Calendar Picks
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
Athens Got Talent | Sunday, May 18 @ 6:00 pm | Terrapin Beer Co.
Athens Got Talent Terrapin Beer Co.
Freeman Leverett, Sunset Honor Unit, Ritika, Gabby Delliponti | Thursday, May 22 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre Rooftop
Freeman Leverett, S... Georgia Theatre Rooftop
Athens Goth Night Dance Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Goth Night Dance Party. 9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
DJ CROWE DJ Steven Crowe.
DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz.
DJ GOTH DAD Dustin Gannon of Vision Video leads a dance party spinning goth, post-punk, '80s, Halloween music and more.
Bookin’ It 5K Race and Fun Run
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Friends of the Library encourage runners to dress up as their favorite literary character for this Eastside library branch fundraiser. 8 a.m. $15–30. www.friendsofacclibrary.org/bookin-it
Classic City Roller Derby Green vs. Black
Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesThe Classic City Rollergirls scrimmage. 10:30 a.m. (doors). $15. www.classiccityrollergirls.com
Sonny Angel Trading Party
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your Sonny Angel blind box trades and swap with the community. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraftcom
Lazy Sunday Games Day
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your favorite board, video, card or role playing games and meet fellow gamers. 1–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.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
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
Repair Cafe
Solid Waste Office 25 Hancock Industrial Way, Athens, United StatesBring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe
Author Talk
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAuthor Ashley Callahan will discuss her biography about Frankie Welch titled “Frankie Welch’s America.” 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
La finta giardiniera
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. pac.uga.edu
LA FINTA GIARDINIERA UGA Opera Theatre returns to perform one of Mozart's first operas, a surreal romp of requited and unrequited love.
Take Flight
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this dance concert the accelerated dance program students will display their skills and talents in a variety of styles. Feb. 22, 7 p.m. Feb. 23, 3 p.m. $15 (adv.), $18. www.accgov.com/myrec
Spring Opera
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesShowcase of the school of music’s students. Feb. 21–22, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, 3 p.m. $20. pac.uga.edu
Folie à Quatre
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FOLIE À QUATRE Playing tunes from diverse musical genres and cultures sung in French and English.
Free Play Improv Workshop
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn improv and comedy acting skills with Matt House, no experience needed. Ages 16 & up. 4 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Vulture Sister Song
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesPerformances of poetry, storytelling, music and dance from artists around the country. 4 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
Segar Jazz Affair, Marcus Click
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (two sets). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SegarFeb23
SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.
MARCUS CLICK Smooth jazz saxophonist sharing songs from his album Brand New Day.
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
Athens in Harmony
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $15 (w/ UGA ID), $25–35. pac.uga.edu
ATHENS IN HARMONY A celebration of the talents of local musicians as they are paired across differences in race, ethnicity and nationality to sing duets with a backing band led by Michael Wegner.
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Blue Ridge Bobcats
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
Clara Waidley, Evelia, Ritika
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show), $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
CLARA WAIDLEY Musician living in Savannah whose dreamy, acoustic alternative music is inspired by her frequent travels and experiences busking from coast to coast.
EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music.
RITIKA Songwriter and producer whose unique sound ranges from folktronica to bossanova to create "music with umph."
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
Rauncher, Spectral Body, Bone Bag
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
RAUNCHER New project blending electronic, house and bass music.
SPECTRAL BODY Electronic body punk out of Nashville.
BONE BAG New heavy punk trio with post-punk and sludge undertones.
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
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
Tween STEAM Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in and build your own creations with a variety of STEM toys. Ages 8-12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Using Credit Cards
Online: Athens Land Trust Athens, GeorgiaVirtual financial education workshop for ACC residents hosted by the Athens Land Trust. 5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0122, www.athenslandtrust.org
Teen Game Night
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensPlay classic board games, beat video game challenges or team up for showdowns. 6–8 p.m. $3 (residents), $4.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Trump’s War on Civil Rights
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Southern Labor Youth Movement holds a community town hall on how to fight back in the political landscape. 6:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis month the group is reading Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen by Susan Gregg Gilmore. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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.
Futurebirds, Fantastic Negrito
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTicketBase Launch Party. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.40watt.com
FUTUREBIRDS Psychedelic Southern rock group whose career is defined by its twangy yet fun rhythm.
FANTASTIC NEGRITO Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter whose music incorporates blues, R&B and roots.
UGA Piano @ Steinway Hall Awardees Showcase
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA PIANO @ STEINWAY HALL AWARDEES SHOWCASE Performance from the UGA piano students who participated in the biennial showcase at the legendary Steinway Hall in New York City.
Trivia with Marissa
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Marissa. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Casa de Amistad ESL Class
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesStrengthen your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for adults of all nationalities. Registration required. 11:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
LEGO Saturday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
MLC Open Forum
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesJamie Dominguez, national director of industry relations at The MLC, will share how the nonprofit helps songwriters receive the streaming royalties they’ve earned. RSVP required. 5–7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of Cabaret Macabre by Tom Mead and discuss it with the group. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Athens Photography Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesProfessional landscape photographer and educator David Johnston will present on landscape composition. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensphotographyguild.wordpress.com