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
New Town Revue ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Strike Fashion Show Geography Geology Building
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
RSVP for Location Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the history and cultural significance of the nationally recognized Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery, and about ongoing preservation efforts. Registration required. 10 a.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe warehouse is open to the public to browse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and specimens. Feb. 20–21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
Winter Open House
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesView the new exhibitions, participate in family day, enjoy art talks and a baroque music performance, win door prizes and more. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Lantern-Making Workshop
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesDecorate a paper lantern inspired by the magical shapes of artist Jacob Elias and creative works from Vulture Sister Song. Registration required. 11 a.m. $5 (suggested donation). www.steffenthomas.org
Family Concert: Once Upon a Time
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States11 a.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
ONCE UPON A TIME Join the Wind Symphony on a magical journey through a beloved children’s story, brought to life through music.
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Joe Altman Trio
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States12 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
JOE ALTMAN TRIO Performing a family-friendly mini jazz concert and personal hands-on instrument “petting zoo” introducing young audience members to jazz instruments.
Learn Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. Supplies provided. 1 p.m. $5. www.tychesgames.com
Amethyst Baroque Ensemble
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesGMOA's Winter Open House. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseuem.org
AMETHYST BAROQUE ENSEMBLE Performance that ranges from instrumental sonatas and canzonas to vocal secular and sacred cantatas of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
How Religion Happens Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss Brant Pitre’s Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Hard Tack Art Festival + Comp Tape Release Party
1729 Atlanta Hwy SE 1729 Atlanta Hwy SE, Athens, United StatesHard Tack Art Festival + Comp Tape Release Party. 3 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/h.a.r.d.t.a.c.k
THE FEBS Local stoner country acoustic duo. (3 p.m.)
BAYOU PRINCESS Your favorite internet narcissist. (3:45 p.m.)
MICHAEL MYERZ Atlanta rapper who incorporates absurdity and surrealism into his sound. (4:30 p.m.)
VIOLENT VIOLET Loud and fun garage punk outfit. (5 p.m.)
INVISIBLE MACHINE New local project incorporating elements of improv, jazz and noise. (6 p.m.)
BAD KILL Debut performance. (7:30 p.m.)
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens. (8 p.m.)
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions. (9 p.m.)
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group. (10:30 p.m.)
BONE BAG New heavy punk trio with post-punk and sludge undertones. (11 p.m.)
REGULATOR New punk band. (12 a.m.)
Closing Reception
ARTS + ATHLETICS 130 The Plaza, Athens, United StatesArtist Sara Hess’ exhibition “Raised Bed: A Solo Exhibition” of art objects, prints and paintings will be on view. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.artsathletics.com
Open Studio
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Carol John will hold open studio hours. 4–6 p.m. www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
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 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