MARIETTA
Marietta Derby Darlins vs. Muscogee Roller Girls
If you’ve never seen a roller derby event, what have you been waiting for? It’s one of the country’s fastest growing amateur sports among women, and the Atlanta area is home to two teams. The Atlanta Roller Girls are off this weekend, but if you head to Cobb County, you can catch the Marietta Derby Darlins as they face the Muscogee Roller Girls. Despite what Hollywood might portray, this team prides itself on hosting family-friendly events that raise awareness about female athleticism.
4 p.m. May 3. $8-$25. Cobb Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. 770-528-8450, www.mariettaderbydarlins.org.
ATLANTA
Bash of the Empire III
Calling Atlanta’s Jedi and Rebel Scum, Sith Lords and Storm Troopers, Ewoks, Bounty Hunters and even Tatooine womp rats! Grab your light saber, hop in your X-Wing and head out to the Bash of the Empire dance party at the Masquerade Saturday night. The evening features Atlanta natives DJ Nemesis and VJ Anthony, cosplay dancers, and lasers and lighting from Area 51 Presents. The evening promises to be better than an afternoon on Jabba the Hutt’s sailing barge. The celebration will spill into the morning of May 4, which happens to be the official international Star Wars Day. Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 at the door.
9 p.m. May 3. $10-$15. Masquerade, 695 North Ave., Atlanta. 404-577-8178, www.bashoftheempire.com.
SANDY SPRINGS
Jazz brunch with Deb Bowman
The metro area is saturated with brunch options, but here’s a Sandy Springs destination that suits your stomach and your ears as well. Steve’s Live Music, a recent addition to the city’s musical scene, features all types of entertainment — from blues standards to local singer-songwriters — but midday Sunday is all about jazz. Enjoy an array of all-you-can-eat options while toe-tapping to the talent of Deb Bowman, a veteran musician with a broad catalog of songs. She has written and produced several stage shows and concerts in New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta. In addition, she entertains with comedic asides that she says help her channel her inner Carol Burnett. Tables can be reserved in advance.
12:30 p.m. May 4. $18. Steve’s Live Music, 234 Hilderbrand Drive, Sandy Springs. 404-418-6777, www.steveslivemusic.com/deb-bowman-jazz-brunch-3.
