Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Apr 9 – Apr 15

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Everything's in bloom. Can you stand the pollen? I don't even have allergies but my eyes have been itchier than a Shetland wool sweater! Send me all the remedies. 👁️

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⭐ Gold Star Editor’s Picks

Editor’s Picks This week’s ⭐ Editor’s Picks. We looked at everything on the calendar so you don’t have to. These are the ones actually worth your time — the plans you’ll suggest first and pretend you found on your own.

Avalon Nights Live

⭐ Fermented Fridays

⭐ Alpharetta Farmers Market

⭐ Garden Faire

⭐ Charcuterie + Matcha Workshop

⭐ ALLGOOD Concert

⭐ Dogwood Arts Festival

⭐Tuxedo Park Estate Sale

SAVE THE DATE
Book Ahead Guide: 🎟️ Ticketed · ⏳ Limited seating · 📅 Worth planning ahead
These events are sure to sell out so plan your calendars for sitters and budgets accordingly.

Marlon Wayans
📍 Helium Comedy Club, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta
🕒 Sun, Apr. 19, 3:30 PM, 6 PM, and 8:30 PM | Mon, Apr. 20, 7 PM and 9:30 PM
💲 $61.74 get tickets
what: a big-name comedy get for Alpharetta and exactly the kind of show people say they want to see, then forget to book until it’s too late.

Roswell Music Festival
📍 37 Magnolia St., Roswell, GA 30075
🕒 Sat, Apr. 18 | Gates open 12:30 PM | Festival runs 1 PM–10 PM
💲 GA Presale $45 | Day Of $50 | VIP Presale $150 | VIP Day Of $175 Tickets + Lineup Here
what: one of those buy-the-ticket-now, figure-out-the-outfit-later kind of spring Saturdays.

Peach State Steak Cook-off
📍 Urban Hardware, 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd., Alpharetta
🕒 Sat, Apr. 25, 10 AM–7 PM
💲 Free
what: steak, smoke, swagger, and enough grill-guy enthusiasm to power a small city.

Taste of Alpharetta

📍Main St.
🕒 May 14 6 PM
💲 Free
What: All the foodies are on high alert for this don't miss yearly tasting extravaganza

THURSDAY Apr 9
“From the Artist’s Studio: Alexi Torres” Solo Exhibition
📍 Alpharetta Arts Center, Alpharetta
🕒 Thu, April 9 | 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
💲 Not listed
What: A polished culture stop that makes you feel like the kind of person who “pops into galleries.” Easy win, zero intimidation, and genuinely worth the detour.

The Wizard School of Mercantile
📍 Mercantile Social, Alpharetta
🕒 Thu, April 9 | 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
💲 Not listed
What: A themed downtown pop-up that feels like it could go either way — but in a fun, slightly chaotic, “we stayed longer than planned” kind of way.

⭐ Fermented Fridays
📍 Fermented, Alpharetta
🕒 Fri, April 10 | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
💲 $10 cover / $5 wine club
What: Natural wine and live jazz — which is really all you need to know. This is your “effortlessly cool” Friday plan.

SATURDAY Apr 11
⭐ Alpharetta Farmers Market
📍 Town Green, Alpharetta
🕒 Sat, April 11 | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM
💲 Free entry
What: The weekly main character moment. Flowers, bread, and the quiet confidence of someone who got out before noon.

MALCon 2026 LIT: Writer’s Workshop 100 with Alex White
📍 Milton Branch Library
🕒 Sat, April 11 | 10:30 AM–11:15 AM
💲 Free
What: A quick-hit writing workshop with a real author. Smart, niche, and a nice break from passive entertainment.

History Seek Saturdays: Old Mill Park Walking Tour
📍 Vickery Creek / Old Mill Park, Roswell
🕒 Sat, April 11 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
💲 Free
What: Scenic, educational, and surprisingly charming. The kind of thing you say you should do more often — and this time, actually do.

Spring Car Show at Cumming City Center
📍 Cumming City Center 423 Canton Rd.
🕒 Sat, April 11 | 11AM-3PM
💲 Free
What: A curated lineup of high-end builds and custom cars, plus a People’s Choice vote. Come for the cars, stay for the opinions.

