MARIETTA
75 Years of ‘Gone With the Wind’
If you are a fan of all things related to “Gone With the Wind,” then frankly, my dear, you should give a damn about this weekend’s 75th anniversary celebration. Across Marietta, there will be eight separate events commemorating Margaret Mitchell’s Pulitzer-winning magnum opus and the blockbuster movie. Among the highlights: live performances, lectures by costume designers, a live auction and book signings by authors who have written extensively on the classic book and film. The celebration begins in fitting “GWTW” style with a gala costume ball at the Murray Arts Center on the grounds of the Mount Paran Christian School. Dinner, Civil War-era music and prizes for the best Rhett and Scarlett waltzing characters will be part of the fun. Events are scheduled at various locations around Marietta throughout the weekend of June 6-8.
Free-$85; weekend passes to all events are $200. 770-794-5145, www.gwtwmarietta.com.
ROSWELL
Second City ‘Happily Ever Laughter’
The Chicago-based Second City comedy troupe is one of the oldest improv groups in the country. Scores of comedians call themselves alumni, including Joan Rivers, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. This weekend, catch the comedians of tomorrow at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center as they perform with comic hilarity and a dose of spontaneity. The repertoire includes classic routines as well as sendups of events in the headlines.
7 and 10 p.m. June 7; doors open 30 minutes prior. $35. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-594-6232, www.roswellpresents.com.
ALPHARETTA
Brew Moon SummerFest
Who says all the beer fests have to take place in October? Alpharetta is throwing a massive street party on June 7 to celebrate the joy of beer in the summer. Guests can sample six different types, from local crafts to Belgian whites. Seven local restaurants will serve their favorite foods to pair with the brews. Music will be provided by the popular local band Yacht Rock Schooner.
6:30-11 p.m. June 7. $10 individual tickets; tables of six, $100; tables of eight, $130. Historic downtown, 35 Milton Ave., Alpharetta. 678-297-2811, www.awesomealpharetta.com.
