The Weekender: Cupid Chase, Film Festival, Dinner and Dancing

Oyster and Mardi Gras Festival in Smyrna

• What: Second Annual Oyster and Mardi Gras Festival. There will be live music, New Orleans-style fare, drink specials, and all kinds of oysters, including po' boy form.
• When: Friday, Feb. 8 to Tuesday, Feb. 12
• Where: Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar, 2840 S. Atlanta Road, Suite B, Smyrna
• Cost:
  
  • Feb. 8: Free;
  • Feb. 9: $5 advance, $10 at the door;
  • Feb. 10: $5 advance, $10 at the door;
  • Feb. 11: Free;
  • Feb. 12: $5;

• More information: smyrnaoystermardigrasfest.com.

Cupid Chase 5K Road Race

• What: PTS Sports is hosting a 5K for couples. More info at http://ptssports.com/events/pts-cupid-chase-5k/ 
• When: 8 a.m. Saturday
• Where: PTS Sports, 4857 North Main St., Acworth
• Cost: $25 through Feb. 4 | $30 on race day 

African American History Month Film Festival

• What: Screen the film Joyful Noise
• When: 3 p.m. Saturday 
• Where: West Cobb Regional Library, 1750 Dennis Kemp Ln., Kennesaw
• Cost: free

Miss Paulding Sweetheart Pageant

• What: Pageant is open to girls from birth to 18 years old. Money raised is to benefit The Pride of Paulding, Paulding County High School Band.
• When: Saturday, Feb. 9
• Where: Paulding County High School, 1297 Villa Rica Hwy, Dallas
• Cost: $40

Love in the Country Dinner & Dancing

• What: Country fun with the "Love in the Country" dinner dance. Just put on your best blue jeans, boots and hat, grab your valentine for a night of heel kicking fun, taste bud tickling, old fashion romancing fun.
• When: Feb. 9 at 6 p.m.
• Where: 1291 Braswell Rd, Rockmart
• Cost: $50