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
The Georgia Music Collections Tour
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesTake a tour through Georgia musical history with a curator-led event for Third Thursday. 6:30 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Bowling for Bottoms
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe fundraiser will include socializing and duckpin bowling in benefit of the Athens Area Diaper Bank. 6:30–8:30 p.m. $25. www.athensareadiaperbank.com
Artist Talk
The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAlice Woodruff will discuss her ceramic sculpture exhibition “Warrior Women.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.taylorgrady.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Stop Light Observations, Winyah
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18–22. www.georgiatheatre.com
STOP LIGHT OBSERVATIONS Transformational rock and anti-pop group from Charleston, SC.
WINYAH Nashville-based indie and Southern rock band.
Arts Fishing Club, Juniper
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
ARTS FISHING CLUB Nashville-based indie-folk band known for their energetic live performances and heartfelt lyricism.
JUNIPER Band that blends elements of modern singer-songwriter music into the context of an alternative rock band.
Lemon’s, The Downstairs, Swear Jar, Crimson Fever
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.nowherebarlive.com
LEMON'S Memphis-based indie rock band.
THE DOWNSTAIRS Alt-rock band made up of five UGA students whose goal is to communicate raw emotion.
SWEAR JAR '90s inspired rock group that explores new horizons in punk, indie and alternative music.
CRIMSON FEVER Free spirited indie band that makes danceable music.
Eighth Blackbird
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $25–45. pac.uga.edu
EIGHTH BLACKBIRD Four-time Grammy Award-winning contemporary music group performing innovative presentations of works by living composers.
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
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
Bayou Princess, 20cats, Chairs
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIndecent Artistry Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BAYOU PRINCESS Your favorite internet narcissist.
20CATS Grunge-gaze project of Knoxville,TN-based artist Will Stevens.
CHAIRS Enigmatic local recording project that pulls from shoegaze and post-punk influences.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents Ngozi IK, with a fresh and welcome take on social issues and growing up in a Catholic household. 8:30 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy
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
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Georgia Arbor Day
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesKeep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful and the Community Tree Council will be giving out tree seedlings and discussing trees. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Black History Month Celebration
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a new stout release with a cask tapping, a food truck, live music and percentages donated to the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
After Hours at the Museum
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the new exhibition “Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection.” Registration suggested. 5:30–7 p.m. www.georgiamuseum.org
Author Talk & Book Signing
Crawfod Long Museum 28 College St., Jefferson, GeorgiaLocal author Lillah Lawson will discuss the debut of her book The Doomed Girls of Jefferson. Reservations required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.crawfordlong.org
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
American Aquarium, Gabe Lee
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/AmericanAquariumAthens
AMERICAN AQUARIUM Raleigh, NC-based six-piece alternative country band whose sound is a blend of classic Southern and punk rock.
GABE LEE Classic songwriter and modern-day storyteller who has built his own bridge between country, folk and rock.
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.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.
Robyn Hitchcock, Thayer Sarrano
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.40watt.com
ROBYN HITCHCOCK Influential English singer-songwriter known for his work in rock band The Soft Boys in the 1970s and now for his prolific solo career.
THAYER SARRANO Hazy shoegaze-inspired songwriter whose sound is described as a "Southern-psych dreamland."
Julia Barfield, Your Ex’s Pets, Penny Loafer
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. "Keep to Me" EP release show!
YOUR EX'S PETS Haunting, groovy, soft-loud songs with vocal harmonies and layered arrangements.
PENNY LOAFER Local “post-college rock” band delivering grunge-tinged pop with sweet yet sometimes vicious compositions.
Country River Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band. Line dancing during the band breaks.
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
The Original Splitz Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7:30–10:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.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.
Too Many Clowns
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesOne-night comedy special featuring clowns from Athens and Atlanta. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
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
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
Organ Fairchild
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ORGAN FAIRCHILD Instrumental funk jam powerhouse with a signature organ-trio-meets-rock-band sound.
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
Orchid Repotting Class
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe horticulture staff will lead a repotting class for those with their own orchid and pot. Register for individual sessions. 9–11 a.m. $15. www.botgarden.uga.edu
Homebuyer Education Workshop
Athens Land Trust 685 N Pope Street, Athens, United StatesAthens Land Trust hosts this HUD-certified course for first-time homeowners to learn about the home-buying process in Georgia. Registration required. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $10. [email protected]
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
