Calendar Picks
Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Napalm Death, Melvi... 40 Watt Club
Orchid Madness: Botanic Musicale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesOrchid Madness: Botanic Musicale. 6 p.m. $25. botgarden.uga.edu
LIZA STEPANOVA Internationally acclaimed pianist and associate professor of piano at UGA's Hugh Hodgson School of Music. Followed by a champagne reception.
Deep Roots, Rollin’ Home
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $7 (adv.), $10. bit.ly/FoundryFeb10
DEEP ROOTS Shades from Motown to Southern rock.
ROLLIN' HOME Local Southern rock band.
Tanner Ursey, JD Clayton
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $22 (adv.), $27. www.40watt.com
TANNER URSY Southern-inspired rock with a folk and slight country twist.
JD CLAYTON Earnest singer-songwriter who combines Americana, R&B and folk rock.
Zane Lamprey
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe comedian is known for “being the guy who gets paid to travel around the world and drink.” 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–40. www.zanelamprey.com
Get Down Town
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesMardi Gras Masquerade Ball: A Midnight Winter's Dream. 7:30–11 p.m. www.mmcc-arts.org
GETDOWNTOWN Celebrate Mardi Gras with R&B grooves, Motown classics and top 40 hits.
Disaster! The Musical
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as a floating discotheque casino succumbs to multiple disasters. Feb. 9–10 & 15–17, 8 p.m. Feb. 11 & 18, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag fun to celebrate the 14th Anniversary show and Lori Divine’s 60th birthday. Ages 12 & under get in free. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Recess Party, Atticus Roness, Florence Cardigan
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RECESS PARTY Local indie-rock band with a self-described collage of rock, funk and alternative.
ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local "reggae disco dreamy funk pop" trio.
The Audiocandy Experience Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
THE AUDIOCANDY EXPERIENCE BAND Dance favorites from the '60s to today.
The Young Frankensteins
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
THE YOUNG FRANKENSTEINS A handful of lawyers, a librarian and a neurosurgeon walk into a bar and dish out some fun Valentine's Day themed covers.
Everyday Dogs
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States10:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens
EVERYDAY DOGS Skateboarding, Capri-Sun drinking, surfer-punk rockers of Atlanta.
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. 8–11. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.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
25th Annual Frog Hop 5K Road Race
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA one-mile Tadpole Fun Run and a 5K benefitting Sandy Creek Nature Center. 2 p.m. (Fun Run), 2:30 p.m. (5K). $25. www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org
Disaster! The Musical
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as a floating discotheque casino succumbs to multiple disasters. Feb. 9–10 & 15–17, 8 p.m. Feb. 11 & 18, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Apollon Musagète Quartet
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States2 p.m. $30–50. pac.uga.edu
APOLLON MUSAGÈTE QUARTET Internationally renowned Polish quartet that delivers elegant performances with wide tonal palettes and dynamic ranges.
Mix, Mingle, and Market!
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensA Valentine’s Day themed vendor market with locally made gifts for adults. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.globetavern.com
UGA Salsa Club
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn foundational movements of salsa with no partner or experience required. 3:30 p.m. FREE! Experienced salsa dancers will learn a new style and more advanced techniques. 4 p.m. $5. www.ugasalsaclub.com/sunday-class
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Brazil Carnival Celebration
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesCelebrate the annual festival highlighting Brazilian history and culture. www.hendershotsathens.com
Romantic Latin Night
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this fundraiser there will be raffles, dance lessons, a live band, and food and drink. 6:30–10 p.m. $15 (individual), $25 (couple). fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/Model2024/SavieArnod
Luchito Munoz & Rich Kimmich
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesRomantic Latin Night. 6:30–10 p.m. $15 (individual), $25 (couple).
LUCHITO MUNOZ & RICH KIMMICH Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with live music and tango and bachata dancing.
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a Fat Tuesday edition with three jesters from New Orleans providing entertainment. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $8. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Nu11, All Gods, smalltalk
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
NU11 Athens-based post punk and self-described Adderall pop band.
ALL GODS Mighty powerful post-punk from Athens.
SMALLTALK Savannah-based shoegaze rock with DIY roots.
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
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Hook and Needle
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesA crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Galentine’s Gathering
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesScreening of Practical Magic with a potluck dinner hosted by a local coven. 6:30–9:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.shopsotm.com
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
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
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1976 Japanese comedy film Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Smile Empty Soul, Sygnal to Noise, Heathen Sun
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
SMILE EMPTY SOUL Grunge rock band originally formed in 1998 in Santa Clarita, CA.
SYGNAL TO NOISE Melodic hard rock band hailing from Maine.
HEATHEN SUN Up-and-coming nu-metal band from North Carolina.
Veterans Coffee Hour
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesSit down with a veteran and have coffee and conversation. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Toddler Tuesday: Will You Be My Valentine?
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Valentine’s House Plant Sale
Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse a selection of antique dish gardens, tropicals, orchids and flowering plants. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Athens Fibercraft Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a showing of a video by Two Roots Farm about how yarn is made. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.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
Monthly Book Swap
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse free books to take home or settle in to read in the front lounge. Donating books is encouraged but not required. Second Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Tuesday Night Shenanigans
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay board games and arcade games on site, bring your own games or even your D&D group. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Memoir Writing Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Historic Athens Mardi Gras
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin this sixth annual event for a masquerade featuring live music, swing dance lessons, a drag showcase, authentic New Orleans cuisine and an art auction. 5:30–10:30 p.m. $40–80. www.historicathens.com/mardigras
Blair Crimmins and The Hookers
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesSixth Annual Historic Athens Mardi Gras Masquerade and Block Party. www.historicathens.com
BLAIR CRIMMINS AND THE HOOKERS Atlanta-based ragtime/Dixieland jazz revival outfit.
Reiki Circle
Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesConnect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com