Arts & Entertainment

Get Out: Your Weekend Planner

Things to do in our area this weekend.


When/Where: December 16-18, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m., , 2485 Main Street E, Snellville

Why Go: New London Theatre puts a twist on a holiday favorite with "A Christmas Carol: The Radio Show." WFAT Diet Radio in Snellville has hired a new theatrical troupe to put together a lively holiday version of the Christmas classic. But things go wrong on so many levels it's hard to believe they'll even pull it off. Join the cast at for the last weekend of this presentation. 

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Pricing: $12 in advance, $15 at the door, seniors and children are $10, to buy tickets click here

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When/Where: December 16, 8 p.m., , 5726 Southland Drive, Stone Mountain

Why Go: Here's another chance for you to do something good while having a good time. At this country club, there will be a DJ, live music, casino-style games, networking food, beverages and more for a fun evening for adults. There will be even be prizes given out during the festivities. All the proceeds of the event go to benefit the Young Men's Leadership Academy and Diamonds and Pearls, both are organizations that seek to empower youth.

Pricing: $20, advance, and $25 at the door, to buy tickets click here.

A Christmas Carol at Aurora Theatre

When/Where: December 16 - 18, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m., , 128 West Pike St, Lawrenceville

Why Go: Another holiday presentation of A Christmas Carol. Whohooo. The more the merrier. This performance is a one-man show by Anthony Rodriguez, who is back for a fifth year of doing this holiday classic. It is directed by Tony Brown.

Pricing: $15, to buy tickets click here.

Grown-up Fun with Flawless Fridays

When/Where: December 16, 10 p.m. - 4 a.m., 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m., South Beach Bistro & Lounge, 2077 Northlake Pkwy, Tucker

Why Go: If you haven't been over to Tucker's South Beach Bistro & Lounge, try it this Friday. Osei, aka "The Dark Secret" from V103, will host hosts a Caribbean-themed party called Flawless Friday. So, ladies get your heels on, and men, grab your coolest threads for this night, and go have some fun.

Pricing: Ladies free before 12 a.m., and men free before 11:30 p.m. w/RSVP. RSVP for Flawless Fridays by sending your names to guestlist@flawlessparty.com

The Christmas Report

When/Where: Friday, Dec. 16, Saturday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m., ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain.

Why Go: If you've had enough of A Christmas Carol and the Nutcracker, head over to ART Station for a funny, original production. Here's the show's blurb: Breaking News! This Just In!  Did you hear the latest?  The nightly news just got a whole lot funnier in this original holiday production by Artistic Director David Thomas.  Just as folks are preparing for the Christmas Season there is something strange going on in Mt. Stone that has caught everyone's attention.  A team of crazy correspondents have been dispersed to cover the situation from a variety of viewpoints as the stoic anchors try to keep the viewers well informed.  Don't be the last to know!  Tune in to "The Christmas Report!"

Pricing: $17-$27

19th Annual Magical Night of Lights

When/Where: Nightly from 50-10 p.m. at Lake Lanier 7000 Holiday Road.

Why Go: You can never see enough Christmas lights, right? This is seven whole miles of them.

Pricing: $60 per car on weekend nights; $40 per car during the week.

Lilburn Vibes

When/Where: Saturday, Dec. 17 at Lilburn Cafe, 5514 Lawrenceville Highway, Lilburn, from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy some laid-back music by Christian artists in a relaxed setting. Singer Mica will be performing.

Pricing: No cover charge.


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