 10 locations stamped) into the Art Walk Headquarters at the Rod Sheriff Studio for a free gift bag.
The Historic Marietta Trolley will make it easier to get to all the Art Walk stops that evening. They are running a free shuttle service that evening from 5pm-8pm. | | | | (770) 429-1115 | Events | FREE |
| First Friday Art Walk | August 1, 2008 | 5pm-8pm | Come enjoy an Art Walk, the newest event on the Square. Not only will art galleries be featured, but merchants will also be displaying local, original works of art in their shops. Pick up an Art Walk map, which denotes what locations are featured and what artists will be spotlighted that evening. Maps of the venues are available at each participating merchant and at the Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau. At each Art Walk stop you'll have your map stamped. After you finish the Walk, you can turn your completed map (with 10 locations stamped) into the Art Walk Headquarters at the Rod Sheriff Studio for a free gift bag.
The Historic Marietta Trolley will make it easier to get to all the Art Walk stops that evening. They are running a free shuttle service that evening from 5pm-8pm. | | | | (770) 429-1115 | Events | FREE |
| First Friday Art Walk | September 5, 2008 | 5pm-8pm | Come enjoy an Art Walk, the newest event on the Square. Not only will art galleries be featured, but merchants will also be displaying local, original works of art in their shops. Pick up an Art Walk map, which denotes what locations are featured and what artists will be spotlighted that evening. Maps of the venues are available at each participating merchant and at the Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau. At each Art Walk stop you'll have your map stamped. After you finish the Walk, you can turn your completed map (with 10 locations stamped) into the Art Walk Headquarters at the Rod Sheriff Studio for a free gift bag.
The Historic Marietta Trolley will make it easier to get to all the Art Walk stops that evening. They are running a free shuttle service that evening from 5pm-8pm. | | | | (770) 429-1115 | Events | FREE |
| First Friday Art Walk | October 3, 2008 | 5pm-8pm | Come enjoy an Art Walk, the newest event on the Square. Not only will art galleries be featured, but merchants will also be displaying local, original works of art in their shops. Pick up an Art Walk map, which denotes what locations are featured and what artists will be spotlighted that evening. Maps of the venues are available at each participating merchant and at the Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau. At each Art Walk stop you'll have your map stamped. After you finish the Walk, you can turn your completed map (with 10 locations stamped) into the Art Walk Headquarters at the Rod Sheriff Studio for a free gift bag.
The Historic Marietta Trolley will make it easier to get to all the Art Walk stops that evening. They are running a free shuttle service that evening from 5pm-8pm. | | | | (770) 429-1115 | Events | FREE |
| First Fridays on the Square | April 4, 2008 | till 8pm | Participating merchants on the Marietta Square will stay open late for twilight shopping the first Friday of the month April-October. | | | | (7700 429-1115 | Events | FREE |
| First Fridays on the Square | May 2, 2008 | till 8pm | Participating merchants on the Marietta Square will stay open late for twilight shopping the first Friday of the month April-October. | | | | (770) 429-1115 | Events | FREE |
| First Fridays on the Square | June 6, 2008 | till 8pm | Participating merchants on the Marietta Square will stay open late for twilight shopping the first Friday of the month April-October. | | | | (770) 429-1115 | Events | FREE |
| First Fridays on the Square | August 1, 2008 | Till 8pm | Participating merchants on the Marietta Square will stay open late for twilight shopping the first Friday of the month April-October. | | | | (770) 429-1115 | Events | FREE |
| First Fridays on the Square | September 5, 2008 | Till 8pm | Participating merchants on the Marietta Square will stay open late for twilight shopping the first Friday of the month April-October. | | | | (770) 429-1115 | Events | FREE |
| First Fridays on the Square | October 3, 2008 | Till 8pm | Participating merchants on the Marietta Square will stay open late for twilight shopping the first Friday of the month April-October. | | | | (770) 429-1115 | Events | FREE |
