Calendar Picks
Opening Reception | Tuesday, October 15 @ 6:00 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center
Opening Reception Lyndon House Arts Center
Closing Reception | Friday, November 1 @ 5:00 pm | OCAF
Closing Reception OCAF
Artist Talk | Thursday, November 7 @ 5:30 pm | Georgia Museum of Art
Artist Talk Georgia Museum of Art
Cemeterrarium Craft
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMake a spooky terrarium craft. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Pinewoods Library & Community Center 1465 US-29 Lot F-14, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy an exchange of culture with music, dance, food, games and the opportunity to meet new friends. 5–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Death & Mourning: Candlelight Tour
Athens Welcome Center 280 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore how families mourned the loss of their loved ones during the Regency Era by touring a parlor and dining room adorned in mourning decor. Oct. 11, 18 & 25, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
One Night Stand
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks about anything sexuality related with snacks and drinks. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $15. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Bats’ Night Out
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about local bat populations and how to help them, then go on a guided hike. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec
MrJordanMrTonks
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Stewart & Winfield, Kimberly Morgan York
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/TerrapinOct11
STEWART & WINFIELD Savannah- and Athens-based Americana and lowcountry rock band.
KIMBERLY MORGAN YORK A vibrant blend of classic country and camp with a dash of '70s pop. Celebrating her new album, FUN!
Trunk or Treat
Big Blue Marble Academy 2400 Daniells Bridge Road, Athens, United StatesDress up to collect treats and enjoy games, crafts and concessions. All ages. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.bbmacademy.com/location/athens
Hotel Hugo
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
HOTEL HUGO Charleston indie rock band with a penchant for nostalgia and a knack for crystal walls of sound.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Open Mic
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery.com
OPEN MIC Every Friday.
The Chant Connection
Let It Be Yoga 90 S Barnett Shoals Rd, Watkinsville, United StatesConnect with others through a cacao ceremony and ecstatic kirtan sound journey. Registration required. 7 p.m. $45. www.theradharose.com
Kickstarter Telethon Extravaganza Benefit Show
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesFlying Squid Comedy will livestream the event in front of a live studio audience, performing sketches and taking calls from supporters. 7 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Mackenzie Carpenter
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
MACKENZIE CARPENTER Country singer-songwriter from Hull who breaks the mold for small-town women by writing and singing her truth.
Chris Hampton Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
CHRIS HAMPTON BAND Athens-based band performing a variety of country, western and rock dance music with line dancing in between the breaks.
The Steel Woods, Bones Owens, Cole Goodwin
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE STEEL WOODS Country music group from Nashville with a powerful sound featured in shows like Yellowstone and Tulsa King.
BONES OWENS Sought after Nashville session musician who began his solo rock and alt-roots career in 2017.
COLE GOODWIN Georgia country artist who writes songs that hold firm roots in stories of the old South.
UGA Brass Quintets Showcase
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Concert Hall. 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA BRASS QUINTETS SHOWCASE Brass students perform.
UGA Philharmonia
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA PHILHARMONIA As one of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music's large orchestral ensembles, the Philharmonia is open to all student string players.
The Legend of Georgia McBride
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWhen a drag show comes to town Elvis impersonator Casey trades in his role as “The King” to become an all-out queen. Oct. 4–5 & 10–12, 8 p.m. Oct. 6 & 13, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Rae and the Ragdolls
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
RAE AND THE RAGDOLLS Atlanta rock and rollers blending folky psychedelia and room rattling rock.
Swear Jar, Golden Habits, Tattoo Logic
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
SWEAR JAR Local '90s-inspired rock band exploring new horizons in punk, indie and alternative.
GOLDEN HABITS Atlanta-based rock band included by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tool and Guns N' Roses.
TATTOO LOGIC Five-piece funk punk band from Athens frotned by Mia Hill and Swathi Ramaswamy.
Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis, KIT, Organically Programmed
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NICHOLAS MALLIS AND THE BOREALIS Local synth-pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors.
KIT New Athens-based kaleidoscopic rock band expanded from the eponymous solo project Catt Malonius. EP release show!
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
Casual Cadenza
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
CASUAL CADENZA Atlanta four-piece rock band incorporating sounds of the South, extended jams and genre-crossing spontaneity.
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
Mark Plemmons
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist.
Glassblowing Demonstrations
Bendzunas Glass Studio and Gallery 89 W. South Ave., Comer, United StatesWatch the art of blowing hot glass into functional and decorative pieces. 8 a.m.–7 p.m. FREE! www.bendzunasglass.net
Comer Community Market
Farmer's Market Building 1914 Madison St., Comer, United StatesLocally grown produce, eggs, foods, pottery, jewelry and handmade goods. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.facebook.com/ComerFM
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 10–11, 2–6 p.m. Oct. 12, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival
Classic City Flowers & Nursery 10325 Double Bridges Rd, Winterville, GeorgiaEnjoy decorating stations, hayrides, s’mores, hot chocolate, a photo booth and haunted tea room. Oct. 12, 19 & 26, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Oct. 13, 20 & 27, 12 p.m.–6 p.m. $10/children, $15/adults. www.classiccityflowers.com
The Gaming Lounge
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to enjoy a variety of gaming options including Nintendo Switch, PS5, board games, community decks and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. $10/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
Bluey Boo Bash
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesAn all ages Halloween event with games, activities, a costume contest and a chance to take a photo with Bluey. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Artist Talk
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLisa Freeman will discuss her current exhibition “So Much More.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com
Plant & Seed Swap
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesShare and swap outdoor and indoor plants and seeds. 2–4 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Artisan Festival
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesBrowse local handmade goods and enjoy live music with food drinks. 2–7 p.m. www.soswhiskey.com
Borderhop Trio
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
BORDERHOP TRIO High lonesome pickin' and singing from Athens' own bluegrass outfit.
Yacht Rock Schooner
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
YACHT ROCK SCHOONER A tribute to Steely Dan and other yacht rock favorites.
Penny Loafer, Shane Parish, Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup, Isra & The Paisleys, pondgorl, Jake Wasserman
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents: A Benefit for Western NC. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–20 sliding scale. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.
SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.
ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town.
ISRA & THE PAISLEYS Atlanta/Athens bubblegum pop band.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
JAKE WASSERMAN Dadgum member plays a set of tunes.
Monsoon, Johnny Falloon, Pinkest, Coma Therapy
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $12 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
MONSOON Melodic indie rock duo weaving together unorthodox styles to create music that dips between the conscious and unconscious.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
PINKEST Atlanta band bashing keys in a noisy cavalcade of theatrical glory.
COMA THERAPY Muscular dark wave goth influenced by post-punk and no wave.
The Legend of Georgia McBride
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWhen a drag show comes to town Elvis impersonator Casey trades in his role as “The King” to become an all-out queen. Oct. 4–5 & 10–12, 8 p.m. Oct. 6 & 13, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Helen Gillet, Wolfli
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
HELEN GILLET New Orleans based singer-songwriter and surrealist archeologist live looping her voice and cello.
WOLFLI Somber and reflective songs.
Silent Disco
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.
Jamazonian
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
JAMAZONIAN No info available.
