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First Up April/May 2021: Events, Programs and Fun Things to do
Comedy at the Fox
April 6, 7-10 p.m.
Social Fox Brewing
20 Skin Alley, Norcross 30071
470-359-4109
socialfoxbrewing.com
Social Fox Brewing presents “Comedy at the Fox,” hosted by Atlanta’s own Joe Kelley, on the first Tuesday of each month. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are only $10.
A Ghost for Rosanda
April 15 and 16, 7 p.m.
Paul Duke STEM High School
5850 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Norcross 30071
470-323-3600, pauldukestem.org
Paul Duke Stem HS Performing Arts Production presents a fun, mysterious ghost story. Four schoolgirls arrive at a creepy old house planning to meet Rosanda, the great-aunt of one of the girls. They spend two nights making up ghost stories, with strange happenings along the way. Individual tickets are $6; a family 4-pack is $18.
23rd Annual Wesleyan Artist Market
Virtual, April 22-29
The Wesleyan Artist Market is a fine art, jewelry and fine wares show. It is one of the premier school sponsored art shows in the Southeast. Exhibiting artists are usually in attendance for the entire duration of the show. Normally, the event is held at Wesleyan School, but instead will be virtual this year. For 2021, artists will be represented through a marketplace platform and available to buyers via email.
Sponsor Virtual Preview & Shopping Hours: Tuesday, April 20, 9 a.m. – Thursday April 22, 4 p.m.
Benefactor Sponsors: Wednesday, April 21, 9 a.m.– Thursday April 2, 4 p.m.
Collector Sponsors Thursday, April 22, 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Patron and Guild Sponsors
April 22, 4 p.m. Marketplace Open to All
Opening Remarks — April 2, 6-9 p.m.
Opening Remarks and Other Programming TBA
Important Dates: Mark Your Calendar!
APRIL
April 1 — April Fool’s Day
April 2 — Good Friday
April 4 — Easter Sunday, End of Passover
April 11 — National Pet Day
April 21 — Administrative Professionals Day
April 22 —Earth Day
MAY
May 4 — National Teacher Day, Star Wars Day
May 9 — Mother’s Day
May 31 — Memorial Day
Jayna Jennings Live from The Patio
May 1, 6-9 p.m.
Peachy Corners Café
6365 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners 30092
678-691-0547, facebook.com/peachycorners
Peachy Corner’s Live from the Patio features JMA’s Folk/Americana/Bluegrass Vocalist of the Year winner Jayna Jennings. Come by to enjoy a free live performance on the Peachy Corners Café patio while indulging in wine, coffee, desserts and a variety of delicious items.
Norcross High Foundation for Excellence Gala
May 7, 6-10 p.m.
Atlanta Tech Park
107 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners 30092
404-797-1221, atlantatechpark.com
2020-2021 honorees are Stephanie & Tye Hanna, Dave Huffman and Jesse McMillan. Please visit norcrosshighfoundation.org to support the NHS Foundation for Excellence and to learn more.
Town Green Calendar
5140 Town Center Boulevard
Peachtree Corners 30092
peachtreecornersga.gov
Important Note: All City events are subject to postponement or cancellation due to current health and safety concerns, as well as other mitigating factors. Please check the city website and calendar for updates.
Visit the city website to find the event and make reservations where required.
Town Green Closed May 9-23
There will be NO events or activity of any kind on the Town Green from May 9 to May 23. The main lawn area will be closed for turf restoration. The Town Green grass oval will be roped off and no access will be allowed. This will give emerging grass time to grow before the start of the summer concert season.
For the safety and convenience of all guests, the following items are prohibited on the Town Green:
■ glass containers
■ fires or barbecue grills
■ hard-sided or large coolers
■ large or over-sized bags/back packs
■ luggage, or duffel bags
■ fireworks or sparklers
■ smoking, vaping or use of any tobacco products
■ illegal substances or drugs
■ pets or animals, with the exception of service animals
■ flying objects, including but not limited to: sports balls, flying discs, beach balls and drones tents, tables or staking
No items can be affixed to any park infrastructure.
Yoga on the Green
Note: Town Green will be closed, May 9-23.
Every Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., April 27-September 28.
Join in for Yoga on the Green. Everyone from beginners to experienced yogis are welcome to this free class taught by David Penn from Sun Dragon Yoga. Wear comfy workout clothes that fit so they do not obstruct view. Bring water, a towel and a yoga mat if you have one.
Flicks on the Green
Note: Town Green will be closed, May 9-23.
Featuring Iconic Movies, first Saturday of the month, 7 p.m., May 1-October 2.
Add Flicks on the Green to your calendar for the first Saturday of each month starting Saturday, May 1 through October. Movies will begin at 7pm. Bring a blanket and stretch out on the lawn to experience movies under the stars.
