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
The Vagina Monologues
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Cottage presents this performance with proceeds supporting the center’s free services to survivors of sexual violence and child abuse in the Athens area. Feb. 15–17, 8 p.m. $16. www.northgeorgiacottage.org
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents headlining comedian Patrick Seals and special guests. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $7–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Reserve Club, Big Toe and the Jams
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RESERVE CLUB New project led by Joey Cristo.
BIG TOE AND THE JAMS New rock and roll band from Atlanta.
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
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. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Thelma and the Sleaze, Bark, Taylor Hollingsworth
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDial Back Sound HeAthens Homecoming Pre-Party. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THELMA AND THE SLEAZE Nashville-based rock and roll power trio.
BARK Husband-and-wife garage rock duo Tim Lee and Susan Bauer Lee.
TAYLOR HOLLINGSWORTH Singer-songwriter and artist from Birmingham, AL who has played with The Dexateens, Verbena, and Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band.
A Night of Doomed Romance, Song, Poetry and Art
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GAJoin local poets and musicians for an evening devoted to failed romance, lost love and loneliness with set performances and an open mic. 5–10 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/spaceball.bazaar
A Night of Doomed Romance, Song, Poetry and Art for Love Lost
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GAA Night of Doomed Romance. 5–10 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/spaceball.bazaar
CHAIRS Ambient soundscapes utilizing synthesizers, acoustic guitar, theremin and harmonium.
PLASTIC DUCK ARMADA Original dance rock band fronted by singer-songwriter Greg Do.
Georgia Arbor Day Celebration
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Athens Tree Council will be giving away free tree saplings while supplies last. 5:30–7:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.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
Sensation Soirée
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesGet into your body and explore ways to curate the sensational experience you and your lover(s) desire with private sensory stations. Limited space. 6 p.m. $129–149/couple. www.sensationsoiree.eventbrite.com
Big Hearts Talent Show
Athens Church 10 Huntington Road, Athens, United StatesThis annual event starts with a red carpet entrance followed by talent show performances. 6:30 p.m. $25–50. www.espbighearts.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
“Friends” Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your “Friends” trivia knowledge to win prizes.7–9 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com
Dark Entries Karaoke
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/darkentriesathens
DARK ENTRIES KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-punk, punk, '80s and J-Pop.
Drive-By Truckers, Camp Amped, The Paranoid Style
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHeAthens Homecoming Night 3. 7 p.m. (doors). $55. www.40watt.com
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS Local legends playing all the favorites for their homecoming show.
CAMP AMPED Young musicians in Nuçi's Space Camp Amped program show off what they've learned.
THE PARANOID STYLE Garage rock band based in Washington, D.C. and fronted by husband-and-wife duo Elizabeth Nelson and Timothy Bracy.
The Wldlfe, Abby Holliday, Alan Price & The Modern Day
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE WLDLFE Indie-pop band from Indiana. A favorite of college radio stations and indie publications.
ABBY HOLLIDAY Soft indie singer from Tennessee who often uses electronic vocals into her music.
ALAN PRICE & THE MODERN DAY Band that pours a variety of musical influences into its alternative-rock ballads.
Athens Songwriters in the Round: Love Songs Show
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/LovesongsFeb16
ATHENS SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND: LOVE SONGS SHOW Musicians take turns performing covers and original love songs. Participants include members of Blank Canvas and the Holman Autry Band, plus Kip Jones, Carey McLaughlin and Trisha Adams.
UGA Philharmonia
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA PHILHARMONIA The Philharmonia offers an outlet for all string players at UGA.
Stephen Marotto
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
STEPHEN MAROTTO Boston-based artist who performs contemporary works for cello and electronics.
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
The Perfect Pair
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, 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. $8. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
The Vagina Monologues
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Cottage presents this performance with proceeds supporting the center’s free services to survivors of sexual violence and child abuse in the Athens area. Feb. 15–17, 8 p.m. $16. www.northgeorgiacottage.org
Amie D’s Birthday Karaoke
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KARAOKE A night of karaoke in celebration of Amie D’s birthday.