⭐ Spring Charcuterie + Matcha Mocktail Workshop
📍 The Siproom, Alpharetta
🕒 Sat, April 11 |
💲 $85 ticket / $150 BFF deal
What: Build a charcuterie board, craft a matcha mocktail, and leave feeling like you’ve upgraded your personality slightly. Aesthetic and edible.

April in Bloom Painting Class
📍 Westside Market, Roswell
🕒 Sat, April 11 | 2:00 PM–3:30 PM
💲 Not listed
What: A low-pressure creative outing with a very spring-forward payoff. You don’t have to be “artsy” — just willing.

Latitude One: Chef and Winemaker Dinner
📍 Matisse at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort, Braselton, GA
🕒 Sat, Apr. 11
💲 $$
what: estate wines, chef-driven courses, and the kind of night that says yes, we are being fancy on purpose.

TUESDAY Apr 14
Joyful Journeys: April
📍 Roswell Adult Recreation Center
🕒 Tue, April 14 | 2:30 PM–4:00 PM
💲 Free (registration required)
What: A genuinely warm, low-key community program built around connection, creativity, and not taking things too seriously.

Click 👉 here to submit your event.

What is your ideal outdoor weekend activity?

☕️ Walk / Drive to a coffee shop and a park

🌽 Early Morning Farmer's Market

🎏 Outdoor Festivals

🚣‍♂️ Anything near the water

THURSDAY Apr 9
Eliot Bronson: Live
📍 Roswell River Landing, Roswell
🕒 Thu, April 9 | 7:00 PM
💲 Tickets available
What: Americana with actual substance — the kind of live music that makes a Thursday feel a little more intentional.

Joe Machi (Comedy Night)
📍 Helium Comedy Club, Alpharetta
🕒 Thu, April 9 | 7:30 PM–9:30 PM
💲 Not listed
What: Stand-up that requires zero planning and delivers immediate payoff. A strong answer to “we should do something tonight.”

FRIDAY Apr 10
⭐ Avalon Nights Live: The Decades
📍 Avalon Plaza, Alpharetta
🕒 Fri, April 10 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
💲 Free
What: Live music, open air, and a crowd that showed up to be seen (a little). You’ll know the songs. You’ll stay longer than you said you would.

SATURDAY Apr 11
⭐ALLGOOD: Ride the Bee 35th Anniversary Show
📍 From the Earth Brewing Co., Roswell
🕒 Doors 7:00 PM | Show 8:00 PM
💲 Tickets required
What: A blues-rock throwback with real local roots. Slightly nostalgic, a little loud, and exactly what a Saturday night should feel like.

Radio 80's
📍 Roswell Junction
🕒 Sat, April 11 | 8:00 PM–11:00 PM
💲 Tickets required
What: A full throwback set of 80s hits, which means you’ll know every word and pretend you don’t. High-energy, low-effort fun — and exactly the kind of night that turns into “just one more drink.”

SUNDAY Apr 12
The Unteachables Comedy Tour
📍 Helium Comedy Club, Alpharetta
🕒 Sun, April 12 | 4:00 PM (doors at 3:00 PM)
💲 $30.99+
What: A group of former teachers turned stand-up comedians, which means classroom chaos but with better punchlines. Smart, relatable, and just self-aware enough to hit whether you’ve ever stepped foot in a school or not.

Extra Extra read all about it, there is a new coffee spot in town.

7 Brew Coffee
📍 3020 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta
What: A drive-thru coffee spot that appeared seemingly overnight and already has a line to prove it. Known for ultra-custom drinks, energy boosts, and a menu that reads more like a personality quiz than a coffee order. If you’ve driven past and thought “what is that?” — this is your sign to find out.

More than coffee– known for its many customizations, with more than 19,678 flavor combos. Cherry blossom green tea has cherry and peach flavors and the Georgia Peach 7 Fizz Soda is caffeine-free with strawberry and peach flavors.

Stop by to wake up your taste buds!

FRIDAY Apr 10
⭐ Avalon Nights Live: The Decades
📍 Avalon Plaza, Alpharetta
🕒 Fri, April 10 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
💲 Free
What: Live music, open air, and a crowd that showed up to be seen (a little). You’ll know the songs. You’ll stay longer than you said you would.

