Gwinnett Weekends: 45 Events Near Home

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September 12

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY & FRIDAYS-N-DULUTH

TOWN GREEN

Duluth

Variety of food trucks available and Eddie Owen Presents “The Producers”

6pm-9pm $20 for entertainment 770-476-3434 www.duluthga.net

September 12

TYLER HAMMOND WITH SPECIAL GUEST BOBBY COMPTON

WILD BILL’S

Duluth

Concert

7:30pm $10.75 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com

September 12

EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: THE PRODUCERS LIVE

DULUTH FESTIVAL CENTER

Duluth

Concert

8pm $20 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com
September 12

NORCROSS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

THRASHER PARK

Norcross

Live concert: Terry Lee & the GT’s, classic party music. Bring chairs and blankets.

7:30-9:30pm Free 678-421-2025 www.aplacetoimagine.com/2014-concert-schedule

September 12

ED SHEERAN

THE ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER

Duluth

Concert

7:30pm $59.50 888-9-AXS-TIX www.gwinnettcenter.com

September 12

LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER

TANNERY ROW ARTIST COLONY

Buford

Art Exhibit

12pm-5pm Free 770-904-0572 www.tanneryrowartistcolony.com

September 12

DOWTOWN BRASELTON FARMERS MARKET

HARRISON STREET

Braselton 4pm-7pm

Free 706-654-3914 www.braselton.net

September 12

FAMILY FRIDAY / COSMIC CLIMBING

ADRENALINE CLIMBING

Suwanee

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

6pm-8pm / 8pm-10pm $15-$18, spectators free 770-271-1390 www.adrenalineclimbing.com

September 12-13

DOWN THE STREET BEAD SHOW

NORTH ATLANTA TRADE CENTER

Norcross

Retail, wholesale beads, ethnographic jewelry, arts, rocks, gems and both vintage and antique jewelry

Fri 12pm-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm

$5 770-279-9899 www.northatlantatradecenter.com

www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com

September 12-13

5TH ANNUAL 12 X 12 XTRAVAGANZA

KUDZU

Norcross

Gallery Members Exhibit

11am-4pm Free 770-840-9844 www.kudzuartzone.org

September 12-13

JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY; SELECTED WORKS FROM PERMANENT COLLETION; FRIENDS OF THE ALPHABET; ALTERED BOOKS COMPLETITION WINNERS

THE HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Duluth

Art Exhibits

10am-5pm $3-$5 770-623-6002 www.thehudgens.org

September 12-13

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

ART STATION

Stone Mountain Village

An exhibit of plein air paintings

Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm Free 770-469-1105 www.artstation.org

September 12-13

EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: CULLOWHEE REUNION WEEKEND RED CLAY THEATRE Duluth

Concert 8pm $25-$35 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com

September 12-13

FEATURED ARTISTS

KUDZU ART ZONE

Norcross

Featured Artists (Friday), (Saturday) will be on hand to tell you about their own work, guide your tour of the current exhibit and to invite you to visit the in- house studious.

11am-4pm Free 770-840-9844 www.kudzuartzone.org

September 12-13

THE HENRY CHO “FUNNY BUT CLEAN COMEDY” TOUR

AURORA THEATRE

Lawrenceville

8pm $30-$35 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com

September 12-13

LAWRENCEVILLE GHOST TOURS

AURORA THEATRE

Lawrenceville

Hear creepy tales of spirits and ghosts while learning a little about the history and heritage of Lawrenceville. Walking tour. Purchase tickets at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville.

8:30pm $9-$12 678-226-6222 www.scarystroll.com

September 12-14

SUWANEE SCULPTOUR

SUWANEE TOWN CENTER

Suwanee

Walkable outdoor exhibit, tour features 15 pieces on loan from various artists from around the country and close to home.

All day 770-945-8996 www.suwanee.com

September 12-14

BUFORD CORN MAZE

Buford

Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm $14 678-835-7198 www.bufordcornmaze.com

September 12-14

DRIVING MISS DAISY

AURORA THEATRE

Lawrenceville

This timeless story follows the unlikely 25 year friendship of Miss Daisy, a Jewish widow and her African-American chauffer Hoke. Full of wit and charm, this 1988 Pulitzer Prize-winner takes the audiences on an unforgettable journey.

Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm $20 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com

September 12-14

ORDINARY PEOPLE

NEW LONDON THEATRE

Snellville

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

September 12-14

MOON OVER BUFFALO

LIONHEART THEATRE

Norcross

Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm $12-$15

770-885-0425 www.lionhearttheatre.org

September 12-14

ANNUAL GWINNETT COUNTY FAIR

GWINNETT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

Lawrenceville

Annual fair with rides, games, carnival food, pageants and live entertainment.

Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat 11am-12midnight, Sun 1pm-10pm $2-$5, children under 6 - Free 770-963-6522 www.gwinnettcountyfair.com

September 13

LEGENDARY TRIBUTES: ELVIS, CASH, TRAVIS

THE FLYING MACHINE

Lawrenceville

8:30pm $25 706-969-5671 www.justpeachyproductions.com

September 13

SUWANEE FARMERS MARKET

TOWN CENTER PARK

Suwanee

Shop for fresh, locally grown foods.

Sat 8am-12pm Free 770-945-8996 www.suwanee.com

September 13

LAWRENCEVILLE FARMERS MARKET

DOWNTOWN LAWRENCEVILLE

Lawrenceville

Free 8am-12pm 404-395-4215 www.lawrencevillefarmersmarket.com

September 13

AUBURN COMMUNITY YARD SALE AND BAZAAR

BUREL PARK

Auburn

One stop shop for searching for treasures!

8am-2pm Free 770-963-4002 www.cityofauburn-ga.org
September 13

OLD FASHIONED PICNIC AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

GWINNETT HISTORIC COURTHOUSE GROUNDS

Lawrenceville

Family oriented festival with music in the Gazebo including Skillet Lickers

10am-3pm Free 770-822-5450 www.gwinnetthistoriccourthouse.com

September 13

MIXED GENES CD RELEASE PARTY

45 SOUTH CAFÉ

Norcross

Enjoy a live performance as they proudly release their first LP “The Dream”

7:30pm-10pm Free 770-409-4009 www.45southcafe.com

September 13

HARVEST OF ART GEORGIA

PIEDMONT ARTS CENTER

Auburn

A tent festival celebrating Fine Art & Fine Crafts

10am-5pm Free 404-202-3044 www.cityofauburn-ga.org

September 13

5TH ANNUAL HONEYBEE FESTIVAL

GWINNETT ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER

Buford

Celebrate the wonders of honey at this annual event. Come learn about this crucial, hidden part of Georgia’s agriculture and economy.

11am-3pm $3-$5 770-904-3500 www.gwinnettehc.org

September 13

SUWANEE DAY FEST 5K AND 10K RACE

TOWN CENTER PARK

Suwanee

Race

8am 770-614-6140 www.suwanee.com

September 13

SMALL TOWN. BIG WORLD: LILBURN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

LILBURN CITY PARK

Lilburn

International food, arts & entertainment

10am-2pm Free 770-921-2210 http://www.lilburnevents.com/

September 13

EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: CULLOWHEE REUNION WEEKEND

RED CLAY THEATRE

Duluth

8pm $25-$30 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com

September 13

TROLLEY STOP CABARET

ART STATION STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

Stone Mountain

Get ready to “shake, rattle and roll” featuring Tony Hayes, Shawn Megorden, Marguerite Hannah, Michelle Martin and Patrick Hutchison.

7:30pm $15 770-469-1105 www.artstation.org

September 13

MOVIES AT WHISTLESTOP

WHISTLESTOP PARK

Auburn

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a free movie. 8pm

Free 770-963-4002 www.cityofauburn-ga.org

September 13

BIG & RICH WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BENTON BLOUNT AND RACHEL WIGGINS

BUFORD COMMUNITY CENTER TOWN PARK

Buford

Concert Bring blankets and chairs and come enjoy great music! Variety of food & beverage options will be available.

6pm Free 770-945-6762 www.bufordcommunitycenter.com
September 13

NFC FIGHT NIGHT

WILD BILL’S

Duluth

8pm $25-$160 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com

September 13

CLASSICS AT THE CROSSING CAR SHOW

SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUM

Duluth

8:30am $5-$8 770-476-2013 www.southeasternrailwaymuseum.org

September 13

DULUTH FALL FESTIVAL CONCERT

DULUTH FESTIVAL CENTER AMPHITHEATRE

Duluth

Join us for an exciting evening of FREE musical entertainment featuring Rupert’s Orchestra at our beautiful outdoor amphitheater. Bring a blanket or a folding chair to relax comfortably on our thick green lawn.

6:30pm Free 770-476-3434 www.duluthga.net

September 13

LASERSHOW SPECTACULAR IN MOUNTAINVISION

STONE MOUNTAIN PARK
Stone Mountain

8:30pm $10 vehicle admission fee 770-498-5690 www.stonemountainpark.com

September 13-14

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

September 13-14

STARCITYGAMES.COM OPEN SERIES

GWINNETT CENTER

Duluth

Full weekend of gaming with two open events – standard and legacy.

8am $30-$80 770-813-7500 www.gwinnettcenter.com www.starcitygames.com

September 14

ROCK LENORA HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K

LENORA PARK

Snellville

7:30am $30-$55 www.deborahmontgomeryracing.com https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select- race?e=7751852

September 14

SUNDAY SUPPER FOOD TRUCK EVENT

COOLRAY FIELD PARKING LOT

Lawrenceville

11am-5pm Free 404-226-5729 www.facebook.com/Sundaysupperfoodtrucks

September 14

MEERA – A DIVINE LOVE STORY

GWINNETT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Duluth

4pm $2-$17 770-813-7500 www.gwinnettcenter.com