A six-person comedy troupe takes the stage at Dunwoody's Stage Door Theatre on Saturday, July 25, with an original sketch show packed with offbeat premises and local talent.
"My Dead Cat Rhonda: Almost Damn Good Sketch Comedy," produced by Ovations Theater, runs from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road. Director Kelly Balzli leads a cast of local actors — Cole Kiker, Maya Kelch, Ken Worsham, Jim Dailey, and Sam Lee — through original sketches with names like "Murder Co-Worker" and "Grandma Bunnies." Stand-up comedian Emily Holden rounds out the evening. Tickets are $30 plus fees at ovationstheater.com.
The show is a collaboration between Ovations Theater and Stage Door Theatre, which is in its 52nd season at the Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center. The city unveiled a new mural on the theater's exterior wall in June — "Anatomy of a Dream" by artist Nicole Merizalde. The City of Dunwoody described the piece on social media as "transforming a wall that stood empty for decades into a vibrant celebration of creativity and the arts."
DeKalb back-to-school rally
Dunwoody families in the DeKalb County School District can gear up for the new school year at the district's "Day One Ready" Back-to-School Rally on Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event takes place at the Administrative and Instructional Complex, 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd., Stone Mountain.
The district is offering school supplies, academic support, health screenings, wellness resources, and entertainment. Pre-registration is strictly required. New for the 2026-27 school year, attendees must arrive during their registered time window, according to the district's social media announcement.
More weekend picks
Atlanta Ice Cream Festival — Saturday, July 25, at Piedmont Park, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. Music, bounce houses, kids' activities, and ice cream sampling.
Peachtree Corners Concert Series — Saturday, July 25, at Peachtree Corners Town Green. Free live music for families.
Brookhaven Library Chainmail Jewelry Workshop — Tuesday, July 28, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Learn to make a chain mail bracelet using beginner-friendly weave patterns.
Coming up at Stage Door
Ovations Theater's "My Dead Cat Rhonda" returns for encore performances Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, both at 7:30 p.m. Stage Door Theatre's own Season 52 continues with "Ordinary Days," running September 30 through October 16.
