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The Weekend's Calling—Gwinnett’s Got the Answer
"Local happenings, straight up — the way your neighbor should have told you."
Travis Cooper
June 12, 2025
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🥵 Mild to Wild—Pick Your Wing Destiny.
Weekend Alpha: Maximum Chill, Minimum Regret
Whether you're sipping craft beer to live blues, wine-tasting in the park, or just pretending your sofa is basecamp—Gwinnett’s got a move for every mood.
From jazz in the alley and Juneteenth celebrations to Sunday markets and a full-blown wine & food fest, this weekend's lineup is dangerously stacked. And if you're staying in? We’ve queued up screen-worthy shows that deserve your undivided couch commitment.
This isn’t hustle—it’s curated living.
Go all out. Go off-grid. Just don’t go unprepared—The Loop’s got you covered.
– Coop
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📅 The Essentials
Pack Light: Just Vibes, No Responsibilities
🎯 FRIDAY – June 13
Duluth
🎭 Gaurav Gupta – Live Comedy Show
One of India’s top stand-up comedians brings his sharp wit and hilarious takes on marriage, parenting, and modern life to the Gas South Theater. Expect a night full of laughs (and maybe some secondhand embarrassment).
📍 Gas South Theater | ⏰ 7:00 PM
🔗 Event Details
Duluth
🎶 A Taste of Black Gwinnett: Father’s Day & Juneteenth Edition
Enjoy live music, food vendors, and community spirit in honor of Juneteenth & Father’s Day.
📍 Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center | ⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
🔗 Event Info
🎯 SATURDAY – June 14
Lawrenceville
🍕 Pizza, Punk & Ska at Slow Pour Brewing
Hot pizza, cold beer, and live punk & ska from 5–10 PM—bring your appetite and dancing shoes.
📍 Slow Pour Brewing Co. | ⏰ 5:00–10:00 PM
🔗 More Info
Grayson
🍷 Cork & Fork Wine & Food Festival
Sip, savor, and socialize at this upscale tasting experience featuring fine wines, gourmet bites, and live music. It's like a vineyard vacation without leaving Gwinnett.
📍 The Railyard | ⏰ 5:00–9:00 PM
🔗 Event Details
Norcross
🎶 Bluesberry Beer & Music Festival
Blues, brews, and blueberries—what more do you need? Enjoy live music, craft beer, and berry-themed treats in charming downtown Norcross.
📍 Betty Mauldin Park | ⏰ 3:00–10:00 PM
🔗 Event Details
Lawrenceville
🎨 Juneteenth Brushes & Beverages
Celebrate Juneteenth with a guided painting session, light bites, and drinks. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and good vibes.
📍 Gwinnett Historic Courthouse | ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
🔗 Event Details
🎯 SUNDAY – June 15
Lawrenceville
🛍️ Slow Pour Sunday Market
Local makers, live music, and craft beer—what Sundays should feel like. Browse handmade goods while sipping something cold.
📍 Slow Pour Brewing Co. | ⏰ 1:00–5:00 PM
🔗 Event Details
Lawrenceville
🍸 Sippin’ in the Suburbs: Downtown Lawrenceville Food & Cocktail Tour
Eat and sip your way through the city with this guided walking tour featuring bites and cocktails from some of Lawrenceville’s best spots.
📍 Downtown Lawrenceville | ⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM
🔗 Event Details
Lawrenceville
⚾ Gwinnett Stripers vs. Memphis Redbirds
Take yourself out to the ballgame—home stands all weekend long. Family fun, fireworks, and good old-fashioned baseball at Coolray Field.
📍 Coolray Field | ⏰ Times vary by day
🔗 Event Details
💺The Couch Potato
🎥 “Watch Like It’s Your Side Hustle”
Your weekend watchlist should work harder than your group chat. We’ve lined up four shows with real stakes, sharp writing, and zero background noise energy.
Whether you’re dodging emails, ghosting plans, or deep in your blanket fort—these picks aren’t just time-fillers. They’re scene-stealers.
From multiverse mind trips to courtroom chaos and reality TV wreckage, this isn’t passive viewing. It’s a full-time binge.
 Dark Matter, Apple TVIf your alternate self made one different choice… would you swap lives with him? Mind-bending sci-fi meets dad-in-distress energy in this new thriller based on the bestselling novel. |  Presumed Innocent, Apple TVJake Gyllenhaal stars as a hotshot prosecutor accused of murder in this tense legal drama. It’s prestige TV with serious “wait, did he actually do it?” energy. |
 The Royals, Disney +A darker Star Wars prequel? Yes, please. Set 100 years before The Phantom Menace, this one’s got Jedi mysteries, lightsabers, and zero Skywalkers. |  Perfect Match – Season 2, NetflixThe messiest singles from other Netflix reality shows are back, and somehow thirstier. High-stakes coupling meets low-stakes drama—you won’t look away. |
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🍲 Good Eats: Chubby Cattle Shabu in Duluth, GA
“Hot Pot, High Stakes, Wagyu Edition”
If you like your meals interactive, indulgent, and packed with flavor, Chubby Cattle Shabu might ruin regular dinner for you. Opened in 2024 near Gwinnett Place, this all-you-can-eat hot pot spot is already legendary for its premium meats (yes, even Wagyu), conveyor belt delivery system, and sleek modern vibe.
Choose your broth, load up on veggies, noodles, and proteins, then cook it right at your table. It’s a full-on food experience—equal parts fun and fire.
Whether you're a hot pot rookie or a seasoned broiler, Chubby Cattle delivers serious umami and even better vibes.
📍 Location: 2300 Pleasant Hill Rd Suite A1, Duluth, GA 30096
🕗 Hours: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
🔗 More Info: chubbycattle.com
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🧠Weekly $25 Give-A-Way
Which Emmy-winning actor, known for playing a fast-talking lawyer in Better Call Saul, was born in Gwinnett County before making it big on screen?
A. Bob Odenkirk
B. Walton Goggins
C. Sterling K. Brown
D. Brian Tyree Henry
👉 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: Jacki Hart
Until next time,
Your Nosey Neighbor