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JJ Grey & Mofro, The Marshall Tucker Band
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7:15 p.m. $55–127. www.classiccenter.com
JJ GREY & MOFRO Southern rock/swamp rock band from Jacksonville, FL.
THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND Rock band from Spartanburg, SC that helped establish the Southern rock genre in the early 1970s by blending blues, country and jazz.
Charley Crockett
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $60–297. www.classiccenter.com
CHARLEY CROCKETT A cowboy singer for the 21st century whose mix of country, blues and soul earned him a Grammy Award nomination for Best Americana Album.
Dear Evan Hansen
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesA musical about our complex, interconnected and social media-filled lives. 7:30 p.m. $25–87.25. www.classiccenter.com
Savor the State
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse products from a variety of Georgia small businesses, meet the Flavor of Georgia Finalists and more. 2–6 p.m. $10 (students), $20 (general admission), FREE! (12 & under). flavorofgeorgia.caes.uga.edu
The Great Gatsby Ballet
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe World Ballet Company performs to an original score with hand-crafted costumes and lavish sets. 6 p.m. $39–85. www.classiccenter.com
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe classic TV show comes to life on stage. Ages 18 & up. 7 p.m. $35–99. www.classiccenter.com
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $31–250. www.classiccenter.com
GILLIAN WELCH & DAVID RAWLINGS Grammy Award-winning Americana folk musicians touring their new collaborative album, Woodland.
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet with local and national vendors, and browse home improvement and remodeling items. Mar. 28, 12–6 p.m. Mar. 29, 10–5 p.m. Mar. 30, 11–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenshomeexpos.com
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet with local and national vendors, and browse home improvement and remodeling items. Mar. 28, 12–6 p.m. Mar. 29, 10–5 p.m. Mar. 30, 11–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenshomeexpos.com
12th Annual Chess Conference
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesChess and Community invites the community to celebrate exceptional students awarded with scholarships and explore chess, VR, robotics and coding activities. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.chessandcommunity.org
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet with local and national vendors, and browse home improvement and remodeling items. Mar. 28, 12–6 p.m. Mar. 29, 10–5 p.m. Mar. 30, 11–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenshomeexpos.com
Live With Jake Shane
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe digital entertainer, comedian and podcast host is touring his latest comedy routine. 8 p.m. $47–192. www.classiccenter.com
Athens Symphony
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
ATHENS SYMPHONY Spring concert with a program bridging the elegance of the Old World with the energy of the New, bringing centuries of music to life.
Maria Bamford
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesKnown for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental illness and voiceover work. 7:30 p.m. $21.50–51.50. www.classiccenter.com
The Sleeping Beauty
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe State Ballet of Ukraine performs the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty. 7 p.m. $35–92. www.classiccenter.com
Dancing with the Athens Stars
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesWell-known dancers and local leaders get on stage to earn your votes, with proceeds benefitting Project Safe. 7:30 p.m. $30. www.classiccenter.com
United States Navy Band, Sea Chanters, Cruisers
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
UNITED STATES NAVY BAND, SEA CHANTERS AND CRUISERS Three of the Navy Band's ensembles join forces for a performance of traditional wind band music, Broadway hits, pop tunes and patriotic favorites.
A Taste of Ireland
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesSinging and dancing that bridges the gap between storytelling, modern Irish dance, tap and contemporary dance to tell a historic story live on stage. 7:30 p.m. $32–64. www.classiccenter.com
9th Annual Athens Rock, Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse the wares of over two dozen independent dealers of all things geologic. Feb. 28 & Mar. 1, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 2, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $8 (adults), FREE! (12 & under). www.classiccenter.com
9th Annual Athens Rock, Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse the wares of over two dozen independent dealers of all things geologic. Feb. 28 & Mar. 1, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 2, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $8 (adults), FREE! (12 & under). www.classiccenter.com
9th Annual Athens Rock, Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse the wares of over two dozen independent dealers of all things geologic. Feb. 28 & Mar. 1, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 2, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $8 (adults), FREE! (12 & under). www.classiccenter.com
25th Anniversary Empty Bowl Fundraiser & Luncheon
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, this annual event raises funds and spreads awareness about food access and security. SOLD OUT! 11 a.m. www.foodbanknega.org
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Feb. 14, 12–6 p.m. Feb. 15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 16, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Feb. 14, 12–6 p.m. Feb. 15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 16, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Feb. 14, 12–6 p.m. Feb. 15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 16, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $23.50–106.50. www.classiccenter.com
MANIA Internationally traveling ABBA tribute band.
