Athens This Weekend: March 8 - 10

Start gearing up for another wonderful weekend in Athens, Georgia! The Classic City is bursting with exciting events this weekend, ranging from live music performances to exciting roller derby knock downs. Trust us, you don't want to miss out on this line up of events. Come see us!

Terrapin for Team 10

Terrapin Brewery loves to support local causes, and this Friday night they'll be staying open an extra hour to help raise money for Project Safe. Featuring exciting dance performances by Team 10 of Athens Dancing with the Stars, live music by the Root Spirits and an appearance by Harry's Pig Shop, this event is perfect for large groups of friends! For only $10, you'll get your very own pint class as well as a free tasting and tour. We hope to see you there!

Slingshot Athens

Don't miss out on the birth of Athens' newest music festival, Athens Slingshot! Featuring performances by more than 45 talented artists, this exciting event is bound to impress. And as if that isn't already appealing enough, Slingshot is partnering with some of Athens' most loved restaurants and hotels to offer discounts to those with wristbands the day of the event. Wristbands can be purchased ahead of time online or on Saturday at Little Kings Shuffle Club. 

Classic City Rollergirls

The Classic City Rollergirls will take on the Dixie Derby Girls this Saturday in a knock-down, drag-out, fight-to-the-finish event. In addition to the exciting race, there will be a special silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind rollergirl decorated bras in honor of BreastFest, a local organization whose mission is to raise awareness and generate money for breast cancer research, services, treatment and patient care. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. See you there!

More events...

• Lyndon House Arts Center 38th Juried Exhibition, Every Thurs. - Sat. through May 4
• Soles4Souls 1 Mile Fun Run, Sat. 9 a.m.
• Zoo Exhibit at Bear Hollow Zoo, Sat. 1 - 4 p.m.  
• Family Fun Day at Rocksprings Community Center, Sat. 1 - 4 p.m. 

Want a complete list of all upcoming activities going on in Athens? Explore our event calendar at Visit Athens, Georgia. Join the mailing list to stay in the loop about exciting events going on in the Classic City!

Athens This Weekend: September 7-9

As the Bulldogs head to Missouri for their first game in SEC play, things are getting really exciting in Athens, GA!! There won't be any big crowds and football traffic this weekend, so make sure you get out and explore the Classic City! There are tons of great art events taking place, including the Athens Aerial Arts Weekend, Family Day at the Georgia Museum of Art and the final weekend of ATHICA Emerges V: The Synthetic Mind.

             1. Athens Aerial Arts Weekend

 

Athens has incredibly advanced programs involving aerial arts like Leap Flying Trapeze, Canopy Studio AerialDance, and Athens Vertical Pole Dance Academy. We’re so fortunate to have such great attractions enriching our arts scene and now, they’re turning to you! This weekend, you have the chance to test your ability on the trapeze and much more! The workshops and classes this weekend are designed specifically for beginners, so there’s no reason to stay on the ground! Events begin Friday evening and continue through Saturday afternoon. Sign up for a weekend in the air!

2. ATHICA Emerges V: The Synthetic Mind

The Athens Institute for Contemporary Art will be exhibiting ATHICA Emerges V: The Synthetic Mind for the last time on Sunday. The collection opened earlier this summer to high acclaim and praise for nine artists participating and their works, which synthesize perception and awareness from a variety of approaches. On Saturday and the final day Sunday, they’ll be open from 1-6 p.m. Admission is free!
 

3. Family Day at Georgia Museum of Art

 In addition to Athens’ residents, students and visitors, the Georgia Museum of Art works diligently to support children’s creativity. They host so many great events for kids and this Saturday will be another to add to the list!! Inspired by the work of renowned artist Chakaia Booker, whose work is currently on display at GMOA, kids will be creating sculptures out of recycled materials. It's the perfect example of turning trash into treasure! The activities start at 10 a.m. but make sure you see all the other exhibits in the museum, too!

Other events in Athens, GA: 

• "The Board Room" Skateboard Auction @ The Gallery at Hotel Indigo, Sunday 4 p.m. 
• Ready, Set, Vote! Film Screening: "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" @ the Special Collections Library 
• Murder at the Howard Johnson's Play @ the Morton Theatre
• Classic City Roller Girls vs. Charlotte @ Athens Arena
• UGA Heroes Bulldog Brawl @ Georgia Theatre

Want a complete list of all upcoming activities and goings-on in Athens? Check out our event calendar at Visit Athens, Georgia.
  
