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Athens Beer Fest Returns This Month with Craft Brews, Cornhole, and Live Entertainment
Athens Beer Fest is just weeks away. The Classic Center Cultural Foundation's fourth annual Athens Beer Fest returns Saturday, August 22, at 1:00 p.m. at Akins Ford Arena. Celebrate the end of summer by sampling a wide selection of beers from some of your favorite regional breweries at this lively annual event, benefiting The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Guests are invited to grab a glass, pull up a chair, and enjoy an afternoon filled with unlimited beer tastings, live music, and cornhole. Breweries
Comedian Anthony Jeselnik Announces New Stand-Up Tour Coming to The Classic Center
Monday, August 3, 2026- Critically acclaimed stand-up comedian Anthony Jeselnik just announced his highly anticipated new tour Wrath of Man that will be coming to Athens, GA at The Classic Center Theatre on October 23, 2026. Following his sold out 2023-2024 Bones and All tour, Jeselnik will be performing a new hour of material across multiple US dates. Tickets will be available for pre-sale starting Tuesday, August 4, at 10AM local time before the general on-sale on Thursday, August 6. For more
UGA Ice Dawgs Announce Season Schedule and Launch ''Built Beneath Athens'' Campaign
The University of Georgia Ice Dawgs officially announced their 2026-2027 season schedule at Akins Ford Arena, while unveiling “Built Beneath Athens,” a season-long brand campaign celebrating nearly four decades of Ice Dawgs hockey and the program's enduring impact on the Athens community. Founded in 1987, the Ice Dawgs have grown into one of the most recognizable collegiate hockey programs in the Southeast, building a tradition that has connected generations of student-athletes, alumni, fans, and
The Classic Center Theatre Gives A Glance into Its Holiday Season Lineup During Christmas in July
July 17, 2026 - In the spirit of Christmas in July, The Classic Center Theatre is giving the community an early look at its upcoming holiday entertainment lineup. Known for bringing the community together throughout the year, The Classic Center Theatre will once again serve as a destination for festive experiences, family-friendly events, and holiday traditions that have become annual favorites in Downtown Athens. The Classic Center Theatre’s Christmas in July announcement lineup includes: A Celtic
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