The Red & Black compiles a weekly roundup of shows and events for the upcoming weekend. This weekend includes stand-up comedy from John Mulaney, Bad ATH Babes, a Black heritage festival and more.
Thursday, Nov. 16
BAD ATH BABES
WHAT: Enjoy a night of laughs and see Bad ATH Babes, an all-woman group of Athens comedians, perform together.
WHERE: Buvez
WHEN: 7:45 p.m.
PRICE: $7
THANKSGIVING WINE TASTING
WHAT: Find the perfect bottle for your Thanksgiving dinner during this tasting of six different wines, ranging from a French Chablis to sparkling hard apple cider.
WHERE: Tapped Athens
WHEN: 6:30-8 p.m.
PRICE: $40
HOLIDAY MARKET
WHAT: Start your holiday shopping early with the ninth annual Athens Academy Holiday Market. This market will have over 80 vendors from across the Southeast, selling various hand-crafted items like jewelry, pottery, art, floral arrangements, food items and more.
WHERE: Sinkwich Spartan Center at Athens Academy
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PRICE: Free
Friday, Nov. 17
LIGHTHEARTED
WHAT: Watch local indie-folk band Lighthearted perform alongside alternative rock group Well Kept as part of Lighthearted’s 2023 fall tour.
WHERE: 40 Watt Club
WHEN: 7-11:30 p.m.
PRICE: $10 in advance, $12 at the door
JOHN MULANEY
WHAT: See two-time Emmy and WGA award-winning writer, actor and comedian John Mulaney perform his new stand-up comedy show “John Mulaney in Concert.” Mulaney is best known for his work on “Saturday Night Live” and his various comedy specials like “The Comeback Kid,” “Kid Gorgeous at Radio City” and “New in Town.”
WHERE: The Classic Center
WHEN: 7 p.m.
PRICE: $52-210, plus additional fees
DODD MARKET
WHAT: Named the 2022 Outstanding Campus Event of the Year by Statewide Outstanding Achievement Awards, the Dodd Market is returning for its third year. Organized by Lamar Dodd School of Art’s Dodd Ambassadors, this market will showcase art from University of Georgia student artists.
WHERE: Lamar Dodd School of Art courtyard and first floor
WHEN: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
PRICE: Free to attend
Saturday, Nov. 18
ECSTATIC DANCE
WHAT: Featuring music from DJs Charlieflower and Libbaloops, this ecstatic dance ceremony celebrates free-form movement in a safe and inclusive environment. A sound bath will be performed at 3 p.m.
WHERE: work.shop
WHEN: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
PRICE: $10 for dance, additional $5 for sound bath, kids 12 and under free
TENNESSEE WATCH PARTY
WHAT: Cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs as they play the Tennessee Volunteers and enjoy some live music, craft beer, food trucks, jello shots and more.
WHERE: Athentic Brewing Co.
WHEN: 3:30-8p.m.
PRICE: Free
BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL
WHAT: Celebrate Athens’ rich African American heritage, particularly surrounding the West Broad Neighborhood and urban agriculture, during this festival at the West Broad Farmers Market. The festival will have kids’ activities, live music, art showcases, food demonstrations and more.
WHERE: 300 S. Rocksprings St.
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
PRICE: Free
Sunday, Nov. 19
“PRETTY WOMAN”
WHAT: Based on the romantic comedy of the same name, “Pretty Woman – The Musical” features an original score by Grammy award-winning Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance and choreography by two-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell. The musical is part of The Classic Center’s 2023-2024 Broadway Entertainment Series.
WHERE: The Classic Center
WHEN: 8 p.m.
PRICE: $25-87.25, plus additional fees
“SWEENEY TODD”
WHAT: Presented by Athens Creative Theatre, “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” follows the tale of an unjustly exiled barber in Victorian England who exacts murderous revenge for the abuse of his wife. Aside from Sunday, there will be performances at 7:30 p.m. from Thursday, Nov.16 to Saturday, Nov. 18.
WHERE: Morton Theatre
WHEN: 3 p.m.
PRICE: $15
SONIC SPACE
WHAT: ATHICA will be hosting Japanese avant-garde percussionist, composer and sound artist Tatsuya Nakatani with support from local musician Michael Potter for this month’s edition of Sonic Space.
WHERE: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art
WHEN: Doors at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m.
PRICE: Free
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