SATURDAY Apr 11
MALCon 2026 Workshop: Stop Motion w/ ASIFA-South
📍 Milton Branch Library
🕒 Sat, April 11 | 11:30 AM–3:30 PM
💲 Free
What: Hands-on animation for creative kids (or future Pixar employees). Specific, engaging, and refreshingly not generic.

Alpharetta Symphony: Alice in Wonderland (Woodwind Quintet + Instrument Petting Zoo)
📍 Alpharetta Arts Center, Alpharetta
🕒 Sat, April 11 | 10:00–11:00 AM (instrument petting zoo) | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM (performance)
💲 Free
What: A kid-friendly intro to live music with an “instrument petting zoo,” which is exactly as charming as it sounds. A rare combo of cultural and actually engaging for kids.

Spring Car Show at Cumming City Center
📍 Cumming City Center 423 Canton Rd. Cumming, GA
🕒 Sat, April 11 | 11AM-3PM
💲 Free
What: A curated lineup of high-end builds and custom cars, plus a People’s Choice vote. Come for the cars, stay for the opinions.

Click 👉 here to submit your event.

Central City Tavern (CCT)
📍Downtown Alpharetta
🕒 Shot O'Clock
What: Late nights and live music. Go for the vibes.

Siena -Bar & Restaurant
📍124 Devore Rd. Alpharetta, GA 30009
🕒 Fridays, 7PM -10PM
💲$31-$59
What: a refined take on "Meditalian" cuisine bold flavors, better cocktails and bouncy jazz.

⭐ Dogwood Arts Festival
📍 Piedmont Park, Atlanta
🕒 Fri 12–9 PM | Sat 10 AM–9 PM | Sun 10 AM–6 PM
💲 Free entry
What: One of Atlanta’s best spring weekends — art, food, music, and a crowd that commits. Big energy, but in a good way.

⭐ Tuxedo Park Estate Sale
📍 Tuxedo Park, 3595 Tuxedo Court NW, Atlanta
🕒 Wed 4/8 - Fri 4/10, 10AM -4PM each day
💲 Free entry
What: A peek inside a very nice home with the added thrill of being able to take something with you. Equal parts treasure hunt and lifestyle curiosity. Silver, crystal serving pieces, jewelry, area rugs, art, handbags. Cash and digital payment like CashApp

Unscramble this word: LAVNAO
Hint: The hottest place to be Friday evenings for live music:
Answer: _ _ _ _ _ _

see the Fadeout section below for the answer. 👇

⭐ North Fulton Master Gardeners Garden Faire
📍 The Grove at Wills Park, Alpharetta
🕒 Sat, April 11 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
💲 Free
What: One of the best spring events on the calendar. Plants, local vendors, and people who absolutely know what they’re doing with a yard.

Hey Neighbors new and old 👋 . Here is a heads up if you plan on doing some spring cleaning over the next few weeks and not sure what to do with some hazardous waste materials this is your chance next month. If you're anything like me you need a few reminders so I'm going to leave this here for a few weeks as a reminder to register your waste drop off at the provided link below. Mmmmkay?

SATURDAY May 2
**If you're doing any spring cleaning take note**
Household Hazardous Waste & Paint Disposal Collection
📍 Alpharetta residents only
🕒 Sat, May 2
💲 Free for acceptable items | Pre-registration required here
what: not glamorous, but deeply satisfying for anyone finally ready to deal with the cursed paint cans and mystery garage chemicals.

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MONDAY Apr 13
City Council Regular Meeting
📍 Milton
🕒 Mon, April 13 | 6:00 PM
💲 Free
What: For the civically inclined (or just curious). Not flashy, but this is where the local story actually gets written.

Click 👉 here to submit your event.

Lifeguards Wanted
📍 Wills Park Pool, Alpharetta
🕒 Hiring now for summer
💲 Paid job;
what: for teens, students, or anyone wanting a summer job that comes with sunshine, a whistle, and at least a little main-character energy.

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Sat–Sun (ongoing season)

Strawberry Picking at Washington Farms
📍 5691 Hog Mountain Rd, Bogart, GA
🕒 Seasonal hours (check before going)
💲 Pay per entry/activity
What: Peak spring behavior — strawberry picking, farm snacks, and the annual realization that you suddenly have opinions about produce.

Word scramble answer: AVALON

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