West African Rhythms in Roswell
West African Rhythms. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today. Free. Front lawn, Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. The founders of DrumRise will demonstrate the drumming techniques they learned from Guinean master drummer Mamady Keita. After a brief lesson, stay and join in the drum circle. 678-639-7500, RoswellGov.com, RoswellRoots.com.
Civil War talk in Kennesaw
“Civil War Artillery Talk.” 11:30 a.m. to noon today. Free. Visitor Center, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw. This Ranger-led program will focus on how the differences between Civil War artillery pieces changed warfare during the American Civil War. 770-427-4686 ext. 0 or nps.gov/kemo.
Essential Oils in Jonesboro
Essential Oils for Parents. Noon-1 p.m. today and March 18. Free. Jonesboro Branch, 124 Smith St., Jonesboro. Learn how essential oils can be used as a remedy for everyday stresses and ailments. 770-478-7120, claytonpl.org.
Oral Moses program in Mableton
Oral Moses presents “The Story of the Negro Spiritual.” 1-2 p.m. today. Free. South Cobb Regional Library, 805 Clay Road, Mableton. Moses, Kennesaw State University professor emeritus, singer, lecturer and voice teacher, will give a presentation on how the Negro Spiritual arose from music used during the slave trade as Africans were moved from West Africa to slave markets in North America. He also will give an overview of the famous Fisk Jubilee Singers and their significance in beginning the tradition of presenting these simple, poignant melodies to audiences throughout the world. 678-398-5828, Cobbcat.org.
‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ in Tyrone
“Smokey Joe’s Cafe” directed and choreographed by former Rockette and guest artist Melissa Zaremba. Concluding Sunday. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. today, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. $15 to $45. Legacy Theatre, 1175 Senoia Road, Suite C, Tyrone. Tunes of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller will be performed, including 40 classics such as “Jailhouse Rock,” “Yakety Yak” and “Stand by Me.” 404-895-1473, TheLegacyTheatre.org.
Gospel Concert in McDonough
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church’s 150th anniversary event: Gospel Concert. 6 p.m. today. Free. 397 Racetrack Road, McDonough. Join Grammy-nominated gospel singer Anita Wilson and other musical guests. 770-957-4728, wesleymcd.org.
‘America, Vol. 1’ concert in Marietta
America, Vol. 1 by the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and the GSO Chorus. 8 p.m. today. $10 to $20. Marietta Performing Arts Center, 1171 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. The first concert in this new series includes American classical music. Faculty Grass will perform bluegrass music starting at 7 p.m. in the lobby. Then the Georgia Spiritual Ensemble will sing during intermission. GeorgiaSymphony.org.
OnStage Atlanta play in Decatur
“Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” by Richard Alfieri. Through Sunday. 8 p.m. today, 3 p.m. Sunday. $15 to $23. OnStage Atlanta Theatre Company, 2969 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-897-1802, OnStageAtlanta.com.
Gospel Brunch, Show in Decatur
Gospel Brunch with Revival and music by Eric “Ricky” McKinnie & Paul Beasley of Grammy Award-winning The Blind Boys of Alabama and Mudcat & the Atlanta Horns. Noon buffet, 1 p.m. show Sunday. $20 show only, $24 extra for all-you-can-eat brunch. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 404-377-4976, EddiesAttic.com.
Holocaust survivor talk in Atlanta
Bearing Witness: Remarkable Stories from the Holocaust with Benjamin Hirsch. 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, 1440 Spring St. NW. Hirsch was 6 when he witnessed the ravages of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, in his hometown of Frankfurt am Main. Soon after, he and four of his siblings were sent on a Kindertransport to France and then the United States and Atlanta. TheBreman.org.
The Untold Story of Roswell
The Untold Story of Roswell: Roswell Roots Festival. 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Free. Roswell Visitors Center, 617 Atlanta St., Roswell. Listen as Roswell residents share their stories of growing up in Roswell’s black community. Presented by Visit Roswell and Groveway Community Group. 770-640-3253, VisitRoswellGa.com, RoswellRoots.com.
Holocaust play in Roswell
“And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank” by Georgia Ensemble Theatre. 6:30 p.m. Sunday. $10. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. This drama will use video interviews and live performances to tell the stories of Eva Schloss and Ed Silverberg, both childhood friends of Anne Frank and both survivors of the Holocaust. Also featuring a Q&A with Schloss after the performance. 770-641-1260, get.org.
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