Gwinnett Weekends: Things to Do Around the County

In Braselton

February 11-12
CHUMP CAR ROAD ATLANTA Braselton Real racing, real tracks, real drivers and really cheap cars! We're all about endurance races that range from 7-hours to 24-hours long... and, even longer! 1-800-849-RACE www.roadatlanta.com

In Buford

February 11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-29
LIVING IN SPACE GWINNETT ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER Buford Exhibit highlighting the International Space Station (ISS) and allow visitors to experience a day in the life of an astronaut on ISS. Mon – Sat 9am-4pm $3.50-$10.50 770-904-3500 www.gwinnettehc.org

February 11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-29
PETTICOATS & SLIDE RULES GWINNETT ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER Buford Exhibit highlighting the history of women engineers’ evolving roles in American society and in the engineering profession. It also walks through the development of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the first American national engineering society dedicated to promoting women. Mon – Sat 9am-4pm $3.50-$10.50 770-904-3500 www.gwinnettehc.org

February 11, 14-18
NORTH GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL JURIED ART EXHIBITION TANNERY ROW ARTIST COLONY Buford 12pm-5pm
Free 770-904-0572 www.tanneryrowartistcolony.com

February 11-12, 18-19, 25-26
ARBOR DAY GWINNETT ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER Buford Did you know that trees give us over 5,000 useful products? Trees also help clean the air, buffer loud noises, improve water quality, provide habitats for wildlife, and protect the soil from erosion, along with many economic and human health benefits. 10am-3pm $3.50-$10.50 770-904-3500 www.gwinnettehc.org

February 12, 19, 26
FUNDAY GWINNETT ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER Buford Visitors will be able to explore the three exhibits a the center. New to the Heritage Center, the e-Planetarium is an exhibit where the public can get a glimpse of the world of space. Another exhibit available to visitors is Petticoats and Slide Rules, which highlights the important role of pioneering women in engineering. Attendees also have their last chance to explore the Living in Space exhibit, which allows people to become International Space Station crew members for a day as they engage in astronaut activities. 1pm-5pm Free 770-904-3500 www.gwinnettehc.org

February 11
KIDGITS DR. SEUSS EVENT MALL OF GEORGIA Buford 1Pm-3pm
Kidgits members Free or $5 annual membership 770-271-9458 www.simon.com

In Dacula

February 11
6TH ANNUAL TASTE OF DACULA DACULA HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS AREA Dacula This fund raising event showcases a myriad of different food types and styles to interest even the pickiest eaters. Will include craft booths and restaurant vendors. 11am-2pm $10-$12, kids 3-10 $5 770-513-4544 daculabandboosters@yahoo.com daculabandboosters.webs.com

In Duluth

February 11
IN A LANDSCAPE ANEW: HUDGENS PRIZE WINNER GYUN HUR-SOLO EXHIBIT HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS Duluth Tues-Sat 10am-5pm
$3-$5, children 2 and under Free 770-623-6002 www.thehudgens.org

February 11
DOJAKEE: KOREAN POTTERY HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS Duluth An exhibition of works by Cho Gang Ree & Students and curated by Vernon Smith. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm
$3-$5, children 2 and under Free 770-623-6002 www.thehudgens.org

February 11
DROVE(S) SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUM Duluth Come enjoy this art exhibit that takes a look at the culture if automobiles, our dependence on them, and their environmental impact. 10am-5pm Free 770-495-0253 ext. 2 www.southeasternrailwaymuseum.org

February 11
DANCE AMERICA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GWINNETT CENTER Duluth Dance competition. Fri 6pm, Sat 8am 770-813-7500 www.danceolympus-america.net/schedule/schedule2/66-atlanta-ga-danceamerica

February 10-12
15TH ANNUAL NORTH ATLANTA HOME SHOW GWINNETT CENTER Duluth One-stop shopping for everything for your home. Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm $5-7
770-998-9800
www.atlantahomeshow.com

February 10-14
VALENTINE’S DINNER PURPLE RAIN Duluth Bring your sweetheart and enjoy a 3 course dinner, live music, optional wine pairings and champagne served with desert.
Reservations from 5pm-10pm $68/per couple 770-418-9086 www.purplerainatl.com

February 11
GWINNETT GLADIATORS VS. CHICAGO EXPRESS ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER Duluth See Gwinnett’s professional ECHL ice hockey team play at the Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth.
7:35pm $10-$30 404-249-6400 www.gwinnettgladiators.com

February 11
STEVE FORBERT PRESENTED BY EDDIE OWEN RED CLAY THEATRE Duluth Forbert is one of the few artists who can mesmerize a crowd with nothing but a distinctive voice, an acoustic guitar and his trusty harmonica slung around his neck, letting the purity of his music stand on its own. With special guest Von Grey.
8pm $20-$24 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com

February 11
10TH ANNIVERSARY VALENTINE’S DINNER & DANCE NEW DAWN THEATER Duluth Bring your favorite squeeze for a night of dinner and dancing in a romantic atmosphere. Dress is semi-formal. Cash bar.
7pm-10:30pm $20/per person 678-887-5015 www.newdawntheatercompany.com

