Calendar Picks
New Town Revue | Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm | ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
New Town Revue ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
AOC Twilight Criterium | Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Strike Fashion Show | Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm | Geography Geology Building
Strike Fashion Show Geography Geology Building
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Valentine’s Day Sushi Workshop
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a sushi dinner and an all ages workshop to learn essential techniques of sushi preparation. 6:30 p.m. $55. www.athenticbrewing.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Open Mic
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery.com
OPEN MIC Every Friday.
Feast with the Gods
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesDress in your best mythological costume and enjoy Greek food, followed by a planetarium program hearing tales of the gods. Ages 18 & up. 7 p.m. $30. www.accgovga.myrec.com
The Original Splitz Band
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. $20. www.marigoldauditorium.com
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
Dylan Marlowe
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $75.60. www.georgiatheatre.com
DYLAN MARLOWE Statesboro native now based in Nashville who blends traditional country and rock.
Chris Hampton Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
CHRIS HAMPTON BAND Athens-based band performing a variety of country, western and rock dance music with line dancing during the breaks.
Drive-By Truckers, Shehehe, Camp Amped
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHeAthens Homecoming Night 3. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $60. www.40watt.com
DRIVE-BY TRUCKER Local legends playing all the favorites for their homecoming show.
SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere.
CAMP AMPED Young musicians in Nuçi's Space Camp Amped program show off what they've learned.
The King’s Singers
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $32–79. pac.uga.edu
THE KING'S SINGERS This British ensemble has set the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world’s greatest stages for more than 50 years.
Valentine’s Moonlight Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a guided hike and discover local trails by moonlight. 8 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/WatsonMillBridge
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
The Perfect Pair
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, 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. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.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
Variety Music Dance Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensValentine Dance. 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
VARIETY MUSIC DANCE BAND Playing favorites in two step country, R&B , classic rock, bossa nova and ballads.
Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band, Little Gold, Don Chambers, Neat Freak
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesFlicker's 25th Anniversary Extravaganza. 8 p.m. (doors). $15 (single night), $25 (both nights). www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RYAN DAVIS AND THE ROADHOUSE BAND Louisville artist recognized for fronting State Champion, leading the Cropped Out festival and establishing indie label Sophomore Lounge.
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage-rock with country and pop sensibilities.
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.
Holiday Hustle Club, Tracy & Jeff
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
HOLIDAY HUSTLE CLUB From the piano, Bart King will accompany a selection of iconic (and sometimes ironic) songs about love, with the evening’s other featured vocalists, Claire Campbell and Marty Winkler. Two sets will draw from the Great American Songbook, as well as R&B, country classics and originals.
TRACY & JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig.
Eloquent Nude Exposition
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the award-winning documentary Eloquent Nude followed by a discussion with a photographer and models and live music by Dreamlily. 8 p.m. $15. www.athenscine.com
Adam & the Testifiers
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ADAM & THE TESTIFIERS The Atlanta-based funk collective of singer, drummer and composer Adam Hendley, who has worked with artists such as Brittany Howard, Duane Betts and George Clinton.
Maryoke
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
MARYOKE Valentine's Day edition.
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Cecily Wilborn
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensSouthern Exposure Radio Presents. 7 p.m. $35 (adv.), $45. 706-988-4061
CECILY WILBORN Southern soul artist out of West Memphis with roots in Marianna, AR.
STELLA GROOVE Local R&B singer-songwriter.
BALLADEER DREW No info available.
Environmental Philosopher’s Walk
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Lilly Branch Bird Club will lead a bird watching walk. Binoculars provided. 10 a.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/lillybranchbirdclub
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
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
STEAM Saturday: What Was It Like?
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesCelebrate Georgia’s history with hands-on fun. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
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. Registration suggested. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Community Class Day
DanceFX Athens 396 Foundry St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry out different dance classes for all different skill levels. Registration required. 1:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.dancefx.org/upcoming-events
Tween Saturday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for a movie, crafts, snacks and games. 2–4 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
RSVP for Location Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the history of East Athens, from historically being home to Athens’ Black working-class families to its changes today. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Spite Marriage
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleA play about unrequited love and revenge with a live piano accompaniment. 2 p.m. $10. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Atheist Society of Athens
Jittery Joe's 1480 Baxter St, Athens, GANon-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. Third Saturdays, 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheistsocietyathens.org
Bigdumbhick
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BIGDUMBHICK Wise-cracking, self-deprecating acoustic guitar slinger from North Carolina with a background in bluegrass and traditional country.
Opening Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe 2025 Members’ Showcase features a variety of mixed media works from ATHICA members. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Vinyl Open Decks
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia6–9 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
VINYL OPEN DECKS DJ Nate and JiiG host an open decks night where attendees can bring a few records and sign up to share some tunes. Turntables and mixer provided.
Sip n’ Paint
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy drinks and appetizers while painting an orchid led by a local artist. Supplies provided. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. $60. botgarden.uga.edu
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
FIDDLEBONE Live music for a contra dance hosted by Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Amanda and Rob Setili and live music by the Fiddlebone. 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
Drive-By Truckers, Thelma and the Sleaze
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHeAthens Homecoming Night 4. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $60. www.40watt.com
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS Local legends playing all the favorites for their homecoming show.
THELMA AND THE SLEAZE Nashville-based rock and roll power trio.
Rick Fowler Band, The Smillies & The Deacons
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/HendershotsFeb15
RICK FOWLER BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. Album release show!
THE SMILLIES & THE DEACONS Janet and Dennis Smillie of blues rock band Janet and the New Dogs joined by the best rhythm section in town.
Bleeth, .Carmelo, hambear, Cupstack
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
BLEETH Experimental post-metal band from Miami, FL whose visceral, heavy sound is grounded in an aggressively melodious genre-fusing experience.
.CARMELO Bedroom skramz out of Lawrenceville.
HAMBEAR Five-piece grunge emo-rock band based in Athens.
CUPSTACK Athens screamo and noise band.
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
Princess and Royal Blue
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
PRINCESS AND ROYAL BLUE Motown, soul, blues and smooth R&B.
Elf Power, Elijah Johnston, Honeypuppy, Johnny Falloon
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesFlicker's 25th Anniversary Extravaganza. 8 p.m. (doors). $15 (single night), $25 (both nights). www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ELF POWER Longtime fixture on the Athens scene playing crisp, melodic psych-pop.
ELIJAH JOHNSTON Athens-based emo musician whose songs bridge the conversational songwriter fare of now and the hooky guitar based music of the past.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
