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Gwinnett Weekends: Free Movies, Farmers Markets, American Idol, Les Miserables and More
What's happening in and around Gwinnett County this weekend?
From the Gwinnett Convention and Visitor's Bureau
August 3
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
BRIDAL EVENT
CARL HOUSE
- Join us for our Bridal Event. Meet our vendor partners, taste our chef’s culinary creations and win prizes!
- 1pm-3pm
- Brides-to-be and 1 guest free, all others $15, RSVP by 7/29/13 770-586-0095
- www.carlhouse.com
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August 3-4
NASA
ROAD ATLANTA
- With race and high-performance street cars you will see great competition and variety! All day
- $10, parking Free
- 704-436-8211
- www.roadatlanta.com
Dacula
August 2
NO TAP TOURNAMENT
STARS AND STRIKES
- Bowling Tournament open to bowlers 18+ 8pm
- $20
- 678-965-5707 www.starsandstrikes.com
Duluth
August 1-3
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
- Art Exhibits 10am-5pm
- $3-$5
- 770-623-6002
- www.thehudgens.org
August 2
BACK 2 SCHOOL - FLICKS ON THE BRICKS
DULUTH TOWN GREEN
- We will be showing "Despicable Me"; come early and enjoy large inflatables from 4pm until dark. We will also be collecting school supplies to help support underprivileged children in the area, in conjunction with the Gwinnett County Division of Family and Child Services. Movie will be shown at dusk.
- 4pm
- Free
- 770-476-3434
- www.duluthga.net
THE JOE OLDS BAND W/STEVE BRYSON
WILD BILLS
- Concert – If you love country Joe Olds is your man!
- 9:30pm
- $10
- 678-473-1000
- www.wildbillsatlanta.com
MATTY B LIVE
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GWINNETT CENTER
- Concert
- 4pm
- $26.50-$46.50
- 770-813-7500
- www.gwinnettcenter.com
August 3-4
TRAINS, TRUCKS AND TRACTORS
SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUM
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- Railroad/transportation festival for kids.
- 10am-5pm
- $5-$8
- 770-476-2013
- www.southeasternrailwaymuseum.org
August 4
AMERICAN IDOL® LIVE! 2013 TOUR
ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER
- Fans get the unique opportunity to be up close and personal with Season 12 Idol Finalists Amber Holcomb, Angie Miller, Burnell Taylor, Candice Glover, Curtis Finch Jr, Devin Velez, Janelle Arthur, Kree Harrison, Lazaro Arbos, and Paul Jolley. Plus, Aubrey Cleland joins the Tour.
- 7:30pm
- $33.50-$66
- 770-813-7500
- www.gwinnettcenter.com
August 4
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: GWINNETT SCHOOL OF ROCK SUMMER CONCERT
RED CLAY THEATRE
- Concert
4pm - $5-$6
- 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com
August 4
LAST BLAST OF SUMMER TEEN BLACKLIGHT PARTY W/DJ MANY
WILD BILLS
- Ages 18 and under
- $10
- 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com
August 2-4, 2013
GON OUTDOOR BLAST
GWINNETT CENTER-CONVENTION CENTER
- Hunting Supplies, Archery, Camo, Outfitters & Everything Outdoors, plus John Godwin and Mountain Man Tim Guerney of Duck Dynasty will be here this year.
- Fri 1pm-8pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm
- $8, under 12 free
- 770-813-7500
- www.gwinnettcenter.com
- www.gon.com
August 3
THE F***ING PANTERA COVER BAND & JUNKHEAD THE ALICE IN CHAINS TRIBUTE BAND
WILD BILLS
- Concert
- $10
- 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com
August 3
TRY HOCKEY FOR FREE
ATLANTA ICEFORUM
- Children ages 4-9 can try hockey for free today. All equipment and ice time provide at no charge. Please show up an hour early to give extra time to get your child suited up for his/her first time.
- 3pm-4pm
- Free
- 770-813-1010
- Phoulihan14@gmail.com
Grayson
BACK TO SCHOOL - MOVIE IN THE PARK
GRAYSON PARK
- Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy the movie: We Bought A Zoo
- Free
- www.cityofgrayson.org
Lawrenceville
August 1-2
GWINNETT BRAVES VS. CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS
COOLRAY FIELD
- See the AAA affiliate to the Atlanta Braves play baseball.
- Thurs 6:05pm, Fri 7:05pm
- $5-$20
- 678-277-0300 www.gwinnettbraves.com
August 1-2
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
August 1-4
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
August 1
MOBILE CAREER LAB
GWINNETT PUBLIC LIBRARY – LAWRENCEVILLE BRANCH
- Access to computer workstations, photocopying and printing - Resume and interview skills assistance - Resource materials for job searching and career guidance -Workforce Investment Act training opportunities
- 1:30pm-4pm
- www.gwinnettpl.org/adults/lawrenceville-mobile-career-lab.html-2
August 2
BROWN BAG CONCERT
GWINNETT HISTORIC COURTHOUSE LAWN
- Pack a sack lunch and blanket, bring the kids and enjoy Scott Douglas Steel Drums. 11am-1pm
- Free
- 770-822-5450
- www.gwinnettparks.com
August 2-3
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
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
BRISCOE FIELD
- Monthly breakfast and aviation related program, good for all ages!
