LOCUST GROVE
Zebra Dash at Noah’s Ark
This 5K run/walk event finds participants putting their best hooves forward at the animal rehabilitation facility and zoo. The habitat is home to a slew of exotic wildlife and domestic animals from big cats to traditional farm animals. The third annual race is in honor of the late zebra named Evidence, who was found running loose on I-75 in April 2008 and took up residence at Noah’s Ark. The race allows runners and walkers to get up close to the creatures and their habitats, and it takes place rain or shine. All proceeds benefit Noah’s Ark and will be used to help feed and care for its animal residents. Registration and check-in begins at 8 a.m.
9 a.m. April 6. $25 for 5K; $15 for 1-mile Fun Run (10 a.m.). Noah’s Ark, 712 LG Griffin Road, Locust Grove. 770-957-0888, www.atlantasouthsiderunners.com.
MARIETTA
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at the Alley Stage
Those enduring “Peanuts” characters from the mind of the late Charles Schultz continue putting the “good” in “good grief.” This musical comedy puts flesh on Schultz’s comic strip creations. You’ll find Lucy behind her psychiatry booth, Snoopy duking it out with the Red Baron and Schroeder tickling the ivories. Through song Charlie Brown figures out how to be the best kid he can be. Hear tunes such as “Happiness,” “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” and “Suppertime,” which come from the pen of playwright-composer Clark Gesner.
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays, April 5-21. Special shows 8 p.m. Thursday, April 11 and 18; 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13. $15-$25. Next Stage Theatre Company at the Alley Stage, 11 Anderson St., Marietta. 678-744-6398.
DULUTH
The Shadowboxers and David Berkeley at Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay Theatre
Atlanta’s own Shadowboxers deal in harmonious, soul-drenched vocals and R&B. Members Scott Schwartz, Matt Lipkins and Adam Hoffman may simultaneously worship at the altars of Simon & Garfunkel and Stevie Wonder. As a nationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, former Atlantan Berkeley trades in both sides of the emotional coin. Many of his songs were written during his Atlanta stint, including the cuts “Sweet Auburn” and “Halloween Parade,” which sprouted from local inspirational roots.
8 p.m. April 6. $15 advance; $18 at the door. $18 advance; $20 at the door for premium reserved seating. Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main St., Duluth. 404-478-2749.
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