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Juiced, Jazz, and John Lewis
Published 11 days agoΒ β’Β 12 min read
Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Feb 18 β Feb 25
β Hey Neighbors, Hope you had an enjoyable Valentine's. We are smack dab in the middle of Black History month events still going strong. RIP to activist, Rev. Jesse Jackson who passed away yesterday.ππΎ The Lunar New Year, rolled in on blazing flames with the Year of the Fire Horse. I need to look up its meaning but the imagery is a shift in energy for sure. β There is lots going on, let's get into it.
β Gold Star Editorβs Picks β βEditorβs Picks This weekβs β Editorβs Picks are for people who want plansβ¦ but not planning. Pick one, text a friend, and pretend this was all effortless. β βTrue Street Food Truck Nightβ π Johns Creek / Crabapple-adjacent (Six Bridges Brewing) π Thu, Feb 19 | 5:00β9:00 PM π² Free to attend (pay as you go) βWhat: Dinner plan solved: food trucks + local beer + a built-in βstay one more hourβ vibe.
β Almost, Maineβ π Alpharetta (Spotlight Community Stage / North Point area) π Fri, Feb 20 | Evening showtime (listed) π² Ticket βWhat: A cozy, romantic little theatre night that feels like leaving town without leaving town. β
β Juiced: Alpha Arts Guild Exhibition + Open Houseβ π The Scene Art Gallery (North Point Mall) 2070 North Point Circle, Alpharetta, GA 30022 π Sat, Feb 21 | 5:30β7:30 PM π² Free βWhat: Art + mingling + βI love my cityβ energy β the easiest yes on the calendar. β
β Roswell Roots: βLegacy & Grooveβ (Earth, Wind & Fire tribute)β π Roswell (festival venue listed on page) π Sat, Feb 21 | Time varies (per festival schedule) π² Ticket / event policy (TBD) βWhat: Black history month programming, but make it FUN β live music + nostalgic singalong potential.
β ββ Roswell Roots: Jazz Vespersβ π Roswell π Sun, Feb 22 | Time varies (per festival schedule) π² Free / ticketed (per listing) βWhat: A beautiful, soulful reset to close the weekend (and itβs hard to beat that setting).
β ββ Poker Nightβ π Alpharetta (Brimstone Tavern) π Mon, Feb 23 | 7:00β10:00 PM π² Free to attend (spend as you go) βWhat: Weeknight social plans without the awkward small talk β the cards do the heavy lifting.
β ββ Tuesday Salsa Night + Free Lessonsβ π Halcyon (Eclipse di Luna) π Tue, Feb 24 | Live music + lessons (times listed on venue calendar) π² Free admission (typical) / reservations suggested βWhat: The most reliable βletβs do something FUNβ plan β and the lesson makes it beginner-friendly.β β
π The Spotlight Stage at North Point Mall β° Select Fridays: Β· Mar 7 | Doors 7 PM π΅ $
What: An intimate indoor listening-room concert series inside North Point Mall β live music, light eats, and a cash bar, without the outdoor setup.
β Each night, a different vibe:β β’ Mar 7 β Nashville Circle + Southern eats
π Level 2, next to the Food Court π Park by the Food Court entrance near JCPenney (mall doors close at 8 PM)β β β Young John Lewis in Concert (Roswell Roots)β π Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center π When: Thu Feb 26, 7 PM π² Cost: $β$$ (tickets) βWhat: A live hip-hop musical telling the early story of John Lewisβhigh energy, powerful storytelling, and a βbuy tickets before you forgetβ kind of night.
β βThursday Feb 19
Main Event Alpharetta β Educator Appreciation Eventβ π Alpharetta (Main Event) π Thu, Feb 19 | 4:00β6:00 PM π² Free / RSVP (as listed) βWhat: A feel-good community appreciation hangβpop in, show support, bounce.
