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
For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAfter their visit 50 years earlier, siblings are called back to Neverland and must face aging and the allure of never growing up. Feb. 7–8 & 13–14, 8 p.m. Feb. 9 & 16, 2 p.m. www.townandgownplayers.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
Shadowgrass
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $16–20. www.georgiatheatre.com
SHADOWGRASS Bluegrass band branching outside the traditional genre.
Loose Cattle, Jay Gonzalez
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHeAthens Homecoming Happy Hour. 5 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LOOSE CATTLE New Orleans-based Americana band formed by Michael Cerveris and Kimberly Kaye.
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies.
Erik Olson Organ Trio
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ERIK OLSON ORGAN TRIO Pianist who recently moved to Athens from Montana with guest Dwayne Holloway.
Wild Hearts
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesKids will explore in the woods and enjoy games, crafts and more. Ages 6–12. Registration required. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $4 (resident), $8 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Funny Valentine Day Camp
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensKids will create Valentine mailboxes, swap cards with friends, play games and more. Ages 6–12. Registration required. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $15 (resident), $23 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Cupid’s Day of Play
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesKids will enjoy a variety of games, crafts and snacks. Ages 6–12. Registration required. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $15 (resident), $22.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Bouncing Baby Storytime
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for a music and language floor-based program. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Oconee County Library Friends Winter Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Feb. 13–16. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
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
Valentine Craft Party
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesCreate themed crafts for friends and family, play hopscotch and more. Ages 6 & under. Registration required. 10:30 a.m. $3 (resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Food Safety Workshop
Strickland Pride Produce 1129 Athens Road, Crawford, United StatesFood safety experts will provide essential insights into proper food handling, storage and packaging. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Love at First Bite
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesPairing 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
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Feb. 14, 12–6 p.m. Feb. 15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 16, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Models for Shared Stewardship
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesShalini Le Gall will discuss new forms of stewardship for contemporary Indigenous art focused on long-term relationships with artists and communities. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Valentine’s Day Sunset Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesA guided paddle on the river for all ages and experience levels. Registration required. 5 p.m. $15. www.facebook.com/WatsonMillBridge
Cacao Ceremony
Sangha Yoga Studio 834 Prince Avenue, Athens, United StatesThis heart fortifying experience will include drumming, sipping, gentle stretching, breathwork and savasana. Registration required. 5 p.m. $25. www.healingartscentre.net
Valentine’s Wine Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesSample five wines from different regions. 5 p.m. $10. www.shoptonique.com
Dash Rip Rock, Schaefer Llana, Drunken Prayer
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDial Back Sound HeAthens Homecoming Happy Hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DASH RIP ROCK Louisiana band best known for its cowpunk sound, which mixes punk rock, rockabilly, hard rock, country and boogie.
SHAEFER LLANA Contemplative and confessional indie rock with folk influences.
DRUNKEN PRAYER Playing a cosmic gospel set.
Blacksmithing Workshop: Steel Hearts
Metal Shop Fantasy Camp 1071 Jamestown Boulevard, #501, WatkinsvilleSparks fly as students forge a steel bar into the shape of a heart. All tools and materials included. 6–8 p.m. $130. www.metalshopfantasycamp.com
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
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
Valentine’s Day Sushi Workshop
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a sushi dinner and an all ages workshop to learn essential techniques of sushi preparation. 6:30 p.m. $55. www.athenticbrewing.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.
Feast with the Gods
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesDress in your best mythological costume and enjoy Greek food, followed by a planetarium program hearing tales of the gods. Ages 18 & up. 7 p.m. $30. www.accgovga.myrec.com
The Original Splitz Band
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. $20. www.marigoldauditorium.com
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
Dylan Marlowe
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $75.60. www.georgiatheatre.com
DYLAN MARLOWE Statesboro native now based in Nashville who blends traditional country and rock.
Chris Hampton Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
CHRIS HAMPTON BAND Athens-based band performing a variety of country, western and rock dance music with line dancing during the breaks.
Drive-By Truckers, Shehehe, Camp Amped
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHeAthens Homecoming Night 3. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $60. www.40watt.com
DRIVE-BY TRUCKER Local legends playing all the favorites for their homecoming show.
SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere.
CAMP AMPED Young musicians in Nuçi's Space Camp Amped program show off what they've learned.
The King’s Singers
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $32–79. pac.uga.edu
THE KING'S SINGERS This British ensemble has set the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world’s greatest stages for more than 50 years.
Valentine’s Moonlight Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a guided hike and discover local trails by moonlight. 8 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/WatsonMillBridge
For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAfter their visit 50 years earlier, siblings are called back to Neverland and must face aging and the allure of never growing up. Feb. 7–8 & 13–14, 8 p.m. Feb. 9 & 16, 2 p.m. www.townandgownplayers.org
The Perfect Pair
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesA comedic recreation of a game show where any group of two is welcome to compete for who knows each other best. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
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
Variety Music Dance Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensValentine Dance. 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
VARIETY MUSIC DANCE BAND Playing favorites in two step country, R&B , classic rock, bossa nova and ballads.
Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band, Little Gold, Don Chambers, Neat Freak
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesFlicker's 25th Anniversary Extravaganza. 8 p.m. (doors). $15 (single night), $25 (both nights). www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RYAN DAVIS AND THE ROADHOUSE BAND Louisville artist recognized for fronting State Champion, leading the Cropped Out festival and establishing indie label Sophomore Lounge.
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage-rock with country and pop sensibilities.
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.
Holiday Hustle Club, Tracy & Jeff
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
HOLIDAY HUSTLE CLUB From the piano, Bart King will accompany a selection of iconic (and sometimes ironic) songs about love, with the evening’s other featured vocalists, Claire Campbell and Marty Winkler. Two sets will draw from the Great American Songbook, as well as R&B, country classics and originals.
TRACY & JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig.
Eloquent Nude Exposition
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the award-winning documentary Eloquent Nude followed by a discussion with a photographer and models and live music by Dreamlily. 8 p.m. $15. www.athenscine.com
Adam & the Testifiers
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ADAM & THE TESTIFIERS The Atlanta-based funk collective of singer, drummer and composer Adam Hendley, who has worked with artists such as Brittany Howard, Duane Betts and George Clinton.
Maryoke
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
MARYOKE Valentine's Day edition.
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Cecily Wilborn
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensSouthern Exposure Radio Presents. 7 p.m. $35 (adv.), $45. 706-988-4061
CECILY WILBORN Southern soul artist out of West Memphis with roots in Marianna, AR.
STELLA GROOVE Local R&B singer-songwriter.
BALLADEER DREW No info available.
Environmental Philosopher’s Walk
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Lilly Branch Bird Club will lead a bird watching walk. Binoculars provided. 10 a.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/lillybranchbirdclub
Oconee County Library Friends Winter Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Feb. 13–16. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Feb. 14, 12–6 p.m. Feb. 15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 16, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
