The weather’s expected to be cold and rainy, but there’s plenty going on in warm cozy indoor settings in East Cobb to help beat the winter blues. 
The Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center (2051 Lower Roswell Road) will be hopping with events on Saturday, including the Spoken Arts Showcase from 2-4 p.m. in the Black Box Theater.
The Open Mic event is hosted by Master Peace, and features performances by Mr. B Rock, author of “Artistic Slave,” Camille Victoria and Justin Patton. Musical guest and book signings will following the show. This is a family friendly event.
From 11-1, the theater will screen “They Won’t Forget,” the latest in the Murderino Movie Series, and like all other films there you can bring your own food and drink. This film is rated R.
Both the Sewell Mill Library and The Art Place (3330 Sandy Plains Road) are venues for The Kaleidoscope Fine Arts Showcase, which begins Saturday and continues through Jan. 31 during regular opening hours. The show features art work by students from the Cobb County School District. A reception from 10-12 kicks everything off at both venues. From 12-1:30 p.m., Lassiter students will have performing arts displays at The Art Place.
The Friends of the East Cobb Senior Center its having its White Elephant Auction fundraiser from 10-3:30 p.m. on Saturday at the center (3332 Sandy Plains Road). Admission is $5 and is cash only; a hot dog lunch will be provided.
Saturday night Mt. Bethel UMC (4385 Lower Roswell Road) will a session on human trafficking from 7-9:30. “You Can Help” features guest speaker Mary Frances Bowley, a local activist against trafficking. The event is part of a nationwide awareness campaign this month; and Bowley will be appearing on Jan. 24 at the Catholic Church of St. Ann.
The Venezuelan Lopez-Tabor Duo will perform on violin and piano Sunday at 4 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church (571 Holt Road). It’s the latest in the St. Catherine’s Concert Series.
Check our full calendar listings for more things to do in East Cobb this weekend, and beyond.
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Whatever you’re doing this weekend, make it a great one! Enjoy!
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