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Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out — Let’s Loop You In
"Local happenings, straight up — the way your neighbor should have told you."
Travis Cooper
June 05, 2025
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🥵 Mild to Wild—Pick Your Wing Destiny.
Forecast: 100% Chance of Better Plans
Whether you're chasing sunshine or dodging small talk, we’ve got your weekend covered with everything that matters (and nothing that doesn’t).
Gwinnett’s lighting up: street festivals with flavor, secret patios slinging cold drinks, and live music that doesn’t require a Ticketmaster war. More of a homebody? No shame — we’ve curated the best new shows to stream while you pretend to fold laundry.
Whatever your vibe, make it intentional. Make it local.
And above all—make it yours.
– Coop
Hot Takes > Safe Spaces
Welcome to the inbox where nuance isn’t canceled and groupthink gets ghosted. This isn’t your corporate town hall—we’re serving raw takes, inconvenient truths, and opinions that might get us shadowbanned (worth it).
It’s not about echo chambers. It’s about signal over noise.
So speak up. Scroll hard. Or just sip your coffee and judge from the sidelines—we know you’re here for it.
Is brunch just a socially acceptable excuse to day drink? 🥂 |
📅 The Essentials
Weekend Outlook: Mostly Fun with a Chance of Bad Decisions
Soul Cartel Band
🎯 FRIDAY – June 6
Snellville
🍴 Food Truck Friday
Kick off the weekend with a variety of food trucks, live DJ entertainment, and community vibes on the Towne Green.
📍 Snellville Towne Green | ⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
🔗 Event Details
Norcross
🎶 Summer Concert Series: The Soul Cartel Band
Enjoy a free evening concert featuring The Soul Cartel Band's blend of R&B, soul, and pop hits. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets.
📍 Thrasher Park | ⏰ 7:30–9:30 PM
🔗 Event Info
🎯 SATURDAY – June 7
Lilburn
🎸 Rock the Park: Her Majesty’s Request
Enjoy a free evening concert featuring British rock tribute band Her Majesty’s Request. Food trucks will be on-site.
📍 Lilburn City Park | ⏰ 7:00–9:30 PM
🔗 Event Details
Lawrenceville
🔫 RK Gun Show
Explore a variety of firearms, hunting supplies, and outdoor gear at this two-day event.
📍 Gwinnett County Fairgrounds | ⏰ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
🔗 Event Info
Suwanee
🎎 Suwanee Asian Festival
A full day of food, dance, music, and culture from across Asia—plus one of the most colorful parades in Gwinnett.
📍 Suwanee Town Center | ⏰ 12:00–8:00 PM
🔗 Event Info
🎯 SUNDAY – June 8
Lawrenceville
🎭 Waitress: The Musical
Experience the heartwarming tale of "Waitress," featuring Sara Bareilles' enchanting music and lyrics.
📍 Lawrenceville Arts Center | ⏰ 2:30–4:30 PM
🔗 Event Details
Lawrenceville
🧠 Sunday Trivia at Third Rail Distillery
Test your knowledge and enjoy craft spirits in a fun atmosphere.
📍 Third Rail Distillery | ⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
🔗 Event Info
Norcross
🎨 A Taste of Black Gwinnett - Father's Day and Juneteenth Edition
Celebrate Black culture with food tastings, live music, and local vendors.
📍 Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center | ⏰ 12:00–6:00 PM
🔗 Event Details
💺The Couch Potato
🎥 “Couch Mode: Engaged (Pants Optional)”
This weekend, productivity is canceled—and your remote just got promoted. We’re queuing up four shows with enough drama, explosions, and emotional damage to make your group chat look tame.
Whether you’re recovering from life, avoiding errands, or just building a personal dent in the sofa—this lineup slaps harder than your 8AM Monday meeting.
Aliens. Assassins. Biblical power grabs. And a ballerina who absolutely did not come to dance. Let’s rot—intentionally.
 The Last Horizon, NetflixFirst contact, but make it existential. Think alien drama meets capitalism’s final frontier. Less “E.T. phone home,” more “Earth, we have a revenue problem.” |  Smoke, Apple TVA gripping crime drama inspired by the true story of serial arsonist John Orr. Starring Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett, the series delves into the psychological complexities of obsession and identity. |
 Ballerina, NetflixIf John Wick had a little sister with rage issues and ballet slippers, this is her origin story. Ana de Armas delivers body count with grace — it’s vengeance in pointe shoes, choreographed for chaos. Stylish, brutal, and zero apologies. |  Prime Target, Apple TVA thriller series that follows mathematician Edward Brooks as he becomes entangled in a global conspiracy involving codebreaking and espionage. The show combines elements of suspense and intellectual intrigue, offering viewers a fast-paced narrative. |
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🧇 Hot Chicken & Waffle Dreams Live Here.
🌮 Good Eats: Urbana Mexican in Grayson, GA
“Where Street Tacos Meet Steakhouse Energy”
If your taste buds are begging for something bold, Urbana Mexican in Grayson delivers. This isn’t your average taco joint—it’s elevated Mexican cuisine with just enough edge to make it feel like date night and cheat day.
From birria tacos that actually live up to the hype to loaded bowls, sizzling fajitas, and craft margaritas that don’t skimp—Urbana’s menu is stacked. Bonus: the modern-rustic vibe makes it perfect for a casual hang or low-key celebration.
📍 Location: 1911 Grayson Hwy Suite 13, Grayson, GA 30017
🕗 Hours: 11 AM – 10 PM
🔗 More Info: Explore The Menu
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🧠Weekly $25 Give-A-Way
Which Stranger Things star was born in Georgia and spent part of their childhood in Gwinnett County?
A. Millie Bobby Brown
B. Caleb McLaughlin
C. Gaten Matarazzo
D. Noah Schnapp
👉 First to reply with the correct answer wins. Bragging rights included. Gift card optional. Email us at [email protected] with your answer for a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card!
Last Week’s Winner: Jose Sanchez
Until next time,
Your Nosey Neighbor