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
Jameson Tank, Sunday Driver, The Gringos
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17–20. www.georgiatheatre.com
JAMESON TANK High-energy alternative rock band fronted by Jameson Tankersley.
SUNDAY DRIVER '90s cover band that captures the hits that ruled the radio.
THE GRINGOS Covers and originals with a gravelly, powerful voice.
Burly Ivy, Fountain of Youth, Peter Webb
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Presents. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes
BURLY IVY Psych art rock band with loungy space sounds and midnight choirs featuring Jim Willingham, Bryan Poole, Dain Marx and Ryan Bousquet.
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH New project of Hunter Morris.
PETER WEBB Musician playing meditative experimental folk.
The Granfalloons, Sunset Honor Unit
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
THE GRANFALLOONS Georgians playing sunny Americana with twangy guitars, the occasional accordion and lots of pop melodies. Single release show!
SUNSET HONOR UNIT Sentimental pop from Atlanta comprised of dueling songwriters Drew Kirby (Mothers, CDSM) and Jake Chisenhall (Delorean Gray).
Thick Lizzy
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $12. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
THICK LIZZY All-star Thin Lizzy cover band with members of Hayride, Shehehe, Wyld Staleyz and more. (8:30 p.m.)
The Vagina Monologues
The Winterville Auditorium 373 N. Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe Cottage presents this performance with proceeds supporting the center’s free services for survivors of sexual violence and child abuse in the Athens area. Feb. 6–8, 8 p.m. $16. www.northgeorgiacottage.org
HAM & Corey’s ASSSSCAT Goodbye
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesImprovisers Mike Bryson, Jonathan Fountain, Corey Schmidt and Brett Thurmond perform followed by Corey’s ASSSSCAT farewell event. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
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
Sid Jerr-Dan, pondgorl, Maupas
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SID JERR-DAN Alternative country artist from Atlanta.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
MAUPAS Local four-piece rock band.
Giant Enemy Crab, Press Of 死, It’s a Massacre
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
GIANT ENEMY CRAB Ncore band with a mix of metalcore and deathcore ready to devastate the local scene.
PRESS OF 死 No info available.
IT'S A MASSACRE Postcore band out of Atlanta.
Silent Disco
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.
Collective Hope Rave
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAfterglo Presents. 9 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/afterglo222
COLLECTIVE HOPE SO-CAL RELIEF RAVE Performances by DJs Bernard, Know, Lvndnsea, Ellwin, Soa Project, and Karezza in benefit of World Vision.
Flash Cat Dance Party
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaFlash Cat Dance Party. 9 p.m.–12 a.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz. Tonight's event is a '90s themed dance party and features hip hop, alternative grunge and jock jams.
DJ GOTH DAD Dustin Gannon of Vision Video leads a dance party spinning goth, post-punk and more.
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
Valentine’s Market
White Tiger Deluxe 64 N Main St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse locally crafted items for gifts plus food, suprises and more. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. www.whitetigerdeluxe.com
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
40th Annual Spartan 5K & Sprint
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Academy hosts its annual costume themed race and sprint to fund a variety of programs at the school. 9 a.m. $30. www.athensacademy.org
Handmade with Love Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse locally crafted items from a variety of artists plus food vendors and more. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
College Hockey South Playoffs
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesDivision 1 and Women’s Division playoffs will feature UGA teams. Feb. 7, 12–10 p.m. Feb. 8, 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Feb. 9, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. $25–50. www.classiccenter.com
Just Do Something
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this genealogy research shared interest group dig deeper into your genealogy or history research. Second Saturdays, 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
14th Annual Polar Bear Plungefest
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Rotary Club of Athens’ fundraiser featuring a chilly plunge into Lake Chapman. 10 a.m. $25. www.plungefestathensgarotary.org
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Athens Wine Weekend
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesSamples wines with different tasting events taking place in benefit of The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 12:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. $50 & up. www.classiccenter.com
Big Hearts Talent Show
Athens Church Beewood 196 Alps Rd, Athens, GeorgiaEsp’s annual event starts with a red carpet entrance followed by talent show performances. 1 p.m. $25–50. www.espyouandme.org
Vintage Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse vintage vendors selling clothing, records, crafts and more. 1–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Program of the Apes
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesCelebrating Planet of the Ape‘s 57th anniversary, this event features a presentation on the franchise’s history, trivia, videos and more. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Baroque Figure Drawing Open Studio
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesSketch from a figure model in this life-drawing class open to all levels. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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
Saturday Cinema
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesScreening of the science fiction film Planet of the Apes with popcorn and drinks. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Food Truck Fest
El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GABrowse different food truck offerings and get creative at the Valentine’s craft station. 5–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/el_carretonero_athens
Botanic Musicale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Day Chapel. 6 p.m. $25. botgarden.uga.edu
BOTANIC MUSICALE The 18th annual concert includes a performance by pianist Lisa Stepanova and a champagne meet-and-greet reception.