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Athens This Weekend: March 23-25

Spring is definitely in the air in Athens,GA! With the weekend finally here, it is time to enjoy this beautiful weather with exciting plans. Athens has so much to offer this weekend. With fascinating musical performances, benefit events, and much more for the entire family, we know that your weekend in Athens, GA will be a wonderful one! Here are a few ideas that hopefully spark your interest.

1. BreastFest Athens

Join BreastFest Athens on Saturday, March 24 from Noon – 7:30 p.m. at Terrapin Beer Co. for a day of local beer, food and music, while supporting breast cancer awareness and breast health. Enjoy live music on two stages from Bloodkin, Kyshona Armstrong, Betsy Kingston & The Crowns, efren, Adam Payne, Charlie Garrett Band, Déjà Vu, Mark Cunningham and the Nationals, 90 Acre Farm, Chris Moore, Clay Leverett, Dodd Ferrelle, The Granfalloons, Betsy Franck and the Bareknuckle Band and Athens Showgirls Cabaret, as well as food from local restaurants, brewery tours, beer tastings, a huge silent auction and raffle, pink hair extensions from City Salon, and tons of kids activities! Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door, and kids are FREE! Don't miss out on this exciting event that benefits a great cause!

2. Fiddler On The Roof

Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, Fiddler On The Roof has been lauded by critics again and again, and won the hearts of people all around the world. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes "Tradition," "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," "If I Were A Rich Man" and "Sunrise, Sunset," Fiddler On The Roof is a timeless classic. This entertaining performance will be Saturday, March 24 at the Classic Center Theatre at 8:00 p.m. Fiddler On The Roof will definitely be a show that the whole family will enjoy. Tickets range from $9-$65, so get yours while they last!  

3. Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Come out and enjoy a beautiful program by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Leonidas Kavakos, who joins the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for this concert both as conductor and soloist, has established himself as a violinist and artist of rare quality, known at the highest level for his virtuosity, superb musicianship, and the integrity of his playing. After a recent performance in London, The Times called him a passionate and "entirely accomplished performer." Kavakos is also becoming increasingly recognized internationally as a conductor of rare gifts and musicianship. For the Atlanta Symphony's spring Hodgson Hall visit, the program will feature two works by Mozart, the Violin Concerto No. 3 and the Symphony No. 34, as well as Beethoven's Symphony No. 4. This event will be Sunday, March 25 at the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center--Hodgson Concert Hall at 3:00 p.m. Tickets range from $45-$55.

Here are a few more ideas that you can hopefully squeeze into your weekend plans:

• Benefit for Athens PowerDawgs: Come out and support the Athens PowerDawgs while enjoying great performances! This event is a Fundraiser for Athens' own wheelchair soccer team. All ages show with special performance by The Athens Band, student bands, as well as performances by FlameThrowers, Surf Band, Thieves Market, and 706. This will take place on Saturday at The Office Lounge from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.There is a $5 suggested donation, that will benefit a great cause! 
• Family Day: Fabric Fun: Come see the exhibition "Pattern and Palette in Print: Gentry Magazine and a New Generation of Trendsetters," then head to the Michael and Mary Erlanger Studio Classroom to create colorful patterns and design your own fabric. This is something to whole family will enjoy! This event will take place on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at the Georgia Museum of Art.There will be no admission charge, so bring out the entire family! 
• The 2nd Annual GHSU/UGA Medical Partnership Golf Tournament: Scramble with a shotgun start. Tickets are $95 for an individual, and $340 for a team. This fee includes the greens fee, beverages, lunch, snacks and contests. Awards will be given for: Closest to the pin, Longest Drive, Winning Player, Winning Team. The 2012 proceeds will benefit the Children's Specialty Services at St. Mary's Healthcare System & the academic endeavors of the students at the Medical Partnership.This event will take place on Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. at the University of Georgia Golf Course.

These are just a few of the many exciting events taking place in Athens,GA. Hopefully you've read something that you are looking forward to! Be sure to check out our Visit Athens, GA calendar for a full list of even more events and activities! 

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What are you looking forward to this weekend in Athens,GA?