SANDY SPRINGS
On the Light Side
The Capitol City Opera presents its 24th annual fundraiser, On the Light Side. For two consecutive nights, 13 singers will perform favorite standards from George and Ira Gershwin, including music from “Porgy and Bess,” “Funny Face” and “Crazy for You.” About 90 minutes before the singing begins, attendees are invited to bring a picnic basket and enjoy it indoors. A silent auction will include items of home decor, restaurant certificates, travel experiences and a number of professional services. In addition to individual tickets, tables for 10 may be purchased.
6:30 p.m. July 24-25. $35. Church of the Atonement, 4945 High Point Road, Sandy Springs. 678-301-8013. ccityopera.org.
LAWRENCEVILLE
Kidgits Back to School Party
Summer is coming to an end, at least for those who have to be back in school in a few weeks, and local retailers are getting everyone in the fall frame of mind. At Sugarloaf Mills in Gwinnett, a Back to School party will be held inside the mall to celebrate the end of carefree summer days and get kids ready for class. Along with shopping for backpacks and new shoes, look for school-themed crafts, activities and giveaways. The party is part of Simon’s Kidgits program, which holds monthly events throughout the year at participating metro area malls.
2-4 p.m. July 25. Free for Kidgit members; $5 to join. Sugarloaf Mills, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. 678-847-5000. simon.com/kidgits.
MARIETTA
Color Me Free 5K Color Run
Add a little color to your life while supporting a good cause: Georgia Cares, an organization that works to free victims of sex trafficking. But this isn’t the typical 5K where runners may get splashed with water as they pass. Along the 3.1-mile route, participants will be doused with colorful, washable paints. By the end of the route, the crowd will resemble a rainbow — so be sure to wear white to enhance the vibrant effect.
8 a.m. July 26. $45. Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. 404-602-0068. gacares.org.
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