β βFriday Feb 20
Love Is Art Exhibitionβ π Alpharetta π Fri, Feb 20 | 9:00 AMβ5:00 PM π² Free (or included) βWhat: A daytime culture break that makes your week feel more intentional.β β
SATURDAY Feb 21 βFairyTale Village β Spring Experienceβ π Alpharetta π Sat, Feb 21 | 11:00 AMβ6:00 PM π² Ticket / entry (TBD) βWhat: If youβve got kidsβor you just like whimsyβthis is an easy βyes.β
β Bailey-Johnson School & Community β Documentary Screeningβ π Alpharetta π Sat, Feb 21 | 1:00β3:00 PM π² Free / included βWhat: A local-history-ish moment that makes you feel like a responsible citizen. β
Juiced: Alpha Arts Guild Exhibition + Open Houseβ π The Scene Art Gallery (North Point Mall) 2070 North Point Circle, Alpharetta, GA 30022 π Sat, Feb 21 | 5:30β7:30 PM π² Free βWhat: Art, people-watching, and that βI should do stuff like this moreβ feeling.
β βMONDAY Feb 23β β βNothing Bundt Cakes β Bundtlet BOGO Weekβ π Nothing Bundt Cakes (local locations β check your nearest shop) π Mon, Feb 16βSun, Feb 22 π² BOGO (buy one bundtlet, get one free) βwhat: Consider this your official excuse to schedule a cake date (or βaccidentallyβ bring dessert to everything).
β βOngoing Events
LOVE IS⦠Art Exhibition
π Alpharetta Arts Center, Alpharetta β° Anytime π΅ Free
What: A feel-good stroll through how local artists interpret connection. β πΌοΈ Bailey-Johnson School & Community Exhibitβ π Community Gallery at Alpharetta City Hall Β· 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta ποΈ Jan 28 β Mar 31, 2026 π Weekday hours; weekends by appointment / during public meetings π΅ Free βWhat: A historical photography exhibit highlighting the Bailey-Johnson School, the only high school for Black students in the area during the 1950sβ60s. Featuring archival images that tell the story of community, education, and local Black history in Alpharetta. β Click π here to submit your event.
Itβs giving βfresh start season.β Whether youβre rebooting New Year goals, spring-cleaning your habits, or just choosing peaceβpick your small hard thing for March.
β βTHURSDAY Feb 19 βTrae Crowder (Comedy)β π Alpharetta (Helium Comedy Club) π Thu, Feb 19 | Showtimes vary π² Ticket βWhat: If you want a βlaugh and forget your inbox existsβ kind of night. β βTHE STEPHEN LEE BANDβ π Downtown Alpharetta (Roaring Social) π Thu, Feb 19 | 8:00β11:00 PM π² Cover / venue policy (TBD) βWhat: Live music energy without needing to leave downtown.β ββ βFRIDAY Feb 20 β βAlmost, Maine (Theatre)β π Alpharetta (Spotlight Community Stage / North Point area) π Fri, Feb 20 | Evening showtime (listed) π² Ticket βWhat: Cozy, romantic, and way more fun than another streaming scroll.
β Trae Crowder (Comedy)β π Alpharetta (Helium Comedy Club) π Fri, Feb 20 | Showtimes vary π² Ticket βWhat: Friday night, but make it laughter instead of loud.
β RTW (Live Music)β π Downtown Alpharetta (Roaring Social) π Fri, Feb 20 | 8:00 PM π² Cover / venue policy (TBD) βWhat: A downtown βletβs go outβ option that doesnβt require a whole itinerary.β ββ SATURDAY Feb 21 βAlmost, Maine (Theatre)β π Spotlight Community Stage (inside North Point Mall) 1000 North Point Circle, Suite 2208, Alpharetta, GA 30022 (2nd level, near the Food Court) π Sat, Feb 21 | Showtimes vary π² Ticket βWhat: Bring a date, a friend, or your own main-character energy.
β The Jose Pineiro Trio (Jazz)β π The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30005 π Sat, Feb 21 | 7:30 PM π² Ticket / cover (TBD) βWhat: Smooth, grown-up Saturday night vibes.
