LAWRENCEVILLE
Aurora Comedy Nights at Aurora Theatre
Former Atlanta funnyman Jarrod Harris may call Los Angeles his home today, but that doesn’t stop him from bringing his material to the ’burbs for Aurora’s continuing stand-up series. This gives outside-the-Perimeter comedy lovers a chance to see an intimate performance by a guy who often haunts the stages at L.A. comedy hot spots such as the Improv and the Comedy Store. You may have heard his voice on the popular Internet series “Action Figure Therapy,” or watched him wax funny on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham.” Stand-up fans can learn more about Harris in the upcoming film “Organic: A Comedy Tour Documentary,” featuring him and fellow comic Ryan Singer. This time Harris shares the stage with three female comedians: Lace Larrabee, Kelly Spillman and show hostess Katie Causey.
7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Nov. 15-16. $18. Aurora Theatre. Free parking at 153 Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com.
NORCROSS
Holiday Open House in Downtown Norcross
Indie retail lovers can savor the shopping experience found along this stretch of old-school real estate. A string of shops offering up-to-the-minute fashions, original art, designer jewelry, garden goods and more call Downtown Norcross home. These retailers join forces for the Holiday Open House, showcasing their wares while spreading holiday cheer. Browse the imported British gifts and edibles found at Taste of Britain or the potential vintage treasures at The Shops of Antique Traditions. Don’t be surprised if some stores dole out treats and nibbles to help stoke the holiday shopping fire. Lunch and dinner breaks can be had at one of the several area eateries, including family-style Italian at Dominick’s, English pub grub at Iron Horse Tavern and Mexican fare at Zapata.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 16. Free. S. Peachtree Street and Jones Street, Norcross. www.aplacetoimagine.com.
JOHNS CREEK
2013 Johns Creek Poetry Festival at Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library
Those who appreciate the art of poetry, from childhood rhymes to Robert Frost to contemporary creations, will likely find something that fits in their wheelhouse at this poetic celebration. The Johns Creek Poetry Group hosts its fifth annual event featuring open mic opportunities for local poets, readings by the Gainesville’s Bulli Bards poetry group and a poetry book fair with author meet-and-greets. Budding poets can attend the children’s poetry workshop at 11 a.m. Listen as students from the Alpharetta International Academy recite classic poems. Expect the festival’s featured poet, the acclaimed Ron Self, to read selections from his new book, “Rich Man’s Son.”
10:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Free. Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. 770-360-8820, www.afpls.org.
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