STONE MOUNTAIN
“Captain Phillips” at Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library
Although cinematic swashbucklers such as Captain Jack Sparrow may pack charm, the pirates found in “Captain Phillips” sail an even more spine-tingling sea. Based on a true story, “Captain Phillips” scored several Oscar nods, and actors Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi lead the charge in the film. The plot centers on Captain Richard Phillips and the Somali pirate captain, Muse, who takes him hostage.
2 p.m. March 15. Free. Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library, 952 Leon St., Stone Mountain. 770-413-2020, www.dekalblibrary.org/branches/stone-mountain.html.
SMYRNA
12th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Smyrna Market Village
Call it three days of peace and shamrocks. Atkins Park and Zucca Pizzeria welcome authentic and honorary Irishmen and women to an expansive bash. Live music includes performances by Crane, AJ Ghent Band, Action Jackson, Francisco Vidal, Chris Stalcup & The Grange, and others. Activities range from cornhole to kid’s inflatables. Those of age can imbibe in Guinness and Harp beer, and Irish Car Bombs. Both kids and adults may get a kick out of Mayor Max Bacon dyeing the fountain green at 5:30 p.m. March 15.
2-11 p.m. March 15-17. $10 advance; $12 at the door; $30 three-day pass. Smyrna Market Village, 2840 Atlanta Road, Smyrna. www.smyrnastpatricksdayfest.com.
ROSWELL
Roswell Beer Festival 2014 at Historic Roswell Square
Beer lovers may be foaming at the mouth, literally. Tickets to this brew-tasting event include a souvenir glass. Each guest can sample as much beer as they’d like, and 150 types will be available. Of course organizers suggest drinkers exercise good judgment. This would include eating before drinking, and restaurant tents will be selling a variety of grub. Toast those glasses to the participating bands. Soak up sets by The Free Byrds and Highbeams. Do you have some serious cornhole skills? Enter the tournament for $20. Proceeds from the event benefit STAR House Foundation.
2 p.m. March 15. $45 advance; $50 at the door. $10 designated driver. Roswell Beer Festival, Historic Roswell Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell. 404-545-0691, www.roswellbeerfestival.com.
