Saturday, February 23
38 events
Live Music
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Farm 255
THE WOODGRAINS Local band that plays a blend of funk, rock and soul featuring three vocalists and charismatic harmonies.
MANS TRASH Solo project from Mercer West (Bubbly Mommy Gun). Featuring The Woodgrains.
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Little Kings Shuffle Club
IMMUZIKATION Celebrated local DJ Alfredo Lapuz, Jr. hosts a dance party featuring high-energy electro and rock.
TWIN POWERS DJ Dan Geller (The Gold Party, The Agenda) and friends spin late-night glam rock, new wave, Top 40, punk and Britpop.
DJ Z-DOG Loveable local DJ spins top 40 hits, old-school hip-hop, high-energy rock and other danceable favorites.
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Amici
THREE DOWN CREW Funky jam band from Marietta.
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Georgia Theatre
TAME IMPALA The bold Aussie psych band is riding a wave of critical support for its latest album, Lonerism. See story on p. 15.
THE GROWL Australian rock band featuring a wall-of-sound style.
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Green Room
WASHED OUT Local synthpop purveyor Ernest Greene performs a DJ set.
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New Earth Music Hall
CLOUDEATER Organic rock meets electronic instrumentation accompanied by powerful vocals, a collision of sound with influences like Radiohead and The Flaming Lips.
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Old Clarksville Mill
NORTH GEORGIA WINTER BLUEGRASS JAM Two days of live bluegrass from Chattahoochee Chain Gang, Packway Handle Band, Mosier Brothers Band, Stop, Drop and Roll, Bluebilly Grit, Larry Keel and Snake Oil Medicine Show. Proceeds benefit the Soque River Watershed Association and the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.
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Nowhere Bar
SHOWTIME Elite tha Showstoppa's band plays eclectic hip-hop mixed with rockin' funky soul.
AFRO Nashville/Murfreesboro, TN-based progressive rock band that plays energetic, free-form improvisations.
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
THE LUCKY JONES Athens-based three-piece playing self described "rockin' rhythm and blues."
KISS YOUR DARLING Playing Celtic and old-time music.
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The Melting Point
THE EMBERS An evening of high-energy beach, shag and soul music from this South Carolina-based band.
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40 Watt Club
ATHENS BUSINESS ROCKS FINALE Finale of Nuçi's Space's annual battle/benefit, featuring KING COTTON & THE SWEATY T'S (Ruby Sue Graphics), BOTJAM (State Botanical Garden of Georgia), THE DOUBLE OH ZONE PRESENTS: SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED (The Red Zone), PUNCH LIST (TSAV), KNEEL BEFORE DIAMOND (Partner Software), 40 CENT (40 Watt Club) and ÇITLIN' SOUTHERN SOUL REVUE (Nuçi's Space). See Calendar Pick on p. 19.
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The Office Lounge
EMILY MCCANNON BAND Singer-songwriter blending elements of county and rock, citing influences like Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson.
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Terrapin Beer Co.
THE ROYCROFTERS Gwinnett-based rock band.
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The World Famous
OLD SMOKEY Local band fronted by Jim Willingham, playing spaghetti western-style numbers. 7-inch release show!
MOTHS Jacob Morris plays a mostly acoustic sort of '70s folk-rock with a pop sensibility and an inevitable psychedelic tinge.
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Go Bar
FEATHER TRADE Formerly known as Misfortune500, this local band plays moody post-pop.
GLASSCRAFTS Power-pop-punk project featuring Grass Giraffes' Steven Trimmer and Robby Casso.
K V I D S Songwriter K. Jared Collins fronts this ever-evolving local pop project. Featuring backing band Velocirapture.
TWIN POWERS DJ Dan Geller (The Gold Party, The Agenda) and friends spin late-night glam rock, new wave, Top 40, punk and Britpop.
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Flicker Theatre & Bar
TREY + THE MIGHTY HOPEFULS Psych-tinged lo-fi pop band from Columbus.
