Get Out: Music, Movies, Civil War Days

Friday, April 20 through Sunday, April 22 - High School Musical is presented by The Theatre Project and is based on the Disney movie. Enjoy a show outdoors. Rain or shine (pavilion is covered).

Where: Mable House Art Center, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton

When: Friday-Saturday: 7pm. Sunday: 3pm

Who: Family Show (probably 10 & up)

How: Purchase Tickets Cost: Children 12 and under, FREE. Above 13 years old, only $5. A table for 4 sells for $30

Saturday, April 21 - Movie Night at Taylor Brawner Park Movie screening: Happy Feet. Gather the kids and kin to watch the world's most famous tap-dancing penguin on the the big screen in the open air. Call Parks & Recreation at 770-431-2842 for information.

Where: Taylor-Brawner Park, 3182 Atlanta Road, Smyrna, Georgia 30080

When: Dusk

Who: Anyone

How: Show Up    Cost: FREE

Saturday, April 21 through Sunday, April 22 - Big Shanty Festival & Parade -- The Big Shanty Festival combines the best of the rich heritage of Kennesaw and the Civil War era with today’s fun- filled activities. Attendees will enjoy the more than 200 booths with arts & crafts, food vendors, merchants, and live entertainment. This year’s event offers great entertainment on two stages and a variety of foods. The festival kicks off with a parade on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. The parade features floats, high school bands, marchers, and over 1,000 youngsters representing every sport association in the area. The parade will start at Adams Park and continue down Main Street through downtown Kennesaw.

Where: Downtown Kennesaw near the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, Kennesaw 30144

When: Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun. noon to 5 p.m.

Who: Anyone    How: Show Up    Cost: FREE