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New Town Revue | Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm | ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm

New Town Revue

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm

New Town Revue

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag Brunch

Hendershots Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy some brunch and the first performance of 2025 with “Love vs. Hate” themed drag entertainment. 11 a.m. $25. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com

Event Series Love at First Bite

Love at First Bite

Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States

Pairing 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

World Whale Day Celebration

Historic Fire Hall No. 2 489 Prince Ave., Athens, GA

The 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

New York Philharmonic String Quartet

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

3 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.

Max Ganem

Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States

3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com

MAX GANEM Acoustic guitarist playing alternative covers.

30s–50s Speed Dating

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

A 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 States

Performances by comedians Corey Forrester and Drew Morgan, hosted by Drive-By Truckers frontman Patterson Hood. 7 p.m. $25. www.hendershotsathens.com

Ready, Set, Go

Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Kids 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

Event Series Monday Funday

Monday Funday

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Teen D&D Club

Teen D&D Club

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

Join 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

Event Series Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

7 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 States

A 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 States

Classic 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 States

Edge 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 States

After 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

Event Series Funny Femmes

Funny Femmes

150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United States

An all-women showcase featuring comedians from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

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

Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series ESOL

ESOL

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

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

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Chapter Chat

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

This month’s chat will feature The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket with quizzes, trivia, snacks and more. Ages 8–12. 4:30​​ p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Black Publishing in Georgia

UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United States

Panel discussion focused on Black publishing in Georgia hosted in honor of Robert Sengstacke Abbott. Spring 2025 Signature Lecture Series. 6 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu

History of Chocolate

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

A presentation will explore the history of chocolate and its health benefits with a tasting journey. Ages 16 & up. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Kenosha Kid

Kenosha Kid

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

KENOSHA KID Entering its 20th year, the brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”

ian

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com

IAN Dallas-based rapper and producer whose recent album features Lil Yachty, Chief Keef, and more.

Event Series Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

UGA Philharmonia

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

UGA PHILHARMONIA As one of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music's large orchestral ensembles, the Philharmonia is open to all student string players.