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Get Out: Your Weekend Planner

Open mic, Zumba and tasty eats!

Yet another weekend is here. See some of things happening around the area.

1. Open Mic at the Dublin

When/Where: Saturday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m., The Dublin Pub & Grill, 3902 Stone Mountain Highway, Snellville. 

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Why Go: The open mic at the Dublin calls for real talent as opposed to just amateur hour. So, if you've got a strong set of vocals and feel like harping out a few tunes, head over to the pub, grab a Guinness and steal the show by singing some songs. 

Price: No cover.

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2. Zumba Party! 

When/Where: Saturday, Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., 1142 Athens Highway, Grayson. 

Why Go: Ana "Fiona" and Shakara "Caressa" are hosting a Zumba Fitness party, complete with refreshments, healthy snacks and, of course, the non-stop, intense exercise dance. Party goers can buy Zumbawear, in addition to $2 raffle tickets for prizes. 

Pricing: $10 per person.

 

3. Last Weekend for ART Station Summer Exhibitions

When/Where: Thursday-Friday, Aug. 11-12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 

Why Go: This Saturday is the last day to see ART Station's exhibitions this summer. Check out the Atlanta Collage Society's "Endangered Species: Found Paper" and ART Station's juried exhibition. 

Pricing: Free. 

 

4. Woodcarving, Book Signing/Talk and Repurposed Art Exhibit

When/Where: Friday, Aug. 12, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., The Little Shop of Arts and Antiques, 94 Main Street, Lilburn. 

Why Go: In addition to the weekly Farmers' Market on Friday, stop by the Little Shop for some goodies, too. On Friday and Saturday, woodcarving artists are displaying their work and also will be carving on site while telling guests about their art and answering questions. "Country Boy," an exhibit of repurposed pieces made from recyclables, will also be available for patrons to peruse. Just for Saturday, authors Fred A. Martich, Gerald Naehr and Beth Meyerson will do a book signing and talk on "Ready to Go: The History and Contributiong of U.S. Public Health Advisors." Bruce Hedrock will also be performing at the shop at 3 p.m. Saturday. 

Pricing: Free for all events. 

 

5. Professional Ladies' Tee Time Golf Clinic

When/Where: Saturday, Aug. 13, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Stone Mountain Golf Course, 1145 Stonewall Jackson Drive, Stone Mountain.

Why Go: Marketing communications consultancy Communique USA Inc. is hosting a networking event to teach guests how to build their businesses through golf basics, taught by a PGA certified instructor. 

Pricing: Free, but size is limited, so register by Friday here

 

*Bonus, just because there's tasty food here, and at very low prices:

National Farmers Market and Open House at Le Cordon Bleu

When/Where: Saturday, Aug. 13, 10:30 a.m., , 1927 Lakeside Parkway, Tucker. 

Why Go: Join Le Cordon Bleu and its professional chef instructors for an open house of the school and also a cooking and preparation demonstration on fresh foods. Guests will learn how to handle and prepare the locally grown ingredients to create masterful recipes and dishes. 

Pricing: Admission is free, but reserve your spot by calling 888-549-8222.

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