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
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
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
Classic City Blues Fest
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (show), 10:30 p.m. (after-party). $70–175 (show), $35 (after-party). www.classiccenter.com
CLASSIC CITY BLUES FEST This first annual festival includes performances by Tucka, Sir Charles, West Love and more. Followed by an after-party hosted by the Classic City Entertainment Group and DJ Dirty.
UGA Ice Dawgs vs University of South Carolina
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 12 p.m. www.classiccenter.com
Classic City Marathon
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe marathon, half-marathon and marathon relay will begin at the same time downtown and wrap up with post-race festivities at the Classic Center. 7:30 a.m. www.classiccitymarathon.com
UGA Ice Dawgs vs University of South Carolina
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. www.classiccenter.com
The Tina Turner Musical
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis musical tells the triumphant story of the Queen of Rock and Roll set to the soundtrack of her beloved hits. 7:30 p.m. $25–95. www.classiccenter.com
Ain’t Too Proud
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Life and Times of The Temptations is a Broadway musical following the group’s journey from Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 7:30 p.m. $25–87.25. www.classiccenter.com
The Nutcracker
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will perform the classic fairytale set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 1 p.m. $26.95–42.95. www.classiccenter.com
John Berry
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $28–56. www.classiccenter.com
JOHN BERRY The country star performs Christmas classics like “Little Drummer Boy,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “Let It Snow,” “Mary Did You Know” and his timeless hit, “O Holy Night.”
Athens Master Chorale
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensmasterchorale.org
ATHENS MASTER CHORALE The program "A Christmas Fanfare" features John Rutter's "Gloria," popular carols and other music of the season by composers such as Daniel Pinkham and Elaine Hagenberg.
Athens Symphony
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesDec. 14, 7 p.m. & Dec. 15, 3 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com
ATHENS SYMPHONY The annual Christmas concert features holiday favorites such as "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas," "Here Comes Santa Claus" and "Miniature Overture from The Nutcracker."
Athens Symphony
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesDec. 14, 7 p.m. & Dec. 15, 3 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com
ATHENS SYMPHONY The annual Christmas concert features holiday favorites such as "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas," "Here Comes Santa Claus" and "Miniature Overture from The Nutcracker."
Breakfast with Santa
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesTell Santa your Christmas wishes, create holiday crafts, enjoy a full breakfast buffet and spread Christmas cheer in benefit of The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. 8:30 a.m. $30–40. www.classiccenter.com
Irish Christmas in America
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe family-friendly performance features lively instrumental tunes and old-style Irish dancing. 7 p.m. $32.50–36.50. www.classiccenter.com
Banquet of Blessings
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a community meal and free giveaways of clothes, toiletries and other necessities. 4:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.pollackfamilyfoundation.com
Gladys Knight
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $46.25–126.95. www.classiccenter.com
GLADYS KNIGHT Seven-time Grammy Award-winning legacy artist known for her contributions to pop, R&B and gospel music.
The Nutcracker
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will perform the classic fairytale set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 1 p.m. $26.95–42.95. www.classiccenter.com
A Magical Cirque Christmas
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesEntertainers perform a variety show full of nostalgia and holiday music for all ages. 7:30 p.m. $26–74. www.classiccenter.com
John Crist
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesFast-rising stand-up comedian on his “Jokes for Humans” comedy tour. 7 p.m. $29.75–149.75. www.classiccenter.com
Athens Symphony
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! (tickets required). www.classiccenter.com
ATHENS SYMPHONY The fall concert includes Pachelbel's "Kanon," Mozart's "Overture to the Marriage of Figaro," Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" and Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" from A Midsummer Night's Dream.