SPIRIT TRAMP JT Bringardner plays atmospheric electro/dream-pop.
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Crow's Nest
OUTLAWS IN THE ROUND II An evening of outlaw country covers.
Kidstuff
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Barnes & Noble
Storytime
For all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe.
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Floorspace
Kids' Drum Circle
Hand-drumming and percussion for ages 5–12. No experience necessary. Bring a drum if you have one. RSVP.
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Eco*Art*Lab
Earth Art for Kids
Mandala making and other projects that explore the meaning of interdependency. Materials provided. For ages 3–9 and their caregivers.
Classes
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State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Plant Propagation Course
A Certificate in Native Plants elective course, students learn to propagate native wildflowers and shrubs by seeds, cuttings and division. Models for inexpensive grow-light systems and a propagation timeline will be provided to ensure that seedlings are ready to be transplanted outdoors in early spring. Participants will leave with several types of seeds to propagate at home. Please dress for the outdoors.
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OCAF
Still Life Painting Workshop
Two-day workshop for painting still lifes.
Performance
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Morton Theatre
Unforgettable Footprints
The East Athens Educational Dance Center’s 26th annual dance production.
Events
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Madison Morgan Cultural Center
Antique Show and Sale
A show and sale of American antiques including furniture, pottery, art, silver, textiles and more. Event includes lectures on antiques.
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Showtime Bowling Center
Differently-Able Bowl-a-Thon
Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living hosts an awareness and fundraising event. Proceeds go towards support services for individuals with disabilities.
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Sew Normal Studio
Open House
For Sew Normal Studio, a new business offering sewing services, custom clothing and decor.
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The Classic Center
India Night
Performance displaying the traditions, culture and heritage of India.
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Beef 'O' Brady's
Women's Ultimate Fighting Championship
Celebrate good food and good sports with a screening of the UFC 157.
Theatre
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UGA Baptist Collegiate Ministries
Once Upon a Mattress
The Princess and the Pea is updated to include music and a Queen who forbids anyone in her kingdom from marrying until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a wife. Call for tickets.
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UGA Fine Arts Building
Must Go On
The UGA Theatre stages a new play by UGA professor John Kundert-Gibbs.
Art
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Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA
"Morning After the Deluge"
A screening of PBS's "Art21" segment on artist Paul Pfeiffer. Part of ATHICA's "And I Feel Fine" exhibit.
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Madison Morgan Cultural Center
Georgia Folk Pottery Lecture
Margaret Browne discusses "Elements of Value and Connoisseurship: What Makes a Piece of Late-20th-Century Georgia Folk Art 'Good,' 'Better' or 'Best'?"
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Loft Art Supply
Manga Comic Workshop
Learn how to draw real Japanese manga. Ages 11 & above. Second part of the workshop is held on Mar. 2.
Lectures & Lit
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The Church at College Station
"I Have a Question..."
A weekend seminar exploring some of life’s most controversial issues with Dr. Joe Davis, professor of philosophy and apologetics at Southeastern University.
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Georgia Center Hotel
"Activist Literacies: Inspire, Engage, Create, Transform"
A full day of lectures and discussions presented by the JoLLE@UGA, the Journal of Language & Literacy Education.
Film
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UGA Tate Student Center
The Master
A Naval veteran arrives home unsettled and uncertain of his future, until he is tantalized by The Cause and its charismatic leader.
Comedy
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Caledonia Lounge
Weird Kids' Comedy Night
A mix of local stand-up comedy and improv.
Ending Saturday, February 23
Classes
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Transformational Doll Workshop
(Call for Location) Local artist Barbara Odil leads a two-day experiential workshop in creating dolls that reflect pivotal life events. Feb. 23, 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. & Feb. 24, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. $250, $125 advance deposit. 706-546-5601
Kidstuff
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Oconee County Library
You Pick Movie Day
Kids can cast their vote on the library's Facebook page to watch either Brave or The Pirates! Band of Misfits. Movie shows Feb. 23, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/OCLCS