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
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.
Ingoma Nshya
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesPerformances for Young People Series. 10 a.m. pac.uga.edu
INGOMA NSHYA This eight-member ensemble of women has shattered cultural norms of pre-genocide Rwanda by taking part in the art form of drumming and singing.
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through amazing obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $12.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgov.com/148/Leisure-Services
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
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
“Legacy: Vince Dooley, 1932-2022”
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesEach home football game weekend, fans can take a free tour of the exhibition “Legacy: Vince Dooley” displaying original artifacts and rarely seen photos of the late UGA head coach. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Spanish Storytime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCome listen to and practice Spanish songs and stories. Knowledge of Spanish not required. All ages. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Celebrate Recovery Free Dinner
Living Hope Church 2150 Lexington Rd., Athens, United StatesChrist-centered 12-step program to help anyone with heart hurt, hang-up or habit. Free childcare, and bus route accessible. 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 6:30 p.m. (large group). FREE! 706-207-2396
90 Carlton: Autumn 2023
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art for a reception featuring a first look at the exhibition “Where Shadows Cross.” Registration recommended. 6:30–8:30 p.m. $15. www.georgiamuseum.org
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a RPG game with others on Discord. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
EarAttic, Parking Garage, Rubberband Music
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
EARATTIC Yallternative queercore punk trio.
PARKING GARAGE Self-proclaimed "salt rock" band from Athens, now with trumpets.
RUBBERBAND MUSIC Debut of a new local outfit comprised of Deaf Condors' Bob Jesus Alvarez and Hunger Anthem's Cameron Kelly.
Shane Parish, In A Kythe
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. Donations accepted. www.athica.org
SHANE PARISH Self-taught guitarist communicating through emotion, unexpected melodicism, technical whimsy, a nuanced sense of form and rich timbre variety.
IN A KYTHE Drone project of Lydian Brambila featuring cello loops and field recordings.
Back ‘N’ Black, Vintage Vinyl
Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. www.innovationamphitheater.com
BACK 'N' BLACK AC/DC tribute band from Athens playing all the great bands hits.
VINTAGE VINYL Featuring Tommy Lee Thompson, this Atlanta act covers the best classic rock and hard rockin' hits from the '70s to 2000s.
Comedians in Chairs Getting Conversational
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA night of improvisational responses to various adult-themed prompts followed by a discussion with a panel of local comedians. 8–9:30 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Diablo Sandwich and The Dr. Peppers
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/therootathens
DIABLO SANDWICH AND THE DR. PEPPERS Performing a plethora of country, bluegrass, jazz and rock.
Guardians of the Jukebox
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/GuardiansSept15
GUARDIANS OF THE JUKEBOX Tribute to MTV's pop, rock, new wave and new romantic era.
Demonaut, Red Beard, Marses
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DEMONAUT Atlanta-based metal band that utilizes two bassists to create a wide-ranging doom sound.
RED BEARD From West Texas, this post-hardcore sludge metal band focuses on heavy tones and soaring melodies.
MARSES Heavy, fuzzy, riff-riddled rock band.
The Vegabonds, Wim Tapley & The Cannons
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $23. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE VEGABONDS Five-piece alternative rock and roll band from Nashville that brings high-energy, hook-heavy songs to the table.
WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds.
Malibu Cowboys
Clarke's Collective 225 N Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.clarkescollective.com
MALIBU COWBOYS Atlanta pop rock band sharing originals and covers of '80s-2000s rock hits.
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
David Court, The PG Show
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DAVID COURT One-man band playing harmonica, dulcimer and foot tambourine. (8 a.m.)
THE PG SHOW No info available. (10 a.m.)
Shape Note Singing
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States10 a.m.–3 p.m. (singing), 12 p.m. (potluck). www.3railroad.org
SHAPE NOTE SINGING Experience the early American a cappella singing tradition using The Social Harp, compiled in 1855 by John Gordon McCurry, Jr., and The Sacred Harp, first published in 1844 by B.F. White. Bring an item to share at the potluck.
Open Gallery
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse the studio’s collection of local artist-made pots for sale. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.southernstarstudioathens.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
Parachute Storytime!
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a morning of parachute play, a variety of stories, music and movement. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Rosh Hashanah Storytime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate and learn more about the Jewish holiday with a story, snack and craft. Best for ages 5 & up. 11 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
West Broad Farmers Market
West Broad Farmers Market 1573 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe market offers fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, artisan goods and more. Online ordering is available Sundays–Thursdays for drive-thru pick up. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.theindiesouth.com
UGA Watch Party
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaUGA Watch Party. 11 a.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
DJBOBFISH Setting the stadium vibes before, during and after the Georgia Bulldogs versus South Carolina Gamecocks game.
Dungeons & Dragons
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesWhether looking for a group to play with or if you just want to give it a try, this adult Dungeons & Dragons group is beginner friendly. Registration required. 12:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/events
Georgia vs. South Carolina
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the South Carolina Gamecocks. 3:30 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
22 & good 4 u
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
22 & GOOD 4 U Dance the night away to songs by Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag fun. Ages 12 & under get in free. 8 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
CannonandtheBoxes, ozello, Gracie Huffman
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com.
CANNONANDTHEBOXES Cannon Rogers leads a rotating cast of musicians in mixing fuzz and folk with an upbeat energy. Album release show!
OZELLO Atlanta-based folk-punk band whose sound reflects on the queer experience in the Deep South.
GRACIE HUFFMAN Singer-songwriter of the Athens-based band lighthearted.
Nordista Freeze
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
NORDISTA FREEZE Nashville psych-pop artist whose eccentric energy gets crowds on their feet.
E J Yoyer
American Legion Post 123, Lexington 106 Comer Rd, Lexington, 306488:30 p.m. $15. [email protected]
E J YOYER A tribute to Elvis.
Te Amo Benito Dance Party
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
TE AMO BENITO DANCE PARTY A night of dancing to the famed Puerto Rican sensation Bad Bunny.
That’s Rad!
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
THAT'S RAD! Pop-punk cover band playing all the hits of the late '90s to early 2000s.
