SMYRNA
Third Annual Oyster/Mardi Gras Fest at Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar
This two-day, indoor festival of food and tunes brings the Big Easy to Smyrna. Oyster lovers indulge in raw, grilled, steamed and fried versions of their favorite crustacean. The New Orleans-inspired menu and vibe runs throughout the festivities. The music takes place both days within the confines of a heated tent. Saturday acts include Kurt Thomas (1 p.m.), The Brandy Brothers (4:30 p.m.) and the Ruby Velle Trio (8 p.m.). The fest provides a rare OTP visit for Velle and company. Sunday’s lineup features the Jared Lanham Trio (11:30 a.m.), Dixie Duncan (3 p.m.) and Chip Jones (6:30 p.m.). Guests can get silly in a photo booth and slurp suds courtesy of Abita Beer.
11 a.m. Feb. 15-16. $15 two-day tickets in advance; $10 each day at the door. Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar, 2480 Atlanta Road SE, Smyrna. 770-435-1887, www.atkinspark.com.
LITHONIA
“Despicable Me 2” at Stonecrest Library
Did the kids beg to see “Despicable Me 2,” but you somehow missed taking them to see it on the big screen? Stonecrest Library gives parents a shot at redemption by offering an upcoming presentation. Featuring the voices of Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig, the film picks up where the first one left off. Having turned over a new leaf and adopted a trio of daughters, former supervillain Gru fights the good fight, with often humorous results. Yep, it’s an animated romp, but the style of comedy will arguably keep adults smiling, too.
2 p.m. Feb. 15. Free. Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Road, Lithonia. 770-482-3828, www.dekalblibrary.org.
MARIETTA
“Tuesdays with Morrie” at The Stellar Cellar Theatre at St. James’ Episcopal Church
Author Mitch Albom’s best-selling tome springs to life on stage. Based on Albom’s weekly visits with a beloved college professor, Morrie Schwartz, many claim to have left tear stains on the pages of their respective copies. Barbara Rudy directs this stage version starring Matt Calvo and Murray Sarkin. Expect the cast and crew to bring their A game as “Tuesdays with Morrie” is Polk Street Players’ entry in this year’s Metropolitan Atlanta Theater Awards. Shows on Feb. 15 and Feb. 22 include a dinner option.
8 p.m. Feb. 14; 7 p.m. Feb. 15; 8 p.m. Feb. 21; 7 p.m. Feb. 22; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 23; 8 p.m. Feb. 27; 8 p.m. Feb. 28; 8 p.m. March 1. $12.50; $20 dinner ticket on Feb. 15 and 22. St. James’ Episcopal Church, 161 Church St., Marietta. 770-218-9669, www.polkstreetplayers.com.
