Arts & Entertainment
Get Out For A Play, Concert Or Sporting Event
Enjoy this weekend by catching a play, enjoying the symphony, participating in a run or watching some lacrosse.
Where/When: , , and Lambert high schools. Friday, April 29, to Sunday, May 1.
Why: The Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau is the title sponsor for the Southeastern Lacrosse Conference Championships. Northview High School will host all three days of action, starting Friday night beginning at 5:30. Chattahoochee, Alpharetta and Lambert High Schools will also host games on Friday evening also starting at 5:30. Semifinal action will begin at Northview on Saturday at noon, and championship games in two divisions will be at Northview on Sunday, May 1, at noon and 3 p.m. For tournament details, visit www.selctournament.com.
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Price: Students $5, $10 weekend pass; Adults $10, $20 weekend pass
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Where/When: , 101 School St, Cumming, GA 30040, April 28 – May 22; Thursday – Saturday at 8 pm, Sundays at 3 pm
Why: The Gypsy Theatre Company presents M*A*S*H at the Cumming Playhouse. If you loved the movie or the TV series, you'll love this play! This presentation of the two unpredictable madcaps, Hawkeye and Duke is family friendly.
Price: $15 - $20
Where/When: 4700 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30222 (Comcast Site), Friday April 29, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Why: The United Way Women's Legacy Shoebox Project is an annual service project aimed at providing basic needs of homeless women and children, while raising awareness about the alarming growth of this often overlooked segment of the homeless population. Assemble a shoebox with basic necessities and donate it today.
Price: All donations are appreciated, Please see for items needed.
Where/When: , 13450 Cogburn Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Saturday April 30, 10 a.m.–2 p.m
Why: Children of all ages are invited to the 12th Annual Touch A Truck which showcases all types of vehicles including fire engines, cars, trucks, heavy-duty construction equipment, military vehicles, motorcycles, emergency vehicles, buses, and more.
Price: Free to attend
Where/When: , 13025 Birmingham Hwy, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Thursday April 28, Dinner is 6:30 p.m., Performance begins at 7:30 p.m.
Why: The Milton Youth Orchestra Spring Concert will be held in the Milton High School auditorium. This years them is “Bach to Rock-Part Two”, An Eclectic Mix of Music from Bach to Present Day.
Price: Adult tickets - $5 each; Student tickets - $3 each
Where/When: , 5575 State Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022, Saturday April 30, 8 p.m.
Why: Join the symphony as it performs a collection of dance music from four historical periods. Bourrée, minuet, polonaise, polka, waltz, mazurka, foxtrot, tango and swing will be played as professional dancers perform.
Price: $15 to $28
Where/When: Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road., Sunday May 1, 8 a.m.
Why: Join Mayor Jere Wood for the annual “Roswell Mayor’s Ride”. This annual event is hosted by Bike Roswell! Roswell is nationally recognized as a Bike Friendly Community (the only one in Georgia) and this ride showcases the amenities provided to encourage cycling. The ride is broken down into three levels:
- Free Family Ride (6 miles)
- 20-mile challenge ride
- 40-mile ride workout
Price: $35; Family rates are available