Strumbrush, Fishbug, Witches at Black Masses
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.athenscine.com
STRUMBRUSH DIY art rock from Atlanta.
FISHBUG Local punk band playing its first show in roughly two years.
WITCHES AT BLACK MASSES Black Sabbath cover band featuring members of Five Eight, Larry’s Homework and Carjo.
The Grateful Brothers
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15–25. www.livewireathens.com
THE GRATEFUL BROTHERS Tribute band combining the catalogues of The Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers Band.
Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis, 2 Slices, Luxury Vehicle, DJ Dolphin Titan
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NICHOLAS MALLIS AND THE BOREALIS Local synth-pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors.
2 SLICES Sentimental synth-pop from Charleston, SC.
LUXURY VEHICLE High-energy duo featuring DJ Reindeer Games with John Swint on drums.
DJ DOLPHIN TITAN Late night dance party following the bands.
The Royal Velvet
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE ROYAL VELVET Heavy powdered rock and roll.
Forest Bathing
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA guided immersive experience in the forest with a master naturalist and forest therapy guide. Includes a tea ceremony from local plants. Ages 18 & up. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $20–30. www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
Pendulum for Energy Work
Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesIn this workshop, learn how to stimulate healing on the energetic field, obtain answers through dowsing and more. 10 a.m. $75. www.serenityattunement.com
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. This week is focused on Jasmine Best and stitched painting. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
HeAthens Homecoming Cookout & Auction
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn benefit of Nuçi’s Space, this annual celebration of Drive-By Truckers’ music and community is open to all. 12–4 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/nucisspace
Plays in Progress Series
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSponsored by Georgia Fine Arts Academy, local actors will read Look Away Dixieland, a new play by Jeff Auerbach, with opportunities for feedback and conversation. Ages 16 & up. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Miss Queen of Hearts Pageant
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe first annual pageant with the goal to empower young girls with confidence, positive self-esteem and more. 5:30 p.m. $20-25. www.instagram.com/slay_pageant
Big Hearts Gala
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual event starts with a silent auction and reception followed by dinner and dancing. 5 p.m. $250. www.espbighearts.com
Beerbutante
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesBoybutante hosts an evening of drag entertainment hosted by Karmella Macchiato. 6:30–8 p.m. www.facebook.com/boybutante
Comedy/Nature/Science Night
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians will work with the nature center staff to deliver laughs and discuss short science topics. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.accgovga.myrec.com
The Rishis
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.
Next Act Cabaret
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesUGA’s student-run musical theatre group will put on a performance. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Charlotte Crittenden and live music by The F-holes. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
LeeAnn Peppers, Montezuma, Brooms of Fantasia
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). Donations encouraged. www.athica.org
LEEANN PEPPERS Sharing the video premiere of PARANOIA, a single-take, abstract, ambient video featuring a brooding harmonic soundscape.
MONTEZUMA Armed with a militia of samplers, Jeremiah Trinidad is on an improv mission to paint his pictures, and then attempts to burn all of them up just as quickly.
BROOMS OF FANTASIA New charmingly unconventional trio comprised of Jon Vogt (daxophone), Kyle MacKinnel (synthesizer) and Michael Pierce (guitar).
Licklog String Band
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 7–10 p.m. $10–12. www.facebook.com/groups/athensfolk
LICKLOG STRING BAND Live music for a community contra dance hosted by the Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.
Drive-By Truckers, Hans Condor
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHeAthens Homecoming Night 4. 7 p.m. (doors). $55. www.40watt.com
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS Local legends playing all the favorites for their homecoming show.
HANS CONDOR Nashville punk rockers known for their high-energy, raucous live performances.
The Doo Wop Project
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $30–60. pac.uga.edu
THE DOO WOP PROJECT Stars from Broadway hits trace the evolution of doo-wop from the classic sounds of street corner harmonies to today's biggest radio hits. A pre-performance talk by Stephen Valdez will be held in Ramsey Concert Hall at 6:45 p.m.
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
