Rak The Watt
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Mahsati from the Healing Arts Centre, this event showcases local belly dancers of different styles. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $5. www.40watt.com
INSPIRE 2023 Winter Showcase
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAnnual winter showcase featuring dancers of all ages performing to popular seasonal tunes. 11:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
The Exclusive Good News
Festival Hall 201 N. Main St., Greensboro, GA, United StatesSouthern Spice Dance Academy presents a holiday event. 5 p.m. FREE! www.southernspicedanceacademy.com
UUFA Winter Solstice Service
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States“Honoring the Dark, Honoring the Light” in this service of music, meditation and candle lighting featuring the UUFA Chalice Choir. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
The Nutcracker
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will perform the classic fairytale set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. Dec. 22, 7 p.m. Dec. 23, 2 p.m. $32–42. www.classiccenter.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Friday
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a Christmas Drag show to close out the 2023 season. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
The Nutcracker
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will perform the classic fairytale set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. Dec. 22, 7 p.m. Dec. 23, 2 p.m. $32–42. www.classiccenter.com
Rabbit Box Storytelling: Food for Thought
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensThis month’s storytelling theme is “Food for Thought,” discussing how food is ingrained in our heritage, hearts and hopes. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org
Dance Theatre of Harlem
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe multi-ethnic ballet company tours nationally and internationally with a forward-thinking repertoire. Performances for Young People Series event. 10:30 a.m. SOLD OUT! pac.uga.edu
Dance Theatre of Harlem
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe multi-ethnic ballet company tours nationally and internationally with a forward-thinking repertoire. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $30–69. pac.uga.edu
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Sensational Saturdays
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy the first drag show of 2024 and the kickoff of the 14th Season. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Wrestling at Southern
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTaking place indoors, cheer on the action and antics happening within the ring. 7 p.m. (bell). $5–10. www.sobrewco.com
UGA India Night
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn its 30th year, this event is a Bollywood-fusion dance competition showcasing talent, hospitality and southern charm. 6–9 p.m. $21.25–33. www.classiccenter.com
Ballroom Magic: Magically Ever After
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA’s Ballroom Performance Group presents a magical evening of dance. Feb. 8–10, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, 2 p.m. $8–18. www.facebook.com/UGABallroomPerformanceGroup
Ballroom Magic: Magically Ever After
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA’s Ballroom Performance Group presents a magical evening of dance. Feb. 8–10, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, 2 p.m. $8–18. www.facebook.com/UGABallroomPerformanceGroup
Ballroom Magic: Magically Ever After
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA’s Ballroom Performance Group presents a magical evening of dance. Feb. 8–10, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, 2 p.m. $8–18. www.facebook.com/UGABallroomPerformanceGroup
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag fun to celebrate the 14th Anniversary show and Lori Divine’s 60th birthday. Ages 12 & under get in free. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
North Georgia Talent Show
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMultiplechoices Center for Independent Living presents an afternoon of performances with light refreshments. 1–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
The Vagina Monologues
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Cottage presents this performance with proceeds supporting the center’s free services to survivors of sexual violence and child abuse in the Athens area. Feb. 15–17, 8 p.m. $16. www.northgeorgiacottage.org
Big Hearts Talent Show
Athens Church 10 Huntington Road, Athens, United StatesThis annual event starts with a red carpet entrance followed by talent show performances. 6:30 p.m. $25–50. www.espbighearts.com
The Vagina Monologues
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Cottage presents this performance with proceeds supporting the center’s free services to survivors of sexual violence and child abuse in the Athens area. Feb. 15–17, 8 p.m. $16. www.northgeorgiacottage.org
Beerbutante
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesBoybutante hosts an evening of drag entertainment hosted by Karmella Macchiato. 6:30–8 p.m. www.facebook.com/boybutante
Next Act Cabaret
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesUGA’s student-run musical theatre group will put on a performance. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
The Vagina Monologues
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Cottage presents this performance with proceeds supporting the center’s free services to survivors of sexual violence and child abuse in the Athens area. Feb. 15–17, 8 p.m. $16. www.northgeorgiacottage.org
Athens Drag Brunch
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesA gospel-themed show open to all ages that includes a brunch meal and limited free beverages. 11 a.m. (doors), 12 p.m. (show). $25. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Circadian Flight
