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
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
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. 5–6 & 12–13, 4–6 p.m. Oct. 7 & 14, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Reading and Craft Lecture
265 Park Hall 200 Baldwin Street, Athens, GA, United StatesNaheed Phiroze Patel will discuss “Should Your Protagonist be Likable: The Literary Significance of Writing Unlikeable Women,” with a book signing to follow. 4:30 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu
New Histories of the Latino South
Zell Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Building 0081, Athens, United StatesAs part of the National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Cecilia Márquez and Sarah McNamara will discuss emerging trends in the history of the Latino South. 5 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
Teen Studio: Southern/Modern
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesView the exhibition “Southern/Modern,” and make your own work of art inspired by the show. Ages 13–18. Email to RSVP. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesVolunteer-led gaming session for teens of all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to join in the fun and enjoy a space where they can share ideas, meet friends and knit, knit, knit. 6–7:45 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Instant Smile, DJ Kurt Wood
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.instantsmileband.com
INSTANT SMILE Guitar/drum heavy pop duo from Athens. Tonight is a listening party for the new release 4x2.
DJ KURT WOOD DJing '50s and '60s soul and garage and '70s and '80s punk and new wave.
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
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss anime series “Tenchi Muyo,” “Jujutsu Kaisen” and “Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Lo Down, P.O. the Priceless One
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE in the Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
LO DOWN Well-known Athens hip-hop artist and one half of Lo Down & Duddy.
P.O. THE PRICELESS ONE Rapper and producer sharing impactful stories over a cinematic soundscape.
Ladies Night Out
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
Oconee Rivers Audubon Society
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Joe Wunderle will discuss the conservation efforts that have led to the recovery of the Kirtland’s Warbler. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org
A Streetcar Named Desire
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s film, adapted from Tennessee Williams’ play of the same name, is part of a series presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Southern/Modern.” Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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
Comedy of Terrors
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1963 film blending comedy and horror. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Ronnie and the Redwoods
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
RONNIE AND THE REDWOODS Texas-based four-piece country group that incorporates folk, blues and rock into its sound.
Stop Light Observations, Well Kept
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
STOP LIGHT OBSERVATIONS Transformational rock and anti-pop group from Charleston, SC.
WELL KEPT Athens alternative rock band led by Tommy Trautwein that combines modern indie and classic emo.
Molly’s Lips, The Breeders, NAW
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
MOLLY'S LIPS Nirvana tribute band featuring members of The Agenda!, Donkey Punch and Shehehe. Tonight's set will cover Nirvana's 40 Watt set from Oct. 5, 1991.
REBREEDERS Local musicians play the songs of The Breeders.
NAW Heavy, noisy post-hardcore from Atlanta.
Piano Extravaganza with Five Pianos
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. www.pac.uga.edu
PIANO EXTRAVAGANZA WITH FIVE PIANOS A concert featuring five pianos on stage as well as multiple performers sharing the same piano.
Open Improv Jam
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy practice open to the community. 8–9:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
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
Perfect Arrangement
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSitcom-style laughs with provocative drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover during the Lavender Scare of 1950s America. Sept. 29–30; Oct. 5–7, 8 p.m. Sept. 31 & Oct. 8, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Next Act Cabaret
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesUGA’s student-run musical theatre group will put on a performance based on Disney Channel original movies. 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Comedy In the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a monthly show with a variety of comedians; this night’s headliner is Nathan Loe and features Dan Alex and Lanny Farmer. 8–10:30 p.m. $5–15. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Museum Mix
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe art galleries are open late with refreshments and music by DJ Oliver Domingo. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Museum Mix
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesMuseum Mix. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
DJ OLIVER DOMINGO Disco-pop, jazz, easy listening and more.
Convince the Kid, Florence Cardigan
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CONVINCE THE KID Synth-rock four-piece from Athens.
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local "reggae disco dreamy funk pop" trio.
