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AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 27 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens

Saturday, April 27 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens

Normaltown Music Festival | Saturday, April 27 @ 11:30 am | Athentic Brewing Co.

Saturday, April 27 @ 11:30 am

Normaltown Music Fe...

Athentic Brewing Co.

Chickasaw Mudd Puppies, Say Zuzu | Saturday, April 27 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Saturday, April 27 @ 7:00 pm

Chickasaw Mudd Pupp...

40 Watt Club

Elf Power, Giant Day | Saturday, April 27 @ 9:00 pm | Nowhere Bar

Saturday, April 27 @ 9:00 pm

Elf Power, Giant Day

Nowhere Bar
Saturday, April 27 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens
Saturday, April 27 @ 11:30 am

Normaltown Music Fe...

Athentic Brewing Co.
Saturday, April 27 @ 7:00 pm

Chickasaw Mudd Pupp...

40 Watt Club
Saturday, April 27 @ 9:00 pm

Elf Power, Giant Day

Nowhere Bar

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Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

6–9 p.m. www.porterhouseathens.com/jazz

JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy standards, improv and originals by a live jazz trio every Wednesday night over dinner.

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Prism

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

This group is a positive safe space for teens who share a common vision of equality to gather and build community. Hang out at the library as members play games, talk about their lives and enjoy each others’ company. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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Southern Star Studio Open Gallery

Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Southern Star Studio is a collective ceramics studio, established by Maria Dondero in 2016. The gallery contains members’ work, primarily pottery. See new works by resident artists. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.southernstarstudioathens.com

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Bad Dog Trivia at Amici

Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United States

Top three teams win prizes with free beer pitchers to winning teams between rounds. Hosted by TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Madison Chamber Music Festival

The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center presents their 2021 Madison Chamber Music Festival featuring a performance by Balsam Range. Come out for an evening outdoors at the Madison Municipal Airport and enjoy some award-winning music, local BBQ and a cold beer or some wine. There will be ample seating to allow social distancing. Tickets can be purchased online. $45/person. 706-342-4743, www.mmcc-arts.org

 

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Really, Really Free Market

Reese and Pope Park

Just like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. reallyreallyfreemarketathens@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens

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Teen Video Game Night

Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA

Teens are invited to enjoy an evening of gaming fun with their peers. There will be tournament-style play and free play. No games rated Mature will be played. Ages 11–17. Every Monday, 6–7:30 p.m. 706-613-3596, www.accgov.com/148/leisure-services

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Dr. Fred’s Karaoke

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.

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Into the Woods

Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United States

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant piece. The story follows a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. Apr. 22 & 23; 28–30, 8 p.m. Apr. 24 & May 1, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.townandgownplayers.org/into-the-woods

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Into the Woods

Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United States

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant piece. The story follows a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. Apr. 22 & 23; 28–30, 8 p.m. Apr. 24 & May 1, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.townandgownplayers.org/into-the-woods

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Into the Woods

Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United States

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant piece. The story follows a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. Apr. 22 & 23; 28–30, 8 p.m. Apr. 24 & May 1, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.townandgownplayers.org/into-the-woods

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Into the Woods

Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United States

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant piece. The story follows a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. Apr. 22 & 23; 28–30, 8 p.m. Apr. 24 & May 1, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.townandgownplayers.org/into-the-woods

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The Amazing Acro-cats Ambush Athens

Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

The Amazing Acro-cats featuring Tuna and the Rock Cats are a troupe of performing house cats. The Acro-cats roll on balls, ride skateboards, jump through hoops and more while Tuna and the Rock Cats are an all-cat band. May 13, 7 p.m. May 14, 3 p.m. $25–55. www.mortontheatre.com

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Arms and the Man

UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United States

Lovely Raina idealizes her fiancé, a heroic soldier, and despises the enemy soldier who begs her to save his life. After the war, both the enemy and her fiancé return. Raina meets them both with arguments that spark and romance that sparkles. Presented by Town & Gown Players. July 22–23, 8 p.m. July 24, 2 p.m. $5. fineastigg@gmail.com

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Arms and the Man

UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United States

Lovely Raina idealizes her fiancé, a heroic soldier, and despises the enemy soldier who begs her to save his life. After the war, both the enemy and her fiancé return. Raina meets them both with arguments that spark and romance that sparkles. Presented by Town & Gown Players. July 22–23, 8 p.m. July 24, 2 p.m. $5. fineastigg@gmail.com

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Open Playtime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Little ones can join Ms. Carley for open play to help build their brains and encourage early literacy. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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Open Playtime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Little ones can join Ms. Carley for open play to help build their brains and encourage early literacy. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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Open Playtime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Little ones can join Ms. Carley for open play to help build their brains and encourage early literacy. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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The Nutcracker

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

The Nutcracker is a holiday classic following a young girl’s journey through a fantasy world of fairies, princes, toy soldiers and an army of mice. Dec. 22, 7 p.m. Dec. 23, 2 p.m. $16–42. www.classiccenter.com

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Open Playtime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Little ones can join Ms. Carley for open play to help build their brains and encourage early literacy. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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Open Playtime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Little ones can join Ms. Carley for open play to help build their brains and encourage early literacy. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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Open Playtime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Little ones can join Ms. Carley for open play to help build their brains and encourage early literacy. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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Open Playtime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Little ones can join Ms. Carley for open play to help build their brains and encourage early literacy. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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Open Playtime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Little ones can join Ms. Carley for open play to help build their brains and encourage early literacy. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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R&R Secret Farm Spring Plant Sale

R&R Secret Farm 919 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United States

Browse over 100 varieties of amazing plants for your dream garden. Perennials, annuals, natives and edibles. Preorder online or shop in person. Apr. 15 & 22, 2–6 p.m. Apr. 16 & 23, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.rrsecretfarm.com