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Weekend Worthy: Circus in Town, Penguin Pool Party, Casino Night, 'Great Gatsby'
Check out these events in Gwinnett County this weekend, as listed by Explore Gwinnett.
Looking for things to do this weekend in and around Gwinnett County?
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 20
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BREATHE: THE MUSICAL
GWINNETT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Duluth
7:30pm $25-$60 770-626-2464 www.gwinnettcenter.com
February 20
11TH ANNUAL TASTE OF COLLINS HILL
COLLINS HILL HIGH SCHOOL
Lawrenceville
The Screamin’ Eagle Marching Band is excited to host an indoor food festival, showcasing samples from up to 30 local restaurants. Entertainment is provided by the Jazz Bands, Indoor Drumline and Winter Guard, and there is a Silent Auction filled with themed baskets, and hundreds of other items to bid on. 6pm-9pm
$10, includes 10 tastes and a drink 770-561-4054 www.facebook.com/TasteOfCollinsHill
February 20
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: ELENOWEN
RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY
Duluth
8pm
$12 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com
February 20
HAPPY FEET PENGUIN POOL PARTY
MOUNTAIN PARK ACTIVITY BUILDING & AQUATIC CENTER
Mountain Park
A fun kids’ night out with swimming, games, a favorite themed movie and lots of fun! Pizza dinner and a snack will be provided. Kids come in your swim suit, bring a towel and a change of clothes. 6pm-9pm $12, ages 7-12 678-277-0179 www.gwinnettparks.com
February 20
THE VERCE PRESENTS: EDM VS. HIP HOP
WILD BILL’S
Duluth
A unique event featuring Atlanta’s best artists from today’s hottest genres!
9pm $5-$10, ladies free before 10pm 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com
February 20
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 20
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 20-21
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 20-21
WINTER JURIED MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION
ART STATION GALLERY
Stone Mountain
Fri 1pm-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Free 770-469-1105 www.artstation.org
February 20-21
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 20-21
JOY OF MOVEMENT
KUDZU ART ZONE
Norcross
11am-4pm
Free 770-840-9844 www.kudzuartzone.org
February 20-21
INTERWINED: CONTEMPORARY SOUTHEASTERN FIBER ART
HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Buford
An expressing of self, celebrating the art inside of the artist 12noon-5pm Free 770-904-0572 www.tanneryrowartistcolony.com
February 20-22
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!
Hours while school is in session: 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 20-22
ALL THAT JAZZ VISUAL INTERPRETATIONS
THE LONA GALLERY
Lawrenceville
Fr--Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Free 678-349-2223 www.thelonagallery.com
February 20-22
SUWANEE SCULPTOUR
TOWN CENTER PARK
Suwanee
Self guided tour of 15 public art works Free
770-945-8996
Feisty 91 year old grandmother Vera is roused in the middle of the night by an unexpected visitor. It’s Leo, her 21 year old grandson, who has been travelling on a bike for months, and is now looking for a place to hunker down. The action in this quirky dramatic comedy takes place in a tiny apartment in NYC’s West Village. Over the course of a single month, these unlikely roommates infuriate, bewilder, and ultimately reach each other. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm $20 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com
February 20-22
ARTIST MATERIALS EXPO
GWINNETT CENTER
Duluth
The leading International Manufacturers of Art Materials for the Visual Artists will gather at the Gwinnett Center!
Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-4pm Free 770-813-7500 www.artmaterialsexpo.com
February 20-22
THE GREAT GATSBY
NEW DAWN THEATER
Duluth
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm $12-$15 770-885-0425 www.lionhearttheatre.org
February 20-22
RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY: PRESENTS LEGENDS
ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER
Duluth
Fri 10:30am & 7:30pm, Sat 11am, 3pm, 7pm, Sun 1pm & 5pm $25-$155 770-626-2464
February 21
ULTIMATE FITNESS CHALLENGE
RHODES JORDAN PARK
Lawrenceville
Are you up for the challenge? Kids can demonstrate their physical fitness in this fun, time based obstacle course to test speed, strength, and agility. The whole family can enjoy other fun activities including Bumper Ball Xtreme, ZipLine Xtreme, SkyJump Xtreme and a 20’ Confidence Climb! Come test your physical fitness and conquer the challenge!
10am-6pm Free 770-822-8869 www.gwinnettparks.com
February 21
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: ZANGARO ALBUM RELEASE WITH AVENUE OF THE GIANTS & THE BITTEROOTS & THE LOST BOYS
RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY
Duluth
7:30pm $10 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com
February 21
RING OF HONOR WRESTLING – WINTER WARRIOR LIVE TOUR
NORTH ATLANTA TRADE CENTER
Norcross
7:30pm $20 Free parking 770-279-9899 www.northatlantatradecenter.com
7:30pm $20-$60 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com
February 21
CASINO NIGHT/MURDER MYSTERY
CULTURAL ARTS AND COMMUNITY CENTER
Norcross Join the friends of Lionheart Theatre for an evening of fun, food, drinks, theatre and a silent auction. 6:30pm $35-$60 770-885-0425 www.lionhearttheatre.org
February 21
WINTER HIKES AT MCDANIEL FARM
MCDANIEL FARM
Duluth
10:30am & 1:30pm
$5 and pre-registration is required 770-904-3500 www.gwinnettehc.org
February 21
SIMON KIDGITS CLUB BOOK BLAST
MALL OF GEORGIA – MOUNTAIN COURT
Buford
Families can enjoy a special read-aloud session of popular modern classics with local celebrities and will be eligible for drawings to win free books and special prizes. 1pm-3pm Free for Kidgits Club members, $5 for non members 678-482-8788 www.simon.com/kidgits
February 21
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
AURORA THEATRE
Lawrenceville 10am & 11:30am
$7 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com
February 21-22
EASTMAN’S GUN SHOW
NORTH ATLANTA TRADE CENTER
Norcross
Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm $8, children under 12 free 770-279-9899 www.northatlantatradecenter.com
February 21-22
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 21-22
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 22
SUNDAY SUPPER GWINNETT BRAVES FOOD TRUCK EVENT
COOLRAY FIELD
Lawrenceville
11am-5pm
www.facebook.com/Sundaysupperfoodtrucks
February 22
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: SONGWRITERS OPEN MIC
RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY
Duluth
5pm
$5 404-478-2749 www.eddieownenpresents.com
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