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Queen Esther: A New Musical In Concert
St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church 3195 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCollective Artists Workshop presents a powerful reimagining of the biblical tale of courage, faith and destiny. Mar. 22, 7 p.m. Mar. 23, 3 p.m. $20. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
Author Talk
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal author and journalist Bill King will discuss his newest book LARGE TIME: On the Southern Music Beat, 1976-1986. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Athens Symphony
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
ATHENS SYMPHONY Spring concert with a program bridging the elegance of the Old World with the energy of the New, bringing centuries of music to life.
Julie & David Coucheron
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States4 p.m. $40. www.mmcc-arts.org
JULIE & DAVID COUCHERON Sibling violin and piano duo performing a chamber iteration of Beethoven's Triple Concerto alongside Atlanta Symphony Principal Cellist Daniel Laufer.
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
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
Acrocentric, Spondee
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
ACROCENTRIC Duo featuring violinist Keiko Ishibashi and bassist Chris Enghauser that merges the passionate rhythms of tango, the sophistication of crossover classical, the improvisational flair of jazz and the lively energy of folk dance.
SPONDEE Improvised electro-acoustic duo of Marc Gilley on saxpphone and Louis Romanos on drums.
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
La finta giardiniera
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 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.
Mantra, Dadgum, KIT
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
MANTRA Indie alt-pop-rock weird thing from Charleston, SC.
DADGUM Local gaggle of softies playing tunes ranging from alt-country ballads, bubbly power pop and blasé indie rock.
KIT Athens-based kaleidoscopic rock band expanded from the eponymous solo project Catt Malonius.
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
John Kiran Fernandes & Arianna Petersen, Joe Cat
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $7. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES & ARIANNA PETERSEN Local musicians playing as a clarinet and cello duo.
JOE CAT Athens-based Americana singer-songwriter and troubadour.
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
Recovery Dharma
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA Buddhist-inspired support group for addiction of all kinds with introductions, a short meditation and book reading, followed by group sharing. Open to all, especially service industry workers. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. recoverydharma.org
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.
“Welcome Home”
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
"WELCOME HOME" The three newest faculty at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music–professor of cello James Kim, newly appointed assistant professor of saxophone Brandon Quarles, and newly appointed assistant professor of piano Alan Woo–perform a wide range of music highlighting their individual skills.
The Golden Age of Broadway
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
THE GOLDEN AGE OF BROADWAY UGA students will perform show tunes from classics and deep cuts.
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
Live With Jake Shane
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe digital entertainer, comedian and podcast host is touring his latest comedy routine. 8 p.m. $47–192. www.classiccenter.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
Finding Employment Online
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis class will show you where to go online to find jobs and how to spruce up your resume. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
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
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDiscuss Zenith Man by McCracken Poston Jr. with the group. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Death Over Drafts
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCasual de-stigmatizing discussion about all things death and dying while using The Death Deck. 6–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Not Rocket Science Trivia
Trappeze Pub 269 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com
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
AthensGATV Meetup for Content Creators
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesJOKERJOKERtv and CreativeSpace invites livestreamers, podcasters, content creators and influencers to network and listen to presentations. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
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
Rabbit Box Storytelling
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensThis month’s storytelling theme is “Wrong Place, Wrong Time” with eight people sharing real life stories. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org
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.”
Mahler Chamber Orchestra & Mitsuko Uchida
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $49–99. pac.uga.edu
MAHLER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA & MITSUKO UCHIDA Celebrated pianist and director Mitsuko Uchida is joined by the Mahler Chamber Orchestra to perform two of Mozart's piano concertos.
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
In Memories, Every Promise Kept
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.buvezathens.com
IN MEMORIES Peach state emotional hardcore.
EVERY PROMISE KEPT Spirit-filled metalcore from Knoxville, TN.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Dogwood Tales, Your Exes Pets, Julia Barfield
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DOGWOOD TALES Five-piece alt-country from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, influenced by the eclectic DIY scene in Harrisonburg.
YOUR EX'S PETS Haunting, groovy, soft-loud songs with vocal harmonies and layered arrangements.
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
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
