August 21-23, 2015

August 21
MUSIC AND SCOOPS FRIDAY
GWINNETT HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
Lawrenceville
Join us for this family friendly, FREE event on the
ground of the lovely Gwinnett Historic Courthouse. It
wouldnt be summer without music and kids activities.
Food and treat vendors on hand selling their yummy
treats.
6:30pm-8:30pm
Free
770-822-5450
www.gwinnettcounty.com
August 21
FRIDAYS N DULUTH/FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS
DULUTH TOWN GREEN
Duluth
Flicks on the Bricks Presents: Blended (at dusk) and a
variety of food trucks available.
6pm-9pm
Free
770-476-3434
www.duluthga.net
August 21
GROOVIN ON THE GREEN
TOWN GREEN, MAIN STREET
Loganville
Live music from Too MUCH SyLviA
7:30pm-9:45pm
Free
770-466-1165
http://loganvilleevents.com/

August 21
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: GRIFFIN HOUSE
RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY
Duluth
8pm
$18-$23
678-892-6373
www.eddieowenpresents.com
August 21
FRABELS SEVEN SINS AND VIRTUES
SUWANEE CITY HALL
Suwanee
14 glass sculptures by master glass artist Hans Godo
Frabel. This event is hosted by the North Gwinnett
Arts Association.
8am-5pm
Free
770-945-8996
https://www.facebook.com/NorthGwinnettArtsAssoc
iation
August 21
FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS
ADRENALINE CLIMBING
Suwanee
Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes
harness and free pizza!
6pm-8pm
$18/climber, spectators free
770-271-1390
www.adrenalineclimbing.com

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August 21
LILBURN FARMERS MARKET
GOOD SHEPHERD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Lilburn
Each week vendors selling seasonal fruits and
vegetables, herbs, preserves/jellies, whole grain
breads, milk, cheese, meats, salsas, pasta,
handcrafted soaps, and tasty baked goodies fill the
market. Enjoy a sample or two as you make your way
through the many vendors.
4pm-8pm
Free
678-667-2592
www.lilburnfarmersmarket.org
August 21
DOWNTOWN BRASELTON FARMERS MARKET
DOWNTOWN BRASELTON
Braselton
Shop for fresh produce, then stop into the downtown
shops, which stay open during market hours
4pm-7pm
Free
706-684-0369
www.facebook.com/DowntownBraselton
August 21
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

August 21
NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY CONCERT
BETHESDA PARK & AQUATIC CENTER
Lawrenceville
Celebrate and acknowledge the positive influence of
Seniors! Youre welcome to come early, bring a dish,
and join a pot luck at 1:30pm. Or, come at 1pm to
enjoy a lively concert by Mosiac Band.
1pm-2pm
Free
678-277-0179
http://www.gcvb.org/includes/events/index.cfm?acti
on=displayDetail&eventid=15837
August 21-22
CONTINUOUS THREADS: 200 YEARS OF GEORGIA
TEXTILES
ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER
Buford
9am-4pm
EHC members Free, $3.50-$10.50
770-904-3500
https://gwinnettehc.org/event-registration2/?ee=1298
August 21-22
THE CUP SHOW: THE HUDGENS 1ST NATIONAL
JURIED CUP EXHIBITION
HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Duluth
10am-5pm
$3-$5
770-623-6002
www.thehudgens.org

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August 21-22
LIVE LOCAL ARTIST MUSICAL WEEKENDS ON THE
PATIO
HI LIFE RESTAURANT
Norcross
Live music and food specials (Friday is Raw Bar)
(Saturday is Prime Rib feature)
Fri 6pm-9pm, Sat 7pm-10pm
Free
770-409-0101
www.facebook.com/TasteoftheHilife

August 21-22
EARLY AUTUMN EXHIBITS
ART STATION GALLERY
Stone Mountain
Fri 1pm-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Free
770-469-1105
www.artstation.org
August 21-22
MEMORY AWAKENED
KUDZU ART ZONE
Norcross
11am-4pm
Free
770-840-9844
www.kudzuartzone.org

August 21-22
UGA CLAY NOW
HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Duluth
10am-5pm
$3-$5
770-623-6002
www.thehudgens.org
August 21-22
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
August 21-23
SUWANEE SCULPTOUR
TOWN CENTER PARK
Suwanee
Self-guided tour of 15 public art works
Free
770-945-8996
www.suwanee.com

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August 21-23
GWINNETT BRAVES VS. LOUISVILLE BATS
COOLRAY FIELD
Lawrenceville
See the AAA affiliate to the Atlanta Braves play
baseball. Fireworks Friday, Stand Up to Cancer Night
on Saturday, Cartoon Network Stop Bullying Speak Up
and Sunday Family Funday
Fri-Sat 7:05pm, Sun 2:05pm
$6-$49
678-277-0340
www.gwinnettbraves.com
August 21-23
ROWAN & MARTINS LAUGH-IN
NEW LONDON THEATRE
Snellville
Fri 8pm, Sat 1pm & 8pm, Sun 2:30pm
$10-$15
770-559-1484
www.newlondontheatre.org
August 21-23
MEMPHIS
AURORA THEATRE
Lawrenceville
Rock 'n' roll's pioneering DJ, Huey Calhoun, is just the
guy to move this iconic sound from radio to TV.
Memphis was the birthplace of Rock 'n' roll in the
South, but there is a lot more to the story than
happened at Graceland. Winner of the 2010 Tony
Award for Best Musical
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sat-Sun 2:30pm
$30-$65
678-226-6222
www.auroratheatre.com

