Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Strike Fashion Show | Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm | Geography Geology Building
Strike Fashion Show Geography Geology Building
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Madison Fest | Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am | Madison Town Park
Madison Fest Madison Town Park
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo 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.”
Lettuce
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35–40. www.georgiatheatre.com
LETTUCE Grammy award-nominated, genre-busting musical collective formed in 1992 by four alumni of the Berklee College Of Music that combines funk, rock, psychedelia, jazz, soul, jam, go-go and the avant-garde.
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $23.50–106.50. www.classiccenter.com
MANIA Internationally traveling ABBA tribute band.
Handholder
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive in the Lobby at WUOG. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
HANDHOLDER Visit the radio station's lobby or tune in to 90.5 fm to hear this group whose multi-genre sound ranges from folk to rock to electronic.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Pilgrim, Jef Whatley
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHeAthens Homecoming Pre-Party. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
PILGRIM Local hard-hitting, riff-heavy rock band led by songwriter Paul McHugh.
JEF WHATLEY Member of Brown Dwarf, Normaltown Sound Machine, TaxiCab Verses, Pilgrim, etc. performs a solo set of originals and favorites.
Five Eight
Manhattan Cafe 337 N Hull Street, Athens, United StatesHWY 29 Premiere After-Party. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.fiveeight.com
FIVE EIGHT Acoustic performance by the legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Student Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesExhibition design intern Winston Lovelace will give a talk about his behind-the-scenes work for some reinstallations. 1 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Shadow Country
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMembers of the Drive–By Truckers fan community will read poems inspired by the band’s album Southern Rock Opera in benefit of Nuçi’s Space. 4 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.medium.com/@glennraucher
HWY 29: An Athens Music Documentary
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensDemo premiere of the documentary about the local music scene. 5 p.m. (doors), 5:30 p.m. (screening). FREE! partiful.com/e/IFsqsGtPSWy0UL0iV8MR
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Ella Langley
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPeach Park by Sprinter Vodka Soda. 5:30–11:30. FREE! (limited entry). www.palomapark.com
ELLA LANGLEY Acoustic set by country artist with branded giveaways and deals.
Athens Psychedelic Society
740 Prince Avenue Bldg 14 740 Prince Ave Bldg 14, Athens, United StatesMeet like-minded individuals interested in topics related to expanded states of consciousness. 6 p.m. FREE! Athens Psychedelic Society on Facebook
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Valentine Cards & Candy
Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., AthensMake a special memory with a loved one while decorating Valentine’s Day cards and candy with your child. 6 p.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Teen Candy Salad & Movie Night
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to make a candy ‘salad’ and watch a Valentine’s Day themed movie. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Honeypuppy
White Tiger Deluxe 64 N Main St., Watkinsville, GA, United States6 p.m. www.instagram.com/itshoneypuppy
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Wednesday.
‘Normal’ Run
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
La Fiesta 1395 College Station Rd, Athens, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Columbus River Dragons
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.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.
Blood Everywhere
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA womanizer hires a killer to murder his wife, then a couple steals the car with the wife’s corpse in The Killer Must Kill Again. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens
Beats, Rhymes and Life Open Mic
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
BEATS, RHYMES AND LIFE OPEN MIC Emcees, poets, rappers and freestylers of all styles are invited to perform with the backing band playing the tempo of their choice.
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
Drive-By Truckers, Jay Leavitt
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHeAthens Homecoming Night 1. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $55, $195 (VIP). www.40watt.com
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS Local legends playing the songs of Southern Rock Opera for their homecoming show.
JAY LEAVITT DJing the DBT after-party.
Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
WIND SYMPHONY Performing the finest standard and new repertoire for wind band.
SYMPHONIC BAND Experienced undergraduate music majors, minors and non-majors from across campus play classic band repertoire and new music.
Not Rocket Science Trivia
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host Michael. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com
DJ Immuzikation
The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! www.theoldpal.com
DJ IMMUZIKATION Playing groovy jams for a Galentine's Night.
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Flatline Drive
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
FLATLINE DRIVE No info available.
Valentine’s Houseplant Sale
UGA Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis sale will feature a variety of houseplants and tropicals curated from the garden’s greenhouse collection. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Read to Rover
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to certified therapy dog Grady. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
STEAM Thursday: What Was It Like?
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesCelebrate Georgia’s history with hands-on fun. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
“Valentine’s Day Party” Therapeutic Recreation Program
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensEnjoy a Valentine’s Day celebration. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 1–2 p.m. $1 (resident), $1.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
