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Weekend Worthy: Globetrotters, Craft Beer Fest, Fallen Heroes 5K, Dr. Seuss Bash
Check out what's happening in and around Peachtree Corners this weekend, as listed by Explore Gwinnett.
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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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March 13
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: ROD PICOTT, BRETT HARRIS WITH SPECIAL GUEST ELLEN CHERRY RED
CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY
Duluth
7:30pm $12-$19 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com
March 13
LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE – OPENING RECEPTION
KUDZU ART ZONE
GWINNETT GLADIATORS VS. SOUTH CAROLINA STINGRAYS
ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER
Duluth
See Gwinnett’s professional ECHL ice hockey team play. 7:35pm $10-$31
770-497-5100
Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness and free pizza!
6pm-8pm $18/climber, spectators free 770-271-1390 www.adrenalineclimbing.com
March 13
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
March 13-14
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
March 13-14
LOOK AT THE BRIGHT SIDE
TROLLEY STOP GALLERY
ART STATION GALLERY
Stone Mountain Fri 1pm-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm Free
770-469-1105
March 13-14
INTERWINED: CONTEMPORARY SOUTHEASTERN FIBER ART
HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Duluth
10am-5pm $3-$5 770-623-6002 www.thehudgens.org
March 13-14
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
March 13-14
SELFIE
TANNERY ROW ARTIST COLONY
Buford
An expressing of self, celebrating the art inside of the artist 12noon-5pm Free 770-904-0572 www.tanneryrowartistcolony.com
March 13-14
GIRLS GONE COMEDY WITH HEADLINE DULCE SLOAN
AURORA THEATRE
Lawrenceville
Featuring Deborah Cole, Cherith Fuller, Karen Hilton, Caroline Schmitt with host Katie Causey.
7:15pm & 9:15pm $18 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com
March 13-14
ORIGINAL SEWING & QUILT EXPO
GWINNETT CENTER
Duluth
Classes and workshops taught by popular instructors and designers. Shopping at more than one hundred booths. Quilt displays, fashion shows and much more!
10am $13-$15 770-813-7500 www.gwinnettcenter.com
March 13-15
SUWANEE SCULPTOUR
TOWN CENTER PARK
NEW LONDON THEATRE
Snellville
Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm $10-$15 770-559-1484 www.newlondontheatre.org
March 13-15
FIVE STAR MINISTERIAL WORLD ALLIANCE EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE
DIVINITY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
Duluth
Help educate and train people of all walks of life and age is no limit to be leaders in the 21st century. Come and grow spiritually, physically and financially. Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-8pm,Sun 9am-11am
Free 404-565-4145 www.facebook.com/DIVINITY.CI
March 13-15
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: ABRIDGED
LIVE ARTS THEATRE
Duluth
All of the Bard’s most famous works come to life in this fast paced comedy which seeks to perform them all in under 2 hours. The show is heavy on fun, laughs, physical comedy and improvisation. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm $12-$18 www.facebook.com/liveartsgwinnett/
March 13-15
CINDERELLA WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA – PRESENTED BY NORTHEAST ATLANTA BALLET GWINNETT
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Duluth
Fri 7:30pm, Sat 10am, 2pm & 7:30pm, Sun 2pm $15.50-$21.50 770-626-2464 www.gwinnettcenter.com
March 14
COMMUNITY YARD SALE
DOWNTOWN AUBURN
Auburn
f you would like to sell, set up begins at 7am and spaces are only $10 for 12x.12. Bring your table and merchandise and find your place.
8am-2pm Free 770-963-4002 www.cityofauburn-ga.org
March 14
ROCKIN THE GREEN 5K
DOWNTOWN BRASELTON
Braselton 9am
$25-$30
http://www.active.com/braselton- ga/running/distance-running-races/rockin-the-green- 5k-2015?int=
March 14
BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
MALL OF GEORGIA
Buford
Located in the food court, families have the opportunity to eat breakfast with the Easter Bunny while enjoying crafts and giveaways. RSVP required as space is limited.
8:30am Free for members, $5 for non-members and adults 678-482-2365 www.simon.com/mall/mall-of-georgia
March 14
FOOD TRUCK SATURDAY
DOWNTOWN BRASELTON
DOWNTOWN BRASELTON
Braselton
Many activities taking place from sidewalk chalk art contest, roller mill tours and “Seat Yourself” where you can buy a unique painted bench or chair. 10am-3pm
Free
March 14
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS
THE ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER
Duluth
2pm & 7pm $22-$150 770-626-2464 www.gwinnettcenter.com
March 14
FALLEN HEROES OF GEORGIA 5K
LAKE LANIER ISLANDS
Buford
As we honor and remember Georgia’s Fallen Soldiers who have been killed in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. All race proceeds benefit charities created in memory of a Fallen Georgia Soldier.
