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Lemonade Days

What: Begun in 1999, the first Lemonade Days was held as a relief effort for those families affected by the 1998 tornado that tragically destroyed entire Dunwoody neighborhoods. It has since grown into a five-day festival with something for everyone that has historically attracted more than 30,000 festival-goers. This year’s Lemonade Days will again feature full-scale carnival rides, food-and-beverage vendors, pony rides, a petting zoo and the Dunwoody Idol contest.

When: April 19 through 23, times vary

Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyga.gov

The Lone Bellow Trio With The Watson Twins

What: The Lone Bellow casts an indelible spell with finespun songs of hard truth and unexpected beauty, frequently delivered in hypnotic threepart harmony. For their new album, “Love Songs for Losers,” the trio departed from their previous model of working with top producers such as Aaron Dessner of The National and dreamed up a singular sound encompassing everything from arenaready rock anthems to the gorgeously sprawling Americana tunes the band refers to as “little redneck symphonies.” The Watson Twins join the trio on this tour.

When: Thursday, April 20, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs

Cost: $26.95-$144.25

More info: citysprings.com

Sandy Springs Farmers Market

What: Shop for fresh produce and artisan foods every Saturday morning until November 18, where more than 30 vendors set up shop around the City Green, many bringing their farm to your table. Other vendors offer artisan foods, and many participants offer pre-orders.

When: Saturday, April 22, 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Where: City Green, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs

More info: citysprings.com/ farmersmarket

A NIGHT WITH DADS: COMEDY SHOW

What: Stage Door Theatre and Dad’s Garage, a comedy improv theater, team up for an improv comedy show.

When: Saturday, April 22, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Stage Door Theatre, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody

Cost: $18.95-28.95

More info: stagedoortheatrega.org/ dads/

Hershey Felder As George Gershwin Alone

What: Hershey Felder’s exploration of George Gershwin’s short but extraordinary life has played to audiences worldwide for more than 3,000 performances from Los Angeles to South Korea, and spotlights Gershwin’s work as a master tunesmith whose work shaped a distinctly American style of music.

When: Saturday, April 22, 8 p.m.

Where: Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs

Cost: $48.50-$75.40

More info: citysprings.com

Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays

What: Scheduled to run every Thursday through October, Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays features a variety of food trucks and music.

When: Thursday, April 27, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: facebook.com/ dunwoodyfoodtruckthursdays/

CITY GREEN LIVE: BETTER THAN EZRA

What: Playing as part of the City Green Live series, Better Than Ezra is an American alternative rock band based in New Orleans. Formed in 1988, the band has been playing continuously since then, and are best known for their 1993 multi-platinum album “Deluxe” and the 1995 single "Good,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard chart.

When: Friday, April 28, 7:30 p.m.

Where: City Green, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs

Cost: $60-90

More info: sandyspringsga.gov

Smigglesfest

What: Join Pontoon for their second annual Smigglesfest at the original taproom in Sandy Springs. Smigglesfest is a day filled with beer releases, contests, music, food and more. "Smiggles" was originally coined by Pontoon Brewing in the spring of 2020 with the release of a Berliner Weisse called Rainbow Smiggles, a fruited sour with Skittle candy, Trix cereal, strawberry, pineapple and vanilla.

When: Saturday, April 29, 12-7 p.m.

Where: Pontoon Brewing, 8601 Dunwoody Place, Sandy Springs

More info: pontoonbrewing.com

MONARCHS & MARGARITAS

What: Join the Dunwoody Nature Center for a farm-to-table meal, live music from The Bourbon Brothers and a live auction under the stars. There will be unlimited signature margarita and a selection of beer and wine. This year, there will also be a curated tasting of tequila from Don Cosme. The Bourbon Brothers will perform the music, and there will be a gallery of artwork made by local artists. Proceeds allow the Dunwoody Nature Center to continue inspiring a love of nature and cultivating greater environmental awareness and stewardship.

When: Saturday, April 29, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody Cost: Price varies

More info: dunwoodynature.org/ monarchs2023

‘AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY’ PRESENTED BY ACT3 PRODUCTIONS

What: A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Mix in Violet, the drugged-up, scathingly acidic matriarch, and you’ve got a Pulitzer Prize-winning play that exposes the dark side of the Midwestern American family.

When: Until April 30, days and times vary

Where: Act3 Productions, 6285 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs

Cost: Adults are $23.71, seniors are $19.40 and students are $19.40

More info: act3prod.org

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