Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Strike Fashion Show | Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm | Geography Geology Building
Strike Fashion Show Geography Geology Building
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Madison Fest | Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am | Madison Town Park
Madison Fest Madison Town Park
Josh Bennett Band, Christina Vane, Eli Cain
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $15. www.georgiatheatre.com
JOSH BENNETT BAND Local five-piece band blending Southern rock, bluegrass and funk.
CHRISTINA VANE Songwriter, singer, slide guitar and clawhammer banjo player based in Nashville.
ELI CAIN Young country singer-songwriter from Watkinsville.
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Symposium on the Book
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesThis two-day event unites talks from book historians and practicing book artists to demonstrate the diversity and range of contemporary book arts and book history. Sept. 12–13, 11 a.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Curator Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesShawnya Harris, curator of African American and African Diasporic art, will give a special talk in the galleries. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Disability Voting Rights Education Fair
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesPart of a national, nonpartisan initiative to ensure that individuals with disabilities are registered and ready to vote in upcoming elections. 3–7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/elections
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Meet the Distiller with Chemist Spirits
The National 232 West Hancock Avenue, AthensDrop in for a guided tasting and meet and greet with Chemist Spirits founder and UGA alum Danielle Donaldson. 5 p.m. FREE! www.thenationalrestaurant.com
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Mary & The HOT Hotty-Hots
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s. (6 p.m.)
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Paws, Pups and Pops
ACC Animal Services 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA, United StatesThe shelter is staying open late for an adoption event with free King of Pops popsicles, pupsicles to give the shelter dogs, and a free bag of food, collar and leash for any adopted dog. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/Athenspets
Boybutante Fall Bingo
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay Bingo with your favorite Boybutante queens to win prizes, hosted by Sophia Lorent, Lacie Bruce and Karmella Macchiato. 6 p.m. (doors). FREE! ($10 Bingo card). www.40watt.com
Artist Q&A
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExhibiting artist Ansley West Rivers and curator Erin Dunn will discuss their work in creating “Ansley West Rivers: Holding Time” currently on display. 6:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions to help create improv magic. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Clifford
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a film screening by Three Star Cinema. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Wednesday Karaoke Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
WEDNESDAY KARAOKE NIGHT Choose from a catalog of over 51,000 songs ranging from pop, rock, musical theater and more.
Colony House, Lunar Vacation
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
COLONY HOUSE Landlocked surf rock band playing hopeful, light rock and roll.
LUNAR VACATION Atlanta band with dream-pop and surf-rock influences.
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
The Echolocations
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
THE ECHOLOCATIONS Local rock band embracing a retro, '60s-inspired sound.
Gigantic Stamp Party
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your creativity and clean solid-colored clothing that you’d like to stamp. All ages. 2–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Athens Reads Together Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Rebecca for stories and songs with special guest Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz. All ages. 10:30–11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Open Playtime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for activities that help build brain function and encourage early literacy. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Diamond Hill Farm Stand
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
Oconee County Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 14–17. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Masturbation Ritual Workshop
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesExplore the world of pleasure and redefine your relationship with it in a class led by Amanda Auchebpaugh. 6 p.m. $25. www.shopsotm.com
Lines and Wines
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to use various calligraphy tools and methods while enjoying a selection of wines on tap. Registration required. Every second Thursday, 6–7:30 p.m. $25 (workshop only). www.kaartist.com
Dr. David Hurst Thomas
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library 300 S. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn illustrated talk describing the exhibition of “Indigenous Georgia and Franciscan Survivance at Mission Santa Catalina de Guale (1570-1680).” 6-7:30 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Christian Montcriol
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.3railroad.org
CHRISTIAN MONTCRIOL Accordion player from Athens who plays to bring friends together.
Bryant Perez, Libbaloops
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
BRYANT PEREZ JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance. Local musician dabbling in multiple genres.
LIBBALOOPS Local electronic music and looping artist.
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Hunter Morris & Blue Blood, Terminally Phil
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesFly Fishing Film Tour. 6:30 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
HUNTER MORRIS & BLUE BLOOD Indie rock act from Athens whose sound varies from grunge to folk.
TERMINALLY PHIL Athens-based singer-songwriter and meme lord Phillip Brantley (Modern Skirts, Palace Doctor) creates indie rock with a sense of humor.
“Arrested Development” Themed Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your “Arrested Development” trivia knowledge with host Erin. Costumes encouraged with a best costume prize. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Book Talk
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesMichael Reynolds, editor-in-chief of independent publisher Europa Editions, will discuss the founding of the business and world of independent publishing. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Athens Community Chorus
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCommunity chorus dedicated to providing space for community-led singing. Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m. FREE! ringunn6.wixsite.com/athcommunitychorus
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Best of Atlanta Comedy
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLaughing Skull Lounge and Aubrey Entertainment present the best of Atlanta’s comedians. 7 p.m. (doors). $12–75. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
We’ll Meet Again
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn inspiring story about overcoming adversity told with wry humor and the music of the 1930s–1940s. 7:30 p.m. $36.60–50.50. www.classiccenter.com
UGA Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu
UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA "The Power of Prokofiev" features Sergei Prokofiev's Symphony No. 5 and Sinfonia Concertante for Cello and Orchestra. This concert will celebrate cello professor David Starkweather's retirement after 41 years of teaching.
“The Book of Life”
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis uplifting theatrical experience blends storytelling, shadow puppetry and drumming to explore how people contend with tragedy through the joyful assertion of life. 7:30 p.m. $30–40. pac.uga.edu
Art Party Extravaganza
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate five new exhibitions in the galleries. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Secret Comedy Show
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesFrom standup to improv and alternative comedy, every week will feature something unique. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $5–7. www.athenscomedy.ticketleap.com
Diners, Night Palace
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DINERS West Coast troubadour Blue Broderick plays catchy and sincere pop melodies.
NIGHT PALACE Ethereal dream-pop group fronted by Avery Draut. Tonight's show is a special set of cosmic country tunes.
Sister Hazel, Midnight South
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $28. www.georgiatheatre.com
SISTER HAZEL Gainesville, FL-based alternative rock band who mixes pop, folk pop, country and Southern rock.
MIDNIGHT SOUTH American folk and country band from Arkansas that merges rock and roll and pop.
Snuki, Smells Like Paint, Straightjacket Strippers
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SNUKI Punks in the beer light.
SMELLS LIKE PAINT Hardcore crust punk from Jacksonville, FL.
STRAIGHTJACKET STRIPPERS Sludge noise straight from the depths of the sex shop psych ward.
