ROSWELL
Mozart’s ‘Requiem' at Roswell Presbyterian Church
Classical music fans have an OTP opportunity to catch a live performance of a beloved work. A 24-piece orchestra and a quartet of nationally known soloists help make up the Roswell Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir. Elizabeth Arnold (soprano), Jamie Barton (mezzo-soprano), Mel Foster (tenor), Jason Hardy (bass) and the rest of the ensemble interpret Mozart’s “Requiem” in time for Good Friday. A pre-concert lecture opens the evening at 7:10 p.m., and the music follows at 7:30 p.m. If you have kids in tow and you’re worried about a possible restless rumpus, child care is available on site, and reservations can be made through the church office.
7:10 p.m. April 6. Free. Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. 770-993-6316, www.roswellpres.org.
MARIETTA
‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show' at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre
Audiences have been doing the “Time Warp” again and again and again ever since this musical horror/comedy was released in 1975. Fresh-faced versions of Susan Sarandon and Tim Curry star in the farce, which has a fervent cult following to this day. Audience members often dress as the characters, sing along to the songs, and act out the movie complete with props. The Strand invites guests to don their “Rocky Horror” best, but participants won’t have to worry about lugging their props. The Strand asks if audience members please leave that stuff at home. Prop bags will be for sale for $3 each. A live organ pops variety show and singalong featuring the Strand’s Mighty Allen Theatre organ warms up the crowd just before the movie cranks at midnight. You have to be age 18 or older to purchase a ticket. Younger fans must have a parent or guardian present.
11:30 p.m. April 6. $10. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080, www.earlsmithstrand.org.
LAWRENCEVILLE
‘Latin American Folktales' at Aurora Theatre
Wrangle the kids or grandkids. Professional storyteller Tersi Bendiburg draws from a heap of family-friendly folk tales and legends. Ears may perk up as Bendiburg colorfully spins her yarns with songs and musical instruments. Yet she doesn’t simply entertain the brood. Each story has a Latin American origin, and Bendiburg gives a history lesson to boot. She explains how these tales made their way across the Atlantic from Europe and Africa hundreds of years ago and became part of Latin American culture.
10 a.m. April 7. $7. Aurora Theatre, 128 Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com.
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