SANDY SPRINGS
“All I want is a room somewhere far away from the hot, muggy night air — with one enormous picnic blanket.” Eliza Doolittle might be singing that tune if she lived in Atlanta. But if the traditional version of “My Fair Lady” appeals to your ears, along with classic songs from “Carousel,” “Guys and Dolls,” “South Pacific” and “The King and I” then be on hand for the Capitol City Opera Company’s “On the Light Side” annual fundraiser. Attendees are invited to bring their own picnic dinners, enjoy their eats without the outdoor heat and savor musical selections from some of Broadway’s best shows.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the music begins at 8 p.m. July 28 and 29. $40 individuals; $300 for a table of eight. Highpoint Episcopal Community Church, 4945 High Point Road, Sandy Springs. 678-301-8013, ccityopera.org.
KENNESAW
See the beauty of butterflies and learn a little, too, with a visit to the newly opened seasonal butterfly house at the Smith-Gilbert Gardens. Featuring fluttering friends in all stages of life, native species of monarchs, black swallowtails and Gulf fritillaries will be flying about the exhibit. While butterfly spotting, visitors also will learn about the insects’ important contributions to horticulture pollination and take a tour of the new Pollinator Garden sponsored by Southern Living. Weather permitting, the exhibit will remain open through Sept. 16.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 28-29. $5-$7; children younger than 5 free. Smith-Gilbert Gardens, 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw. 770-919-0248, smithgilbertgardens.com.
LILBURN
Youth of Gwinnett, an organization dedicated to helping the county’s underprivileged kids, knows that the new school year can be stressful and costly. To turn that around, the organization is hosting a Back 2 School Bash at Berkmar High School. The event will be a chance for the community to enjoy giveaways, activities and entertainment to wind down the summer, and all youth who attend will be given free school supplies. In addition, a portion of the funds raised through the event’s activities and food sales will support the organization’s Build a Hopeful Home project.
11 a.m. July 29. Free admission. Berkmar High School, 405 Pleasant Hill Road, Lilburn. 770-837-6684, yogwinnett.org.
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