Sons of Sailors
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SonsOfSailorsFeb8
SONS OF SAILORS A Jimmy Buffett cover band that has been performing together since 1980.
Into the Woods, Jr.
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesPerformances of the modern fairytale musical Into the Woods by students of Athens Academy Middle School Drama Department. Feb. 7–8, 7 p.m. Feb. 9, 2 p.m. $2–5. www.athensacademy.org
Comedy and Nature
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin nature center staff and local comedians they perform corny science jokes and help find humor in nature. Ages 18 & up. 7 p.m. $10. www.accgovga.myrec.com
2nd Annual Firefly Glitter and Groove Gala
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesBring your girlfriends, dance to hits from the ’80s–’00s and enjoy refreshments with proceeds benefitting the Firefly Homeschool Community. 7–10 p.m. $25. www.fireflyhomeschoolcommunity.org
Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesDress up, make a grand entrance and enjoy live music, food and beverages. 7:30 p.m. $150 & up. www.mmcc-arts.org
The Vagina Monologues
The Winterville Auditorium 373 N. Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe Cottage presents this performance with proceeds supporting the center’s free services for survivors of sexual violence and child abuse in the Athens area. Feb. 6–8, 8 p.m. $16. www.northgeorgiacottage.org
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
Thousandaire, Null, Tabla Rosa
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THOUSANDAIRE Atlanta post-hardcore trio known for concise songwriting that is both stark and polished.
NULL Genre-bending atmospheric black metal from Birmingham, AL.
TABLA ROSA Hard-hitting rock band with shoegaze and post-punk elements.
Jukebox Country Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8–11 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
JUKEBOX COUNTRY BAND Old-school country led by Steve Dyer. Line dancing during the breaks.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag fun and celebrate the troupe’s 15th anniversary. All ages welcome. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
All the Things
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.nowherebarlive.com
ALL THE THINGS Duo playing a medley of songs from the ‘70s to present.
Hip-Hop Canvas
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesThis Black History Month celebration features music, poetry, live art and dance/step performances. 9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
Hip-Hop Canvas
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
HIP-HOP CANVAS Black History Month celebration featuring musicians Farin, LB, IAMTIKICA, 96Vizion, It's Izu, Stella Groove and Frank Eagle with poetry, live art and fashion.
College Hockey South Playoffs
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesDivision 1 and Women’s Division playoffs will feature UGA teams. Feb. 7, 12–10 p.m. Feb. 8, 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Feb. 9, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. $25–50. www.classiccenter.com
Valentine’s Brunch Market
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensBrowse vendors, enjoy an instant photo booth and a DIY Valentine’s station to raise money for Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful. 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. www.globetavern.com
Athens Wine Weekend
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesSamples wines with different tasting events taking place in benefit of The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 12:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. $50 & up. www.classiccenter.com
Balance is B.S.
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GAJoin for brunch, community and a roundtable discussion about womanhood, self care and trying to “balance” it all. 12–2 p.m. $40. www.purebalanceathens.com
Denny Martin
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesWine Down: Jack's Cheesecake Wine Flight. 12:30–5 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
DENNY MARTIN Acoustic guitarist.