| Glover Park Concert Series | September 26, 2008 | 8:00pm | The Glover Park Concert Series is the place to be in Marietta the last Friday evening of each month, April through August. Bring a blanket and enjoy a free concert with Tyn Times (Beach/Oldies)). Historic Marietta Square. | http://www.mariettaga.gov | | | (770) 794-5601 | Events | FREE |
| Glover Park Evening Concert Series | April 25, 2008 | 8pm | The Glover Park Concert Series is the place to be in Marietta the last Friday evening of each month, April through August. Bring a blanket and enjoy a free concert with Prime (oldies/classic rock). | http://www.mariettaga.gov | | Historic Marietta Square | (770) 794-5601 | Events | Free |
| Glover Park Evening Concert Series | May 30, 2008 | 8pm | The Glover Park Concert Series is the place to be in Marietta the last Friday evening of each month, April through August. Bring a blanket and enjoy a free concert with The Mighty Kicks (beach/R&B). Historic Marietta Square. | http://www.mariettaga.gov | | Historic Marietta Square | (770) 794-5601 | Events | Free |
| Glover Park Evening Concert Series | June 27, 2008 | 8:00pm | The Glover Park Concert Series is the place to be in Marietta the last Friday evening of each month, April through August. Bring a blanket and enjoy a free concert with Still Swinging (Big Band Music). Historic Marietta Square. | http://www.mariettaga.gov | | Historic Marietta Square | (770) 794-5601 | Events | FREE |
| Glover Park Evening Concert Series | July 25, 2008 | 8:00pm | The Glover Park Concert Series is the place to be in Marietta the last Friday evening of each month, April through August. Bring a blanket and enjoy a free concert with A1A (Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band). Historic Marietta Square. | http://www.mariettaga.gov | | | (770) 794-5601 | Events | FREE |
| Glover Park Evening Concert Series | August 22, 2008 | 8:00pm | The Glover Park Concert Series is the place to be in Marietta the last Friday evening of each month, April through August. Bring a blanket and enjoy a free concert with The Neons (70's/80's/Classics). Historic Marietta Square. | http://www.mariettaga.gov | | | (770) 794-5601 | Events | FREE |
| Heirloom Plant Sale | May 2, 2008 - May 3, 2008 | Contact Root House Museum | Cobb Landmarks hosts their annual heirloom plant sale. Master Gardeners will be on site for expert assistance. Root House Museum. | http://www.cobblandmarks.com | | | (770) 426-4982 | Events | Free Admission |
| Historic Open House | May 18, 2008 | 1pm-5pm | In celebration of national preservation month, Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society and Cobb Preservation Foundation are co-sponsoring a countywide Historic Open House. This is a great opportunity to look inside some of Cobb's most interesting historic places and area museums. Various locations. | http://www.cobblandmarks.com | | | (770) 426-4982 | Events | Contact Cobb Landmarks |
| May-retta Daze Arts & Crafts Festival | May 3, 2008 - May 4, 2008 | Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm | Annual arts and crafts festival featuring artists and craftspeople from the Southeast. Historic Marietta Square. | http://www.mariettaga.gov | | Historic Marietta Square | (770) 794-5601 | Events | Free Admission |
| Museum Mice Tours--Etta's Favorite Colors | May 14, 2008 | 10:30am | Based on programs from the Smithsonian Institute's Early Enrichment Center, these 45 minute tours are geared towards children aged 3-5 and their parents to introduce them to history through basic concepts. Museum mascots Murray and Etta will help convey the tour themes in a fun way. Marietta Museum of History. | http://www.mariettahistory.org | | Marietta Museum of History | (770) 794-5730 | Events | $5 per family |
| Museum Mice Tours--Murray's Cool Tools | June 11, 2008 | 10:30am | Based on programs from the Smithsonian Institute's Early Enrichment Center, these 45 minute tours are geared towards children aged 3-5 and their parents to introduce them to history through basic concepts. Museum mascots Murray and Etta will help convey the tour themes in a fun way. Marietta Museum of History. | http://www.mariettahistory.org | | Marietta Museum of History | (770) 794-5730 | Events | $5 per family |
| Museum Mice Tour--Dressing Up with Murray and Etta | April 9, 2008 | 10:30am | Based on programs from the Smithsonian Institute's Early Enrichment Center, these 45 minute tours are geared towards children aged 3-5 and their parents to introduce them to history through basic concepts. Museum mascots Murray and Etta will help convey the tour themes in a fun way. Marietta Museum of History. | http://www.mariettahistory.org | | Marietta Museum of History | (770) 794-5730 | Events | $5 per family |
