Though there’s never a shortage of festivals, markets, concerts, and other cultural happenings in the Classic City, we’ve chosen to spotlight these events for the weekend of May 1-3.
Each week, the Banner-Herald will publish a list of options for things to do in the Athens area. Please note that the events in this list are subject to rescheduling, cancellation, or tickets selling out.
All City Classic
- WHERE: Flicker Theatre & Bar (263 W. Washington St.)
- WHEN: Saturday, May 2 at 9 p.m. ($10 admission)
- DETAILS: Presented by Classic City Creative and Volumes Hip Hop, The All City Classic showcase features a handful of the most talented MCs in the city. This concert will include live performances by Trvy, Jamee Cornelia, DK, C. Shreve the Professor, K!d, and Miss 2Exotic. Visit flickertheatreandbar.com for tickets.
Wuxtry is 50!
- WHERE: 40 Watt Club (285 W. Washington St.)
- WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m. ($10 admission)
- DETAILS: Legendary downtown Athens record store Wuxtry will mark its 50th anniversary with a concert at the 40 Watt featuring live sets by Reverend Tribble, The Asymptomatics, Organically Programmed, and special guests. Proceeds benefit the Broad River Watershed Association. Visit 40watt.com/schedule for tickets.
DanceFX Burlesque
- WHERE: 40 Watt Club, 285 W. Washington St.
- WHEN: Friday, May 1, 8 p.m. ($10 admission; ages 18+ only)
- DETAILS: Athens-based performing arts studio Dance FX presents their Bombshells and Cherry Bombs teams’ blend of theatrical choreography and cabaret-style routines. Hosted by Zizi Foxx, the show also features drag entertainers and local guest burlesque artist Vianca Champagne. Visit 40watt.com/schedule for tickets.
Athens Comedy Festival
- WHERE: Morton Theatre (195 W. Washington St.)
- WHEN: Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 at 7 p.m. ($25 single show; $65 festival pass)
- DETAILS: The second annual Athens Comedy Festival brings more than 20 national touring comedians and local acts to the historic Morton Theatre. The two-day event features headliners Karen Morgan, Trish Suhr, Karen Mills, and more. For full performance lineup, schedule and tickets, visit athenscomedyfest.com.
Creature Comforts 12th Anniversary
- WHERE: Creature Comforts Brewing Co. (271 W. Hancock Ave.)
- WHEN: Friday, May 1, 3–10 p.m.; Saturday, May 2, 12–10 p.m. (Free admission)
- DETAILS: Creature Comforts hosts a two-day anniversary party featuring live bands, DJs, food trucks and limited-release beers, including specialty Tropicália variations and anniversary brews. The celebration also highlights the brewery’s spirits lineup and includes rotating performances from local acts across both days.
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