5 things to do this weekend: Step competition, Bad ATH Babes, beer bake-off and more

Andrew Shearer, Athens Banner-Herald
Updated ·2 min read

Though there's never a shortage of festivals, markets and other cultural happenings in the Classic City, we've chosen to spotlight these events for the weekend of Jan. 26-28.

Each week, the Banner-Herald will publish a list of five options for things to do in the Athens area. Please note that the events in this list are subject to rescheduling, cancelation or tickets selling out.

The SSWA Sophisticated Steppers with Attitude from Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School perform at the second annual Step Resurgence at the University of Georgia Fine Arts Theater in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Athens own League of Step hosted the event featuring over 20 national step teams.
The SSWA Sophisticated Steppers with Attitude from Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School perform at the second annual Step Resurgence at the University of Georgia Fine Arts Theater in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Athens own League of Step hosted the event featuring over 20 national step teams.

3rd Annual Step Resurgence

WHERE: Oconee County Civic Center (2661 Hog Mountain Rd. in Watkinsville)

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 27 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. ($14 advance, $19 on the day of the show)

DETAILS: Athens-based League of Step will host some of the best local and national step teams as they compete for cash prizes, trophies, bragging rights, and a qualifying spot to advance to the Youth Step USA National Step Competition. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-step-resurgence-2k24-tickets-733385705387.

Athens-based comedian Allison Coleman onstage at Buvez in Athens in 2023. Coleman is a co-founder of Bad ATH Babes, an all-woman group that performs stand-up comedy.
Athens-based comedian Allison Coleman onstage at Buvez in Athens in 2023. Coleman is a co-founder of Bad ATH Babes, an all-woman group that performs stand-up comedy.

Bad ATH Babes

WHERE: Buvez (505 Barber St. Suite A)

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 26 at 7:45 p.m. ($10 admission)

DETAILS: Athens' first and only all-women stand-up comedy group will be celebrating their one-year anniversary with a showcase featuring sets by local comics Britt Ammons, Michelle Monroe, Christine Williams, Angel, Bad ATH Babes founding members Allison Coleman and Meg Abbott, and special guests Miss Carrie and friends.

Athens brewery Terrapin held its 20th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, April 23, 2022.
Athens brewery Terrapin held its 20th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

Wake-n-Bake Off 2024

WHERE: Terrapin Beer Co. (265 Newton Bridge Rd.)

WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 28 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. ($20 admission)

DETAILS: Terrapin's Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout is the star ingredient in this creative cooking and baking competition. Ticket price includes a souvenir Wake-n-Bake glass, one (1) pour of Wake-n-Bake beer, sweet and savory tastings from local restaurants, and exclusive discounts on Wake-n-Bake merchandise and to-go beer.

A group of young Lego enthusiasts sort through a pile of the building block toys at the Lego Club on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 at the Athens-Clarke Public Library.
A group of young Lego enthusiasts sort through a pile of the building block toys at the Lego Club on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 at the Athens-Clarke Public Library.

LEGO Club

WHERE: Athens-Clarke County Library (2025 Baxter St.)

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. (Free admission, ages 11 and under only)

DETAILS: LEGO building is even better with friends, and the ACC Library's LEGO club makes things easier by providing the blocks. During this event, guests up to age 11 can participate in LEGO-based activities including creating LEGO art. For questions or additional information, call the ACC Library at (706) 613-3650.

Afropop Epiphany

WHERE: Covenant Presbyterian Church of Athens (1065 Gaines School Rd.)

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 26 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Free admission)

DETAILS: Presented by the Atlanta-based Africana Digital Ethnography Project (ADEPt), this hour-long concert will feature David Aina, Bayo Bello, Quintina Carter-Enyi, Tosinger and Winnie Mburu performing a selection of seasonal and timeless favorites from across Africa. The show is open to the public, and ADEPt will be accepting donations.

This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: Five things to do in the Athens area this weekend (Jan. 26-28)