| Museum Mice Tour--Etta's Favorite Shapes | February 13, 2008 | 10:30am | Based on programs from the Smithsonian Institute's Early Enrichment Center, these 45 minute tours are geared towards children aged 3-5 and their parents to introduce them to history through basic concepts. Museum mascots Murray and Etta will help convey the tour themes in a fun way. Marietta Museum of History. | http://www.mariettahistory.org | | Marietta Museum of History | (770) 794-5730 | Events | $5 per family |
| Museum Mice Tour--Making Music with Murray | March 12, 2008 | 10:30am | Based on programs from the Smithsonian Institute's Early Enrichment Center, these 45 minute tours are geared towards children aged 3-5 and their parents to introduce them to history through basic concepts. Museum mascots Murray and Etta will help convey the tour themes in a fun way. Marietta Museum of History. | http://www.mariettahistory.org | | Marietta Museum of History | (770) 794-5730 | Events | $5 per family |
| Reflections: The Virginia Avery Memorial Art Exhibition | January 12, 2008 - March 15, 2008 | Contact art museum | Presented by the Atlanta Branch of the National League of American Pen Women. This juried exhibition includes works in a variety of media from women artists across the state of Georgia. Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. | http://www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org | | Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art | (770) 528-1444 | Events | Contact art museum |
| Room Service | January 13, 2008 - February 24, 2008 | Contact Theatre in the Square | Often described as one of the great comedy successes of all times, this miles-a-minute, laugh-a-minute farce was also a hilarious Marx Brothers movie. A wily producer makes hide-and-seek attempts to stall creditors and hotel officials while trying to raise each to finance his big Broadway hit. High-gear shenanigans. Theatre in the Square Mainstage. | http://www.theatreinthesquare.com | | Theatre in the Square Mainstage | (770) 422-8969 | Events | Contact Theatre in the Square |
| Taste of Marietta | April 27, 2008 | 11am-7pm | Come enjoy lots of food, fun, entertainment and family activities. With over 60 restaurants selling their tastiest tastes, you are sure to leave with a full stomach! Historic Marietta Square. | http://www.tasteofmarietta.com | | Historic Marietta Square | (770) 429-1115 | Events | Free Admission; Tastes range from $0.50-4.00 |
| The Belle of Amherst | March 9, 2008 - April 20, 2008 | Contact Theatre in the Square | The acclaimed work based on the life of Emily Dickinson, America's greatest female poet. This brilliantly conceived one-character show traces her reclusive life from the dreamy, hopeful teenage years until she died at the age of 56. A singer actor vividly recreates those around her who influenced her work as well as her controversial personal life. Theatre in the Square Mainstage. | http://www.theatreinthesquare.com | | Theatre in the Square Mainstage | (770) 422-8369 | Events | Contact Theatre in the Square |
| The Little Dog Laughed | March 30, 2008 - April 27, 2008 | Contact Theatre in the Square | Hollywood at its juiciest. An agent, a movie star, a hustler, and his girlfriend will do anything to get what they want--and the truth isn't even in the running. This season's Broadway comic hit. Outlandish, outrageous and out-loud funny. Advisory: contains strong language and nudity. Theatre in the Square Alley Stage. | http://www.theatreinthesquare.com | | Theatre in the Square Alley Stage | (770) 422-8369 | Events | Contact Theatre in the Square |
| The Poetry of Pizza | April 27, 2008 - June 8, 2008 | Contact Theatre in the Square | A tasty morsel of a romp with the unlikely pairing of an immigrant Kurdish pizza maker and a scholarly college instructor who finds herself under the spell of the charms of the creative, if a little nutty, pizza artist. Throw in an irascible shop owner and some mistaken identities and you have the savory toppings for a delicious comedy. Theatre in the Square Mainstage. | http://www.theatreinthesquare.com | | Theatre in the Square Mainstage | (770) 422-8369 | Events | Contact Theatre in the Square |
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