Summer Concerts, Festivals and Events in August 2023
Dates to Remember
August
7 Purple Heart Day
15 Assumption of Mary
19 National Aviation Day
20 National Senior Citizens Day
26 Women’s Equality Day
30 Raksha Bandhan
September
4 Labor Day
9 Janmashtami
10 National Grandparents Day
Ongoing
Seoul of the South Food Tour Ticket Sales
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tickets: $69 per person
Explore Gwinnett’s Seoul of the South Food Tour. Dates are set for August 12 and September 16. The tour runs for four hours. Tickets include food at four local Korean restaurants and bakeries; transportation is provided.
https://www.exploregwinnett.org/seoulofthesouth
Second and fourth Sundays of the month
Duluth Farmers & Artisan Market
2-5 p.m.
March-November
Downtown Duluth
Admission: free
Shop local vendors at the Duluth Farmers Market. The market features vendors who bring in-season, local produce, baked goods and other locally made food products.
https://www.duluthga.net/business_detail_T5_R117.php
Every Tuesday
Yoga on the Green
8-9 a.m.
Town Green
5140 Town Green Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
This class runs May through September and is taught by instructors from Sunny Street Yoga for beginners to experienced yogis. Students are asked to bring water (no glass containers), a small towel or two and a mat — and wear comfortable clothes.
https://www.peachtreecornersga.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=1042&month=5&year=2023&day=23&calType=0
Every Wednesday
Forum Fit
6-7 p.m.
The Forum
5185 Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
The weekly fitness session combines strength conditioning, cardio and mindfulness, leaving participants feeling balanced and empowered. Earn a loyalty stamp for every completed class.
Every Thursday
CrossFit at the Green
8-9 a.m.
Town Green
5140 Town Green Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
Everyone is invited, regardless of age or fitness level, to join Terrance Fox with CrossFit PPG for a strength and conditioning workout every Thursday, May through September. Students should bring water (no glass containers), a small towel or two, and a mat if possible.
https://www.peachtreecornersga.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=1020&month=5&year=2023&day=23&calType=0
Every Thursday
Thursday Night Live
6-8 p.m.
The Forum
5185 Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
On Thursday evenings, April through October, The Forum brings in favorite local musicians. Everyone is invited to relax and groove to the smooth sounds.
Musical lineup: August 10: The Human DJ; August 31: Chris Cauley; August 24: The Bourbon Brothers; August 3: Canon Tyler; and August 17: East & Ward.
Thursdays, starting August 3
Senior Bridge Club
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Pinckneyville Park
4758 S. Old Peachtree Rd., Norcross
GwinnettParks.com, 678-277-0920
Admission: free
The club meets every Thursday for ages 50 and up. Please call for availability.
Every Friday
Yielded Men
Fridays weekly, 7-8 a.m.
Moe’s Original Barbecue
5005 Peachtree Pkwy., Ste. 810, Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
Yielded Men (YM) is a weekly safe, small discussion group focused on building relationships and encouraging men in their walk with God. Each week the group addresses a specific issue that most men face in life. All are welcome.
https://www.yieldedministries.org
August
August 3
Author Talk: Julia Franks
7-8 p.m.
Gwinnett County Public Library — Duluth Branch
3180 Main S., Duluth
770-978-5154
Admission: free; registration is recommended.
Award-winning author Julia Franks discusses her new novel, “The Say So,” about two young women contending with unplanned pregnancies in different eras. Franks is also the author of “Over the Plain Houses,” an NPR Best Book of 2016. Ages 19+ are welcome; complimentary refreshments are included.
https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/8661243
August 4
Summer Concert Series — The New Royals
7-10 p.m.
Thrasher Park
93 Park Drive, Norcross
Admission: free
About the band: From classic soul and R&B to modern chart-toppers, The New Royals has got it all covered to keep you moving and grooving.
https://www.norcrossga.net/2070/Summer-Concert-Series
August 5-6
Triple T! — Trains, Trucks & Tractors
Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Southeastern Railroad Museum
3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth
Admission: $18 for adults; $15 for seniors 65+; $12 for children ages 2-12
Special guests have included a Gwinnett County fire engine and antique trucks and tractors from private collectors. The family-friendly event includes hand-car rides (on Saturday and Sunday), music and food.
August 5
Family Paint Party
1-3 p.m.
OneStop Norcross
5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross
678-225-5400
Admission: $18 per Gwinnett resident, $36 per non-resident
Gather the family – all ages – and express your creativity together.
https://bit.ly/FamilyPaintPartyAug5
August 5
Flicks on the Green — Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
7-9 p.m.
Peachtree Corners Town Green
5140 Town Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
About the film: This musical fantasy stars Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, an eccentric candymaker who offers the chance for golden ticket winners to tour his incredible factory. When poor Charlie Bucket finds a ticket, he embarks on a wild adventure with four other lucky children.
https://www.peachtreecornersga.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=1067&month=8&year=2023&day=11&calType=0
August 10
Peachtree Corners Photography Club Group Meet Up
6:45-8:15 p.m.
Atlanta Tech Park
107 Technology Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at Atlanta Tech Park and/or online. Photographers of all skill levels are welcomed at 6:15 p.m. for social time. https://www.pcphotoclub.org
August 12
Night Music — Uptown Funk
7 p.m.
