Five Things to Do This Weekend: Sept. 2-4

1. 

• When and where: 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday at the Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth
• Why go: To see the internationally acclaimed Cirque de Soleil perform Dralion, a show that draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature
• Pricing: $35 to $95

2. 

• When and where: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at various venues around downtown Decatur Square
• Why go: To participate in the largest independent book festival in the country featuring a book fair along with readings, talks and panel discussions with more than 300 authors from around the country
• Pricing: Free

3. 

• When and where: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville
• Why go: To see Sasikala Penumarthi's performance of Kuchipudi, a beautiful and unusual combination of dance and drama, that takes its name from the village where it was popularized during the 14th and 15th centuries
• Pricing: $7

4. 

• When and where: 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at
• Why go: To tour historic Fort Yargo with members of the local historic society as guides and enjoy an evening hayride
• Pricing: $5 parking fee per vehicle and $5 for hayrides

5. 

• When and where: 5:05 p.m. Sunday at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville
• Why go: To partake of the special events at Fan Appreciation Night, including Bark in the Park, Kids Run the Bases and Post Game Catch On the Field
• Pricing: $5 to $40

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