Grab food from your favorite Town Green restaurants and picnic. Parking is available within the Town Center shopping and on Davinci Court off Peachtree Corners Circle (street signs can assist you).
May 1, Black Beauty
Night Music
Second Saturday of the month, May-September, 7-9 p.m.
Enjoy Night Music — live, local bands — at the Town Green at Town Center from 7-9 p.m. Admission is free. Fans can also visit one of the many restaurants located within the Town Center and bring food to the Town Green.
To ensure everyone’s safety, Night Music will require reservations this year. We will be offering different reservation types to accommodate as many participants as possible. Reservations will be available starting April 25 at 10 a.m. Reservations will be for a specific space that will accommodate a specific number of people.
May 8, Frankly Scarlet
Frankly Scarlet is a band of seasoned musicians from Atlanta that plays the music of the Grateful Dead. As lifelong deadheads, they love to put their own fingerprint on the classics.
Summer Concert Series — Rumours
May 29, 7-9 p.m.
This is the third annual Summer Concert Series featuring bands from across the nation at the Town Green in the Town Center. Admission is free with reservations for live presented the last Saturday from May through September. Fans can also visit one of the many restaurants located within the Town Center and bring food to the Town Green.
May’s Summer Concert Series will feature Rumours, the country’s premier Fleetwood Mac tribute band. They capture the energy of Fleetwood Mac at the height of their career by blending perfect harmonies, precise instrumentation and a visually engaging stage show.
Memorial Day Celebration – May 31
The Peachtree Corners Veterans Monument Association will host a memorial event in honor of veterans, open to the public, on Memorial Day, May 31.
■ 6:15 a.m. Traditional lowering of the flags to half-staff
■ 11 a.m. Ceremony begins (further order of events TBA)
■ 12 p.m. Event ends
Peachtree Corners Business Association
4989 Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree Corners
678-969-3385 | peachtreecornersba.com
PCBA Connecting Over Coffee Morning Meetup
April 13 and May 11, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
In-person location — Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
5215 Town Center Boulevard, Peachtree Corners 30029
Space is limited. Via Webinar: login details will be provided.
Get together and connect over coffee to talk about business on the second Tuesday of each month. This is an opportunity to have conversations with other PCBA members and business professionals who want to share and experience business in a positive atmosphere. Business cards will be shared with all attendees. There is no admission fee or registration required for PCBA Members and guests.
PCBA Business After Hours
April 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Curiosity Lab
Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners
147 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners 30092
Join in for networking and to hear Brian L. Johnson, City Manager of Peachtree Corners, provide updates on the Curiosity Lab and projects in the City. Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners is a publicly funded living lab designed to provide a real-world test environment to advance next generation intelligent mobility and smart city technology.
Event Registration is $30 and includes drinks and appetizers. Member Advance is $20 through April 19. Guest Advance Registration is $25 through April 19.
PCBA Lunch Club
April 27, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Location TBD
PCBA Members: register online and save 15% off your check during the designated time at the featured restaurant. Small businesses and especially restaurants are being hurt by COVID-19. The purpose of PCBA Lunch Club has always been to highlight and support local restaurant members. This month, PCBA is encouraging all members to join for lunch in Peachtree Corners, practicing social distancing, dining on the patio or sitting inside at tables.
Atlanta Tech Park
107 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners 404-797-1221 atlantatechpark.com
ATL Cyber Fin 2021
April 27, all day
Atlanta Tech Park
Atlanta Tech Park and CyberHub Summit are proud to announce that they are partnering together this year to bring the annual Cyber FinTech Global Conference. This year, they’re taking a more precise approach and have established tracks to ensure they are able to comply with any limitations due to COVID-19. This event brings the Cyber and Fintech industries together for a day of panel discussions, networking events, challenges and an opportunity to discover all the products and services offered in the industry.
Peachtree Corners Library
Branch Calendar Highlights
5570 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners 30092
770-978-5154 | gwinnettpl.org
Upcoming Virtual Author and Speaker Programs
Each month the Gwinnett County Public Library brings bestselling and award-winning authors from a variety of genres to the library, offering readers exclusive opportunities to meet and engage with their favorite writers. All author events listed below are live and virtual.
Martha Alanis — April 10, 11 a.m.
Diverse Voices: A Bilingual, Children’s Author Storytime
Tia Mitchell — April 14, 7 p.m.
Discussion with AJC Reporter Tia Mitchell – Insurrection at the Capitol
Judy Batalion — Thursday, April 22, 7 p.m.
GCPL’s Holocaust Speaker Series, featuring Author Judy Batalion
Mazi Robinson — April 29, 7 p.m.
Managing your Mental Health during COVID with Professional Counselor Mazi Robinson.
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