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LOCAL LIVE MUSIC »
MIKE WILLIS
Matilda’s offers live outdoor music “Under the Pines.” This installment of the series features Mike Willis, a country and pop rock artist. 8:30 p.m. May 31. 377 South Main St., Alpharetta. Please call 770-754-7831 or visit matildascottage.com.
Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 855583-5838 or visit thevelvetnote.com.
The Roswell Fine Art Alliance announces their spring members show, hosted by Jackson Accura and on display for viewing and purchase in the showroom lobby. Through June 7. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 10900 Alpharetta St., Roswell. Please call 770-650-4000 or visit rfaa.org.
PEACHTREE HILLS FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
‘A PLACE AT THE TABLE’ MOVIE SCREENING
ROSWELL FINE ARTS ALLIANCE MEMBERS SHOW
Jack Johnson is an American folk rock singer-songwriter, surfer, filmmaker and musician known for his work in the soft rock and acoustic genres, and will be coming to the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. 7:30 p.m. June 3. 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 404-733-5013 or visit vzwamp.com.
DWAN BOSMAN
Atlanta based jazz saxophonist Dwan Bosman is coming to The Velvet Note. Dwan’s unique style of hip-hop influenced jazz has earned him a good amount of recognition, as well as a recording deal in Atlanta. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. May 30. 4075 Old Milton
The Third Annual Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts will bring 125 artists to the shady, tree-lined neighborhood. The two-day festival will be held in and around the Peachtree Hills Park and Recreation Center, including food, acoustic music and activities for kids. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. May 31 – June 1. 308 Peachtree Hills Ave. Northeast, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-1222 or visit peachtreehillsfestival.com.
THEATER » ‘CHARLOTTE’S WEB’
The Center for Puppetry Arts presents “Charlotte’s Web,” an adaptation of the novel by E.B. White, in which Charlotte the spider and Wilbur the pig become unlikely friends. Show times vary. Through May 25. 1404 Spring St. Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-3391 or visit puppet.org.
‘TARZAN: THE MUSICAL’
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All ages will enjoy this fun event featuring live music, arts and crafts, butterfly parades and more.10 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 7 – 8. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Please call 770-992-2055 or visit chattnaturecenter.org.
special historical and educational program for the communities of North Fulton: “Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen and Women of WWII” as part of Understanding the Foundations of America Series. Come Meet ‘n Greet the Tuskegee Airmen and Women. Hear the stories of their hardships and accomplishments, and their contributions to help win WWII defeating the Axis Powers and of their faith that carried them through. 7 – 8:30 p.m. May 29. 2 South Main St., Alpharetta. Please call 770-653-6821 or visit americanheritagesocietyofgeorgia.com.
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JACK JOHNSON
FLYING COLORS BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL
The main-stage musical production of "Tarzan" will be performed at The Cumming Playhouse by MelloDrama Productions. The exciting show, based on the Disney movie, has intense choreography, cirque aerialists, gymnasts and entertaining music. 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. June 5 – 22. 101 School St., Cumming. Please call 770781-9178 or visit playhousecumming. com.
EVENTS » HONORING THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN AND WOMEN OF WWII
The American Heritage Society of Georgia, Inc. presents another
The Atlanta Community Food Bank is hosting a special screening of "A Place at the Table," a documentary that lets viewers see hunger through the eyes of food pantry staff, a working mom, dedicated teachers, and a young child. "A Place at the Table" examines the complex issue of hunger in the United States. A brief Q and A with Atlanta Community Food Bank staff will follow the screening. 7 – 9:30 p.m. June 5. 7730 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 770-992-9663 or visit amctheatres.com.
CITY OF MOUNTAIN PARK BEER FESTIVAL
Over 30 breweries including craft beer, food trucks, vendors, live entertainment, and fun for the whole family. Admission to the festival includes a souvenir cup and unlimited beer samples. Proceeds benefit Mountain Park Watershed Preservation Society and other 501c3 organizations. 1 – 5 p.m. June 7. 118 Lakeshore Drive, Mountain Park. Please call 770-993-4231 or visit mountainparkbeerfestival.com.
ALPHARETTA BREW MOON SUMMERFEST
Gather your friends and celebrate summer with beer, wine and delicious food from some of Alpharetta’s best restaurants. Part of downtown will open for one big street party which will include music by The Yacht Rock
‘THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST’
Dancing Goat Theatre presents “The Importance of Being Earnest,” a comedic play by Oscar Wilde. Show times vary. May 30 – June 1. 10700 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Please visit performingartsnorth.org.
CAFFEINE AND OCTANE
A car show where local owners bring out their cars of all sorts for a morning of cars and coffee. Come out and see all the antiques and exotics all while enjoying your Sunday joe. 8 – 11 a.m. June 1. 12600 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta. Please visit caffeineandoctane.com. Review, a popular Atlanta band. 6:30 – 11 p.m. June 7. 35 Milton Ave., Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-0102 or visit awesomealpharetta.com.
RACES AND BENEFITS » SERV RACE FOR ONE MILLION MEALS 5K
Join us for the inaugural SERV International Race for ONE Million Meals 5k. The race will start and finish at the historic Marietta Square. This family friendly race is open to all racers and walkers, as well as participants with. There will be a Tot Trot for the little ones too. The post-race party will include great musical artists and games for all ages. Prizes will be given to top age group finishers. 5k participants will receive a race T-shirt and Tot Trotters will receive medals. 8 a.m. May 31. Marietta Square, Marietta. Please call 770-516-1108 or visit servone.org.
FOR THE LOVE OF A HORSE CHARITY GOLF EVENT
As part of its ongoing fundraising effort, For the Love Of A Horse, Inc. is hosting the 3rd annual golf tournament at the Trophy Club of Atlanta in Alpharetta. All proceeds will benefit For the Love Of A Horse, a Roswell-based nonprofit. The 18-hole golf classic will include a 4-person team scramble format with prizes, gift bags, hole-in-one contests and longest drive contest. An awards reception, live auction and raffle will take place after the tournament. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. June 6. 15135 Hopewell Road, Alpharetta. Please call 404680-0392 or visit fortheloveofahorse. org.