The Athens Orthopedic Clinic’s annual two-day festival, built around a criterium main event, has returned downtown to its historic location along Washington and Clayton streets. The festival zone includes a food court, multiple beer gardens, artist market, kids activities, amateur events and live music stages. There will be a kick-off event Thursday, Apr. 20 at Ciné with doors at 5 p.m. for a premiere of the documentary Follow the Hi-Lo followed by a panel discussion and reception. On Friday, Apr. 21 the festival zone opens at noon. New this year is the addition of Twilight Jazz produced by JazzAthensGA (JAGA) on Friday evening with performances by Big Band Athens (6 p.m.), Bichos Vivos (7 p.m.), and headliner Wycliffe Gordon (8:15 p.m.). Then Saturday is the big day with activities to explore and races to cheer on like the Gambler Ride (9 a.m.), Clayton Clash: Adult Trike Races (1:15 p.m.), BMX shows (12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.), and the nighttime pro races (Women’s 7 p.m., Men’s 8 p.m.). After a long day of cheering, Twilight will conclude with the USA CRITS Award Ceremony. For more information, visit athenstwilight.com.
WHO: AOC Twilight Criterium
WHEN: Friday, Apr. 21 and Saturday, Apr. 22
WHERE: Downtown Athens
HOW MUCH: FREE! (VIP available)
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