THURSDAY

‘Powers.
Caledonia Lounge.
10 p.m.
$8 (21+), $10 (18+).
Another great conglomeration! Bands are always doing this, but it remains entertaining. For more on this event see page 5.

The Knockouts.
Mayhem String Band.
Packway Handle Band.
Georgia Theatre.
9 p.m.
$10.
Although the rest of the night is bluegrass, the gem is The Knockouts interesting repertoire of folk, Irish, polka, and other traditional forms in a “punk-inspired” manner. It could be terrible, but it could be awesome. Take your chances!

Soweto Street Beat Dance Theatre.
Seney-Stovall Building/Spalding Theatre.
7 p.m.
Free.
I can’t believe it’s free. A drum performance group from Atlanta for free? Page 6 tells you all about it.

Sugarland.
40 Watt Club.
9 p.m.
SOLD OUT!
Even though this show is sold out, it is worth mentioning as the group just won a Grammy. However, they declined an interview with us so boo on them.

CORE Spring Collection 2009.
UGA New Dance Theatre.
8 p.m.
$10 for students, $15 for general admission.
Continued from Wednesday night, the show runs through Saturday with showcases of the Concert Dance Company’s many art forms.

Crumbling Arches.
American Tavern.
10 p.m.
Free.
It’s a free event that just keeps giving! Read the story on page 5.

CD Release Invisible Children Benefit.
Tasty World.
7 p.m.
Donations will be accepted at the door.
Save the children! Helping out has never been quite this easy. See page 4 for the story on this event.

FRIDAY

Art Rocks.
Lyndon House Arts Center.
7:30 p.m.
$45 for tonight only, $50 for weekend pass.
Celebrate art. The Athens Area Arts Council will at its three-day festival of art, music and dance. Go immerse yourself!

The Mother of God Visits Hell.
Athens Community Theatre.
8 p.m. Tonight through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sun., Mar. 1.
$5.
It’s not a heavy metal band. It’s the new play from a University alum. Check out the story on page 6 for more.

Lord T and Eloise.
Pretty Lights.
Georgia Theatre.
9 p.m.
$10.
The best mix tape ever! Tennessee rap duo and Colorado DJ duo together for one night in Athens? I’m there. Check the variety section Friday for a Pretty Lights article.

T.T. Mahony and the Standard 8.
Magic Missile.
Nutria.
Caledonia Lounge.
10 p.m.
$5 (21+), $7 (18+).
Take your ‘young lover’ to this CD release concert for a good time. The piano rockin’

24th Annual Equal Justice Foundation Auction.
The Library.
8 p.m.
Free.
Achieve justice! This benefit offers law students interested in public defending a chance at EJF’s summer fellowship. Silent auction, live auction, refreshments, and raffle.

SATURDAY

Athens Jewish Film Festival.
Ciné.
6:30 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
$8 for student pass, $30 for general pass.
Experience something different. The Atlanta festival makes its debut in Athens. See page 4 for more details on this event.

2nd Annual AIDS Walk/Run.
Tate Center.
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
$15 for individuals, $100 for teams.
No day but today! Walk it, run it, whatever, and help raise money to fight this terrible disease.

The Spirited Spell-Off Spectacle.
Athens Technical College auditorium, 800 US Highway 29 N.
4 p.m.
Free.
With at least eight competing teams from all over Athens, this bee will be like no other and promotes literacy. See page 6 for the story on this event.

Kerbloki.
283 Bar.
11 p.m.
Free.
What rhymes with smokey, makes you think of kerplunk and is free on a Saturday? Kerbloki’s show of synth rap-rock. Oh yeah.

John Barrett’s Bass Drum of Death.
Tasty World.
10 p.m.
Free.
Just one of a long line-up, Barrett uses a kick drum, a guitar and a microphone to blow your mind. And it’s free.

SUNDAY

The Russian National Ballet Performance: Swan Lake.
Hodgson Hall.
7:30 p.m.
$27 general seating, $32 for balcony or orchestral seating.
Once in a lifetime! Come on, when will the Russian Ballet just happen to come again? Check out the story on page ##.

2nd Annual Dancing with the Athens Stars.
The Classic Center.
7 p.m.
$15.
Prevent domestic violence while being thoroughly entertained. For more information see page ##.

Muchos Gracias.
Ketchup Fart.
Oicho Kabu.
Farm 255.
11 p.m.
Free.
Muchos Gracias will thank anybody willing to tryout on drums at its show which is probably the only interesting show on Sunday night.

Art Decko Opening.
College Avenue Parking Deck.
2 p.m.
Free.
This is so cool! The Athens Area Arts Council’s weekend fest also includes this event featuring 19 murals painted by students. What?! Go Athens.