Calendar Picks
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
Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry
Dawgstock The Foundry
Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Madison Fest Madison Town Park
Dawgstock The Foundry
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Commüne, Waltzer, Tea Eater, Honeypuppy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt.
WALTZER Chicago-based indie rock band led by singer-songwriter Sophie Sputnik.
TEA EATER Garage pop project by Brooklyn artist Tarra Thiessen.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
Yoga in the Park
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin for a breath-centered yoga class while immersed in nature. Suitable for beginners. Registration required. Ages 7 & up. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). 706-613-3620
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
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
Tour at Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
ACC Library Friends Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 27–30. www.athenslibrary.org
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
Athens Reads Together Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Rebecca for stories and songs with special guests the UGA Gymdogs. All ages. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kickoff
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Loran Smith Center will have resources and information for those affected by breast cancer or interested in learning more, and a percentage of beer sales will go to the center. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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
Rock & Roll President
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesView a documentary about President Carter’s relationships with a number of well-known musicians then enjoy a beer tasting and roundtable discussion. 5:30 p.m. (screening), 7 p.m. (discussion). $7–9.75. www.athenscine.com
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
Rainbow Flow Yoga
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Nick from M3 Yoga for a class set to a fun playlist as part of Athens Pride Month. 6 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.athenspride.org
Woodland Fairy Festival
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMake fairy jars, watch a fairy movie, make fairy dust necklaces and enjoy fairy-themed treats. Prize for best costume. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Movies and Shorts by Dayna Noffke & Friends
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a film screening by Ghastly Horror Society. 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.
Jimmy Eat World, The Pauses
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. $42.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
JIMMY EAT WORLD Long-running Arizona rock band that helped put emo on the mainstream map.
THE PAUSES Orlando-based pop group led by singer-songwriter Tierney Tough.
Modern English
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
MODERN ENGLISH English new wave post-punk band formed in 1979 best known for its hits "I Melt With You," "Hands Across the Sea" and "Ink and Paper."
UGA Wind Symphony
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA WIND SYMPHONY UGA music majors perform chamber works, large scale compositions, new and classic works, and music from around the world.
Disney Trivia Night
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your Disney film knowledge and win prizes. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/bbathens12
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.
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
Nia Classes
RxGym 195 Miles Street Athens, Athens, GA, United StatesMindful movement for body and soul, adaptable for all ages and fitness levels. Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. $15–20. [email protected]
ACC Library Friends Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 27–30. 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
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss this month’s book The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea. 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
Pluck Financial Mini Session
reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesA 20-minute one-on-one coaching session focused on improving financial wellbeing. 4–6 p.m. $25 (buy one, give one). www.reblossomathens.com
Tween Chapter Chat
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy this month’s book from the Shannon Messenger’s Keeper of the Lost Cities series as well as trivia, elven-inspired snacks and activities. Ages 8–12. 4:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tarot & Tea
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore, learn and practice with tarot cards. Attendees encouraged to bring a deck and materials. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. $10. www.theindiesouth.com
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
Opening Reception
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesRenowned California artist J. Grant Brittain will have pieces on view in the exhibition “‘80s Skateboarding Photography by J. Grant Brittain.” 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
Athens Cigar Society
J's Bottle Shop 1452 Prince Avenue, AthensThis meetup pairs Chattanooga Distillery whisky with fine cigars, food and more. 6–9 p.m. $28–35. www.jsbottleshop.com
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
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
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
Comedy In The Taproom
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a monthly show of national touring comedians, this night featuring headliners Hayley Ellman and James McAliney. $7.50–15. 7–9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
The Howdies, Cicada Rhythm, Little Gold
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
THE HOWDIES Local old-school outlaw country act featuring members of The Darnell Boys and Hibbs Family Band. Album release show!
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage-rock with country and pop sensibilities.
Grand Opening Party
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams 1710 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GACelebrate the opening of the new Five Points location for free scoops, swag bags and more. 7–11 p.m. FREE! www.jenis.com
Ballet Hispánico
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe renowned Latino dance ensemble celebrates culture through innovative performance and community engagement. Ages 6 & up. 7:30 p.m. $39–79. www.pac.uga.edu
UGA Theatre: Silent Sky
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesGeorgia playwright Lauren Gunderson presents the true story of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. ASL interpretation nights are available. Sept. 28–30; Oct. 4–6, 8 p.m. Oct. 1 & 8, 2 p.m. $6–18. www.ugatheatre.com
Morgan Wade, Megan Mcree
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
MORGAN WADE Nashville pop-folk sensation with a hint of country traveling on tour for her latest album Psychopath.
MEGAN MCREE Soft country pop artist who writes about the shared human experience.
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
Organically Programmed, Alex Dillon, DJ Psycho Marcie, Doom Disco
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ALEX DILLON AND THE SPONTANEOUS INVENTION Local improvisor wreaking havoc both alone and with others.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
DJ PSYCHO MARCIE Primordial Void founder and composer Marcel Sletten spins alien club and ambient tracks.
DOOM DISCO Local selector mixing tracks from the recent and not-so-recent past.