Calendar Picks
Classic City American Music Festival | Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm | The Foundry
Classic City Americ... The Foundry
OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné
OLLI Summer Film Fe... Ciné
Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
Wes Parker, Honeykn... Ciné
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe warehouse is open to the public to browse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and specimens. Feb. 20–21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
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
25th Anniversary Empty Bowl Fundraiser & Luncheon
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, this annual event raises funds and spreads awareness about food access and security. SOLD OUT! 11 a.m. www.foodbanknega.org
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Earth Fare 1689 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, United States1 p.m. www.earthfare.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesDonors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.athensacademy.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
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Chibugan Cafe 302 Athens Rd., Winterville, GA3 p.m. 706-424-4286
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Supper Club
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesCelebrate the month of February with a fried catfish and shrimp supper, and a variety of live music. 4:30–7 p.m. $15.99 & up. www.farmviewmarket.com
Karaoke
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens5 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872
KARAOKE Thursdays hosted by TikTok sensation Brandon Conway.
Emerging Scholars Symposium
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Sheila Barker is the keynote speaker for the symposium about “Beyond the Center: Art Histories from the Periphery.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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
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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Teens Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Opening Reception
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesExhibitions “Playing House” by Cecilia Reynolds and “Beneath the Sky and Sea” by Louise Haynes Hall will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
Open Studio
Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 160 Tracy St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United StatesArtist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view with guest artist Helen Kuykendall. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWorks by Linda Hall will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
The Georgia Music Collections Tour
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesTake a tour through Georgia musical history with a curator-led event for Third Thursday. 6:30 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.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
Bowling for Bottoms
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe fundraiser will include socializing and duckpin bowling in benefit of the Athens Area Diaper Bank. 6:30–8:30 p.m. $25. www.athensareadiaperbank.com
Artist Talk
The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAlice Woodruff will discuss her ceramic sculpture exhibition “Warrior Women.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.taylorgrady.com
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
Stop Light Observations, Winyah
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18–22. www.georgiatheatre.com
STOP LIGHT OBSERVATIONS Transformational rock and anti-pop group from Charleston, SC.
WINYAH Nashville-based indie and Southern rock band.
Arts Fishing Club, Juniper
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
ARTS FISHING CLUB Nashville-based indie-folk band known for their energetic live performances and heartfelt lyricism.
JUNIPER Band that blends elements of modern singer-songwriter music into the context of an alternative rock band.
Lemon’s, The Downstairs, Swear Jar, Crimson Fever
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.nowherebarlive.com
LEMON'S Memphis-based indie rock band.
THE DOWNSTAIRS Alt-rock band made up of five UGA students whose goal is to communicate raw emotion.
SWEAR JAR '90s inspired rock group that explores new horizons in punk, indie and alternative music.
CRIMSON FEVER Free spirited indie band that makes danceable music.
Eighth Blackbird
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $25–45. pac.uga.edu
EIGHTH BLACKBIRD Four-time Grammy Award-winning contemporary music group performing innovative presentations of works by living composers.
Love Letters
The Historic Crawford School 325 Park Avenue, Crawford, GA, United StatesArts! Oglethorpe presents the play about 50 years of handwritten correspondence between lifelong friends. Feb. 20–22, 7:30 p.m. $20. www.artsoglethorpe.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
Bayou Princess, 20cats, Chairs
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIndecent Artistry Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BAYOU PRINCESS Your favorite internet narcissist.
20CATS Grunge-gaze project of Knoxville,TN-based artist Will Stevens.
CHAIRS Enigmatic local recording project that pulls from shoegaze and post-punk influences.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents Ngozi IK, with a fresh and welcome take on social issues and growing up in a Catholic household. 8:30 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe warehouse is open to the public to browse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and specimens. Feb. 20–21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
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
Georgia Arbor Day
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesKeep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful and the Community Tree Council will be giving out tree seedlings and discussing trees. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Black History Month Celebration
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a new stout release with a cask tapping, a food truck, live music and percentages donated to the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
After Hours at the Museum
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the new exhibition “Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection.” Registration suggested. 5:30–7 p.m. www.georgiamuseum.org
Author Talk & Book Signing
Crawfod Long Museum 28 College St., Jefferson, GeorgiaLocal author Lillah Lawson will discuss the debut of her book The Doomed Girls of Jefferson. Reservations required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.crawfordlong.org
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
American Aquarium, Gabe Lee
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/AmericanAquariumAthens
AMERICAN AQUARIUM Raleigh, NC-based six-piece alternative country band whose sound is a blend of classic Southern and punk rock.
GABE LEE Classic songwriter and modern-day storyteller who has built his own bridge between country, folk and rock.
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
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
Open Mic
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery.com
OPEN MIC Every Friday.
Robyn Hitchcock, Thayer Sarrano
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.40watt.com
ROBYN HITCHCOCK Influential English singer-songwriter known for his work in rock band The Soft Boys in the 1970s and now for his prolific solo career.
THAYER SARRANO Hazy shoegaze-inspired songwriter whose sound is described as a "Southern-psych dreamland."
Julia Barfield, Your Ex’s Pets, Penny Loafer
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. "Keep to Me" EP release show!
YOUR EX'S PETS Haunting, groovy, soft-loud songs with vocal harmonies and layered arrangements.
PENNY LOAFER Local “post-college rock” band delivering grunge-tinged pop with sweet yet sometimes vicious compositions.
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.
Love Letters
The Historic Crawford School 325 Park Avenue, Crawford, GA, United StatesArts! Oglethorpe presents the play about 50 years of handwritten correspondence between lifelong friends. Feb. 20–22, 7:30 p.m. $20. www.artsoglethorpe.org