Peachtree Corners Town Green
5140 Town Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
About the band: International touring sensation Uptown Funk performs a tribute to Bruno Mars, his live band and the music that defines today’s pop culture.
https://www.peachtreecornersga.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=1084&month=8&year=2023&day=18&calType=0
August 12
Light Up the Corners
6-10 p.m.
Twilight Trot 1k start, 8 p.m.; 4M start, 8:30 p.m.
The Forum
5155 Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free to spectators
Registration: starts at $35 for individuals, $30 for team members
All proceeds from the Twilight Trot and 4 Mile run event go to local children and families by giving them the chance to participate in programs and activities at the Fowler YMCA. The post-race party includes prizes for glowiest man, woman, girl, boy and team.
August 12
Jazz in the Alley — Teresa Kay Williams and Tiffany Goode
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Betty Maudlin Park
1-63 Lawrenceville St., Norcross
Admission: free
About the musicians: A serious student of the art of jazz, Teresa Kay Williams is a veteran show band singer. Tiffany Goode is a trumpetiste whose most recent role was Music Supervisor for the award-winning documentary, “Spring & 3rd.” She also plays with Orchestra Noir, Atlanta’s famous All African American Orchestra.
https://www.thejazzinthealley.com
August 14
Movie Mondays — Ticket to Paradise
1:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Cultural Arts & Community Center
10 College Street, Norcross
Admission: free
About the film: A divorced couple teams up and travels to Bali to stop their daughter from making the same mistake they think they made 25 years ago.
https://www.norcrossga.net/2067/Movie-Mondays
August 18
Norcross Summer Concert Series — The Ray Howard Band
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Thrasher Park
93 Park Dr., Norcross
Admission: free
About the band: The Ray Howard Band is your go-to for cross-generational music that includes everything from Motown classics to epic tribute covers.
https://www.norcrossga.net/2070/Summer-Concert-Series
August 19
Sports on the Screen — Braves vs. Giants
7:20 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Peachtree Corners Town Green
5140 Town Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
Sports action will fill the big screen at Town Green. Load up a cooler and bring friends to cheer on the Braves.
https://www.peachtreecornersga.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=1073&month=8&year=2023&day=18&calType=0
August 26
PTC Summer Concert Series — Face 2 Face
7-10 p.m.
Peachtree Corners Town Green
5140 Town Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
About the band: Face 2 Face is a mesmerizing tribute concert that celebrates the iconic music of both Billy Joel and Elton John. This electrifying show captures the essence of the legendary artists, taking the audience on a nostalgic journey.
https://www.peachtreecornersga.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=1093&month=8&year=2023&day=18&calType=0
August 28
Movie Mondays — The Man from Toronto
1:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Cultural Arts & Community Center
10 College Street, Norcross
norcrossga.net
Admission: free
About the film: This action-comedy film follows the unexpected alliance between a deadly assassin and a bumbling stranger after a mistaken identity mix-up in a New York City Airbnb.
https://www.norcrossga.net/2067/Movie-Mondays
Business Organizations and Events
Atlanta Tech Park
107 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners 30092
atlantatechpark.com, 404-797-1221
Gwinnett Women’s Chamber Presents: Tech Talks
12-2 p.m.
The group meets every third Friday of the month. Visit gwinnettwomenschamber.com for updates.
Atlanta Tech Meet Up
Tuesday, August 1
6-9 p.m.
The monthly meet up, sponsored by Resolvit, is held on the first Tuesday of every month in the Atlanta Tech Park Café. It’s a great opportunity for anyone to network and join a good group of people discussing anything related to technology.
Southwest Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
Office in Atlanta Tech Park
107 Technology Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
470-482-1899
https://www.southwestgwinnettchamber.com
SWGC Coffee Connections
Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Free admission for SWGC members and visitors.
Meet up with local business professionals over coffee. Meetings are normally held in the large meeting space behind the SWGC office at Atlanta Tech Park.
https://business.southwestgwinnettchamber.com/events
Peachtree Corners Business Association
4989 Peachtree Pkwy., Ste. 215, Peachtree Corners
peachtreecornersba.com, 678-969-3385
PCBA Connecting Over Coffee Morning Meetup
Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, 5215 Town Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Free admission for PCBA members and their guests. Register online as space is limited.
Meet with other PCBA and business professionals over coffee in a positive atmosphere on the second Tuesday of the month. Business cards will be shared with all attendees.
https://www.peachtreecornersba.com/
PCBA Lunch Club
Wednesday, August 16; and Thursday, September 7
11:30-1:30 a.m.
Check online for locations.
Open to PCBA members and their guests. Online registration is required.
Meet up with PCBA members for an enjoyable way to network and save 15% off your lunch check.
PCBA Business After Hours / Speaker Series
Thursday, September 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, 5215 Town Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Event registration is $35. Advanced registration is $25 for members and $30 for guests. Registration includes appetizers and drinks.
PCBA Tailgates & Touchdowns
Thursday, August 24, 5:30-8 p.m.
Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners
475 Technology Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
Event registration is $50.
The annual charity party will raise money for three outstanding local organizations. The event includes networking, live auction, silent auction, music, vendor tables and tailgating cuisine. Check online for details, including sponsorship opportunities.
Rotary Club of Peachtree Corners
The Crossing Steakhouse
40 South Peachtree St., Norcross
770-330-7477
www.peachtreecornersrotary.org
Club Meetings
Meetings resume Monday, September 11.
12-1 p.m.
Duluth Business Association
Meetings held the second Tuesday of every month.
Meeting locations to be announced monthly.