- 8am-12pm
- $6 10 yrs +, $3 under 10
- 404-314-7573
- www.eaa690.org
August 3
LAWRENCEVILLE FARMERS MARKET
DOWNTOWN LAWRENCEVILLE
- Free
- 8am-12pm
- 404-395-4215
- www.lawrencevillefarmersmarket.com
Lilburn
August 2
11ALIVE MORNING SHOW LIVE BROADCAST
LILBURN CITY HALL
- The show will highlight the many exciting things happening in Lilburn. Mayor Johnny Crist said, “We hope that our residents and businesses will grab a cup of coffee and come to Old Town to help us represent our city well!”
- 4:45am-7am
- Free
- www.cityoflilburn.com
August 2
LILBURN FARMERS MARKET
DOWNTOWN LILBURN
- 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.
During the month of August we will also have food trucks and visiting chefs that will host demonstrations. - 4pm-8pm
- Free
- 678-667-2592
- www.lilburnfarmersmarket.org
Norcross
August 1-3
ATHENA’S PALETTES – EXTRAORDINARY WORKS OF ATLANTA WOMEN ARTISTS VARGAS & HARBIN STUDIO AND GALLERY
- Exhibit
- Thurs 6pm-10pm, Fri & Sat 6:30pm-11pm
- Free
- 678-687-6849
- www.facebook.com/pages/Vargas-Harbin-Studio-Gallery/236883806346808
August 1-4
BLIND DATE
LIONHEART THEATRE
- A couple with a tragedy in their past attempt to reconcile their marriage through a series of “Blind Dates” placed in the Classified Ads.
- Thurs-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm
- $10, includes dessert and beverage
- 678-938-8518
- www.lionhearttheatre.org
NORCROSS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
THRASHER PARK
- Live concert: A-Town A-List: 50 years of pop music with a very current edge. Bring chairs and blankets.
- 7:30-9:30pm
- Free
- 678-421-2025
- www.aplacetoimagine.com/2013-summer-concerts-series
August 2-3
FEATURED ARTISTS
KUDZU ART ZONE
- Featured Artists Diane Dice (Friday), TBD (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
August 2-3
TICKLE YOUR FANCY
KUDZU ART ZONE
- Exhibit
- 11am-4pm
- Free
- 770-840-9844 www.kudzuartzone.org
August 3
AIM FESTIVAL: AUTO-IMPORT-MUSIC-FESTIVAL
NORTH ATLANTA TRADE CENTER
- The largest independent music festival for charity, Pop, Techno, Hip-Hop, Country, Folk and more.
- 18+
- $25-$30
- 770-279-9899 www.northatlantatradecenter.com www.mastermusicenterprise.com
August 4
TICKLE YOUR FANCY OPENING RECEPTION
KUDZU ART ZONE
- 3pm-5pm
- Free
- 770-840-9844 www.kudzuartzone.org
Stone Mountain
August 1-3
KEY OF C BY CYNTHIA FRIGON
ART STATION
- Exhibition
- 10am-5pm
- Free
- 770-469-1105
- www.artstation.org
August 1-4
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES
ART STATION IN STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
- We take you to the 1958 Springfield High School Prom where we meet the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts!
- Wed 10:30am, Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm
- $15-$25
- 770-469-1105
- www.artstation.org
August 4
SHEEP SHEARING DAY
ANTEBELLUM PLANTATION AT STONE MOUNTAIN PARK
- Professional shearer will share this tradition that dates back 9,000 years.
- 12pm-2pm
- $10 vehicle entry fee (per vehicle)
- 770-498-5690
- www.stonemountainpark.com
August 1-4
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
Sugar Hill
August 3
2013 SPARKS IN THE PARK
E.E. ROBINSON PARK
- You’ll love this festival full of fireworks, inflatable rides, live entertainment, a movie – “The Lorax”, and food vendors.
- 6:30pm-midnight
- Free
- 770-945-6716
- www.cityofsugarhill.com
Suwanee
August 1-31
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
August 2
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
TOWN CENTER PARK
- Taste buds in Suwanee are gonna be happy! Trucks scheduled are: Buen Provecho, Freckled and Blue, Hail Caesar, Happy Belly, King of Pops, Mighty Meatballs, Nana G’s Chicken and Waffles, and Smiley’s Street Eats. Please note that truck vendors are subject to change and availability. Band of Gold will perform beginning at 7pm.
- 6pm
- Free
- 770-945-8996 www.suwanee.com
August 2
FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS
ADRENALINE CLIMBING
- Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness and free pizza!
- 6pm-9pm
- $18/climber, spectators free
- 770-271-1390
- www.adrenalineclimbing.com
August 3
DAVID DAVIS & THE WARRIOR RIVER BOYS
EVERETT’S MUSIC BARN
- Live Bluegrass music, the house band Everett Brothers performs followed by the feature act.
- 8pm
- $15 donation requested
- 770-945-5628
- www.everettsmusicbarn.com/schedule.php
August 3-4
WEEKEND GUIDED CLIMBTIME
ADRENALINE CLIMBING
- Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness
- 1pm-6pm
- $20/climber, spectators free
- 770-271-1390
- www.adrenalineclimbing.com
August 3
SUWANEE FARMERS MARKET
TOWN CENTER PARK
- Shop for fresh, locally grown foods.
- Sat 8am-12pm, Tues 4pm-7pm
- Free
- 770-945-8996
- www.suwanee.com
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