August 22
LASERSHOW SPECTACULAR IN MOUNTAINVISION
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK
Stone Mountain
This not-to-be-missed Atlanta tradition promises to
wow your family with state-of-the-art digital graphics
and awe-inspiring laser show effects.
9:30pm
Free with $10 vehicle admission fee
http://www.facebook.com/stonemountainpark
August 22
SUWANEE FARMERS MARKET
TOWN CENTER PARK
Suwanee
Shop for fresh, locally grown foods.
Sat 8am-12pm
Free
770-945-8996
www.suwanee.com
August 22
SUNSET COVE SAND SERIES VOLLEYBALL
TOURNAMENT
SUNSET COVE
Buford
Come watch entertaining and action-packed
volleyball games as semi-pros compete in a
tournament!
$15, $10 vehicle entry
770-945-8787
http://www.lanierislands.com/events/calendar/sunse
tcove/sunset-cove-sand-series-volleyball-tournament

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August 22
FESTIVAL OF INDIA
INFINITE ENERGY FORUM
Duluth
Indian American Cultural Association (IACA) organized
its Festival of India to celebrate Indias 68th
Independence Day.
11am
Free
770-626-2464
https://www.facebook.com/gwinnettcenter

August 22
FAMILY FITNESS FEST
BOGAN PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION & AQUATIC
CENTER
Buford
Kick off the school year with a fun filled day of fitness
to encourage healthy living for the whole family!
Experience lots of activities in the pool, park and
community recreation center. Take home a variety of
great ideas and a chance for door prizes.
9:30am-1:30pm
$15 family up to 6 or $5 per person and preregistration required
678-277-0850
www.gwinnettparks.com
August 22
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: MICHELLE MALONE WITH
SPECIAL GUESTS ELIOT BRONSON, LAURIE RAY,
FAILING ACTS OF SOCIETY & KRISTEN BEACH
RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY
Duluth
8pm
$20
678-892-6373
www.eddieowenpresents.com

August 22
KEN LAVIGNE
SYLVIA BEARD THEATRE
Buford
A highly acclaimed tenor who, for the last nine years,
has performed on many world stages, including New
Yorks Carnegie Hall.
8pm
$20-$25
770-945-6762
http://www.bufordcommunitycenter.com/event/ken
-lavigne/
August 22
TAYLOR MARTINS ENGINE
MUSIC ON MAIN STREET
Lilburn
6pm
$15
770-609-6393
http://www.musiconmainstreetlilburn.com/
August 22
OTC COMEDY TROUPE
LIONHEART THEATRE
Norcross
This show is a fundraiser and the proceeds will be
donated to the National Parkinson Foundation in
honor of the late Robin Williams.
8pm
$10
770-885-0425
www.lionhearttheatre.org

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August 22
MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS & CAMILA
INFINITE ENERGY ARENA
Duluth
8pm
$62-$182
770-626-2464
www.gwinnettcenter.com
August 22
CHILDRENS PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS: ZOOMOBILE
ANIMAL ADVENTURE
AURORA THEATRE
Lawrenceville
10am & 11:30am
$7
678-226-6222
www.auroratheatre.com
August 22
THE CREATIVE ARTS AND CRAFT SHOW: BACK TO
SCHOOL BASH
GWINNETT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Lawrenceville
A local arts and crafts show complete with activities
for the kids!
10am-4pm
Free
https://www.facebook.com/creativeartsandcraftssho
w

August 22
FREE SLICE DAT AT ZPIZZA
ZPIZZA
Suwanee
To celebrate the opening of this new location, come
by for a slice on us, all day! One slice per customer.
11am-10pm
Free
678-765-8868
http://www.gcvb.org/includes/events/index.cfm?acti
on=displayDetail&eventid=16267

August 22
THIN MINT SPRINT 5K & 1 MILER
TOWN CENTER PARK
Suwanee
All proceeds from this event benefit the Girl Scouts of
Greater Atlanta, helping girls form 34 Atlanta metro
counties to become future community and world
leaders with character, confidence and courage.
8am-1pm
$10-$30
678-389-1598
www.active.com
August 22
THE CREATIVE ARTS AND CRAFT SHOW
GWINNETT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Lawrenceville
10am-4pm
Free
770-963-6522
www.creativeartsandcraftshow.com

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August 22-23
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
August 22-23
TREETOP OBSTACLE COURSE & ZIP LINES
TREETOP QUEST
Buford
74 obstacles, 17 zip lines, 6 levels and up to 5 feet
high!
10am-7:30pm
$22-$49
770-904-3547
www.treetopquest.com
August 23
AUGUST RUN HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K
TRIBBLE MILL PARK
Lawrenceville
7:30am
$30-$55
http://www.deborahmontgomeryracing.com/

August 23
4TH ANNUAL ATLANTA KIDS TRIATHLON
WEST GWINNETT PARK AQUATIC CENTER
Norcross
Youth ages 6 to 15 are invited to race on behalf of
local All-Stars (kids being treated at Childrens
Healthcare of Atlanta). This triathlon benefits The
Pinky Swear Foundation, which provides non-medical
expenses and eases the financial and emotional
impacts experienced by families during a very
challenging time.
6:15am
$40
http://www.kidstriathloninc.org/atlanta-kidstriathlon.html
August 23
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: ALZHEIMERS MUSIC FEST
RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY
Duluth
12:30pm-5pm & 6pm-10pm
$15-$25
678-892-6373
www.eddieowenpresents.com

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