The Weekender: Concerts, Acrobats and Festivals

Friday

What: World-renowned impresario Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.

When: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Where:

Cost: $15 for adult lawn seating, $8 for lawn seating for children 12 and under. Buy tickets online. 

Stardust Dance Club

What: Seniors can get their groove on at the Stardust Dance Club and dance the night away. For three hours on the second Friday of every month, seniors can learn ballroom moves and try them out with their friends.

Where: West Cobb Senior Center at 4915 Dallas Highway in Powder Springs

When: 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Cost: Free!

What: A local singer/songwriter celebrates his 40^th birthday with a musical showcase of original songs.

When: 8 p.m.

Where:

Cost: Free

Saturday

The Market at Riverview Landing

What: Shop for fresh veggies and fruit right from the community garden at Riverview Landing. Local vendors bring their goods and services to the Market every Saturday.

When: every Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Riverview Landing at 6271 Riverview Rd S.E. in Mableton

Cost: Pay for what you buy!

12^th Georgia Wine Festival

What: The event is one of the two largest state wine festivals annually offering guests opportunities to sip and compare upwards of 60 different wines. Food will be served from local restaurant exhibitors. There is a petting zoo and arts and crafts. For individuals who have never attended a festival, the event offers an opportunity to taste and compare anywhere from six to fifteen wines all made from the same grape but grown in different soils in different locations.

When: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Where: Town Creek Road grounds of the Blackstock Vineyards and Winery outside Dahlonega

Cost: $30 includes lunch, tasting glasses and unlimited samples. Call 706-219-2789 ex 223 to purchase tickets.