February 11
AC/DC TRIBUTE BAND BACK N BLACK W/MAD MARGRITT WILD BILLS Duluth $10
678-473-1000
www.wildbillsatlanta.com

February 11-12
TENNISPINS.COM JR SATELLITE – GA LEVEL 5 EPICENTER Duluth Tennis Tournament
404-427-3457
www.myepicfaith.org

February 12
GWINNETT GLADIATORS VS. KALAMAZOO WINGS ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER Duluth See Gwinnett’s professional ECHL ice hockey team play at the Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth.
4:05pm $10-$30 404-249-6400 www.gwinnettgladiators.com

February 12
MASTERWORKS II: A ROMANTIC VALENTINE’S DATE NIGHT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GWINNETT CENTER Duluth Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra & Chorus.
5:30pm $8-$25 800-745-3000 www.gwinnettsymphony.org www.ticketmaster.com

In Lawrenceville

February 11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-29
FINE ART EXHIBIT GWINNETT HISTORIC COURTHOUSE Lawrenceville World renowned artist Robert Christie. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm 404-275-2281 www.christiestudio.com

February 1-29
KIDS FREE AT MEDIEVAL TIMES MEDIEVAL TIMES Lawrenceville Receive one free child admission (12 & under) with the purchase of a full-priced adult admission. Must mention discount code KFGC at time of purchase. Some restrictions apply.
Show times vary $35.95-$51.95 1-888-WE-JOUST www.medievaltimes.com

February 11-12
A BODY OF WATER AURORA THEATRE Lawrenceville A beautiful summer morning and two middle-aged men wake to find their cottage surrounded by water and they have no recollection of who they are, how they got there or anything else...
Thurs-Fri 8 pm, Sat-Sun 2:30 pm $20-30, matinees $16-24 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com

February 10-14
VALENTINE’S DAY COUPLE’S PACKAGE MEDIEVAL TIMES Lawrenceville Enjoy a night with your special someone, you’ll get 2 tickets, 2 souvenir champagne flutes filled with champagne, 2 tickets to Castle Dungeon, 2 cheering flags, photo, feather rose, Valentine’s scroll.
Fri 8pm, Sat 5pm & 7:30pm, Sun 5pm, Tues 7:30pm $99 1-888-WE-JOUST www.medievaltimes.com

February 11
AURORA CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS “PETE THE CAT ROCKING IN MY SCHOOL SHOES” AURORA THEATRE Lawrenceville 45-minute show geared toward enjoyable, family-friendly entertainment.
10am $7 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com

In Lilburn

February 11
THE BEST OF DHOOP CHAOON BERKMAR HIGH SCHOOL Lilburn 6:30pm-9:30pm
$10 770-680-1770 www.sulekha.com/atlanta

February 11
BILINGUAL STORYTELLER: TERSI BENDIBURG LILBURN BRANCH GWINNETT PUBLIC LIBRARY Lilburn Join us for a special presentation of Latin American folktales and stories featuring puppets, musical instruments, and more!
1pm Free 770-978-5154 www.gwinnettpl.org

In Norcross

February 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25
WALL OF SMALL & SONG IN MY HEART EXHIBITS KUDZU ART ZONE Norcross Exhibits - Opening Reception will be Feb 10 from 7pm-9pm. 11am-4pm
Free 770-840-9844 www.kudzuartzone.org

February 10-12 & 17-19
“BLEACH” PRESENTED BY LIONHEART THEATRE NORCROSS CULTURAL ARTS AND COMMUNITY CENTER Norcross Tells the comical story of a newly hired exterminator who manages to find trouble regarding the appropriate use of rope, the proper etiquette on job interviews, the normal routine at a library and his odd fascination with bleach. Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm $12-$15 770-885-0425 www.lionhearttheatre.org

February 11
SOUL2SOUL: TEMPTING THAI TEMPEH TASTES LOVING HUT RESTAURANT Norcross 3pm-5pm, $5, pre-registration required 770-650-4690 http://soul2souleducare.org

In Stone Mountain

February 11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-29
“PAREIDOLIA” BY EDDIE CARPENTER ART STATION Stone Mountain 3-D Invitational Exhibition
Tues-Fri 10:00am-5:00pm, Sat 10:00am-3:00pm Free 770-469-1105 www.artstation.org
February 4-5, 11-12, 17-20
SNOW MOUNTAIN STONE MOUNTAIN PARK Stone Mountain Atlanta’s only Snow Park with a 400’ tubing hill and a SnowZone play area! Time slots vary, reservation recommended $49.75, plus $10 vehicle entry fee 770-498-5690 www.snowmountainpark.com

February 9-12, 15-19
“NAME THAT SHOW” ART STATION IN STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE Stone Mountain Think Fast! Enjoy and improve that puts you in the driver’s seat. Wed 10:30am, Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm $15-$25 770-469-1105 www.artstation.org

(Editor's note: This list was provided by Sondra Murrah at the Gwinnett Convention and Visitor's Bureau.)