Get Out: Your Weekend Planner

In and around LILBURN

47 SPOT HIP HOP NIGHT: January 6, 8-10 p.m., PC Repair at 5271 Lawrenceville Highway. Held the first Friday of every month, the event is "designed to have the enthusiasm of a concert with the opportunity for networking among artists while providing top notch entertainment to all who attend," according to the website. It's free, but a donation of $5 ($3 for students) or nonperishable food items is suggested. Click on the link for more info.

DOUG ANDERSON IN CONCERT at Mount Carmel Christian Church. Dreamin' Wide Awake is a benefit concert for the Gwinnett Masters Special Olympics, Saturday, Jan. 7, 6015 Old Stone Mountain Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10, and other donations for GMSO are accepted. For reservations: Call 800-519-9030 or visit www.EvangelismTickets.com. For more information, call
404-625-3988. GMSO is also holding a basketball clinic for special olympics athletes at the church from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

And here are area events compiled by Sondra Murrah at the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau:

In BUFORD

LIVING IN SPACE AT GWINNETT ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER Buford exhibit highlighting the International Space Station (ISS) allows visitors to experience a day in the life of an astronaut on ISS. Mon – Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $3.50-$10.50. For more information, call 770-904-3500 or see www.gwinnettehc.org. Dates: January 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-31

ART FOR THE HOLIDAY AT TANNERY ROW ARTIST COLONY Buford, noon – 5 p.m. Free. Call 770-904-0572 or see www.tanneryrowartistcolony.com. Dates: January 3-7.

In DULUTH

IN A LANDSCAPE ANEW: HUDGENS PRIZE WINNER GYUN HUR-SOLO EXHIBIT AT HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Duluth, Tues-Sat 10 a.m-5 p.m., $3-$5, free for children 2 and under. For more information: 770-623-6002 or www.thehudgens.org. Dates: January 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31

DOJAKEE: KOREAN POTTERY AT HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Duluth. An exhibition of works by Cho Gang Ree & Students and curated by Vernon Smith. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3-$5, children 2 and under Free 770-623-6002 www.thehudgens.org. Dates: January 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31

JOHNNY ARSIN’S MIXTAPE RELEASE PARTY AT WILD BILLS, Duluth, January 6. $5-$10. For more info: 678-473-1000 or www.wildbillsatlanta.com.

GWINNETT GLADIATORS VS. FLORIDA EVERBLADES ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER, Duluth, January 6-7, 7:35 p.m. See Gwinnett’s professional ECHL ice hockey team play at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.  

MARK PITT’S TRIBUTE TO ELVIS-BIRTHDAY BASH AT NEW DAWN THEATER, Concert in Duluth, January 7, 8 p.m. $10-$15 678-887-5015. For more info: www.newdawntheatercompany.com.

BRAT PACK AT WILD BILLS. Concert in Duluth, January 7, 9:30 p.m. $10-$100. for more info: 678-473-1000 or www.wildbillsatlanta.com and www.ticketmaster.com.

UGA ICE DOGS vs. FLORIDA STATE AT DULUTH ICE FORUM Duluth UGA Ice Dogs non-varsity hockey team, January 8, 8:30 p.m., $5/adults, $2/students. for more info: 770-813-1010 or www.ugahockey.com.

WORLD SPIRIT FEDERATION ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER: Cheerleading competition in Duluth, January 8, noon- 7 p.m., free. For more info: 770-813-7500 www.wsfcheer.com www.gwinnettcenter.com

GEORGIA BRIDAL SHOW, GWINNETT CENTER, Duluth. South’s Elite Bridal Show featuring local merchants including photographers, caterers, florist, entertainment, travel, gowns, formalwear, gift registry and more! January 8, noon-5 p.m., $10. For more info: www.eliteevents.com

In LAWRENCEVILLE

PROM FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA AT GWINNETT HISTORIC COURTHOUSE. Lawrenceville Fashion show, meet with dress shop owners, and see the latest fashion trends & accessories. January 7 from 2-4 p.m., $3, pre-register. For more info: 770-822-5450 www.gwinnettparks.com

PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT BRISCOE FIELD Lawrenceville Come enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast and learn about the Experimental Aircraft Association! Featured program – “Everything You Wanted to Know About Aircraft Accident Investigation,” with Naji Malek. January 7, 8-10:30 a.m. followed by EAA meeting. $6 10 yrs +, $3 under 10. For more info: www.eaa690.org.

In NORCROSS

LATERAL THINKING AT KUDZU ART ZONE, Wall of Small – Kudzu Art Zone members’ exhibit. January 6-7, 13-14 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. For more information: 770-840-9844 or www.kudzuartzone.org.

“THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS” PRESENTED BY LIONHEART THEATRE AT NORCROSS CULTURAL ARTS AND COMMUNITY CENTER, Norcross. Seven new short plays by five Atlanta writers honoring Tennessee Williams’ 100th Birthday! January 6-8, Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m., $10. Phone 678-938-8518 or visit www.lionhearttheatre.org.

In STONE MOUNTAIN

SNOW MOUNTAIN AT STONE MOUNTAIN PARK, Stone Mountain, January 7-8, 14-16, 21-22, 28-29. Atlanta’s only Snow Park with a 400’ tubing hill and a SnowZone play area. Time slots vary, reservations recommended. $49.75, plus $10 vehicle entry fee. For more info: 770-498-5690 or www.snowmountainpark.com.