Calendar Picks
Sanguisugabogg, Full of Hell, Harm’s Way, 200 Stab Wounds, Gridiron, Mutilated | Friday, May 16 @ 5:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Sanguisugabogg, Ful... Georgia Theatre
Dead Beat Club Redux | Friday, May 16 @ 6:00 pm | Live Wire
Dead Beat Club Redux Live Wire
Murray Attaway, Clay Harper | Saturday, May 17 @ 6:00 pm | The Foundry
Murray Attaway, Cla... The Foundry
Classic City Wrestling | Saturday, May 17 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Classic City Wrestling 40 Watt Club
Atheist Society of Athens
Jittery Joe's 1480 Baxter St, Athens, GANon-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. Third Saturdays, 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheistsocietyathens.org
Bigdumbhick
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BIGDUMBHICK Wise-cracking, self-deprecating acoustic guitar slinger from North Carolina with a background in bluegrass and traditional country.
Opening Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe 2025 Members’ Showcase features a variety of mixed media works from ATHICA members. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Vinyl Open Decks
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia6–9 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
VINYL OPEN DECKS DJ Nate and JiiG host an open decks night where attendees can bring a few records and sign up to share some tunes. Turntables and mixer provided.
Sip n’ Paint
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy drinks and appetizers while painting an orchid led by a local artist. Supplies provided. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. $60. botgarden.uga.edu
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
FIDDLEBONE Live music for a contra dance hosted by Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Amanda and Rob Setili and live music by the Fiddlebone. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
Drive-By Truckers, Thelma and the Sleaze
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHeAthens Homecoming Night 4. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $60. www.40watt.com
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS Local legends playing all the favorites for their homecoming show.
THELMA AND THE SLEAZE Nashville-based rock and roll power trio.
Rick Fowler Band, The Smillies & The Deacons
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/HendershotsFeb15
RICK FOWLER BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. Album release show!
THE SMILLIES & THE DEACONS Janet and Dennis Smillie of blues rock band Janet and the New Dogs joined by the best rhythm section in town.
Bleeth, .Carmelo, hambear, Cupstack
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
BLEETH Experimental post-metal band from Miami, FL whose visceral, heavy sound is grounded in an aggressively melodious genre-fusing experience.
.CARMELO Bedroom skramz out of Lawrenceville.
HAMBEAR Five-piece grunge emo-rock band based in Athens.
CUPSTACK Athens screamo and noise band.
For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAfter their visit 50 years earlier, siblings are called back to Neverland and must face aging and the allure of never growing up. Feb. 7–8 & 13–14, 8 p.m. Feb. 9 & 16, 2 p.m. www.townandgownplayers.org
John Proctor is the Villain
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre production drawing parallels between a high school English classroom in rural Georgia and Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Feb. 13–15 & 19–22, 8 p.m. Feb. 16 & 23, 2 p.m. $6 (students), $18 (general). www.ugatheatre.com/proctor
Princess and Royal Blue
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
PRINCESS AND ROYAL BLUE Motown, soul, blues and smooth R&B.
Elf Power, Elijah Johnston, Honeypuppy, Johnny Falloon
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesFlicker's 25th Anniversary Extravaganza. 8 p.m. (doors). $15 (single night), $25 (both nights). www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ELF POWER Longtime fixture on the Athens scene playing crisp, melodic psych-pop.
ELIJAH JOHNSTON Athens-based emo musician whose songs bridge the conversational songwriter fare of now and the hooky guitar based music of the past.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
Celestial Crush
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesCelestial Crush. 8 p.m.–2 a.m. $10. www.instagram.com/technospeakeasyathens
T3CHNOFAIRY Electronic artist curating a danceable vibe.
LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy."
CARDYNAL An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist delivering hard-hitting bars with catchy hooks and melodies.
MACK2TONE Athens-based hip-hop artist with a contemporary sound.
AFRO KENOBI Battle rapper with witty wordplay and smooth melodies.
ZEERZA Athens-based electronic DJ.
WAATERS Local DJ.
Isra & The Paisleys, Matt Knox, Quentin Love
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). FREE! www.athenscine.com
ISRA & THE PAISLEYS Atlanta band with a raw Merseybeat sound capturing the essence of the ‘60s with a modern twist.
MATT KNOX Maximalist power pop meets a confused upbringing for fans of Elvis Costello, friends of Dorothy, and Men of the Cloth.
QUENTIN LOVE Bubbly indie pop with leanings into country and sunshine pop psychedelia.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag Brunch
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy some brunch and the first performance of 2025 with “Love vs. Hate” themed drag entertainment. 11 a.m. $25. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Feb. 14, 12–6 p.m. Feb. 15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 16, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Love at First Bite
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesPairing of wines, truffles and strawberries dipped in chocolate with an evening of live music. Feb. 14, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Feb. 15, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Feb. 16, 12:30–6 p.m. $42. www.boutierwinery.com
Oconee County Library Friends Winter Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Feb. 13–16. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAfter their visit 50 years earlier, siblings are called back to Neverland and must face aging and the allure of never growing up. Feb. 7–8 & 13–14, 8 p.m. Feb. 9 & 16, 2 p.m. www.townandgownplayers.org
John Proctor is the Villain
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre production drawing parallels between a high school English classroom in rural Georgia and Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Feb. 13–15 & 19–22, 8 p.m. Feb. 16 & 23, 2 p.m. $6 (students), $18 (general). www.ugatheatre.com/proctor
World Whale Day Celebration
Historic Fire Hall No. 2 489 Prince Ave., Athens, GAThe Friends of the Georgia Museum of Natural History present short films, a discussion of whales and artifacts from the collection. 2–4 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.gmnhfriends.org
Sunday Afternoon Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
New York Philharmonic String Quartet
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $40–60. music.uga.edu
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC STRING QUARTET Quartet returning to Athens with Haydn’s Viennese Op. 77, No. 1 and a Dvořák composition not heard on our stage in at least 15 years.
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
30s–50s Speed Dating
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA meet and mingle followed by speed dating sessions for ages 30–50. Registration required. 6–9 p.m. $25. www.athenticbrewing.com
Back to Back
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesPerformances by comedians Corey Forrester and Drew Morgan, hosted by Drive-By Truckers frontman Patterson Hood. 7 p.m. $25. www.hendershotsathens.com
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Ready, Set, Go
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesKids will participate in a variety of games and physical activities. Ages 6–12. Registration required. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $15 (resident), $22.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Teen D&D Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Classic City Wrestling
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA night of high flying, power slamming independent wrestling, with a side of rock and roll by the Drive-By Truckers. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.40watt.com
Drive-By Truckers
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesClassic City Wrestling. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.40watt.com
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS Legendary local Southern rock band front by Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley.
Paganini 24 Solo Violin Caprices Concert #2
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
PAGANINI 24 SOLO VIOLIN CAPRICES CONCERT #2 A UGA ensembles event.
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAfter meet cute-ing the love of his life, Frank Stallone learns she is in deep trouble, on the run from her pimp in the highly-regressive actioner Savage Harbor. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
Funny Femmes
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesAn all-femme showcase featuring comedians from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com