Gwinnett Weekend: 18th Annual Home Show, Folktales with a Twist

Looking for things to do this weekend in and around Lawrenceville?

Check out the Gwinnett Weekends calendar listing below, compiled by Explore Gwinnett, for events that include live music, art exhibits and community theater.

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• February 6

EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: MONTANA SKIES

RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY

Duluth

8pm

$15-$18 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com

• February 6

FIRST FRIDAY CONCERTS: DEJABLUE

CULTURAL ARTS AND COMMUNITY CENTER

Norcross

7pm-9pm Free 770-421-2049 www.aplacetoimagine.com

• February 6

NIGHT TREKS LOVE TO HIKE

GWINNETT ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER

Buford

Do you love the outdoors, love to hike trails, and love to walk under the stars? 6pm-7:30pm GEHC members are free, $6-$20, pre-registration is required. 770-904-3500 www.gwinnettehc.org

• February 6

94.9 THE BULL’S FAN JAM WITH EASTON CORBIN

WILD BILL’S

Duluth

9pm

$20-$60 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com

• February 6

DADDY – DAUGHTER SWEETHEART DANCE

GEORGE PIERCE PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER

Suwanee

Swing your favorite valentine around the dance floor and enjoy a festive atmosphere with light refreshments. Ages 4-6 and (no moms allowed) 7pm-9pm $8, pre-register required 678-277-0910 www.gwinnettparks.com

• February 6

GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS: AUTHOR JON ODELL AND CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST MARGARET BLOCK

SUWANEE BRANCH

Suwanee

Celebrate Rosa Park’s birthday with author Jon Odell and 1960’s civil rights activist Margaret Block, a veteran of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement. 2:30pm Free 770-822-5325 www.gwinnettpl.org/event/author-jon-odell-and- margaret-block

• February 6-7

WINTER JURIED MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION

ART STATION GALLERY

Stone Mountain

Fri 1pm-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm

Free 770-469-1105 www.artstation.org

• February 6

FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS

ADRENALINE CLIMBING

Suwanee

Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness and free pizza!

6pm-8pm $18/climber, spectators free 770-271-1390 www.adrenalineclimbing.com

• February 6

COSMIC CLIMBING!

ADRENALINE CLIMBING

Suwanee

Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness and free pizza!

8pm-10pm $20/climber, spectators free 770-271-1390 www.adrenalineclimbing.com

• February 6-7

DANCEAMERICA

GWINNETT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Duluth

Fri 6pm, Sat 8am 770-813-7500 www.gwinnettcenter.com

• February 6-7

ART EXHIBITION OF T.J. HAUGH – A NEW LOOK AT HISTORIC AMERICAN FIGURES AND LANDMARKS

GWINNETT HISTORIC COURTHOUSE

Lawrenceville

Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 12noon-4pm Free 770-542-7017

• February 6-7

GWINNETT GLADIATORS VS. ORLANDO SOLAR BEARS

THE ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER

Duluth

See Gwinnett’s professional ECHL ice hockey team play. Fri 7:35pm, Sat 7:05pm $10-$31

770-497-5100

www.gwinnettgladiators.com

• February 6-7

JOY OF MOVEMENT

KUDZU ART ZONE

Norcross

11am-4pm

Free 770-840-9844 www.kudzuartzone.org

• February 6-7

ARTISTS AS FRIENDS: A CELEBRATION OF SELF- EXPRESSION, CREATIVITY AND FRIENDSHIPS

HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Duluth

10am-5pm $3-5, under 2 Free 770-623-6002 www.thehudgens.org

• February 6-8

DOROTHY MEETS ALICE

THE JANE BURKE MEMORIAL THEATRE

Duluth

Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm $12-$25 603-861-2200 www.liveartstheatre.org

• February 6-8

FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF

NEW LONDON THEATRE

Snellville

Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm $10-$15 770-559-1484 www.newlondontheatre.org

• February 6-8

18TH ANNUAL NORTH ATLANTA HOME SHOW

GWINNETT CENTER

Duluth

Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm $8 adults, children 12 and under and seniors - free 770-814-7500

www.atlantahomeshow.com

• February 6-8

THE ICE RINK AT SUGAR HILL

BEHIND SUGAR HILL CITY HALL

Sugar Hill

Grab your skates (or you can rent them) and have fun maneuvering around on ice! Skating sessions are 90 minutes, but you can add additional time if you are having too much fun to leave!

Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 1pm-8pm $10-$12 and children under free; skate rentals are an additional $2 770-945-6716 www.facebook.com/CityofSugarHill

• February 7

TRADITIONAL FOLKTALES WITH A TWIST

AURORA THEATRE

Lawrenceville

10am & 11:30am $7 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com

• February 7

EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: LINDSAY LOU & THE FLATBELLY’S & WILD PONIES

RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY

Duluth

8pm $15-$20 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com

• February 7

FREE FAMILY DAY

HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Duluth

Story times presented in partnership with Gwinnett County Public Library at 10:30am and 11:30am, hands on activities from 11am-1pm 10am-5pm Free 770-623-6002 www.thehudgens.org

• February 7

AARON WATSON

WILD BILL’S

Duluth

9pm

$10-$15 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com

• February 7

SELFIE – OPENING RECEPTION

TANNERY ROW ARTIST COLONY

Buford

5pm-8pm

Free 770-904-0572 www.tanneryrowartistcolony.com

• February 7

THE ANNIE MOSES BAND: RHAPSODY IN BLUEGRASS - THE ART OF AMERICAN MUSIC

SYLVIA BEARD THEATRE

Buford

The Annie Moses Band presents Rhapsody in Bluegrass: The Art of American Music, a panoramic exploration of America and her music. 8pm $12-$25 770-945-6762 www.bufordcommunitycenter.com

• February 7

KEN SCOGGINS & MILLER CREEK

EVERETT’S MUSIC BARN

Suwanee

8pm

Donations welcome 770-945-5628 www.facebook.com/EverettsMusicBarn

• February 7

DADDY – DAUGHTER DANCE

LUCKY SHOALS PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER

Norcross

She’ll be your little princess on a gentleman’s arm as you enjoy a memorable evening celebrating Valentine’s Day together. Dress to impress, and enjoy music, dancing, games, light refreshments and a keepsake photo! 5pm-8pm $8, pre-register required 678-277-0910 www.gwinnettparks.com

• February 7

MOTHER-SON VALENTINE DANCE

RHODES JORDAN PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER

Lawrenceville

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by dressing up and dancing the night away with your special guy. Enjoy music, dancing, and light refreshments.

6pm-9pm $8, pre-register required 678-277-0890 www.gwinnettparks.com

• February 7-8

INTERGALACTIC BEAD SHOWS

GWINNETT CENTER

Duluth

10am-5pm

$4-$5 770-813-7500 www.gwinnettcenter.com

• February 7-8

BREAKFAST WITH BUCKY BEAR

LAKE LANIER ISLANDS

Buford

Visit with your favourite furry friend, Bucky Beaver, and enjoy a delicious buffet with made to order waffles, omelettes, fresh baked biscuits, pastries and more!

9am-11:30am $9.95-$21.95, plus $10.00 gate fee 770-945-8787 www.lakelanierislands.com

• February 7-8

SNOW MOUNTAIN

STONE MOUNTAIN

Stone Mountain

Featuring tubing runs including the Avalanche Alley family tube ride and the Snow Zone area where younger kids can tube and make snowmen and snow angels.

Time slots vary, reservations recommended. $28.00, vehicle entry fee $10 770-945-6762 www.snowmountainpark.com

• February 7-8

WEEKEND GUIDED CLIMBTIME

ADRENALINE CLIMBING

Suwanee

Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness

1pm-6pm $20/climber, spectators free 770-271-1390 www.adrenalineclimbing.com

• February 8

EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: CELTIC FIDDLE FESTIVAL WORKSHOP & CONCERT

RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY

Duluth

4pm & 7:30pm $20-$55 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com

• February 8

ROCK VALENTINE’S DAY HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K

LENORA PARK

Snellville

8am

$30-$55 770-576-0928 www.deborahmontgomeryracing.com

• February 8

SUNDAY SUPPER GWINNETT BRAVES FOOD TRUCK EVENT

COOLRAY FIELD

Lawrenceville

11am-5pm www.facebook.com/Sundaysupperfoodtrucks