Avalon Nights Live

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FRIDAYS Avalon Nights Live 400 Avalon Blvd. 6-8pm Free Kick back and relax as you listen to some live tunes from local talent on the Avalon green. Details: 400 Avalon Blvd. experienceavalon.com

Charcuterie Class at The Savory Gourmet

MAY 12 Charcuterie Class at The Savory Gourmet 63 Milton Ave., Ste. 109 6:30-8pm $85 Learn how to create and arrange a delicious spread of cured meats and specialty cheeses to wow your friends and family. This is a demonstration-style class. Details: 63 Milton Ave., Ste. 109 savorygourmetmarket.com/classes

Paint the Town: Alpharetta

MAY 18-29 Paint the Town: Alpharetta Plein Air Downtown Alpharetta 8am-5pm Free Plein air means to paint directly from the scenes around you. This spring, come watch artists from around the country as they come and paint some of the city’s most charming locations. Their works will be available for view and purchase at the […]

Art in the Park

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MAY 22-23, JUNE 26-27 Art in the Park Brooke Street Park Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm Free Support the creativity of your community when you shop the wares of local artists at this monthly public artists market. awesomealpharetta.com

Virtual Memorial Day Tribute

May 31 Virtual Memorial Day Tribute Hosted by the Rotary Club of Alpharetta 8:30am Free Pay tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country during this virtual tribute. youtube.com/user/alpharettagov

North Atlanta Home Show

June 4-6 North Atlanta Home Show Infinite Energy Center Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 11am-5pm $6 online, $8 at door See what’s new in home improvement and shop dozens of vendors in landscaping, remodeling, home décor and more! northatlantahomeshow.com

Partners for Care

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Join Connie Cheren, a local social worker and nurse, in her quest to help disadvantaged children throughout Kenya. She started the nonprofit Partners for Care in 2007 after visiting Africa. Your donations help work toward its goal of decreasing the number of youths dying from preventable causes such as malnutrition, unsafe drinking water and malaria. […]

Crave Pie Studio

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Giving back is particularly sweet with Crave Pie Studio. Through the artisanal bakery’s Pie It Forward initiative, customers can thank area first responders and other essential workers for their service by donating one or more pies to be delivered to local fire stations, hospitals and more. Details: 360 Commerce St. cravepie.com

Ironmonger Brewing Company

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Romantic date night meets creative couples therapy? The East Cobb brewery, Ironmonger Brewing Company, offers competitive axe throwing sessions for fun entertainment along with tasty flights of craft draughts. Details: 2129 NW. Pkwy. SE., Ste. 105. ironmongerbrewing.com

Monster Mini Golf

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Ready for entertainment that’s a little bit spooky, but a whole lot of fun for the entire family? On the black-lit 18-hole mini golf course at Monster Mini Golf, putters of all ages revel in a glow-in-the-dark, virtual reality atmosphere teeming with vibrant pop culture artwork. Details: 2505 Chastain Meadows Pkwy. NW. monsterminigolf.com