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Big Hearts Gala
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual event starts with a silent auction and reception followed by dinner and dancing. 5 p.m. $250. www.espbighearts.com
Beerbutante
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesBoybutante hosts an evening of drag entertainment hosted by Karmella Macchiato. 6:30–8 p.m. www.facebook.com/boybutante
Comedy/Nature/Science Night
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians will work with the nature center staff to deliver laughs and discuss short science topics. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.accgovga.myrec.com
The Rishis
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.
Next Act Cabaret
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesUGA’s student-run musical theatre group will put on a performance. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Charlotte Crittenden and live music by The F-holes. 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
LeeAnn Peppers, Montezuma, Brooms of Fantasia
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). Donations encouraged. www.athica.org
LEEANN PEPPERS Sharing the video premiere of PARANOIA, a single-take, abstract, ambient video featuring a brooding harmonic soundscape.
MONTEZUMA Armed with a militia of samplers, Jeremiah Trinidad is on an improv mission to paint his pictures, and then attempts to burn all of them up just as quickly.
BROOMS OF FANTASIA New charmingly unconventional trio comprised of Jon Vogt (daxophone), Kyle MacKinnel (synthesizer) and Michael Pierce (guitar).
Licklog String Band
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 7–10 p.m. $10–12. www.facebook.com/groups/athensfolk
LICKLOG STRING BAND Live music for a community contra dance hosted by the Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.
Drive-By Truckers, Hans Condor
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHeAthens Homecoming Night 4. 7 p.m. (doors). $55. www.40watt.com
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS Local legends playing all the favorites for their homecoming show.
HANS CONDOR Nashville punk rockers known for their high-energy, raucous live performances.
The Doo Wop Project
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $30–60. pac.uga.edu
THE DOO WOP PROJECT Stars from Broadway hits trace the evolution of doo-wop from the classic sounds of street corner harmonies to today's biggest radio hits. A pre-performance talk by Stephen Valdez will be held in Ramsey Concert Hall at 6:45 p.m.
Disaster! The Musical
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as a floating discotheque casino succumbs to multiple disasters. Feb. 9–10 & 15–17, 8 p.m. Feb. 11 & 18, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
The Vagina Monologues
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Cottage presents this performance with proceeds supporting the center’s free services to survivors of sexual violence and child abuse in the Athens area. Feb. 15–17, 8 p.m. $16. www.northgeorgiacottage.org
The Eras Party
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE ERAS PARTY A Taylor Swift inspired dance party.
Wurlb, Commüne, Ear Attic, Babbler
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
WURLB New Athens experimental punk band that takes influence from '80s punk and shoegaze.
COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt.
EAR ATTIC Local punks with evocative, poetic songwriting.
BABBLER Emerging rhythmic rock band from Atlanta.
Raving Hearts: Cottage Benefit Show
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. [email protected]
RAVING HEARTS: COTTAGE BENEFIT SHOW Featuring DJs Izzy, LVNDNSEA, Zeerza and KN0W. Benefitting The Cottage Sexual Assault & Children's Advocacy Center.
Cash Machine, The Low Whites
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthensGA
CASH MACHINE Progressive funk-rock band from South Carolina.
THE LOW WHITES No info available.
The 1619 Project
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesView episodes of the Hulu series “The 1619 Project,” and discuss issues it raises around the consequences of slavery and contributions of Black Americans. 9 a.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org/1619uufa
Athens Drag Brunch
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesA gospel-themed show open to all ages that includes a brunch meal and limited free beverages. 11 a.m. (doors), 12 p.m. (show). $25. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Athens YOGA Collective
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
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
Disaster! The Musical
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as a floating discotheque casino succumbs to multiple disasters. Feb. 9–10 & 15–17, 8 p.m. Feb. 11 & 18, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Opening Reception
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United States“The John Lewis Series” includes 17 paintings by Morgan County native Benny Andrews depicting the life of the late U.S. Congressman. 2 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
Sunday Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
The Arts as Reclamation: Stories of Black Athens Artists
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis lecture and discussion will be led by Marie Cochran, founder of the Affrilachian Artist Project. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athens-asalh.org
Pups & Pints
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe patio will be full of adoptable dogs with a free pour for every adoption. Third Sundays, 3–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
UGA Salsa Club
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn foundational movements of salsa with no partner or experience required. 3:30 p.m. FREE! Experienced salsa dancers will learn a new style and more advanced techniques. 4 p.m. $5. www.ugasalsaclub.com/sunday-class
Repent at Leisure
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery.com
REPENT AT LEISURE Irish and Celtic trad, mod and original music. The band features Danny Cottar on lead guitar, Jeff Lustig on 12 string and harp, Keith Morris on upright bass, Mark Turiano on drums and Liam Parke on banjo and spoons.
A Healing Service
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA gathering to hold space for healing through music, readings and images that bring comfort, strength and hope. 4 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Intro to Screenprinting
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Free School is hosting a workshop to learn the basics of screenprinting. Registration required. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Off The Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents the Chattanooga Edition with headliners Stephen Henry and Jeff Greenspan along with local comics. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $7. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
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
Classic City Rotary
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
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
Levon and Friends
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
LEVON AND FRIENDS Levon Ambartsumian leads an ensemble.
Trivia with Marissa
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Marissa. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Unrecovery, Melaina Kol, Hambear
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
UNRECOVERY Lo-fi, home-recorded slowcore indie from Ohio.
MELAINA KOL Cult solo recording project of North Carolina's Logan Hornyak, who blends electronic and slacker rock elements with traditional indie songwriting.
HAMBEAR Athens-based emo band.
Veterans Coffee Hour
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesSit down with a veteran and have coffee and conversation. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Creative Aging Art Workshop
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin teaching artist Toni Carlucci to discuss art in the galleries and to make art in the studio classroom. All skill levels welcome. Ages 55 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
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
