Big Hearts and Big Hearts Pageant
February 9, 2019, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Doors open at 3 p.m.). Banquet and silent auction to follow. Silent auction ends at 10:30 p.m. Experience the magic of ESP as individuals leave their disabilities in the wings and shine on stage in a heartwarming show. Tickets on sale through the Classic Center box office starting November 9, 2018.Location: The Classic Center Theatre, 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA Phone: (706) 769-9333 Price: $18 Information: visit extraspecialpeople.com
Valentines Dinner at the Botanical Gardens
February 14, 2019, 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Registration closes Tuesday, February 6, 2019, at noon). Share a romantic dinner and drinks with your Valentine under the stars in a tropical conservatory, with live piano music. Every couple goes home with a beautiful blooming orchid plant. Location: State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA Price: $75 per person Information: http://botgarden.uga.edu/event/valentines-dinner/
Love Stories of the Night Sky
February 16, 2019, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. In honor of Valentine’s Day, listen to myths about love and identify the constellations that represent love or star-crossed lovers in the night sky. Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center, 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GAPhone: (706) 613-3615 Price: $2 for ACC residents; $3 for non-residents
Franklin College Chamber Music Series
February 22, 2019, 7:30 p.m. Camerata RCO Location: UGA Performing Arts Center, 230 River Rd., Athens, GA Information: pac.uga.edu/events/
UGA Presents the Classics Music Series Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
February 24, 2019. Location: UGA Performing Arts Center, 230 River Rd., Athens, GA Phone: (706) 542-4400 Price: Subscription packages available and single tickets on sale. Information: www.pac.uga.edu
Old Dominion at the Classic Center
February 27, 2019, 7:30 p.m. Country music group Old Dominion return to Athens on their Make It Sweet Tour. Location: 440 Foundry Pavilion, 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA Phone: (706) 357-4444 Price: General Admission $30; Pit passes $60 Information: To purchase tickets, visit ClassicCenter.com, call 706-357-4444 or stop by The Classic Center Box Office in Downtown Athens.
Wild Kratts 2.0 at the Classic Center
February 27, 2019, 6:30 p.m. In Wild Kratts Live 2.0, Chris and Martin take to the stage to activate new Creature Powers and go “off to the creature rescue!” With some help from Aviva and the rest of the Wild Kratts team, who will be animated and on screen at the Tortuga HQ, the brothers confront a comic villain and once again save the day, sharing fascinating tidbits about some of the world’s most amazing creatures along the way. Location: The Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA Phone: (706) 208-0900 Price: $25-$100
UGA Presents the Classics Music SeriesMatt Haimovitz, cello
April 4, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Bach’s suites for unaccompanied cello are some of the most moving and spiritual compositions for a solo instrument. Location: UGA Performing Arts Center, 230 River Rd., Athens, GA Phone: (706) 542-4400 Information: www.pac.uga.edu
Bunny Brunch
April 6, 2019, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Hop into spring with the Easter bunny and a delicious brunch buffet! Children will enjoy a photo with the Easter bunny, Easter egg hunt (with wonderful prizes), crafts and more! Gather the whole family for some springtime fun!Location: The Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GAPhone: 706-357-4444 Price: $20 for children, $25 for adults – Children 1 year and younger are free (Tickets will go on sale in March 2019). Information: visit ClassicCenter.com/BunnyBrunch
Dancing with the Athens Stars
April 6, 2019, 7 p.m. Dancing with the Athens Stars has entertained thousands of people and generated more than $325,000 since it began in 2008. Money raised supports services for survivors of domestic violence ranging from emergency shelter to long-term housing to counseling and job training. Location: The Classic Center Theatre, 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA Price: TBA
NCAA Gymnastics Regional
April 6, 2019. The UGA Gym Dogs are very excited to be one of the six NCAA regional hosts this season. Come to Stegeman Coliseum and show your Bulldog spirit as the Gym Dogs make it one step closer to the NCAA Championships.Location: Stegeman Coliseum, 100 Smith Street, Athens, GA
Plantapalooza
April 13, 2019, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plantapalooza brings together three University of Georgia units for one big plant sale. Each sale offers an assortment of garden plants that thrive in the Southeast. Horticulturists, volunteers, and master gardeners will be on hand to help with plant selection and to answer gardening questions.
Location: State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S Milledge Avenue, 220 W. Green St. (intersection of Riverbend and College Station road), Athens, GA Price: Free
Franklin College Chamber Music Series
April 16, 2019, 7:30 p.m. Jerusalem Quartet Location: UGA Performing Arts Center, 230 River Rd., Athens, GA Information: pac.uga.edu/events/