Join your neighbors for a progressive dinner outside the neighborhood. Head to the Marietta Square on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. for a multi-course benefit dinner for Theatre in the Square and the Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre. Start with appetizers at the theater, 11 Whitlock Ave., then move on to cocktails and a sit-down dinner at the Marlow House, 192 Church St. The evening wraps up with dessert at the Georgia Dance Conservatory. Performances will be staged at each venue. Tickets are $65; 770-422-8369.

> Rib fanatics, this one's for you. Be one of the first 100 people in line at any Shane's Rib Shack on Saturday and you'll score a free half rack of ribs, a large Coke and a "Shaniac" T-shirt with the number of your place in line on the back. Those who don't make the first 100 will be consoled with buy-one, get-one-free certificates. Find the Shane's closest to you by going to www.shanesribshack.com.

> Take a walk through the world's top wine countries during Saturday's Myrna Market Village Wine Stroll. From 2 to 5 p.m., more than 60 wines will be uncorked for your sipping pleasure, to be paired with food tastes. Participants must be older than 21 and valid ID is required to enter. Tickets are $25 in advance; $35 on Saturday. Proceeds benefit the Blind and Low Vision Services of North Georgia. Sign up at the Wine Cellars, 1295 W. Spring St.; 770-437-1753.

> Mangia for a worthy cause at Maggiano's Little Italy at Cumberland Mall. Through May 28, Eat-a-Dish for Make-a-Wish by ordering selected menu items and having a portion of the cost donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Go for the shrimp scampi, lemon pepper halibut, spinach gnocchi, herb chicken or berry tiramisu. Not hungry? Buy a gift card and a donation will be made in your name. The restaurant opens daily at 11 a.m.; 770-799-1595; www.maggianos.com.

> If you blew it on Mother's Day, here's your chance to repair the damage. Take your mom to the Right Wing Tavern, 251 Main St., in Woodstock, on Monday for the "Mother of All Wine Tastings." From 7 to 9 p.m., you'll enjoy five wines with small plate pairings for $24.95, and you don't have to tell Mom that her admission's free.

The tavern is also home to the Dirty Hippy Left Wing Music Night every Friday, kicking off at 9. Check out the lineup at www.rightwingtavern.com; 678-445-2099.

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