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Travis Cooper
November 06, 2025

Weekend ROI: Return on Interesting

Whether your weekend plan involves jazz in the park or just melting into the couch like it owes you money—we’ve got the alpha.

Gwinnett’s buzzing: food truck throwdowns, outdoor movies that aren’t on your algorithm, and actual humans doing cool things IRL. But hey, if your vibe is sweatpants and a streaming binge? We’ve lined up the best shows worth your precious, rapidly-shrinking attention span.

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– Coop

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Welcome to the weekly reality check — where pumpkin spice meets personal opinions and nobody’s safe.
We’re not here for cozy consensus or small-talk diplomacy. We want the hot takes, the side-eyes, and the kind of honesty that pairs best with bourbon and regret.

It’s not about comfort food or comfort zones.
It’s about showing up — messy, opinionated, and gloriously human.

Cast your vote. Drop your truth. Or just scroll by pretending you’re above it all — we know you’re watching.

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🎯 FRIDAY – November 7
Buford
🌽 Buford Corn Maze & Haunted Forest
A seasonal juggernaut that proves nostalgia still prints money. You pay to get lost in corn and scream at teenagers in masks — and love every second of it.
📍 4470 Bennett Rd, Buford | ⏰ 6 PM–11 PM
🔗 Event Details / Tickets

Suwanee
❄️ Peachtree Ridge HS Dance: Frozen
A local high school turns Disney IP into a community goldmine. The kids dance; parents cry; capitalism smiles.
📍 1555 Old Peachtree Rd NW, Suwanee | ⏰ 7 PM
🔗 Event Details / Tickets

Norcross
🎷 First Friday Concert: Pangaea
Proof that live jazz is still the best ROI on a Friday night. It’s free, intimate, and loaded with talent that should probably be charging more.
📍 10 College St NW, Norcross | ⏰ 7 PM–9 PM
🔗 Event Details

Norcross
🎤 Alameños de la Sierra & Conjunto Nube
Regional Mexican music that hits harder than your 401(k) losses. Bring earplugs and tequila.
📍 Espacio Discotheque, Norcross | ⏰ 8 PM
🔗 Tickets


🎯 SATURDAY – November 8
Lawrenceville
♻️ America Recycles Day
Turning environmental guilt into an event. Drop off your old gadgets, tires, and paint — and feel like you’ve offset your Amazon addiction.
📍 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville | ⏰ 9 AM–12 PM
🔗 Event Details

Suwanee
🛒 Winter Farmers Market
Small-batch capitalism at its purest. Local honey, artisan soap, and enough sourdough to feed a micro-nation.
📍 421 Main St, Suwanee | ⏰ 9 AM–11 AM
🔗 Event Details

Suwanee
🍷 Suwanee Wine Fest (12th Annual)
Drinking outdoors while pretending to care about terroir. It’s the social currency of suburbia, and it pays dividends in Instagram stories.
📍 330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee | ⏰ 12 PM–4:30 PM
🔗 Tickets

Duluth
🩰 Star of Wonder — Buford School of Ballet
The arts still matter — and this show proves it. Elegant, earnest, and the perfect antidote to TikTok attention spans.
📍 Gas South Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth | ⏰ 6:30 PM
🔗 Tickets


🎯 SUNDAY – November 9
Suwanee
🚘 12th Annual Suwanee Classic Car & Bike Show
Proof that steel and chrome never go out of style. A love letter to horsepower, ego, and detailing wax.
📍 421 Main St, Suwanee | ⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
🔗 Event Details

Duluth
🇮🇩 Indonesian Culinary & Cultural Festival
Southeast Asian flavors meet Southern hospitality — and your palate wins. A crash course in globalization, one sambal bite at a time.
📍 Maison 6405, 6405 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth | ⏰ 12 PM–6:30 PM
🔗 Event Details / Tickets

Suwanee
❄️ Peachtree Ridge HS Dance: Frozen (Final Show)
Encore night. The kids give it everything — and honestly, they deserve a Broadway budget.
📍 1555 Old Peachtree Rd NW, Suwanee | ⏰ 4 PM
🔗 Event Details / Tickets

Buford
🌲 Haunted Forest — Final Night
The last gasp of spooky season. It’s campy, chaotic, and cash-flow positive. Bring friends, not dignity.
📍 4470 Bennett Rd, Buford | ⏰ Dusk–Close
🔗 Event Details / Tickets

🎥 “Binge Like You Mean It”

Your weekend screen time should hit harder than your weekday meetings. We’re serving up four shows with real plot, real edge, and zero filler. Whether you’re hiding from your inbox, avoiding small talk, or fully committed to becoming one with your sofa—this lineup respects your standards.

From AI-fueled assassins to palace drama and one very murdery 13-year-old, these recs aren’t here to keep you company. They’re here to take over.

FAMILY FRIENDLY

In Your Dreams, Netflix

An animated adventure where two siblings dive into the dream world to patch up their parents’ fractured relationship. Whimsical, weird, and sneakily emotional — like Inside Out meets family therapy.

The Gorge, Apple TV +

Two elite snipers get sent to guard a gorge where they don’t know what’s inside. Science-fiction, action, romance all in one.

Tehran, Netflix

A 2025 Hindi-language spy-action thriller that premiered on ZEE5 then hit Netflix.

FAMILY FRIENDLY

The Twits, Netflix

Based on Roald Dahl’s novel, an animated musical fantasy comedy, released Oct 17, 2025.

🍽️ Good Eats: Sheesh Mediterranean

“Bold Flavors. Clean Concept. Mediterranean Done Right.”

If you’re craving fresh, vibrant Mediterranean food with a modern twist, Sheesh Mediterranean at Politan Row at The Forum deserves a top spot on your list. This new addition to Gwinnett’s culinary map is redefining fast-casual dining — turning shawarma and mezze into an elevated experience.

Expect bright plates of hummus, baba ganoush, and spicy muhammara, alongside customizable wraps, bowls, and platters built around quality ingredients. The atmosphere blends upscale minimalism with a lively food-hall buzz — perfect for quick lunches or laid-back dinners.

Whether you’re a Mediterranean purist or just in it for the flavor, Sheesh delivers authenticity without pretension — proof that clean eating can still be wildly satisfying.

📍 Location: 5155 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 455, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
🕒 Hours: 11 AM – 9 PM (daily)
🔗 More Info: Explore the Menu

🧠Weekly $25 Give-A-Way: Holiday Edition

What’s the Undisputed King of Fall Desserts?

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Last Week’s Answer: Gas South District

Last Week’s Winner: Tabatha Creal

Until next time,

Your Nosey Neighbor