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From the Gwinnett Convention and Visitor's Bureau

Auburn

July 27

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AUBURN FARMERS MARKET
BUREL PAVILLION
  • You’ll find deals on locally grown fruits and vegetables at the Auburn Farmers Market. 2pm-6pm
  • Free
  • 770-963-4002
  • www.cityofauburn-ga.org

July 27

AUBURN COMMUNITY YARD SALE
BUREL PARK

Buford

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July 27

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS/SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
MALL OF GEORGIA

July 27

TRAILER CHOIR IN CONCERT

BUFORD COMMUNITY CENTER AMPHITHEATER

  • Concert, with special guest Coaltown Dixie. Chairs and blankets are encouraged for seating. Concessions will be available, this is a no cooler event.
  • 7:30pm, kid fun zone 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Free
  • 770-945-6762
  • www.bufordcommunitycenter.com

Duluth

July 25-27

HUDGENS PRIZE FINALISTS EXHIBITION; ALTERED BOOKS & PULP FASHION: THE ART OF THE PAPER DRESS; SELECTED WORKS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION; HUDGENS PRIZE INTERPRETIVE INFORMATION

THE HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

July 25, 27

THE MARKET AT DULUTH TOWN GREEN

  • The Market will serve to be a place for local finds, whether homemade, homegrown, refurbished recycled, or new!
  • Thurs 4pm-7pm, Sat 8am-2pm
  • 770-476-3434
  • www.duluthga.net

July 26-28

CHECK UNDER THE BED & PYRAMUS AND THISBE

NEW DAWN THEATER

July 25-28

THE BEAUX STRATAGEM

NEW DAWN THEATER

July 26

SUMMERSTAGE CONCERT SERIES

DULUTH TOWN GREEN

July 26

AMERICAN IDOL AUDITIONS

ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER

July 26

EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: SONGWRITERS IN-TH-ROUND: ZAC MARTIN – KRYSTA NICK – ALEX GUTHRIE

RED CLAY THEATRE

July 26

SPIRIT OF LOVE – OPENING NIGHT SCREENING

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GWINNETT CENTER

July 26

MARK WILLIS W/ALEX HALL

WILD BILLS

July 27

EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: SAVE A BREAST MUSIC FEST

RED CLAY THEATRE

July 27

NIGHTBREED: THE CABAL CUT

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GWINNETT CENTER

July 27-28

GWINNETT CENTER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

GWINNETT CENTER – CONVENTION CENTER

July 27

SKID ROW

WILD BILLS

Lawrenceville

July 25-28, 31

LES MISERABLES

AURORA THEATRE

  • Hunted relentlessly by police inspector Javert for breaking parole, Jean Valjean must leave his past behind and keep his vow to raise the young, orphaned Cosette.
  • Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 2:30pm & 8pm, Sun 2:30 pm
  • $20-$40
  • 678-226-6222
  • www.auroratheatre.com 

July 26

MOONLIGHT AND MUSIC CONCERT SERIES

GWINNETT HISTORIC COURTHOUSE LAWN

  • Enjoy the warm summer evenings at Lawrenceville’s outdoor Concert Series. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic dinners, and little candle light while you enjoy Randall Bramblett Band (Americana singer-songwriter)!
  • 8pm
  • Free
  • 678-226-2639
  • www.visitlawrenceville.com

July 27

JAILBREAK CHALLENGE OBSTACLE RUN

GWINNETT COUNTY JAIL

  • This is an approx. 2.5 mile trail run which also includes a large obstacle course! Be sure to keep your eyes open for escaping inmates, because there will be special prizes for “catching” one! We will have an open competition and follow with a 4 person team competition.
  • 9am
  • $35-$120
  • 770-619-6673

July 25-26, 29-31

THREE DIMENSIONAL ART SHOW

GWINNETT HISTROIC COURTHOUSE

  • View exhibit of mixed media which includes landscapes, still-life and a paper and plaster dress collection!
  • 6pm-8pm
  • Free
  • 770-822-5450
  • www.gwinnettparks.com

July  26-27

LAWRENCEVILLE GHOST TOURS

AURORA THEATRE

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

July 27

LAWRENCEVILLE FARMERS

MARKET DOWNTOWN LAWRENCEVILLE

July 27

PUNT, PASS & KICK

RHODES JORDAN PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER

  • The NFL’s Punt, Pass & Kick is a national skills competition in punting, passing, and kicking with scores based on distance and accuracy. Boys and girls age will compete separately in their own age group for a chance to advance to the Sectional Competition and have a chance to advance to the Team Championship and National Finals!
  • 9am
  • Age 6-15
  • Free
  • 678-277-0860
  • www.gwinnettparks.com

July 27-28

REPTICON

GWINNETT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

This growing show continues to delight thousands of guests in one the nation's largest metro areas, so if you call the Atlanta area home, head out for the biggest and most exciting reptile show in Georgia!

Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm

$5-$15

www.repticon.com/atlanta.html

Lilburn

July 26

LILBURN FARMERS MARKET

GREENWAY TRAIL PARKING LOT

  • Market features locally grown produce, meats, cheeses, and some unexpected treats. Organic cotton candy, goat cheese and milk, and Caribbean pastries are a few of the more unique finds at the market this season. Hot BBQ dinners are also available at the market.
  • 4pm-8pm
  • Free
  • 678-667-2592
  • www.lilburnfarmersmarket.org

 

Norcross

July 25-27

ATHENA’S PALETTES – EXTRAORDINARY WORKS OF ATLANTA WOMEN ARTISTS

VARGAS & HARBIN STUDIO AND GALLERY

July 26-27

OPEN SHOW

KUDZU ART ZONE

July 26-27

FEATURED ARTISTS

KUDZU ART ZONE

  • Featured Artists 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 

July 27

STREET ENTERTAINMENT

CITY OF NORCROSS

July 27

MOVIE IN THE PARK

LILLIAN WEBB PARK

Snellville

July 26-28

CABARET

NEW LONDON THEATRE

  • An English cabaret performer and an American writer fall in love at Berlin's Kit Kat Klub at the start of the Third Reich. Their lives and the lives of those around them are affected by the changing political climate of the era.
  • Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm
  • $10-$15
  • 770-559-1484
  • www.newlondontheatre.org

Stone Mountain

Through July 31

SUMMER AT THE ROCK!

STONE MOUNTAIN PARK

  • The summer sizzles with Sky Hike, 4-D adventure film, nightly laser shows, storytelling and more!
  • 10am – 8pm, laser show at 9:30pm
  • Adventure passes $21-$27, $10 vehicle admission fee
  • 770-498-5690
  • www.stonemountainpark.com 

July 25-27

  • KEY OF C BY CYNTHIA FRIGON
  • ART STATION
    Exhibition
  • 10am-5pm
  • Free
  • 770-469-1105
  • www.artstation.org

July 26-28

DOCKDOGS – WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER

STONE MOUNTAIN PARK-MEMORIAL LAWN

July 28

SHEEP SHEARING DAY

ANTEBELLUM PLANTATION AT STONE MOUNTAIN PARK

  • Professional shearer will share this tradition that dates back 9,000 years.
  • 1pm-3pm $10 vehicle entry fee
  • 770-498-5690
  • www.stonemountainpark.com

Sugar Hill

July 26

REELS ON THE LAWN

GARY PIRKLE PARK

  • Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic and grab a spot while you wait for the sun to go down – “The Hobbit”.
  • 7pm
  • Free
  • 770-831-7413
  • www.cityofsugarhill.com

Suwanee

July 26-27

BROADWAY IN THE PARK

TOWN CENTER PARK AMPHITHEATRE

  • Enjoy live entertainment with true Broadway style – “Shrek the Musical” & “Shooby Doo”!
  • 7pm
  • Free, reserved seating available
  • 770-945-8996
  • www.suwaneeperformingarts.com

July 27

EVERETT FAMILY BAND & GUEST

EVERETT’S MUSIC BARN

Through July 31

SUWANEE SCULPTOUR

SUWANEE TOWN CENTER

  • 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

July 27

SUWANEE FARMERS MARKET

TOWN CENTER PARK

  • Shop for fresh, locally grown foods.
  • Sat 8am-12pm
  • Free
  • 770-945-8996
  • www.suwanee.com
Gwinnett Weekends is compiled by the Gwinnett Convention and Visitor's Bureau. While every effort is made to insure accuracy, GCVB disclaims responsibility for inaccurate content.

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