Miss Juneteenth Pageant 2024
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn inaugural pageant with the goal to empower young girls with confidence, positive self-esteem and inner beauty. 5 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25. www.mortontheatre.com
Eternity
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening of music, dance and theater with an emphasis on sharing the love of God through the performing arts. 7 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
But God the Stage Play
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA dysfunctional family works through their lies and secrets through their faith. 3 p.m. $15–30. www.mortontheatre.com
OCB Unbroken
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesWidmer Unbroken Nutritional Coaching & Unbroken Movement host this health and fitness competition with a variety of categories and divisions. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $20–75. www.mortontheatre.com
Morton Theatre Corporation Annual Meeting
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe meeting will feature volunteer award presentations, board and staff reports, and more. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.mortontheatre.com
Historic Athens Preservation Celebration
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesBefore the 55th Preservation Awards ceremony, enjoy behind-the-scenes tours of historic buildings and a reception with live music and treats. 2–8:30 p.m. $35–65. bit.ly/55tour
Ted Torres Martin
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $30–45. www.mortontheatre.com
TED TORRES MARTIN Musician and actor presents all of The King's hits in "ELVIS The Show."
From Opera to Hip-Hop: A Celebration of American Music
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesFrom Opera to Hip-Hop: A Celebration of American Music. 7:30 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
JOSHUA STEWART The acclaimed guest tenor joins UGA faculty to perform operatic and jazz selections.
ATHENS HIP-HOP HARMONIC A genre-bending collective bringing together Athens hip-hop artists and UGA musicians.
Sandra McCracken
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $15–25, $50 (VIP). bit.ly/lintc
SANDRA MCCRACKEN Nashville singer-songwriter drawing from folk, gospel and hymn traditions who will perform tracks off of her new album, Light In The Canyon, backed by a bluegrass band.
Momentum
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrelude Dance Ensemble presents its spring showcase featuring pieces of various styles choreographed and performed by its students. 12 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/pdmomentum
Another Day of Sun
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe UGA Tap Dawgs Club performs its yearly spring showcase. 1:30 p.m. $5–10. www.bit.ly/tapdawgs24
Morton Theatre Corporation Open House
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about the nonprofit that develops programming, supports operations and manages the box office policies for the Morton Theatre, with food and beverages. RSVP required. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.mortontheatre.com
Georgia Club Dance Team Spring Exhibition
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe showcase includes student-choreographed dances and guest pieces in the styles of jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, ballet and more. 2 p.m. $5 (UGA student), $10. www.mortontheatre.com
Dar He: The Story of Emmett Till
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe documentary theatre artist Mike Wiley will engage people of all ages to learn about Emmett Till. 7 p.m. $15–25. www.mortontheatre.com
45th Annual Miss Black University of Georgia Pageant
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this academic scholarship competition contestants will compete in platform speech, talent presentation, question and answer, and formal wear. 3–6:30 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Oh, Kay! In Concert
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA comedic musical written by American composer George Gershwin that tells a Prohibition story of bootleggers, society matrons and new love. Apr. 5–6, 7 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Oh, Kay! In Concert
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA comedic musical written by American composer George Gershwin that tells a Prohibition story of bootleggers, society matrons and new love. Apr. 5–6, 7 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
13th Annual UGA Three Minute Thesis
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis international research competition requires contestants to explain their thesis or dissertation topic in three minutes or less. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.mortontheatre.com
TEDxUGA 2024
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn independently organized TED event that highlights the UGA’s community involvement in experiences, research and more. 7 p.m. $15–35. www.tedxuga.com
Spring Dances
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe East Athens Educational Dance Center’s students will perform African, ballet, modern, tap and contemporary dance pieces. 3 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10. www.mortontheatre.com
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe festival showcases a selection of adventure, mountain sports and culture speakers, films, books and photographs from around the world. 7 p.m. $20. www.mortontheatre.com
The Miss Omega Psi Phi Pageant
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis distinguished scholarship pageant is dedicated to celebrating the grace and achievements of exceptional college-aged women. 7 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe screening of this documentary will be followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers. 5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. (film). FREE! www.mortontheatre.com
Liverpool Legends
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $35–65. www.mortontheatre.com
LIVERPOOL LEGENDS Started by Louise Harrison, sister of George Harrison, this group honors The Beatles' legacy by tracing their musical evolution from early hits to psychedelic masterpieces.
