Calendar Picks
Hot Corner Festival | Saturday, June 14 @ 11:00 am | Hot Corner
Hot Corner Festival Hot Corner
Historic Athens Heritage Walk | Saturday, June 14 @ 12:00 pm | Contact for Location
Historic Athens Her... Contact for Location
Canvas & Chords | Saturday, June 14 @ 4:00 pm | Bishop Park
Canvas & Chords Bishop Park
Juneteenth Celebration | Thursday, June 19 @ 3:00 pm | ACC City Hall
Juneteenth Celebration ACC City Hall
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
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
The Original Splitz Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7:30–10:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.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.
Too Many Clowns
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesOne-night comedy special featuring clowns from Athens and Atlanta. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Escape
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s advanced students present an aerial dance performance that explores escapism featuring trapeze, fabrics, pole acts and more. Feb. 21, 8 p.m. and Feb. 22, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. $15 (adults), $10 (students/children). www.canopystudio.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
The Spitfire Grill
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesBased on the hit 1996 film set in Wisconsin, this play is an inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family. Feb. 21–22, 28 & Mar. 1, 7–8, 8 p.m. Mar. 2 & 8, 2 p.m. Mar. 4, 7:30 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org
Organ Fairchild
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ORGAN FAIRCHILD Instrumental funk jam powerhouse with a signature organ-trio-meets-rock-band sound.
The 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
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Orchid Repotting Class
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe horticulture staff will lead a repotting class for those with their own orchid and pot. Register for individual sessions. 9–11 a.m. $15. www.botgarden.uga.edu
Homebuyer Education Workshop
Athens Land Trust 685 N Pope Street, Athens, United StatesAthens Land Trust hosts this HUD-certified course for first-time homeowners to learn about the home-buying process in Georgia. Registration required. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $10. [email protected]
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
RSVP for Location Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the history and cultural significance of the nationally recognized Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery, and about ongoing preservation efforts. Registration required. 10 a.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
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
Winter Open House
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesView the new exhibitions, participate in family day, enjoy art talks and a baroque music performance, win door prizes and more. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Lantern-Making Workshop
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesDecorate a paper lantern inspired by the magical shapes of artist Jacob Elias and creative works from Vulture Sister Song. Registration required. 11 a.m. $5 (suggested donation). www.steffenthomas.org
Family Concert: Once Upon a Time
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States11 a.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
ONCE UPON A TIME Join the Wind Symphony on a magical journey through a beloved children’s story, brought to life through music.
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Joe Altman Trio
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States12 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
JOE ALTMAN TRIO Performing a family-friendly mini jazz concert and personal hands-on instrument “petting zoo” introducing young audience members to jazz instruments.
Learn Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. Supplies provided. 1 p.m. $5. www.tychesgames.com
Amethyst Baroque Ensemble
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesGMOA's Winter Open House. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseuem.org
AMETHYST BAROQUE ENSEMBLE Performance that ranges from instrumental sonatas and canzonas to vocal secular and sacred cantatas of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
How Religion Happens Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss Brant Pitre’s Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Hard Tack Art Festival + Comp Tape Release Party
1729 Atlanta Hwy SE 1729 Atlanta Hwy SE, Athens, United StatesHard Tack Art Festival + Comp Tape Release Party. 3 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/h.a.r.d.t.a.c.k
THE FEBS Local stoner country acoustic duo. (3 p.m.)
BAYOU PRINCESS Your favorite internet narcissist. (3:45 p.m.)
MICHAEL MYERZ Atlanta rapper who incorporates absurdity and surrealism into his sound. (4:30 p.m.)
VIOLENT VIOLET Loud and fun garage punk outfit. (5 p.m.)
INVISIBLE MACHINE New local project incorporating elements of improv, jazz and noise. (6 p.m.)
BAD KILL Debut performance. (7:30 p.m.)
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens. (8 p.m.)
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions. (9 p.m.)
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group. (10:30 p.m.)
BONE BAG New heavy punk trio with post-punk and sludge undertones. (11 p.m.)
REGULATOR New punk band. (12 a.m.)
Closing Reception
ARTS + ATHLETICS 130 The Plaza, Athens, United StatesArtist Sara Hess’ exhibition “Raised Bed: A Solo Exhibition” of art objects, prints and paintings will be on view. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.artsathletics.com
Open Studio
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Carol John will hold open studio hours. 4–6 p.m. www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Escape
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s advanced students present an aerial dance performance that explores escapism featuring trapeze, fabrics, pole acts and more. Feb. 21, 8 p.m. and Feb. 22, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. $15 (adults), $10 (students/children). www.canopystudio.org
The Retro Bros
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/normaltownbrewingco
THE RETRO BROS Playing rock, pop and classic country hits from the '50s to the '90s.
Open Mic Night
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States6–9 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com
OPEN MIC NIGHT Sign-up to showcase your talent and network with other musicians and artists in the community.
Yes Maam Family Band
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. Donations suggested. www.3railroad.org
YES MAAM FAMILY BAND Athenian Caroline Aiken with special guests spanning funk, blues and rock.
Guardians of the Jukebox
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ student ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/GuardiansFeb22
GUARDIANS OF THE JUKEBOX Tribute to MTV's pop, rock, new wave and new romantic era.
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
BEERbutante
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaLori Divine and Kellie Divine host a night full of drag performances. 7–9 p.m. www.facebook.com/boybutante
My Wife’s An Angel, Johnny Falloon, Viv and the Things
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www.hendershotsathens.com
MY WIFE'S AN ANGEL Theatrical, abrasive noise-punk band from Philadelphia.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
Hoto Mozambique
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). www.nowherebarlive.com
HOTO MOZAMBIQUE Band with a Southern rock, psychedelic and electric sound.
Shane Parish and Michael Libramento, sweetearthflying, LAPHAM
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–15. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
SHANE PARISH AND MICHAEL LIBRAMENTO Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre Shane Parish joined by jazz multi-instrumentalist Michael Libramento.
SWEETEARTHFLYING Former Athens resident Emmie Pierce uses guitar, found objects and modular synths to create subtle and extreme sonic textures, spatio-temporal distortions, and serene waves of cut up music.
LAPHAM New experimental duo.
Snow Channel, Stopwatch, Handholder
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
SNOW CHANNEL Distorted alt rock from Philadelphia, PA.
STOPWATCH Baltimore, MD-based band that prides itself on making "fun rock music."
HANDHOLDER A group whose multi-genre sound ranges from folk to rock to electronic.
