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Your WeekEND in Gwinnett—Don’t Miss a Beat
"Local happenings, straight up — the way your neighbor should have told you."
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Weekend Yield: Maximum Fun, Minimal Efforts
Skip the doomscroll. This weekend’s got better plot twists.
Think food trucks locking horns, jazz drifting through warm night air, and movies under the stars that didn’t come from some tired algorithm. Or, if your happy place is couch + snacks + zero pants—don’t worry, we’ve lined up streams worth staying horizontal for.
No pressure. No FOMO. Just the good stuff, in whatever form you like it.
Your weekend starts here
– Coop
Raw Takes Only
We traffic in hot takes, awkward truths, and the occasional opinion that sends HR running for a stress ball.
No right answers here—just real ones.
Vote if you care. Shout if you dare. Or sit in the corner with your popcorn and judge quietly—we love an audience.
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Weekend Conditions: Play Hard, Rest… Later

Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay, 3116 Main St, Duluth, GA, 30096
🎯 FRIDAY – Aug 15
Duluth
🎶 Get Ready, Duluth – The Ultimate Country Party
Boot-stomp outdoors with gritty country beats at Red Clay Theater—Duluth’s own hillbilly hoedown.
📍 Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay, 3116 Main St | ⏰ 8:00 PM
🔗 Event Details
Norcross
🎉 A Taste of Black Gwinnett – Black Business Month Edition
Sample Black diaspora cuisine, shop local, enjoy family fun, and support Black-owned businesses.
📍 Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center | ⏰ 7:00 PM
🔗 Event Details

🎯 SATURDAY – Aug16
Snellville
🐟 Back to School: Fishing Derby
Reel in the action—cast a line for giant 30‑lb catfish. Fishing poles allowed, no license needed, with bait and prizes included. Family fun guaranteed.
📍 OneStop Centerville (Meadow), Snellville | ⏰ 9:30–11:30 AM
🔗 Event Details
Gwinnett County (Gas South District)
🎤 K‑POP MINICON
Catch the hottest K‑pop convention in the Southeast, right in Gwinnett—fan panels, merch, performances, and fun for all ages.
📍 Gas South District | ⏰ All Day
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🌿 Pilates and Plants
Unwind with Powers Pilates surrounded by greenery. Move, stretch, and zen out in this serene plant shop setting—AC included.
📍 T & T Plants and Things | ⏰ 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
🔗 Event Details
Lawrenceville (Arts Center)
✨ The Wiz – 50th Anniversary Matinee
Step down the yellow brick road in this soul‑powered stage production of The Wiz, celebrating its 50th in full R&B, gospel, and spectacle.
📍 Lawrenceville Arts Center | ⏰ 2:30–5:00 PM
🔗 Event Details
Lawrenceville (Arts Center)
🎶 BACK to the BOOMBOX
Dance the night away to throwback hits from Prince, MJ, Madonna, Spice Girls, No Doubt, and more in a 1980s‑90s themed dance party.
📍 Lawrenceville Arts Center | ⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM
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Lawrenceville (Arts Center)
😂 Growing Up Colombian
Join Oscar in this hilarious one‑man show about navigating the quirks and joys of being Colombian in the U.S. Expect laughs and heartfelt moments.
📍 Lawrenceville Arts Center | ⏰ 7:30–9:30 PM
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🎯 SUNDAY – Aug17
Lawrenceville
🌈 The Wiz – 50th Anniversary Matinee
Follow Dorothy down the yellow brick road in this vibrant, soulful tribute to The Wiz, hitting its golden milestone with R&B, gospel, and theater magic.
📍 Lawrenceville Arts Center | ⏰ 2:30–5:00 PM
🔗 Event Details
Lilburn / Atlanta-area
😺 Rebel Rouser Cat Show
For a weekend encore—feline aficionados unite! Check out fancy furballs, competitive fluff, and cat‑centric fun under the same roof.
📍 Gwinnett County Fairgrounds | ⏰ 9:00 AM onwards
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💺The Couch Potato
🎥 “Binge Like You Own the Remote”
Your weekend watchlist should deliver ROI, not background noise. We’ve lined up four titles with actual plot, sharp edges, and zero committee-approved fluff.
From ex-spies dodging old enemies to corporate greed playing out in deep space, from a botched heist with more laughs than logic to the harsh math of the American Dream—this isn’t comfort TV. It’s prime screen time engineered for maximum attention yield.
Clear your queue. Cancel your “maybe later” list. These aren’t shows you put on. They’re shows that put you on notice..
![]() Butterfly, Prime VideoEx-CIA in Seoul. Politics, betrayal, zero retirement plan. Bourne with better skincare. Watch for the reminder: assets walk, liabilities chase. | ![]() Alien: Earth X, Hulu/Disney+Corporate greed… in space. Blade Runner if procurement went discount. Horror, philosophy, and a not-so-fictional future. |
![]() The Pickup, Prime VideoEddie Murphy + Pete Davidson + armored trucks = chaos. Think Ocean’s Eleven if they skipped the plan and went straight to beer. | ![]() Night Always Comes, NetflixHomeownership horror, minus the ghosts. Vanessa Kirby nails the cost of chasing the “American Dream” with debt as the villain. |
Together With
🍽 Good Eats: Le Sorelle Ristorante Italiano – Lilburn, GA
“Family Roots, Italian Soul”
Say hello to authentic Italian cooking with a family twist. Le Sorelle—opened by the brothers behind Taqueria Los Hermanos—brings Cali-inspired Italian flavors to Lilburn. Named in honor of the sisters who inspired it, Le Sorelle offers handmade pastas, savory sauces, and a warm vibe that makes you feel like part of the famiglia.
Whether you're craving a hearty pasta, wood-fired pizza, or just that cozy trattoria feeling, this is the spot to savor both tradition and authenticity.
📍 4760 Lawrenceville Hwy, Ste. B-3, Lilburn, GA 30047
🕰 Sun–Thu: 11:30 AM–9:00 PM | Fri–Sat: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
🔗 Event Details
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🧠Weekly $25 Give-A-Way
Which Grammy-winning R&B singer, famous for “Yeah!” and “U Got It Bad,” spent part of his childhood in Gwinnett County before becoming a global superstar?
A. Chris Brown
B. Usher
C. Ne-Yo
D. Trey Songz
👉 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 Answer: Jeff Teague
Last Week’s Winner: Trent Johnson
Until next time,
Your Nosey Neighbor