Movies by Moonlight
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe ACC Leisure Services Department will host an indoor event with the film Dreamgirls. 3 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (screening). FREE! www.accgov.com
Dancing Through Light
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe East Athens Educational Dance Center presents its annual production highlighting many different forms of dance. Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Feb. 25, 3 p.m. $15 (adv.), $18. www.mortontheatre.com
Dancing Through Light
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe East Athens Educational Dance Center presents its annual production highlighting many different forms of dance. Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Feb. 25, 3 p.m. $15 (adv.), $18. www.mortontheatre.com
Miss Queen of Hearts Pageant
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe first annual pageant with the goal to empower young girls with confidence, positive self-esteem and more. 5:30 p.m. $20-25. www.instagram.com/slay_pageant
High School Musical on Stage!
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis Disney musical explores issues of friendship, first love and acceptance. Feb. 8–10, 7 p.m. Feb. 10, 2 p.m. $14–20. www.mortontheatre.com
High School Musical on Stage!
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis Disney musical explores issues of friendship, first love and acceptance. Feb. 8–10, 7 p.m. Feb. 10, 2 p.m. $14–20. www.mortontheatre.com
High School Musical on Stage!
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis Disney musical explores issues of friendship, first love and acceptance. Feb. 8–10, 7 p.m. Feb. 10, 2 p.m. $14–20. www.mortontheatre.com
ICCA 2024 South Quarterfinal
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $15–30. bit.ly/icca24
ICCA 2024 SOUTH QUARTERFINAL The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella hosts a tournament in which 10 groups from across the Southeast will compete for the title of quarterfinal champion and a chance to advance to the next round.
A Better Trip
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPsychedelic astronaut Shane Mauss will perform comedy that combines science, art and psychedelics. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $27.50–40. www.mortontheatre.com
INSPIRE 2023 Winter Showcase
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAnnual winter showcase featuring dancers of all ages performing to popular seasonal tunes. 11:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Fall 2023 Runway Show
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States“Silver Linings; A Light in the Dark” is a student-produced and designed runway fashion show experience. 7:30 p.m. $10–12. bit.ly/fdsasl23
SHINE! Celebrating Our Youth Through an Inclusive Concert
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. $5–10 suggested donation. www.mortontheatre.com
SHINE! CELBRATING OUR YOUTH THROUGH AN INCLUSIVE CONCERT The Morton Theatre Corporation and HEART Music present Clarke County School District students from the band, orchestra and guitar programs performing songs written primarily by Black composers as well as the premiere of a new composition by local artist Nicole Chamberlain.
Sweeney Todd
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this infamous tale, ACT presents an unjustly exiled barber returning to nineteenth-century London to seek vengeance against a lecherous judge. Nov. 16–18, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 3 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Sweeney Todd
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this infamous tale, ACT presents an unjustly exiled barber returning to nineteenth-century London to seek vengeance against a lecherous judge. Nov. 16–18, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 3 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Sweeney Todd
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this infamous tale, ACT presents an unjustly exiled barber returning to nineteenth-century London to seek vengeance against a lecherous judge. Nov. 16–18, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 3 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Sweeney Todd
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this infamous tale, ACT presents an unjustly exiled barber returning to nineteenth-century London to seek vengeance against a lecherous judge. Nov. 16–18, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 3 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Two Trains Running
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis production explores the social and psychological manifestations of changing attitudes toward race from the perspective of its urban, Black characters. Oct. 27, 7 p.m. Oct. 28, 2:30 p.m $30. www.mortontheatre.com
Two Trains Running
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis production explores the social and psychological manifestations of changing attitudes toward race from the perspective of its urban, Black characters. Oct. 27, 7 p.m. Oct. 28, 2:30 p.m $30. www.mortontheatre.com
