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Arts & Entertainment

Get Out: A Look at What to Do This Weekend

Live music, fresh produce, a free movie and more.

Lilburn Idol/Farmer's Market

When/Where: Friday , July 8, 4 p.m-8 p.m. (); 7 p.m. (Lilburn Idol), Old Town Lilburn.

Why Go: will host its second big event of the week (a large crowd attended the July 4 concert and fireworks) with these two summertime staples. Check out the locally produced items at the farmer's market, grab a picnic and take in Lilburn Idol, our version of "American Idol," with our neighbors showcasing their singing talents.

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Pricing: Free (but you vote for Idol competitors with quarters).

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When/Where: Saturday, July 9, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., The Old Town Lilburn Center for the Arts, 92A Main Street, Lilburn. 

Why Go: Owner Barbara Barth of T is hosting an exhibit and reception featuring work by 20 students ages 6 to 16. With the exhibit run by art teacher Catherine Susky, many of the works are nature-inspiring, depicting animals and wildlife that can be found in the wild. Light refreshments will be served, and the exhibit runs until July 16. 

Pricing: Free. 

Summer Animals at

When/Where: Everyday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Yellow River Game Ranch, 4525 Stone Mountain Highway, Lilburn. 

Why Go: If you haven't been to Yellow River Game Ranch this summer, make sure to go for the new animals that have invaded its space. Check out the coyotes, bears, peacocks, rabbits and squirrels it's had for June and throughout the rest of the month.  

Pricing: Those 12 years and up are $8; ages 2 to 11 are $7; and children under the age of 2 are free.

Trivia at

When/Where: Saturday, July 9, 8:30 p.m., Mama Mia's, 5394 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn. 

Why Go: Trivia has always had a Tuesday slot at Mama Mia's, but now they've added it Saturday's itinerary. Test your noggin with general knowledge questions, hosted by Atlanta trivia gurus Outspoken Entertainment. 

Pricing: Free to play. 

Southern Steel at

When/Where: Sunday, July 10, 2 p.m., Will Henry's Tavern, 1228 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain. 

Why Go: Will Henry's is always having music going on, and this weekend makes no difference. Southern Steel, a Southern rock and roll band, will be performing at the Mountain Park/Stone Mountain tavern. 

Pricing: No cover and free to watch.

Screen on the Green: "Rio"

When/Where: Saturday, July 9, 6:30 p.m., The Avenue, 1350 Scenic Highway, Snellville. 

Why Go: Taking place near the Winestyles shop, the Screen on the Green series at The Avenue continues with the animated feature "Rio." Activities such as a bounce house, balloon art and face painting will take place before the movie at 6:30 p.m., and the movie will follow at 8:30 p.m. 

Pricing: Free. Some restrictions such as alcohol and high chairs are applied, so check out The Avenue website for the details. 


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