Calendar

Please note: Some events may be postponed or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call or visit website prior to your trip.

o June 3, 10, 17, 24 – Bingo at American Legion Post 7, 2343 Riverside Dr., Gainesville. Time: 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info: 678-617-2774 or 770-534-7091. o June 5, 12, 19, 26 – Adult Rock Camp at Music Authority offered from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Music Authority, 123 Merchants Square, Cumming. Learn songs, practice stage presence, make friends and show off skills learned at a concert on Sunday night, June 27. Fee: $275 for the four-week course. Info: 770886-9066; www.musicauthorityinc.com. o June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 23 – Saturday Card Workshop offered at Hall County Library System, Gainesville Branch, 127 Main St. NW. Patricia Anderson will provide inspiration, expertise, tools and materials to create individual pieces of art; for ages 18+ only. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; free. Info: 770532-3311, Ext. 4011. o July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4 – The Winery Comedy Tour at Accent Cellars, 215 Auraria Rd., Dahlonega. Nationally recognized comedians travel the country tasting local wine and making new fans in this new comedy circuit that brings comedy to folks for a fraction of what comedy clubs demand. Times: 6:30-8 p.m. Admission: $13. Info/tickets/registration: www.universe.com. o July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4 – The Winery Comedy Tour at Accent Cellars, 215 Auraria Rd., Dahlonega. Nationally recognized comedians travel the country tasting local wine and making new fans in this new comedy circuit that brings quality comedy to folks for a fraction of what comedy clubs demand. Times: 6:30-8 p.m. Admission: $13. Info/tickets/registration: www.universe.com. o July 9 – An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories with John Berry presented at 7:30 p.m. at The Venue at Friendship Springs, 7340 Friendship Springs Blvd., Flowery Branch. Tickets: $50. Info: 770-535-6371.

Buford Community Center o June 12 – The Purple Xperience tribute to Prince, presented at 7:30 p.m. on BCC’s Lawn. Gates open at 6 p.m. Free. The Purple Xperience is a five-piece group hailing from Prince’s birthplace, Minneapolis, Minn., led by singer Marshall Charloff. Info: www.bufordcommunitycenter.com. to create theatre right on the Holly Stage. Tickets: $12, adults; $8, students & Military. o June 5 – The Return, the Ultimate Beatles Experience presented at 8 p.m. The Return got its start back in 1995 when four young friends got together to play their favorite Beatles songs just for fun. The evening is a culmination of all that fun. Tickets: $27, $35. Info: 706-530-5162; www.hollytheater.com

Clarkesville’s Historic Habersham Community Theater o June 10-13, 17-20 – The Odd Couple, Female Version presented. Florence Unger and Olive Madison in Neil Simon’s hilarious contemporary comic classic: the female version of The Odd Couple. Performances: June 10-12, June 17-19 - 7:30 p.m.; June 13, 20 – 2 p.m. Tickets: $20, adults; $12, children and full-time students. Info: 706-839-1315; www.habershamtheater.org.

Dahlonega’s Historic Holly Theater o June 4 – Joe Lemmo Comedy presents A Night of Improv at 8 p.m. highlighting four improvisers who will use audience suggestions Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds o June 4-6 – Georgia Mountain Arts & Crafts Festival held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Tickets: $5; children 12 & under, free. o June 5 – Atlanta Rhythm Section and Orleans, two great classic rock bands, at 7 p.m. at 1311 Music Hall Rd. o June 26 – Pickin’ for Patton, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., a star-studded Bluegrass Festival featuring Volume Five, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Alan Bibey, Shannon Slaughter, Amanda Cook Band, Deeper Shade of Blue, Dave Adkins Band, Last Call and Backline, plus fellowship and food. All proceeds benefit Patton Wages, banjo player for Volume Five. Tickets: $30. Info: 706-896-4191; www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Interactive Neighborhood Kids o INK is now open, but some rules now apply. Please check the website at www.inkfun.org. Times are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. unless otherwise noted. $1 with paid admission to museum. Info: 770-536-1900; inkfun.org. Lake Lanier Islands Resort o June 1 – Water Park at Lanier Islands opens for the summer. Times: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Mon.-Fri., Sun.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. o June 5, 12, 19, 26 – LandShark Landing Stage presents: Pick Up Line Band, June 5; Whiskey County, June 12; Josh Coursen Music, June 19; Thomas Tilman Band, June 26. Time: 8-11 p.m. Cost: $14.99 per person. Info: 770-945-8787; www.lanierislands.com.

Northeast Georgia History Center o Each Wednesday, at 2 p.m., The Northeast Georgia History Center presents a livestream for the general public to enjoy via Facebook or YouTube Live. Each Friday, the facility presents special Member Livestreams for local and digital members. Digital membership is $3/month or $35/year for member livestreams and more. Check negahc.org for the upcoming May digital event calendar. Info: 770-297-5900; www.negahc.org.

Voices of North Georgia o The first half of the upcoming 52nd annual season (2020-2021) will be virtual. Its fall and Christmas performances will be shared through social media. Info: www.voicesofnorthgeorgia.com.

Sailing Calendar

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