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Murder on the Orient Express | Thursday, April 17 @ 8:00 pm | UGA Fine Arts Theatre
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Murder on the Orient Express | Friday, April 18 @ 8:00 pm | UGA Fine Arts Theatre
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Murder on the Orient Express | Saturday, April 19 @ 8:00 pm | UGA Fine Arts Theatre
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Open Studio
BMA At Home 1354 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in to chat with staff, enjoy cocktails and view art on display by Stewart McDonald, Ansley Perno, Hannah Betzel, Natalie French, Seanne Woodall and Elaine Burge. 5–7 p.m. www.bmaathome.com
Family Fun Festival
Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy rides, games, prizes and food. Apr. 11 & 18, 5–11 p.m. Apr. 12 & 19, 1–11 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 1–10 p.m. Apr. 14–17, 5–10 p.m. FREE! $30 unlimited ride wristband. www.georgiasquaremall.com
Third Thursday Happy Hour
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe art gallery will be open with beverages, snacks, games and more happening on the lawn. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Teen Studio: Big and Bold
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the galleries and make art inspired by large-scale paintings from the permanent collection. Ages 13–18. Email to RSVP. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. First come, first served. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of videos editing using Adobe Premiere. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Poetry in the Gallery
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesPoet Hawkes Corbett hosts an event mic for participants to read their own works or works by other poets. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate a level 5 character or show up early to make one before joining in the adventure. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
The Reverend Conner Tribble
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE REVEREND CONNER TRIBBLE Old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverence.
Open Studio
Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 159 Oneta St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United StatesArtist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view with guest artist Lisa Freeman. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWorks by Annie Sears will be on view, like a domestic sewing machine turned into a pencil and paintbrush. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Mamma Mia!
Clarke Central High School 350 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCedar Shoals and Clarke Central high schools present a production of the classic musical that’s set on a Greek island. Apr. 17–18, 7 p.m. Apr. 19, 2 p.m. $5 (students), $10 (general admission). www.clarke.k12.ga.us/clarkecentral
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Your Pie Watkinsville 1430 Capital Ave., Watkinsville, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Sci-Fi Trivia
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia skills with host UnPhiltered. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
Brandon Alexander
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
BRANDON ALEXANDER Musician who has previously released work under the name Wilshire.
Sweet Dreams
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDanceFX presents dance performance featuring different styles and techniques. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
flipturn, Gatlin
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com
FLIPTURN Indie-rock band from Fernandina Beach, FL known for their energetic live shows.
GATLIN Musician from Orlando, FL also known for her work in indie band Sadie Hawkins who combines mellow, comforting alt-folk with pop.
Thursday Scholarship Series: Music and Dance
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu
MUSIC AND DANCE ARCO Chamber Orchestra and the UGA Dance Ensemble, directed Levon Ambartsumian and Lisa Fusillo respectively, collaborate to create an evening highlighting the intricate relationship between music and dance, featuring music by Telemann, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Piazzolla, Schnittke and Khachaturian.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Murder on the Orient Express
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesSstage adaptation of the classic Agatha Christie novel about murder and intrigue on opulent passenger train. Apr. 10–12 & 16–19, 8 p.m. Apr. 13, 2 p.m. $6–18. www.ugatheatre.com
Emilie: La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight!
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLauren Gunderson’s experimental play tells the story of an accomplished woman lost to history. Apr. 11–12 & 17–19, 8 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.townandgownplayers.org/emilie
Newport Transplant, Ozello, Clementine Was Right, Jude Brothers
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $15. www.athenscine.com
NEWPORT TRANSPLANT Dynamic honky-tonk band straddling punk rock and sci-fi wonder.
OZELLO A queercore band of punks from Atlanta.
CLEMENTINE WAS RIGHT The bootgaze and Western emo project of Denver-based poets Mike Young and Gion Davis.
JUDE BROTHERS Folk-derived singer-songwriter from Arkansas with a penchant for whimsy and tenderheartedness.
Strange Temples, Minorcan, CGI Joe + The Alien Emails
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
STRANGE TEMPLES No info available.
MINORCAN Self-described basement arena rock band from Asheville, NC.
CGI JOE + THE ALIEN EMAILS The skewed pop project of Joe Kubler, formerly known as Rene LeConte.
Adam Klein
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
ADAM KLEIN Singer-songwriter playing folk, folk rock, Americana and West African Mande-inspired music.
Beer Piss, Grudge, Glance of Dismissal
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.
GRUDGE Punks from Baltimore that would love to talk to you about The Wire or that bridge incident.
GLANCE OF DISMISSAL Hardcore band aspiring to incubate an '80s revival within the Athens community.
Ribbon Cutting & Opening
Classic Citiva Eastside 2226 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United StatesCelebrate the business’ Eastside location opening with a ribbon cutting, live music, product sampling and games. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.classiccitiva.com
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Spring Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale and get advice from staff and master gardeners, with proceeds benefitting the horticulture and conservation departments. Thursday is a preview sale (for members only). Apr. 17–18, 2–6 p.m. Apr. 19, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. botgarden.uga.edu
Art for Justice
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement invite middle and high school students to explore social justice topics through creative zine-making and a trivia challenge. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Family Fun Festival
Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy rides, games, prizes and food. Apr. 11 & 18, 5–11 p.m. Apr. 12 & 19, 1–11 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 1–10 p.m. Apr. 14–17, 5–10 p.m. FREE! $30 unlimited ride wristband. www.georgiasquaremall.com
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe second half of the BFA exit show “Surface Tension” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Mamma Mia!
Clarke Central High School 350 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCedar Shoals and Clarke Central high schools present a production of the classic musical that’s set on a Greek island. Apr. 17–18, 7 p.m. Apr. 19, 2 p.m. $5 (students), $10 (general admission). www.clarke.k12.ga.us/clarkecentral
Froggy Spring Fling
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about local amphibians then search the property for a few. Bring a flashlight and closed-toe shoes. Registration required. 7 p.m. $5 (ACC resident), $8 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Author Event
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening with author Xhenet Aliu as she reads from her newest book Everybody Says It’s Everything plus trivia, discussions and more. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com/everybodysays
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Hani’el ML
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). www.hendershotsathens.com
HANI'EL ML Visionary saxophonist, composer and educator currently based in Brooklyn, NY.
Dusty Mustard and the Winnebagos
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
DUSTY MUSTARD AND THE WINNEBAGOS New honky-tonk country band.
Country River Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Taiyamo Denku
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesATHfactor-Liberty Entertainment. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
TAIYAMO DENKU Milwaukee-based hip-hop artist with nearly 30 years in the industry, 39 released projects and 18 national tours.
ISHUES Legendary local hip-hop artist.
ANT DA RIPPER Athens hip-hop artist who strives to create a platform for aspiring artists with his own recording studio and label.
LB Dancer and rapper with Missy Elliot energy.
TDUL AKTIION Raw storytelling with Southern grit.
FARIN Athens dancehall vocalist supreme performing his own songs.
MIKHAYLA ROBINSON-SMITH Athens poet laureate.
DJ CHIEFROCKA A set of hip-hop favorites from a DJ who has been studying the art of DJing all his life and has been sharpening his skills in Athens for the past 12 years.
The Grawks, Shehehe, Five Eight
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-infused local rock and roll band. EP release show!
SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere.
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.
Brandon Patrick George, Kenneth Weiss
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $49. pac.uga.edu
BRANDON PATRICK GEORGE Leading flute soloist and a member of the Grammy Award-winning Imani Winds whose repertoire extends from the Baroque era to today.
KENNETH WEISS Musician widely recognized as a leading authority of the harpsichord repertoire.
