WEEKEND EVENTS JUNE 13-18
FESTIVALS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Event Name: Summer Block Party, Flowery Branch
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 13, 6:30 – 10 p.m.
Event Location: 5210 Railroad Ave., Flowery Branch
Event Details: Join us for the Summer Block Party in Downtown Flowery Branch! Enjoy live music from Nashville Yacht Club Band. You’ll also find delicious food trucks, and fun activities for the kids that the whole family will love. It’s the perfect way to celebrate summer with your community. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Find all the details online at https://discoverlakelanier.com/events/summer-block-party-nashville-yacht-club-band/.
Event Name: Daddy Daughter Dance, Auburn
Event Date & Time: Sunday, June 15, 2 – 4 p.m.
Event Location: Carl House, 1176 Atlanta Hwy., Auburn
Event Details: Carl House invites you to our Annual Father's Day Daddy Daughter Dance! Perfect for fathers and daughters to enjoy fun music and dancing, kid-friendly food, experience the charms of the Carl House, and spend quality Father-Daughter time! Mothers and sons are encouraged to sign up as well! Reservations are required by June 13th by visiting https://exploregeorgia.org/auburn/events/family-friendly/fathers-day-daddy-daughter-dance.
Event Name: Hot Corner Festival, Athens
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 13 – Sunday, June 15
Event Details: The 25th annual 2025 Hot Corner Celebration will take place June 9th- 15th. The grand celebration is being held on Saturday the 14th at the corner of W. Washington Street and Hull Street directly in front of the historic Morton Theater. This district is also known as “Hot Corner”. The Hot Corner Fest is a family festival that is free and open to the public. There will be vendors on hand selling food, apparels, and sharing valuable information. Get the full schedule of events online at https://hotcornerathens.weebly.com/
Event Name: Woofstock 2025, Cumming
Event Date & Time: Saturday, June 14, 1 – 5 p.m.
Event Location: Cumming City Center, Lou Sobh Amphitheater, 423 Canton Rd., Cumming
Event Details: Bring the whole family (furry friends included!) for a fun filled day of carnival style games, local vendors, delicious food, and pet friendly activities – all benefiting the Humane Society of Forsyth County. Come shop, play, and help us save lives, one paw at a time! Not only is this free admission, but it’s family-friendly and pet-friendly! Get more at the Cumming City Center website, https://cummingcitycenter.com/event/woofstock-2025/.
Event Name: Summer Nights Car Show, Dawsonville
Event Date & Time: Saturday, June 14, 4 – 8 p.m.
Event Location: Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, 415 Hwy. 53 E, Dawsonville
Event Details: Enjoy browsing the best cars around, while also enjoying food and craft vendors. See the judging and presentation and stay for the awards. Awards include Best in Show, Best Engine, Best Paint, and more! Get all the details online at https://georgiaracinghof.com/june-car-show/.
MOVIES
Event Name: Movies Under the Stars, Braselton
Event Date & Time: Saturday, June 14, 7 – 10 p.m.
Event Location: Braselton Town Green, 924 Davis St., Braselton
Event Details: Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for free, family-friendly Movie Under the Stars on the Braselton Town Green. This month’s movie will be Moana 2. Concessions will be available starting at 7 p.m. Movie starts as soon as it gets dark. Downtown restaurants offer to-go dinners and beverages. Get weather updates on this event online at https://www.facebook.com/ExploreBraselton.
Event Name: Main Street Movies, Dahlonega
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 13, 7:30 p.m.
Event Location: Hancock Park, Downtown Dahlonega
Event Details: Join us in the heart of downtown Dahlonega for Main Street Movies, a free monthly outdoor movie night happening June through August at Hancock Park! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and the whole family for an evening under the stars with a fantastic lineup of fan-favorite films. This month’s film will be Mufasa. Get details at https://www.dahlonega.org/event/main-street-movies-%7c-summer-series-at-hancock-park/2529/.
Event Name: Movies Under the Stars, Buford
Event Date & Time: Saturday, June 14, 5 p.m.
Event Location: Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Dr., Buford
Event Details: Join us for this annual Movies Under the Stars series at the Village Amphitheatre. This month’s feature film is Top Gun: Maverick. Visit the website at https://www.americantowns.com/event/movies-under-the-stars-top-gun-maverick-2025-06-14-buford-ga.html#google_vignette.
CONCERTS
Event Name: Concert, Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Gainesville
Event Date & Time: Saturday, June 14, 7 p.m.
