LAWRENCEVILLE
Funny Fridays at Aurora Theatre
The popular stand-up series, which transforms the Aurora into a virtual comedy club, returns with an expanded schedule. In addition to Friday night shows, the laughs continue with Funny Fridays: Saturday Edition. Jarrod Harris headlines the August installment. Harris, who tours nationally, pops up quite frequently on television, and his Action Figure Therapy videos on YouTube.com reel in millions of viewers. The latter features '80s G.I. Joe action figures offering over-the-top insights. Bearded funny guys Paul Gallois and Matt Pharr take turns opening the evening, and hostess Debra Cole wrangles the funny.
7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Aug. 17-18. $15. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com.
FAYETTEVILLE
The Grass Roots at Southern Ground Amphitheater
In the late '60s and early '70s, you'd be hard-pressed to find a jukebox without a record by the Grass Roots. The creation of songwriters P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri, this rotating roster of musicians changed with the frequency of a ball team's starting lineup. Yet, bassist/vocalist Rob Grill was the common thread throughout most of the band's run. And although Grill passed away last year, his estate allows the Grass Roots members Dusty Hanvey, Larry Nelson, Joe Dougherty and Mark Dawson to carry the torch. They'll keep it burning at Southern Ground Amphitheater, dishing out hits including "Let's Live for Today," "Temptation Eyes" and "Midnight Confessions." Final Answer Band opens.
8 p.m. Aug. 18. $15-$25; $400 for tables of eight. Southern Ground Amphitheater, 301 LaFayette Ave., Fayetteville. 770-719-4173, www.southerngroundamp.com.
JOHNS CREEK
Taste of Johns Creek at the Hooch at Chattahoochee High School
Johns Creek restaurants show off their culinary creations at this festival of food. Visitors weave through the aisles noshing on unlimited samples from participants. Bagel Boys Cafe, Azul Agave, Bassano's Pizzeria and Smashburger are among the oodles of eateries offering bites. Guests can wash it all down by purchasing water and soda. Kids get active in a play area featuring inflatables, face painting and hair braiding. Middle and high school students from Rock U School of Music Performance will be taking the stage. The event benefits the Chattahoochee High School Cougars football team.
4-7 p.m. Aug. 19. $15 advance; $20 at the door; free ages 4 and younger. Chattahoochee High School, 5230 Taylor Road, Johns Creek. 404-435-9263, www.tasteofjc.com.
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