The Georgia Rodeo
Athens Fairgrounds 1001 Dunlap Road, Winterville, GA, United StatesPOSTPONED.
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
“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]
Friday Frights Film
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to view this week’s horror film Frankenstein (1931) and enjoy free popcorn. Ages 12 & up. Fridays, 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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. 5–6 & 12–13, 4–6 p.m. Oct. 7 & 14, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Will Eskridge’s exhibition “Fangs for the Memories” will be on view. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
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
Pumpkin Hunt
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy fall themed games, crafts and the annual pumpkin hunt. Ages 10 & under. Registration required. 6 p.m. $3 (ACC residents), $4.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Jim and Jack
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
JIM AND JACK Jack Miller and Jim Green will be strumming and singing some classics along with originals.
Silver, Blue and Gold
Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. www.innovationamphitheater.com
SILVER, BLUE AND GOLD A tribute to Bad Company that explores music from the '70s band's top albums.
Kinchafoonee Cowboys, The Castellows
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.sobrewco.com
KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Long-running country band from South Georgia that was established in 1991.
THE CASTELLOWS Neo-traditional country music trio composed of sisters from rural Georgetown.
Better Yet
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
BETTER YET Atlanta-based experimental and alternative trio with a mellow feel.
Curtis Eller, Stumpknockers
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
CURTIS ELLER North Carolina-based songwriter playing literate, history-informed banjo tunes.
STUMPKNOCKERS Blues-folk-rock group of "weirdos" from Athens.
Clover County, Tennis Courts, Cry Baby & The Echolocations
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
CLOVER COUNTY Local singer-songwriter whose wandering, country-tinged sound is inspired by soft indie-pop.
TENNIS COURTS Four-piece alternative group with an upbeat and energetic yet soft rock and roll edge from Brooklyn.
CRY BABY & THE ECHOLOCATIONS Local rock band embracing a retro, '60s-inspired sound.
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
Perfect Arrangement
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSitcom-style laughs with provocative drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover during the Lavender Scare of 1950s America. Sept. 29–30; Oct. 5–7, 8 p.m. Sept. 31 & Oct. 8, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Most Curious
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesSmall Box Series presents a 10-minute play by Jesse Lowe, music by Lowki, a group choreography by Alison Wakeford, solo dance by Grace Frezely, improvisational group dance by Jennifer Morlock and a reading by Lisa Yaconelli.. 8–10 p.m. $5–15. www.workshopathens.com/events
Wilderado, Sego
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
WILDERADO Tulsa, OK-based indie-alternative folk band whose music evokes various life experiences in an upbeat way.
SEGO Four-piece indie-pop and rock outfit whose garage feel comes straight from their roots of Utah.
Dead Letter Office: A Tribute to R.E.M.
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.graduatehotels.com
DEAD LETTER OFFICE R.E.M. tribute band from Western New York that has dedicated its career to honoring the legendary band.
Shane Parish, Dan Nettles and The Lonely Orchestra, Johnny Falloon
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
SHANE PARISH Self-taught guitarist communicating through emotion, unexpected melodicism, technical whimsy, a nuanced sense of form and rich timbre variety.
DAN NETTLES AND THE LONELY ORCHESTRA Featuring Kenosha Kid's leader.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
T.W.I.N., DK, Nony1, Kive, Indi’Gxld, Jay Kasame
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesVolumes Presents. 9 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
T.W.I.N. Atlanta- and Athens-based hip-hop and R&B artist with stellar word play and creative flows.
DK Local artist weaving lyrically driven truths together with lo-fi beats.
NONY1 Athens-based rapper who speaks out against injustice and inequality.
KIVE Stage name of young promoter and musician Wayne Malcolm.
INDI'GXLD Conscious, soulful hip-hop artist from Charleston, SC whose sound has a hint of Erykah Badu-esque R&B.
JAY KASAME Alternative R&B act who incorporates synth-pop and drum and bass.
