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Weekend Things: Weapons, Moon Mysteries and More

Keep busy this weekend with these local events.

Looking to plan your weekend calendar? Cartersville Patch has you covered! Here are ideas for your favorite days of the week.

Where/When: on Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Why Go: Summertime and outdoor markets go together like soft serve and sprinkles. Check out what local artisans and businesses have to offer!

Pricing: Free!

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Where/When: on Friday at 7 p.m.

Why Go: Smithsonian photographer Eric Long will be talking about the process of photographing the life-size images that are on display right now at Tellus. He shot images of various aircrafts and spacecrafts. He also will be signing copies of his books, At the Controls and Cockpit II.

Pricing: Free for members and included in the cost of museum admission for non-members. Galleries will remain open until 9 p.m. Non-member admission: adults $12 and kids (ages 3 to 7) $8.

OPEN IMPROV NIGHT

Where/When: lobby on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Why Go: If you like improv, here’s your chance to get in on the action. Audience participation is encouraged!

Pricing: $5 cover charge.

Where/When: on Saturday and Sunday. The show opens Saturday at 9 a.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. 

Why Go: If you like guns, knives and other items of self-defense then you simply must go to this show! You can “window shop” or buy on site. Concessions will be available.

Pricing: Adult admission is $8. 

Where/When: on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: This week’s installment of is all about the moon! The program includes a looping video in the theater and a hands-on component. This activity is a perfect pick for when it’s too hot to handle outside.

Pricing: Adults $12 and kids (ages 3 to 7) $8. Members are free.

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