ATLANTA
“A Conversation Between Malcolm X and President Obama”
Imagine being in the same room while President Barack Obama and Malcolm X discuss critical issues of their times. What would surely have been a fascinating conversation has been imagined and put into words by Buckhead playwright-author Jacqueline Clay Chester. “A Conversation Between Malcolm X and President Obama: A One Act Play,” was previewed in July at the city’s Office of Cultural Affairs. Now, Chester is staging two public performances at the Garden Hills community center. The two-hour play stars James Womack as Malcolm X and John Doyle as the president.
7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 and 22. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Garden Hills Community Center, 339 Pine Tree Drive, Atlanta. 678-427-3882, eventbrite.com.
KENNESAW
Family Fun Fest
School’s been in session for a couple of weeks: Time for a break! Bring the whole gang out to Kennesaw for an afternoon of free activities during the Family Fun Fest. Among the cool things to do are a giant obstacle course, water slides and several bouncy houses. Free games and treats for the kids also will be available. When you need a minute to catch your breath, relax and listen to live music and watch dance performances and martial arts demonstrations. A special appearance is expected by Elvis.
Noon-6 p.m. Aug. 15. Free. Living Hope Church, 3450 Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw. 770-425-6726, familyfunfest.org.
DUNWOODY
“Mary Poppins”
There’s a change in the wind, and it’s bringing “Mary Poppins,” the musical, to town. The Marcus Jewish Community Center is staging the show, which stars the unforgettable nanny, along with many elements from both the original children’s book and the 1964 classic Disney film. The winner of seven Tony awards will leave you humming familiar standards such as “A Spoonful of Sugar” and “Let’s Go Fly a Kite.” Extra brownie points if you can rattle off “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” backward. Tickets may be purchased online or by phone.
2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 16. $15-$28. Marcus Jewish Community Center, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4000, atlantajcc.org.