8am $28-$38 http://www.fallenheroesofgeorgia.com/
March 14
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: ESOEBO RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY Duluth 8pm
$12-$18 404-478-2749 www.eddieownenpresents.com
March 14
QUINCEANERA/SWEET 16 EXPO
PINCKNEYVILLE PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER
Norcross
Celebrating your 15th or 16th birthday? Make it a time to remember! Enjoy a free fashion show, make-up and hair demonstrations, and visit with vendors who can help you plan your special day from start to finish. 10am-1pm Free 678-277-0920 www.gwinnettparks.com
March 14
BUNNY BASH BREAKFAST
LUCKY SHOALS PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER
Hop on out for breakfast and pictures with your favourite furry friend, the Easter Bunny himself! Fun crafts and an Easter egg hunt too! Parents must attend with children, and are free, but must pay if they wish to enjoy breakfast. 9am-10:30am breakfast is service, event is until 12noon $8 ages 3-8, pre-registration required 678-277-0860 www.gwinnettparks.com
March 14
DR. SEUSS BIRTHDAY BASH
LIONHEART THEATRE FOR THE ARTS
Norcross
Live show of Dr. Seuss stories, Dr. Seuss craft, gourmet green eggs and ham by Chef Nona plus more goodies! 10am-12noon $10 770-885-0425 www.lionhearttheatre.org
March 14
DELLA’S DINER
SYLVIA BEARD THEATRE
Buford
DELLA’S DINER is a hilarious musical comedy soap opera full of non-stop surprises, twists and turns. With original show tunes like Side of Fries, Satisfaction Guaranteed, Halfway to Heaven and All American Male, DELLA’S DINER is a crowd-pleaser with nothing but fun and laughter on the menu 8pm $12-$25 770-945-6762 www.bufordcommunitycenter.com
March 14
MISS TEEN DREAM LATINA PAGEANT
PINCKNEYVILLE PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER
Norcross
Contestants in three separate age divisions will be showcasing their intellect, social graces, etiquette and compassionate nature in an effort to win grand prize packages and scholarships. There will be additional pageant camp and rehearsal dates. Ages 3-16 6:15pm-10pm $200 per contestant, plus $35 supply fee 678-277-0920 www.gwinnettparks.com
March 14
SUWANEE KIWANIS SHAMROCK 5K RACE
TOWN CENTER PARK
Suwanee
7am registration, 8am race
$25-$30 678-592-7953 www.facebook.com/suwaneekiwanis
March 14
94.9 THE BULL GREEN SOLO CUP PARTY
WILD BILL’S
Duluth
Sponsored by 94.9 The Bull, don’t miss the best St. Patty’s Day party in Atlanta and join us for our annual Green Solo Cup Party with Montgomery Gentry, Eric Paslay, Michael Ray, and Josh Dorr!
8pm $30-$72 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com
March 14
SUWANEE AMERICAN CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
TOWN CENTER PARK
Suwanee
A great afternoon of sampling over 120 beers, enjoying live music from local artists and eating great food at beautiful Town Center Park in the heart of Suwanee, Georgia.
1pm-5pm (VIP 12pm-5pm) $35-$85, designated drivers $10-$30 678-482-2270 www.suwaneebeerfest.com
March 14-15
TREETOP OBSTACLE COURSE & ZIP LINES
TREETOP QUEST
Buford
74 obstacles, 17 zip lines, 6 levels and up to 5 feet high!
12noon-6:30pm $22-$49 770-904-3547 www.treetopquest.com
March 14-15
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
March 14-15
PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
MALL OF GEORGIA – MOUNTAIN COURT
Buford
10am-8pm Free, reservations can be made online www.simon.com/mall/mall-of- georgia/stream/photos-with-the-easter-bunny- 3107359
March 15
SUNDAY SUPPER GWINNETT BRAVES FOOD TRUCK EVENT
COOLRAY FIELD
Lawrenceville
11am-5pm
www.facebook.com/Sundaysupperfoodtrucks
March 15
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: NORWOOD’S GRAVITY VIDEO LAUNCHING PARTY
RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY
Duluth
Featuring DJ Gary Braner 2pm $8-$12 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com
March 15
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION
RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY
Duluth
7:30pm $15-$18 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com
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