Get Out: Things to Do This Weekend in the Alpharetta-Milton Area

Around Alpharetta

Where/When: , 10960 State Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Why Go?: Get up close and personal with North Atlanta Dance Theatre and enjoy three original Contemporary Works by talented choreographers and dancers. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and wine before the event, coffee and dessert afterward. Annual Fundraiser!

Price: $50.00 per person

Where/When: , 5230 Taylor Rd, Alpharetta, Sunday, Sept. 25, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Why Go?: Unlimited samples from 50 participating restaurants. Entertainment includes kids sensations Tyna Q, Mandy Gawley, Music Matters! A KidsZone with a Moon Bounce with slide, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Dunking Booth, Face Painting, Johns Creek Fire Truck on display and more!

Price: $20.00 at the door

Where/When: 35 Milton Ave, Alpharetta, GA, Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.

Why Go?: Enjoy art intown, across from Alpharetta City Hall, as 35 artists will be offering beautiful artwork for sale and some artists may be exhibiting their talent as well. Event will be held rain or shine. Also enjoy the thriving Farmers Market which takes place each Saturday morning in the area beside City Hall. 

Price: Free

Where/When: Sanctuary Park, 1185 Sanctuary Pkwy, Alpharetta, 7 a.m.

Why Go?: Join the 2011 Overcome Ovarian Cancer Three Mile Walk, a day of celebrating, honoring, and remembering gynecologic cancer survivors, their families, caregivers and friends. Strollers and pets are welcomed. Proceeds raised will support the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA) community outreach programs.

Price: $35 Individual; $20 for Children 12 and under

Around Cumming

Where/When: Thirteen locations around Lake Lanier, Saturday, Sept. 24, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Why Go? Keep Forsyth County Beautiful and the Lake Lanier Association are working together to clean Lake Lanier. Forsyth County locations participating in the event include Bald Ridge Marina, Habersham Marina, and Port Royale Marina. Volunteers report to a participating location to pick up trash bags and a shore line area assignment for trash collection. All volunteers turning in at least one full bag of trash receive a t-shirt. Advance registration for the event is not required, but it helps in scheduling shoreline coverage. Please contact lakeinfo@lakelanier.org.

Price: Free

Where/When: , 101 School St, Cumming, Thursday, Sept. 20 - Saturday, Sept. 24, 8 p.m.

Why Go?: Set in post civil war Alabama, this classic tells the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, blind and mute Helen Keller. The Miracle Worker dramatizes the volatile relationship between the lonely teacher and her charge. This 2011 presentation of the Miracle Worker is produced and directed by Gypsy Theatre Company. A portion of this show’s proceeds will go to The Forsyth County Lions Club and their work with sight conservation and the blind in our community.

Price: $20 with requested donation to Lions Club

Around Roswell

Where/When: , 535 Barrington Dr, Roswell, Friday - Saturday, Sept. 23 – 24, 8 p.m.

Why Go?: The crown rests uneasily on King Henry IV. His right to rule is in question, a rebellion is imminent, and his son, Prince Hal, would rather be a tavern-crawling brigand than a knight. William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part 1 is part history, part comedy, and all entertaining.

Price: Free! Suggested Donation of $5

Where/When: 830 Grimes Bridge Rd, Roswell, Friday, Sept. 22, 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m.

Why Go?: In this comedy, Stella is the aging star of the popular Ritz Theatre. She and her fellow company of actors are preparing for the epic play "Civil War Darlin's," when a visit to a rehearsal changes everything! Between the director, playwright, cast, visiting reporters and a set of twins, things get interesting quickly!

Price: $5

Where/When: , 11458 Alpharetta Hwy, Roswell, Saturday, Sept. 24 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday noon – 4 p.m.

Why Go?: United BMW Roswell is hosting a car show this weekend as a preview to the 1,000 mile Petit Le Mans race at Road Atlanta on Oct. 1. The event will showcase some of BMW Motorsports racing heritage.

Price: Free