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New Town Revue | Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm | ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
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Read to Rover
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to certified therapy dog Grady. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
STEAM Thursday: What Was It Like?
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesCelebrate Georgia’s history with hands-on fun. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
“Valentine’s Day Party” Therapeutic Recreation Program
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensEnjoy a Valentine’s Day celebration. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 1–2 p.m. $1 (resident), $1.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
Palentine’s Crafting
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin library staff to create a recycled heart wreath as a Valentine’s Day decoration. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 4 p.m FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Orchids and Chocolates
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a chocolate tasting and demonstrations about the cacao bean and orchids from the garden’s collection. 5 p.m. $55. botgarden.uga.edu
Galentine’s Day Celebration
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GAEnjoy food, fun and a free chair massage while you browse. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Athens Creative Directory Re-Launch
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a brief presentation of the new brand foundation and website with an opportunity to create a profile and join the directory. 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenscreatives.directory
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Author Talk
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesMichael L. Thurmond will discuss his book James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia: A Founder’s Journey from Slave Trader to Abolitionist. 6 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Galentine’s Meet & Greet
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Athens Roper Rompers for games and fun with prizes for Audra Lindley superlatives. 6 p.m. FREE! www.roperrompathens.com
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1988 sci-fi action film Cyber Ninja. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Disney Trivia
Normaltown Brewing 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your Disney knowledge for a chance to win prizes. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.normaltownbrewing.com
Author Talk
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesRomance writer Lauren Connolly will discuss her new book P.S. I Hate You. 7 p.m. $5. www.avidbookshop.com/laurenconnolly
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Drive-By Truckers, Dexateens
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHeAthens Homecoming Night 2. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $55. www.40watt.com
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS Local legends playing all the favorites for their homecoming show.
DEXATEENS Fiery rock and punk band formed in 1998 in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Thursday Scholarship Series: Faculty Follies
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. pac.uga.edu
FACULTY FOLLIES A collision of classical music and side-splitting laughter curated by professor of clarinet D. Ray McClellan.
SaBaCha Dance Social
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7:30–11 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
SABACHA DANCE SOCIAL DJ L.A. Darius leads a Latin dance party with salsa, bachata, merengue and cha-cha-cha. An hour-long lesson is followed by open dancing.
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