β In The Other Room: Sydnee Washington (Comedy)β π Helium Comedy Club Alpharetta π Sat, Feb 21 | 7:30 PM π² Ticket βWhat: A βlaugh till your face hurtsβ kind of night. β
Trae Crowder (Comedy)β π Alpharetta (Helium Comedy Club) π Sat, Feb 21 | Showtimes vary π² Ticket βWhat: One of those shows youβll quote at brunch the next day. ββ SUNDAY Feb 22 β βAlmost, Maine (Matinee)β π Spotlight Community Stage (inside North Point Mall) 1000 North Point Circle, Suite 2208, Alpharetta, GA 30022 (2nd level, near the Food Court) π Sun, Feb 22 | 2:00 PM π² Ticket βWhat: A cozy afternoon show that feels like a mini escape. β βIn The Other Room: Sydnee Washington (Comedy run)β π Helium Comedy Club- Alpharetta π Sun, Feb 22 | Showtime listed as part of run π² Ticket βWhat: Sunday laughs = better Monday attitude. β βTUESDAY Feb 24β βHelium Presents: Stand-up 101 Graduation Showcaseβ π Alpharetta (Helium Comedy Club) π Tue, Feb 24 | 8:00 PM π² Ticket βWhat: Support the newbies and discover someone before they get famous. β βTHE BOURBON BROTHERSβ π Downtown Alpharetta (Roaring Social) π Tue, Feb 24 | 8:00β11:00 PM π² Cover / venue policy (TBD) βWhat: Tuesday night live music = your new personality trait. ββ β
Taste the Flavor Brunch Bar β π 5325 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30004 π Best for: Weekend brunch (go early or expect a wait) π² $$β$$$ (brunch + cocktails) βWhat: This is your βI want a real brunchβ place β not sad eggs, not beige vibes. Taste the Flavor is a Black-owned Alpharetta spot serving up brunch with personality (and a menu that understands the assignment). Come hungry, come patient. Leave satisfied. π
β βSUNDAY Feb 22β βFairyTale Village β Spring Experienceβ π Alpharetta π Sun, Feb 22 | 11:00 AMβ6:00 PM π² Ticket / entry (TBD) βWhat: Sunday family outing that doesnβt require a suitcase or a meltdown. β Click π here to submit your event.
THURSDAY FEB 19β True Street Food Truck Nightβ π Johns Creek / Six Bridges Brewing π Thu, Feb 19 | 5:00β9:00 PM π² Free to attend (pay as you go) βWhat: Dinner plan solved: beer + food truck + βwe should do this more.β β βSATURDAY FEB 21 βPoker Nightβ π Alpharetta (Brimstone Tavern) π Sat, Feb 21 | 7:00β10:00 PM π² Free to attend (spend as you go) βWhat: A social night thatβs not βsit and stare at each other.β
β Shag Atlanta (Dance Night)β π Alpharetta (Brimstone Tavern) π Sat, Feb 21 | 7:00β10:00 PM π² Free / cover (TBD) βWhat: If youβve been saying βwe need to do something funβ β do this. β
Carne250 BBQ Pop-upβ π Johns Creek / (Six Bridges Brewing) π Sat, Feb 21 | 4:00β8:00 PM π² Free to attend (pay as you go) βWhat: BBQ + beer = the simplest Saturday win. ββ SUNDAY FEB 22β βPitchers, Pints, Puzzles & Gamesβ π Six Bridges Brewing-Johns Creek π Sun, Feb 22 | 12:30β7:00 PM π² Free to attend (pay as you go) βWhat: A βstay a little longerβ Sunday hang with built-in entertainment. ββ MONDAY FEB 23β βLine Dancingβ πBrimstone Tavern, Alpharetta π Mon, Feb 23 | 6:00β11:00 PM π² Free to attend (spend as you go) βWhat: Monday night serotonin, in boot-scootinβ form. β βPoker Nightβ π Brimstone Tavern, Alpharetta π Mon, Feb 23 | 7:00β10:00 PM π² Free to attend (spend as you go) βWhat: A weeknight social bring your game face. β βTUESDAY FEB 24β βTrivia w/ Patrick @ Catrinaβsβ πCatrinia's Mexican Grill. 5354 McGinnis Ferry Rd. Alpharetta 30005 π Tue, Feb 24 | Time listed on ticket page π² Free / RSVP (TBD) βWhat: Bring a team or join chaosβeither way, itβs a fun Tuesday.
