Arts & Entertainment
Get Out: Things to Do This Weekend
Throw a cake and learn about stranger danger, try your hand at working with clay or learn how to adopt a road.
Where/When: , 6755 Majors Rd, Cumming, GA 30040, Saturday May 21st 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Why: Cake-tastrophe! is a family fun food fight for the cause, Next Generation Focus. Come dressed is your protective gear and prepare to get messy! Main event is the food fight and creme pie throwing. Forsyth County Sheriff's office will be present to discuss Stranger Danger and let the kids go in patrol car, Forsyth County Firefighters will have an engine and talk about fire safety, Cici's will be selling pizza, Starbucks will sell coffee and La Cupcakerie will be selling cupcakes.
Price: $15-$40
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Where/When: Art Center West, 1355 Woodstock Rd, Roswell, GA 30075, Thursday (7 p.m.–9 p.m.), Friday (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.), Sunday (noon–5 p.m.); May 19–May 21
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Why: This year Roswell’s Art Center West adds a new twist to its annual Spring Works in Clay Show and Sale held from May 19 to May 22 in their studio gallery at 1355 Woodstock Road, just west of the Target shopping center on 92, in Roswell. In celebration and appreciation of their loyal attendees, on Saturday, May 21, the center is offering not only free ice cream to all who attend the show, but also a chance to discover the joy of sitting at a potter’s wheel and making a vase or bowl. Ongoing free demos and instruction.
Price: Free to attend
Where/When: Off Broadway Dance Center, 12315 Crabapple Rd, Alpharetta, GA 3004, Friday and Saturday, May 20-21, 7:30 p.m.
Why: Enjoy this best loved musical as is draws from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades and vaudeville. This production will star an ensemble of talented local teens.
Price: $7-$12
Where/When: , 13000 Deerfield Pky, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Saturday May 21, 9 a.m.–9:45 a.m.
Why: Become involved with the Cities Adopt A Road Volunteer Program at this meeting. Activities will include a meet and greet for all the AAR facilitators, review the safety procedures, and discuss program changes. A continental breakfast will be provided.
Price: Free
Where/When: , 13450 Cogburn Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Thursday May 19th, 7 p.m.–9 p.m.
Why: North Park Tennis and Studio One to One join forces to bring you a fun-filled cardio and conditioning-filled evening of tennis! Come prepared to burn a ton of calories and learn how you can take your game to the next level with tennis-specific resistance exercises and dynamic stretching.
Price: $20
Where/When: , 6335 Hospital Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097, Saturday May 21, 8 a.m.-noon
Why: Enjoy a 5K run and also Free Screenings for cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, bone density, BMI calculations. Kids will enjoy and kids zone, Johns Creek Fire and Police departments with K9 unit demonstrations, food vendors and more .
Price: Free Admission, 5K Race Registration - $25
Where/When: , 5795 State Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Why: Learn how to select, plant and maintain beautiful rose bushes. This lively class will present guests with simple tips on creating a rose bed in any garden to ensure that gardeners of any skill level can raise blossoming bushes.
Price: Free
