Calendar Picks
None More Epic | Sunday, May 4 @ 1:00 pm | Canopy Studio
None More Epic Canopy Studio
The Shut-Ups, Johann Greco, Jumping Through Fiery Hoops | Sunday, May 4 @ 5:00 pm | Buvez
The Shut-Ups, Johan... Buvez
Athens Comedy Fest | Sunday, May 4 @ 7:00 pm | Morton Theatre
Athens Comedy Fest Morton Theatre
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
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.
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.
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
Comedy Night
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Lanny Farmer, laugh with featured local comedians. 8–9:15 p.m. $10. www. foxgloveplantbar.com
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
Up-Close Comedy
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesHost Allen Teems and musical guest Libbaloops will channel retro late-night chat show vibes asking hilarious questions to comedians Nancy Heiges, Liv Taylor, Levi Crumley and Miles Bunch. 8 p.m. $10. www.workshopathens.com
The Nothin Nu Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
THE NOTHIN NU BAND Good ol' oldies from the '60s and up.
Noche de Baile
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m.–12 a.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
NOCHE DE BAILE Mr. Clahvay, TIMBAthens and SALSAthens host a monthly dance social with the latest Latin music. The evening kicks off with a 45-minute dance class.
Real Companion, David Barbe, Quad, Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
REAL COMPANION The project of songwriter Seth Sullivan and multi-instrumentalist, producer and artist Derek Wycoff, who explore themes like sobriety, fatherhood, death and existential dread.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
QUAD No info available.
ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town.
Athens Goth Night Dance Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Goth Night Dance Party. 9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
DJ CROWE DJ Steven Crowe.
DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz.
DJ GOTH DAD Dustin Gannon of Vision Video leads a dance party spinning goth, post-punk, '80s, Halloween music and more.
Bookin’ It 5K Race and Fun Run
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Friends of the Library encourage runners to dress up as their favorite literary character for this Eastside library branch fundraiser. 8 a.m. $15–30. www.friendsofacclibrary.org/bookin-it
Classic City Roller Derby Green vs. Black
Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesThe Classic City Rollergirls scrimmage. 10:30 a.m. (doors). $15. www.classiccityrollergirls.com
Sonny Angel Trading Party
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your Sonny Angel blind box trades and swap with the community. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraftcom
Lazy Sunday Games Day
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your favorite board, video, card or role playing games and meet fellow gamers. 1–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.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
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
Repair Cafe
Solid Waste Office 25 Hancock Industrial Way, Athens, United StatesBring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe
Author Talk
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAuthor Ashley Callahan will discuss her biography about Frankie Welch titled “Frankie Welch’s America.” 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
La finta giardiniera
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United States3 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.
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
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
Folie à Quatre
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FOLIE À QUATRE Group playing tunes from diverse musical genres and cultures sung in French and English.
Free Play Improv Workshop
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn improv and comedy acting skills with Matt House, no experience needed. Ages 16 & up. 4 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Vulture Sister Song
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesPerformances of poetry, storytelling, music and dance from artists around the country. 4 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
Segar Jazz Affair, Marcus Click
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (two sets). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SegarFeb23
SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.
MARCUS CLICK Smooth jazz saxophonist sharing songs from his album Brand New Day.
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
Athens in Harmony
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $15 (w/ UGA ID), $25–35. pac.uga.edu
ATHENS IN HARMONY A celebration of the talents of local musicians as they are paired across differences in race, ethnicity and nationality to sing duets with a backing band led by Michael Wegner.
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Blue Ridge Bobcats
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Clara Waidley, Evelia, Ritika
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show), $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
CLARA WAIDLEY Musician living in Savannah whose dreamy, acoustic alternative music is inspired by her frequent travels and experiences busking from coast to coast.
EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music.
RITIKA Songwriter and producer whose unique sound ranges from folktronica to bossanova to create "music with umph."
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
Rauncher, Spectral Body, Bone Bag
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
RAUNCHER New project blending electronic, house and bass music.
SPECTRAL BODY Electronic body punk out of Nashville.
BONE BAG New heavy punk trio with post-punk and sludge undertones.
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