β Dine to Donate Nightβ π Halcyon (Cherry Street Brewpub) π Tue, Feb 24 | Starts 4:30 PM π² Free to attend (spend as you go) βWhat: Dinner out that quietly does something good.
β Flavor Makerz Food Truckβ π Johns Creek / Crabapple-adjacent (Six Bridges Brewing) π Tue, Feb 24 | 5:00β9:00 PM π² Free to attend (pay as you go) βWhat: A no-cook dinner plan that feels like a tiny party.
β Trivia Night (Milton Taproom)β π Milton / Crabapple (Six Bridges Milton) π Tue, Feb 24 | 6:30β8:00 PM π² Free to play (spend as you go) βWhat: Smart people fun. Or confident-guessing fun. Both count.
β Tuesday Trivia Night (Johns Creek Taproom)β π Johns Creek (Six Bridges Brewing) π Tue, Feb 24 | 7:00β9:00 PM π² Free to play (spend as you go) βWhat: The βImpossible Questionβ jackpot is your villain origin story.
THURSDAY FEB 19β Roswell Roots: βThe Historic Goodbyeβ Documentaryβ π Roswell (festival venue listed on page) π Thu, Feb 19 | Time varies π² Free / ticketed (per event listing) βWhat: Black history month programming with real substance (and a reason to get out of town).
Coffee & Collab (Networking Meetup)β π Roswell (Popβs Coffee) π Thu, Feb 19 | Time listed on ticket page π² Ticket / RSVP βWhat: A low-pressure βmeet people who actually live near youβ moment. β βFRIDAY FEB 20β βHalcyon Live Acoustic Music Nights (Weekend programming)β π Halcyon π Fri, Feb 20 | Evening (varies) π² Free to attend (typical) βWhat: A vibe-y walk + listen + snack plan when you donβt want to commit to big plans. β βSATURDAY FEB 21β βLunar New Year Celebrationβ π Johns Creek (Atlanta Athletic Club fields) π Sat, Feb 21 | 11:00 AMβ3:00 PM π² Free (typical) βWhat: Food, culture, communityβthis oneβs worth the short drive. β
Roswell Roots: History Seek Saturdays (Booker T. Washington)β π Roswell Adult Recreation Center,830 Grimes Bridge Rd. π Sat, Feb 21 | 11 am π² / ticketed $10 βWhat: This live performance chronicles the first president of Tuskegee Institute. β
Roswell Roots: Mack Henry Brown Commemorationβ π Roswell Riverside Park π Sat, Feb 21 | 2pm π² Free / ticketed (per listing) βWhat: A meaningful community moment with history at the center. β
Roswell Roots: βLegacy & Grooveβ (Earth, Wind & Fire tribute)β π Roswell π Sat, Feb 21 | 7pm π² Ticket / event policy (TBD) βWhat: If you want music + culture + a reason to put on real pants. β
Game Night (Fundraiser)β π Roswell (Atlanta Humane Society) π Sat, Feb 21 | Time listed on ticket page π² Ticket βWhat: A fun night out that also does some good. β
In The Wild Meets Roswell: Cocktail Partyβ π Roswell π Sat, Feb 21 | Time listed on ticket page π² Ticket βWhat: A βmeet new peopleβ event that isnβt awkwardβ¦ in theory. β
Ocean Palace 8-course banquet + cultural performancesβ π Halcyon area π Sat, Feb 21 | 6:30 PM π² Ticket βWhat: If you want dinner to feel like an event, not just a meal. β
Saturday Latin Night (Live band + dancing)β π Eclipse di Luna- Halcyon π Sat, Feb 21 | 7:30β10:30 PM π² Free admission (typical) / reservations suggested βWhat: The most reliable βweβre going out tonightβ plan in Halcyon. ββ SUNDAY FEB 22β βRoswell Roots: Jazz Vespersβ π Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Blvd π Sun, Feb 22 | 4pm π² Free / ticketed (per listing) βWhat: A beautiful, reflective way to close the weekend. β βMONDAY FEB 23β βAtlanta Authors presents Terah Shelton Harrisβ π Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St. π Mon, Feb 23 | 6:00 PM π² Tickets $5 βWhat: A smart, cultural weeknight plan that makes you feel interesting. β βTUESDAY FEB 24β βTuesday Salsa Night + Free Lessonsβ π Eclipse di Luna, Halcyon π Tue, Feb 24 | Live music + lessons (times listed on venue calendar) π² Free admission (typical) / reservations suggested βWhat: Low-stakes dancing that turns into high-confidence dancing by the end of the night. β