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s advanced students will perform an aerial dance that explores life between night and day featuring trapeze, fabrics and pole acts. Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Feb. 25, 2 p.m. $15 (adults), $10 (students/children). www.canopystudio.org
Circadian Flight
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s advanced students will perform an aerial dance that explores life between night and day featuring trapeze, fabrics and pole acts. Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Feb. 25, 2 p.m. $15 (adults), $10 (students/children). www.canopystudio.org
Dancing Through Light
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe East Athens Educational Dance Center presents its annual production highlighting many different forms of dance. Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Feb. 25, 3 p.m. $15 (adv.), $18. www.mortontheatre.com
Circadian Flight
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s advanced students will perform an aerial dance that explores life between night and day featuring trapeze, fabrics and pole acts. Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Feb. 25, 2 p.m. $15 (adults), $10 (students/children). www.canopystudio.org
Dancing Through Light
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe East Athens Educational Dance Center presents its annual production highlighting many different forms of dance. Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Feb. 25, 3 p.m. $15 (adv.), $18. www.mortontheatre.com
Rabbit Box Storytelling: Anything Goes
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensThis month’s storytelling theme is “Anything Goes” about one-of-a-kind tales that don’t fit a theme. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org
Improv Athens
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe resident UGA improv group performs a show presented with the special exhibition “Richard Prince: Tell Me Everything.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Swan Lake
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis detailed ballet production features hand-painted sets and over 150 radiant costumes. 6 p.m. $35–80. www.classiccenter.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of fun with open drag night. 7:30 p.m. (sign-ups), 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Moulin Rouge!
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Studio Athens presents a dance performance reimagining Baz Luhrman’s 2001 cult classic film. 8 p.m. (doors). $12–15. www.georgiatheatre.com
Beth Gill & Jon Moniaci
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Fabienne Lasserre: Listeners” will be activated by a commissioned dance by choreographer Gill and an accompanying sound piece by experimental composer Moniaci. 7 p.m. FREE! athenaeum.uga.edu
Tragedy of Carmen
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Tony Award-winning reconceptualization of Bizet’s opera explores fate and forging new paths. Mar. 21–22, 7:30 p.m. $20. pac.uga.edu
Tragedy of Carmen
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Tony Award-winning reconceptualization of Bizet’s opera explores fate and forging new paths. Mar. 21–22, 7:30 p.m. $20. pac.uga.edu
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesA benefit show for the Boybutante Aids Foundation with the Armorettes from Atlanta. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Dancing with the Athens Stars
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesWell-known dancers and local leaders get on stage to earn your votes, with proceeds benefitting Project Safe. 7:30 p.m. $16–26. www.classiccenter.com
Spring Dances
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe East Athens Educational Dance Center’s students will perform African, ballet, modern, tap and contemporary dance pieces. 3 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10. www.mortontheatre.com
Rabbit Box Storytelling: Better Late Than Never
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensThis month’s storytelling theme is “Better Late Than Never” about stories of redemption, perseverance and breakthroughs. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of fun with open drag night. 7:30 p.m. (sign-ups), 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Dar He: The Story of Emmett Till
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe documentary theatre artist Mike Wiley will engage people of all ages to learn about Emmett Till. 7 p.m. $15–25. www.mortontheatre.com
A Sense of Place
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s Repertory Company presents an aerial dance celebration of Georgia’s landscapes with original acts, artwork by painter Laura Floyd and a live soundscape by Libbaloops. Apr. 12, 8 p.m. $85 (Friday Gala). Apr. 13, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Apr. 14, 4 p.m. $15 (students/children), $20. www.canopystudio.org
A Sense of Place
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s Repertory Company presents an aerial dance celebration of Georgia’s landscapes with original acts, artwork by painter Laura Floyd and a live soundscape by Libbaloops. Apr. 12, 8 p.m. $85 (Friday Gala). Apr. 13, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Apr. 14, 4 p.m. $15 (students/children), $20. www.canopystudio.org
Georgia Club Dance Team Spring Exhibition
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe showcase includes student-choreographed dances and guest pieces in the styles of jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, ballet and more. 2 p.m. $5 (UGA student), $10. www.mortontheatre.com
A Sense of Place
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s Repertory Company presents an aerial dance celebration of Georgia’s landscapes with original acts, artwork by painter Laura Floyd and a live soundscape by Libbaloops. Apr. 12, 8 p.m. $85 (Friday Gala). Apr. 13, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Apr. 14, 4 p.m. $15 (students/children), $20. www.canopystudio.org
Seduction Deduction
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDanceFX presents a burlesque performance by The Bombshells and The Cherry Bombs. 7 p.m. (doors). $8 (adv.), $10. www.40watt.com