Event Location: Charles D. Walters Theatre on the Square, 301 Main St. SW #3777, Gainesville
Event Details: Join us for an unforgettable evening of the SEYA 2025 Summer Festival. The centerpiece of the evening features soprano Nicole Heinen (Opera Louisiane) in a stunning performance of Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915 — a nostalgic, lyrical tribute to childhood memory, set against the soft hush of a Southern summer evening. Tickets are $40 each on https://www.seyamusic.com.
Event Name: The Stranger, Billy Joel Tribute, Cumming
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 13, 8-10 p.m.
Event Location: Cumming City Center, Lou Sobh Amphitheater, 423 Canton Rd., Cumming
Event Details: The Stranger is the most authentic tribute to Billy Joel. Comprised of some of the best and most experienced musicians in the business, this band brings together an authentic replication of Billy's timeless music, crowning it with soulful, spot-on vocals that makes listening to a Billy Joel song so special. The entire community is invited to attend this concert with no admission or parking charges. Bring a blanket or chairs and your friendly dogs on a leash. All details can be found online at https://cummingcitycenter.com/events/.
Event Name: Purple Madness, Prince Tribute, Cumming
Event Date & Time: Saturday, June 14, 8-10 p.m.
Event Location: Cumming City Center, Lou Sobh Amphitheater, 423 Canton Rd., Cumming
Event Details: The “Purple Madness” is the ultimate celebration of the most widely beloved entertainer and profoundly influential artist of all-time. Bobby Miller presents an electrifying performance that can be best described as, high energy and a “must see” performance. The entire community is invited to attend this concert with no admission or parking charges. Bring a blanket or chairs and your friendly dogs on a leash. All details can be found online at https://cummingcitycenter.com/events/.
Event Name: Suwanee Summer Porch Jam, Suwanee
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 13, 6 – 10 p.m.
Event Location: Old Town Suwanee, Main Street, Suwanee
Event Details: Join us in Old Town Suwanee for an evening of food & music al fresco! Community gathering with people enjoying a live band performance on a house porch, surrounded by a lively crowd and a scenic neighborhood setting. Summer Porch Jam evokes the feeling of an old-fashioned summer block party, complete with food trucks and beverages! Musicians play outdoors at multiple venues throughout Old Town Suwanee (such as the Mayor’s front porch!). Bring a chair or blanket and stroll from venue to venue, enjoying a variety of musicians. The event is FREE! Join us for music, food, and fun as you stroll through our old town area. Get shuttle and parking details online at https://www.suwanee.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3064/19.
Event Name: Free Summer Concert Series, Lawrenceville
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 13, 8 – 10 p.m.
Event Location: 210 Luckie St., Lawrenceville
Event Details: Join us for the ultimate FREE summer concert series at Lawrenceville Lawn, featuring live music, tasty food trucks, and great vibes! All the details can be found by visiting https://www.downtownlawrencevillega.com.
THEATER PRODUCTIONS
Event Name: Mary Poppins, Jr., Dahlonega
Event Date & Time: Saturday, June 14 – Sunday, June 22, Various Times
Event Location: Holly Theater, 69 West Main St., Dahlonega
Event Details: Based on the beloved classic, Mary Poppins, this is a perfect intro to theater for young children. The show is rated G for all audiences and is only an hour long. Children are the stars in this Junior Production. Get your tickets online at https://hollytheater.com.
Event Name: A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS, Sugar Hill
Event Date & Time: Saturday, June 14
Event Location: The Eagle Theatre, 5029 W Broad St., Sugar Hill
Event Details: “A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS” is a fun and heartwarming musical about two best friends. Frog is cheerful, and Toad is a bit grumpy, but together they go on adventures through the seasons. They garden, swim, sled, and learn important lessons about friendship and being yourself. Join On the Stage Children’s Theatre at The Eagle Theatre on June 14 and 28. Get your tickets at https://cityofsugarhill.com/events/event/a-year-with-frog-and-toad-kids/.
Event Name: Waitress: The Musical, Lawrenceville
Event Date & Time: Now Through June 15
Event Location: Lawrenceville Arts Center, 125 N. Clayton St., Lawrenceville
Event Details: Experience the heartwarming tale of "Waitress," featuring Sara Bareilles' enchanting music and lyrics, and join Jenna on her journey of hope and self-discovery as she pursues her dreams in this delightful Broadway show. Get tickets at https://my.lvilleartscenter.com/overview/138877.