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Can you solve this weekβs scramble? β
Word Scramble: KOBORE T GNWATISOHNβ βHint: The First president of the Tuskegee Institute
Blanks: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (17)
β Answer revealed at the bottom see The Fadeout section! π
Hello! π β If youβre newer to Alpharetta (or youβve been here awhile but want to understand the town beyond the usual highlights), the Bailey-Johnson School & Community Exhibit is worth your time. On view at the Community Gallery inside Alpharetta City Hall, this historical photography exhibit tells the story of the Bailey-Johnson School β the only high school for Black students in the area during the 1950s and 60s. β β Through archival images and community history, the exhibit offers a grounded look at local Black education, family life, and the networks that supported students across North Fulton County. Itβs a meaningful reminder that Alpharettaβs story didnβt start with mixed-use developments β it was built by people, neighborhoods, and shared perseverance. β βThe City of Alpharetta and the Old Milton County Historical Society are hosting a screening of the documentary in two locations:
β πAlpharetta, Arts Center, 238 Canton st. Alpharetta, GA 30009 πFeb 21, 1:00PM
Milton Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meetingβ π Milton (City Hall / listed location) π Thu, Feb 19 | 6:00 PM π² Free (public meeting) βWhat: For the people who like to know whatβs happening before it becomes a Facebook meltdown. β βMilton Arbor Day Celebrationβ π Milton π Fri, Feb 20 | 10:00 AM π² Free βWhat: A wholesome, daytime community moment (plus: trees) β β
β Have a job, gig, or service to share?β Reply to this email or visit asideoftown.com to share a listing. β
Scout Living (PCM) courtesy Instagram
Nightly: typically ~$350β$650+/night (weekends + season can swing it)
Parking: expect paid parking ~ $25β$40/day (PCM rates vary) βWhat: If you want a staycation that feels like you left townβwithout leaving your car in the driveway for 48 hoursβScout Living is your cheat code. Itβs inside Ponce City Market, so your weekend plan is basically: walk everywhere, eat everything, and pretend youβre an βAtlanta person.β
What the accommodations are like:β Named 13 best hotels in Atlanta by Conde Nast Traveler Apartment-style suites that behave like a hotel (aka: you get space and convenience). Expect:
Full kitchen (real fridge, stovetop, dishwasher)
In-unit washer/dryer (for the βwhy did I pack only sweaters?β moment)
Modern, clean, city-cool interiors (more βgrown-up getawayβ than βrom-com motelβ)
Building perks usually include rooftop pool + lounge-y common areas (and the kind of skyline views that make you text your group chat unprovoked) βWeekend itinerary:β Check in Friday, do a PCM Food Hall dinner crawl, then take a BeltLine stroll and call it βwellness.β Saturday is slow coffee + shopping inside PCM + an afternoon/evening at The Roof for skyline views and games; Sunday, grab brunch and take one last BeltLine walk before checkout.
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