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New Town Revue | Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm | ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm

New Town Revue

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm

New Town Revue

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

Crisis on Campus

The Table 1250 S. Lumpkin, Athens, United States

A hybrid panel discussion about visas, ICE inquiries, recommendations for helping each other, addressing issues of gender identity on passports and more. 2 p.m. FREE! www.zoom.us/S/93408684209

The Modern Revivals of Artisan Blacksmithing

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Mastersmith John Dittmeier will display historic portfolios, books, ironwork and tools, and provide resources and insights into the craft. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Closing Reception

tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Artist Annie Sears’ exhibition will be on view. 25 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com

Health Meets Hope 5K Run & Walk

Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Friends of Advantage hosts a fundraiser for mental health awareness and resources with activities, concessions and giveaways. 3–5 p.m. $30. www.friendsofadvantage.org

SIM Race Sunday

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Drive for fun or compete for fastest lap against other participants in Grand Turismo 7. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Folie à Quatre

Folie à Quatre

Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States

3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com

FOLIE À QUATRE Group playing tunes from diverse musical genres and cultures sung in French and English.

Georgia Conflict Center’s 15th Anniversary Celebration

Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States

The family-friendly event includes live music by Squallé, a performance by The League of Step, adoptable dogs from Athenspets, food trucks, activities and more. 59 p.m. FREE! www.gaconflict.org

Ram Band Recital

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

6 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

RAM BAND Rock performance group at Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School.

Opening Reception

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

A community art show featuring works by Nate Malcolm, Christee Darling, Thom Bagby, Ava Busby, Cedar and Addy Root will be on view. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

Wes Pearce, Liliana Hudgens, Marie Marie

Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath

WES PEARCE Americana singer-songwriter from Vermont.

LILIANA HUDGENS Asheville-based country folk artist.

MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.

Event Series Fever/Dream

Fever/Dream

Forestry Building 2 180 E Green St., Athens, United States

Ars Gratia Artis presents a play comically skewering the dark realities of corporate America and the never-ending chains of capitalism. Apr. 24 & 26–27, 7:30 p.m. $10. sites.google.com/view/arsgratiaartistheatre

Event Series Monday Funday

Monday Funday

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Repertory Singers

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

REPERTORY SINGERS A mixed chamber choir directed by graduate student conductors.

Guitar Studio Class

Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Edge Hall. 4:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

GUITAR STUDIO CLASS Performing a recital.

Make Your Own Hot Sauce

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Learn how to make a simple hot sauce recipe. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 7 p.m FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

7 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.

Leighton Day

Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com

LEIGHTON DAY Prolific Atlanta songwriter blurring the lines between musical genres.

Julien Baker & TORRES

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $39.50. www.georgiatheatre.com

JULIEN BAKER & TORRES Two musicians with prolific solo careers come together as a country duo touring their new album, Send a Prayer My Way.

UGA Philharmonia

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

UGA PHILHARMONIA As one of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music's large orchestral ensembles, the Philharmonia is open to all student string players.

Event Series Blue Monday

Blue Monday

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

BLUE MONDAY De La Luna and DJ Charlieflower spin new wave, post-punk, remixes, goth and Italo disco for this '80s dance party.

The Smokeshows

The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

THE SMOKESHOWS Nashville-based rock and roll grounded by the blues, glam and theatre.

THE WRAPS Dynamic local rock act with sounds reminiscent of the Drive-By Truckers.

SEPIA DREAM Your friendly neighborhood girl band.

Frequency

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

9:30 p.m.–2 a.m. www.workshopathens.com

FREQUENCY Celebrate International Dance Day with local DJs.

Police Storytime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Join Ms. Cindy and officers from the Watkinsville Police Department for special storytime along with songs and crafts. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series ESOL

ESOL

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Opening Doors: Affordable Housing in Our Community

Green Acres Baptist Church 2085 S Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, Georgia

A diverse panel of experts from UGA, local government, nonprofit organizations and housing advocates discuss the state of affordable housing in Athens. 4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/HRC

Athentic Women Speak

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

A panel featuring local providers and professionals in women’s healthcare and wellness will discuss supporting health, relationships and wellness with a silent auction. 5:30 p.m. FREE! athens.jl.org

Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $35. www.40watt.com

NAPALM DEATH English grindcore band formed in Meriden, West Midlands, in 1981.

MELVINS Rock band formed in 1983 in Montesano, WA whose early work was key to the development of both grunge and sludge metal.

DARK SKY BURIAL The creative outlet of Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Brujeria, Lock Up).

WEEDEATER Stoner metal and sludge metal band formed in Wilmington, NC in 1998.