LAWRENCEVILLE
‘The Explorers Club’
Take a dash of Old World exploration, mix in some women’s rights, bring to a boil over the backdrop of Victorian England and you’ve got “The Explorers Club,” the latest production from the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville. Female explorer Phyllida Spotte-Hume discovers a new civilization and brings proof to the prestigious Explorers Club. The group — eccentric characters with a penchant for good cocktails — must then determine whether it’s ready to allow a woman to join the organization. Let the fireworks begin!
8 p.m. April 3 and 4; 2:30 p.m. April 5. $30-$37. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, auroratheatre.com.
WOODSTOCK
Helicopter Easter egg drop
Forget searching through the undergrowth for those Easter eggs. Thrive Chapel in Woodstock puts eggs in the air, dropping thousands of plastic eggs from a helicopter. Some eggs will be filled with candy, while others will have vouchers for additional prizes, such as game consoles and gift cards. In addition to the egg hunt, kids will get a kick out of the bouncy houses, obstacle courses, face painting and live music. The several egg hunts will be divided by age group so all children will have a chance to pick up a few goodies. Preregistration is encouraged through the website.
10 a.m. Free. River Ridge High School, 400 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 770-835-5795, thrivechapel.com.
DULUTH
Ren & Shen: Chinese Humans and Superhumans
Explore the history, traditions and beliefs of Chinese culture through this performance by the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company. The show features Ren (people) experiencing all the joys and sorrows of life and its interaction with Shen (the supernatural aspects of Chinese mythology). Performers from New York’s Qi Shu Fang Peking Opera Company, along with 80 local dancers and a number of teenage refugee girls from the ACDC’s educational outreach program, all will be a part of this unusual show.
2 and 7:30 p.m. April 4. $12-$24. Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 770-813-7600, .atlantachinesedance.org.
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