Get Out: What to Do This Weekend

Old Town Happenings

When/Where: Friday-Sunday, Old Town Lilburn.

Why Go: Weekly events are making Main Street in Lilburn a destination center on the weekends this summer. Friday’s t runs 4 p.m.-8 p.m. into August with locally-grown produce and other items. The highlight of the weekend at is an open mic poetry event with poet Jill Jennings of the Georgia Poetry Society 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Poet Joann Dunn will also read from her book of funny marriage poems. Listen or join in. Also, Lilburn photographer Richard Ferris has an exhibit of his work on display through June.

Pricing: Free

Bikers for the Masters

When/Where: Saturday, June 18, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., , 908 Killian Hill Road, Lilburn. 

Why Go: A poker run for motorcyclists, where riders visit multiple checkpoints in the Gwinnett area to draw a playing card and try to get the best poker hand by the last checkpoint, will be held to benefit the Gwinnett Masters Special Olympics. A party bus, donated by McCray's Tavern in Lawrenceville (which will also be one of the checkpoints), will be available for guests to enjoy. T-shirts will be given to participants, and silent auctions, raffles and food will be available, too. 

Pricing: A $25 donation is asked from each biker and $15 for each passenger. 

AtlantaFest Christian Music Festival

When/Where: Through Saturday, June 18, Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain. 

Why Go: AtlantaFest is celebrating 25 years of Christian music with more than 40 artists including Casting Crowns, Switchfoot and Chris August, who was a 2011 Dove Award winner for Male Vocalist of the Year and New Artist of the Year. All of the park rides will be available to festival-goers, as well Christian living seminars, bible studies and a multimedia "prayer path."

Pricing: Tickets vary from $30 a day to $105 for all four days, so check out the various prices on the AtlantaFest website. 

"A Night of Extravagant Worship"

When/Where: Friday, June 17, 7 p.m., Second Sight Ministry, 1901 Montreal Road, Tucker. 

Why Go: Tucker's Second Sight Ministry's Magnet Ministry presents "A Night of Extravagant Worship" as part of their magnet program for the youth. The service aims to the show support for the youth through singing, dancing, and performing skits and dramas. for more information. 

Pricing: Free. 

"Driving Miss Daisy"

When/Where: Friday-Saturday, June 17-18, 8 p.m., and Sunday, June 19, 2:30 p.m., New London Theatre, 2485 Main Street East, Snellville. 

Why Go: Watch the heartwarming performance that won the 1988 Pulitzer Prize and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway, right in your neighborhood. The familiar tale of a white Southern lady gain relations with a soft-spoken African-American man is sure to gain nostalgia for older audiences while allowing younger audiences to experience the classic, too. 

Pricing: Tickets are $12.60 each and can be purchased online here. 

19th Annual SWAT Trot 

When/Where: Saturday, June 18, 8 a.m., Brookwood High School, 1255 Dogwood Road, Snellville. 

Why Go: Run either a 1K or a 5K through Brookwood Manor and back to the high school. Don't sweat it if runs aren't your thing, either: There aren't any major hills. The 1K starts at 8 a.m. and the 5K starts at 8:15 a.m. 

Pricing: $25 per runner. 

"Cars 2" Movie Event

When/Where: Saturday, June 18, 2 p.m., , 1929 Scenic Highway, Snellville. 

Why Go: Got kids that are crazy about the "Cars" movies? Children ages 3 to 8 are welcome to join a party of stories, games and more for the new "Cars" movie a week before it comes out in theaters.   

Pricing: Free. 

Walk & Wine

When/Where: Saturday, June 18, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., , 5379 East Mountain Street, Stone Mountain. 

Why Go: An event welcome to all, Stone Mountain is hosting its monthly Walk & Wine with wine samples and pot-luck-style hors d'oeuvres, which will be served by the Stone Mountain Women's Club, Village merchants and other organizations. Bottles of the wine will be available for purchase, too. 

Pricing: Free.