Programs and Productions
Holiday Happenings
Holiday Gift Guide
We have gifts for everyone on your list this holiday season — including you!
Festival of Trees
Nov 28, 2024-Dec 23, 2024
Beautiful trees will deck the halls of the Lawrenceville Arts Center campus! From the whimsically clever to the breathtakingly spectacular, these trees have been decorated by local businesses and organizations to inspire helping others this holiday season. Bring your new unwrapped toy or non-persishable grocery item to place under your favorite tree to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrenceville, local community food banks, and the outreach efforts of BLACT ATL, Inc.
Festival of Trees: Holiday Open House
Nov 28, 2024
Celebrate Thanksgiving evening at the Lawrenceville Arts Center with the enchanting Festival of Trees! Enjoy a dazzling display of over thirty beautifully decorated trees, each created by local organizations in this beloved annual tradition. For over a decade, Aurora has filled its lobbies with holiday spirit through the creative, decorated, and brightly lit trees featured in the Annual Festival of Trees. This holiday season, we invite you and your business to be part of our 18th Annual Festival of Trees at the Lawrenceville Arts Center, where over 12,000 patrons will attend events such as Christmas Canteen 2024, Children’s Playhouse: Holiday Editions, Motown Christmas, and more. All visitors can vote for their favorite Tree by donating nonperishable grocery items, new toys, or pet supplies, with the most-voted Tree winning Best of the Fest. Last year, we collected 1,100 toys and over 2,500 grocery items, embodying Aurora’s mission to give back to Gwinnett County and help our community succeed.
Holiday Follies
Nov 29, 2024-Dec 21, 2024
These comedic carolers will tour the show to your business, home, school, or any room with chairs and an outlet! It’s that easy. Let us leave you laughing and full of holiday cheer, so get a booking set up for anytime from November 29 – December 21.
Happy Holidays from Destination Theatre & Aurora Theatre.
A Christmas Carol 2024
Dec 06, 2024-Dec 22, 2024
Aurora Theatre Co-Founder Anthony Rodriguez returns in the unforgettable one-man A Christmas Carol for a 18th smash year! You will be truly immersed in the holiday classic as Anthony’s mesmerizing storytelling is enhanced with state-of-the-art technology in the Bartow & Leslie Morgan Cabaret at LAC. This exciting can’t-miss production is an intimate experience which truly captures the spirit of Christmas!
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – Our A Christmas Carol is so unique and special because it is a more immersive and intimate experience. We are leaning in to making it even more cozy this year with the addition of VIP Couches and Armchair seating options. This extra comfy seating is limited, be sure to book today to enjoy this new way to enjoy the show.
Noche De Velas
Dec 07, 2024-Dec 07, 2024
We invite you to share with your family, friends, and our Hispanic community this holiday tradition, Colombian style – with food, music, and a candle in the evening! Bring your candle, an unwrapped gift, or non-perishable food items to donate for our Festival of Trees and celebrate this Christmas tradition with Hermanos Calero!
Te invitamos a compartir con tu familia, amigos y nuestra comunidad hispana esta tradición navideña, al estilo colombiano, ¡con comida, música y una vela por la noche! ¡Traiga su vela, un regalo sin envolver o alimentos no perecederos para donar para nuestro Festival de los Árboles y celebre esta tradición navideña con Danzas Genéricas & Hermanos Calero!
An Atlanta Christmas: A Radio Show
Dec 13, 2024
Step into the magic of a live radio and podcast recording! If you’re a fan of immersive audio experiences like *Welcome to Nightvale* or crave the charm of old-time radio, this holiday storytelling event is for you. Enjoy original tales brought to life with live sound effects, right before your eyes (and ears!) Hear stories ranging from a chaotic elementary school Christmas pageant to Christmas ghosts—this event promises unforgettable memories for everyone.Don’t miss this unique, cozy celebration of holiday storytelling!
The Nutcracker
Dec 19, 2024-Dec 22, 2024
Join Southern Ballet Theatre, in their 32nd Season, for their annual production of the Nutcracker. Join Clara on her journey to a magical land, in everyone’s favorite holiday ballet.
LAC Movie Night: The Grinch
Dec 23, 2024
The Grinch is the newest adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ 1957 book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The plot follows the Grinch and his pet dog Max who plan to stop Whoville’s Christmas celebration by stealing all the town’s decorations and gifts.
SLEIGH!: A Holiday Edition of Drag Cabaret, Cocktails, & Comedy
Dec 28, 2024
Get ready to sleigh the holiday season with Sleigh: a holiday edition of Drag Cocktails, Comedy, and Cabaret! Hosted by the always entertaining Brent Star, this fabulous holiday drag extravaganza is packed with fierce performances, hilarious comedy, and plenty of festive cheer. Featuring crafted cocktails, iconic holiday hits, and ridiculous humor, this festive night will leave you laughing, cheering, and feeling jolly. Perfect for drag fans and holiday lovers alike, this show promises sparkle, music, and fabulous fun. ‘Tis the season to sleigh!