5 things to do this weekend: Wrap It Up Show, Noon Year's Eve, DJ Mahogany and more

Andrew Shearer, Athens Banner-Herald

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 Dec. 29-31.

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.

Quezzy Poet performs on the second night of ATHfactor-Liberty Entertainment's hip-hop residency at Live Wire Athens on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Poet is one of the artists on the bill for the Wrap It Up concert at Cine on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023.
Quezzy Poet performs on the second night of ATHfactor-Liberty Entertainment's hip-hop residency at Live Wire Athens on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Poet is one of the artists on the bill for the Wrap It Up concert at Cine on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023.

Wrap It Up Show

WHERE: Ciné Lab (234 W Hancock Ave.)

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 29 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. ($15 admission; $20 after 10 p.m.)

DETAILS: To top off an outstanding year for hip hop in Athens, this showcase features a timeline of some of the Classic City's best MCs, from legendary party rapper Tony B to the recently signed Motorhead 2X and breakout talent Queezy Poet. The star-studded bill also features Helluva Swagg, Jamal P and special guest HitManSammySam.

Athens' own Original Splitz Band will be performing a Motown New Year's Eve concert at Athentic Brewing on Dec. 31, 2023.
Athens' own Original Splitz Band will be performing a Motown New Year's Eve concert at Athentic Brewing on Dec. 31, 2023.

Motown New Year's Eve

WHERE: Athentic Brewing Company (108 Park Ave.)

WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. ($10 admission; all ages welcome)

DETAILS: Lead by Stanley and Dierdra Stroud, the Original Splitz Band has been the go-to party band for 1960s-present R&B and funk cover tunes for decades. If you've never heard their note-perfect renditions of Detroit-era Motown classics, do not miss this show. BasKat food pop-up will be on site providing "breakfast for dinner."

DJ Mahogany will be on the 1s and 2s all night for Southern Brewing Company's New Year's Bash on Dec. 31, 2023.
DJ Mahogany will be on the 1s and 2s all night for Southern Brewing Company's New Year's Bash on Dec. 31, 2023.

SoBrewCo New Year’s Eve Bash

WHERE: Southern Brewing Company (231 Collins Industrial Blvd.)

WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. ($50 admission)

DETAILS: This is an exclusive event at SoBrewCo's taproom, and the admission price includes a pizza buffet from Mellow Mushroom, beer all through the night, party favors, and hours of expertly-curated tunes by Athens' most beloved DJ Mahogany. Visit allevents.in/athens/sobrewco-new-years-eve-bash/200025897639554 for more.

A family-friendly Noon Year's Eve event will take place early in the day at ReBlossom in Athens, Ga. on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023.
A family-friendly Noon Year's Eve event will take place early in the day at ReBlossom in Athens, Ga. on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023.

Noon Year’s Eve Party

WHERE: ReBlossom Parent & Baby Shop & Center (625 Barber St., Suite 160)

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Free admission)

DETAILS: Let's face facts, New Year's Eve is a bit different for parents of little ones, and the idea of celebrating early allows for everyone to ring in 2024 and still get to bed at a reasonable hour. ReBlossom's family-friendly event will feature bubbles to play in, bubble wrap to play with, and a drink of "bubbly", a.k.a. sparkling apple cider, for all.

Longtime Athens musician Randall Bramblett and his Big Band will perform a special concert at the Marigold Auditorium on Dec. 30, 2023.
Longtime Athens musician Randall Bramblett and his Big Band will perform a special concert at the Marigold Auditorium on Dec. 30, 2023.

Randall Bramblett Big Band Holiday Bash

WHERE: Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture (373 N. Church Street, Winterville)

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. ($25 admission)

DETAILS: Iconic Athens singer-songwriter Randall Bramblett's annual Holiday Bash concert promises a dusting-off of tunes from his vast back catalog as a solo artist and his band's multi-decade history as one of the Classic City's best live acts. Hendershot's will be on site vending coffee, beer and wine. For $20 advance tickets, visit eventbrite.com/e/randall-bramblett-big-band-holiday-bash-marigold-auditorium-tickets-744549847637.

This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: Five things to do in the Athens area this weekend (Dec. 29-31)

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