Arts & Entertainment
Get Out: Your Weekend Planner
Calypso, consignment, dog massages and more in this week's Weekend Planner.
1. Dancehall Meets Soca
When/Where: Friday, Aug. 19, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., , 2671 Centerville Highway, Snellville.
Why Go: Enter a night of island jams, calypso and soul. Pak Entertainment, Exmedia and Flames Sports Bar & Grill will combine a night dancehall and soca music with multiple DJs, including Father Dre, One Drop and Gyaliss International.
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Pricing: $10 cover.
2. AARF Massage Workshop
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When/Where: Sunday, Aug. 21, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., AARF Pet Central, 6570 James B. Rivers Drive, Stone Mountain.
Why Go: Bring your dog to learn basic massage techniques for pampering and showing your pup some love. Guests will have 30 to 45 minutes for a one-on-one time for massaging their dog and 15 minutes for questions and comments.
Pricing: $20. Attendees can purchase tickets online here or pay when they go.
When/Where: Thursday, Aug. 18, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, Aug. 19-20, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville.
Why Go: Known as the "Superbowl" of consignment sales, Kidsignments is back at the Gwinnett Fairgrounds with more than 1,000 vendors. Get gently used clothing, furniture, toys and more for your kids at super low prices. Most items will be 25 percent off Friday and 50 percent off Saturday.
Pricing: Free to browse.
4. GTC Portfolio Show 2011
When/Where: Saturday, Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain
Why Go: ART Station will have a photography portfolio presentation by Gwinnett Technical College. Hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Pricing: Free.
5. Old Town Lilburn Merchants Association and The Little Shop Of Arts And Antiques Birthday Bash
When/Where: Saturday, Aug. 20, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Old Town Lilburn, Main Street, Lilburn.
Why Go: Barbara Barth, the owner of The Little Shop of Arts and Antiques, and Antiques in Old Town owner Hugh Wilkerson are celebrating their birthdays by having a big bash and raising funds for Animals Actions Rescue. Live music and light refreshments will be available for guests to enjoy, and a screening of “The Find,” the seven-minute 48 Hour Atlanta Film Project that was filmed on Main Street, will be aired throughout the day.
Pricing: Free, but donations are encouraged.
