Weekend Worthy: Bob Seger, Barbershop Chorus, Prophetic Painting, Exotic Birds, More

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

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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• January 30

TODDLER FRIDAYS

HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Duluth

Storybook time and hands on activity with your little one. 10:30am-1pm Free for members, $7 per child and non-members 770-623-6002

www.thehudgens.org

• January 30

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

• January 30

OUTSHYNE

WILD BILL’S

Duluth

7:30pm $10-$15 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com

• January 30

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

• January 30-31

WINTER JURIED MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION

ART STATION GALLERY

Stone Mountain

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

Free 770-469-1105 www.artstation.org

• January 30-31

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

• January 30-31

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

GWINNETT HISTORIC COURTHOUSE

Lawrenceville

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

• January 30-31

JOY OF MOVEMENT

KUDZU ART ZONE

Norcross

11am-4pm

Free 770-840-9844 www.kudzuartzone.org

• January 30-31

THE LOG & TIMBER HOME SHOW

GWINNETT CENTER

Duluth

Fri 12pm-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm $12-$15

770-813-7500

www.gwinnettcenter.com

• January 30-31, February 1

SUWANEE SCULPTOUR

TOWN CENTER PARK

Suwanee

Self guided tour of 15 public art works Free

770-945-8996 www.suwanee.com

• January 30-31, February 1

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

• January 30-31, February 1

DOROTHY MEETS ALICE

LIVE ARTS THEATRE

Duluth

Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm $12-$25

603-861-2200

www.liveartstheatre.org

• January 30-31, February 1

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

• January 31

WINTER HIKES AT MCDANIEL FARM

MCDANIEL FARM

Duluth

Explore the winter forest at McDaniel Farm and experience the winter season. Learn houw to be on the lookout for tracks, trails and evidence of wildlife. We will end the program with making a snack for the birds.

10:30am & 1:30pm $5 and pre-registration required 770-904-3500 www.gwinnettehc.org

• January 31

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

• January 31

CENTERSTAGE

EVERETT’S MUSIC BARN

Suwanee

8pm Donations welcome 770-945-5628 www.facebook.com/EverettsMusicBarn

• January 31

SUWANEE GATEWAY HALF MARATHON

TOWN CENTER PARK

Suwanee

7:30am

$75 770-614-6140 www.suwanee.com/whatsnew.events

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• January 31

HEARTS & CRAFTS

PINCKNEYVILLE PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER

Norcross

Use your creative mastery to pain and decorate pottery pieces cast in our very own studio. Price includes two pieces of pottery and supplies. Light refreshments will be served. 2pm-4pm $25, must pre-register 678-277—0920 www.gwinnettparks.com

• January 31

THE ADVENTURES OF THE GINGERBREAD MAN

AURORA THEATRE

Lawrenceville

10am & 11:30am

$7 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com

• January 31

TALENT SEARCH

STARS & STRIKES

Dacula

Come prepared to sing 2 songs – cover to originals. Bring your soundtrack and get your groove on. Solo, Duet, trio, quartet, full band – all are welcomed. Up to 12 contestants each week may compete. First come, first served.

7pm Free 404-558-6918 www.facebook.com/VirtualAdrenaline

• January 31

5TH ANNUAL NORCROSS BLUE DEVILS RUN

PINCKNEYVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Peachtree Corners

8am

$25-$30 678-654-0681 http://bluedevilsrun.wix.com/blue-devils-run

• January 31

MARK NIZER 4D

SYLVIA BEARD THEATRE

Buford

8pm $10-$20 770-945-6762 www.bufordcommunitycenter.com

• January 31

STONE MOUNTAIN BARBERSHOP CHORUS

GRAYSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Grayson

Benefit concert for the Southeast Gwinnet Cooperative Ministry.

3:30pm $10, or 10 pantry items for donation 770-978-8053 www.stonemoutainchorus.org

• January 31

PROPHETIC PAINTING PARTY

CAFÉ 313

Dacula

2pm-5pm

$45 678-790-3936 www.facebook.com/BrushofInspiration

• January 31

GEORGIA RED CLAY REVIVAL WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHEYENNE KNIGHT

WILD BILL’S CROSSROADS

Duluth

9pm $5 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com

• January 31

BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND – RIDE OUT TOUR

THE ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER

Duluth

7:30pm $68-$98 770-813-7500 www.gwinnettcenter.com

• January 31, February 1

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

• January 31, February 1

ATLANTA’S EXOTIC BIRD FAIR

NORTH ATLANTA TRADE CENTER

Norcross

Georgia’s largest and best bird show, so come join in on the fun!

9am-5pm Adults 13+ - $5, Kids 12 & under – Free Free parking 770-279-9899 www.northatlantatradecenter.com

• January 31, February 1

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 1

SUNDAY SUPPER GWINNETT BRAVES FOOD TRUCK EVENT

COOLRAY FIELD

Lawrenceville

11am-5pm

www.facebook.com/Sundaysupperfoodtrucks

• February 1

EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: SONGWRITERS OPEN MIC

RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY

Duluth

5pm

$5 404-478-2749 www.eddieownenpresents.com