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
The Funk Brotherhood
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). bit.ly/FunkBrotherhood10th
THE FUNK BROTHERHOOD Local party band performs a nonstop dance party featuring horn-driven hits. 10th anniversary concert!
Colin Strough
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $27. www.40watt.com
COLIN STROUGH Soft, classic country-folk artist who performed on "American Idol."
Zombie Farms
Zombie Farms 568 Smithonia Rd, Winterville, GA, United StatesHaunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $33–40. www.zombiefarms.com
Don’t Lie To Me!
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesComedians will tell grand tales then compete to judge whose stories are fact or fiction. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Riggings, Skylar Gudasz
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RIGGINGS Durham, NC songwriter Alex Riggs, who produces experimental folk songs with a soft edge.
SKYLAR GUDASZ Dreamy, experimental indie artist with sizzling elements of psychedelic pop.
The Lone Bellow, Leah Blevins
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE LONE BELLOW Magnetic folk-pop trio whose earthy, joint harmonies shake the rafters with its honest sound.
LEAH BELVINS Artist from Nashville who mixes vintage country with a dash of graceful gospel.
The Wild Jordon Tonk-Cats, Cicada Rhythm, Rick Fowler Band, Dana Downs
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesRock the Quarry. 8 p.m. $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
THE WILD JORDON TONK-CATS An all-star group of local veteran musicians perform danceable, soulful covers and originals.
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.
RICK FOWLER Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock.
DANA DOWNS Member of DDAENG! and Cosmo Jr.
Shocktoberfest
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Ciné Drive-In presents a month of horror favorites on the big screen, featuring Friday the 13th this night. 8 p.m. (gates), 9 p.m. (film). $10. www.athenscine.com/shocktoberfest-2023
The Grawks, Hatch, Freeman Leverett
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-inspired local rock and roll band.
HATCH Athens-based garage rock band founded by Garett Hatch. Celebrating the release of The Remover!
CAULFIELD Athens hip-hop veteran who pushes the confines of modern rap with his forward-thinking topics and edgy style.
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
Deep Roots
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/therootathens
DEEP ROOTS Southern rock covers.
The Howdies
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
THE HOWDIES Local old-school outlaw country act featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher.
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
10th Annual Athens Vulture Festival
ACC Landfill Outdoor Classroom 5700 Lexington Rd., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe festival is a celebration of “nature’s clean-up crew.” Learn about the importance of vultures and the role of ACC’s landfill property. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/vulture
Native Plant Sale Pop-Up
Choco Pronto Coffee 700 Baxter St., Athens, United StatesRoyal Landscape & Gardens will be showcasing and selling native Georgia plants. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. www.royallandscapedesign.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
Family Day: Spooky Shadows
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesGet in the spirit with gallery games and creating your own Halloween-inspired art. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
2nd Annual Chessathon
College Avenue Athens, GAChess and Community, Inc. hosts a day of chess for all skill levels plus refreshments and the chance to win a variety of prizes. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.chessandcommunity.org
Steam Roller Printmaking Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesWork on a relief image to print by carving blocks that will be later inked on paper and fabric at a public event Oct. 28. Registration required. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.accgov.com/myrec
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and rock specimens. Oct. 12–13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 14, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
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
Resource Fair
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Backpack Project of Athens hosts different local service providers, government departments and student organizations to provide community services and resources. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.athens.thebackpackproject.ngo
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
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of projects inspired by current art exhibitions. This week is animal mask making with Will Eskridge. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Real Friends Art Market
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local, hand-made knitted apparel, functional ceramics, illustrated pieces and more. 12–3 p.m. www.instagram.com/abc_clay
Tween Builder’s Stem Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in and build your own creations with STEM toys like Brain Flakes, Bristle Blocks, K’nex Physics and more. Ages 8–12. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee
Kids’ Anime Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch anime, create art, try Japanese snacks and make new friends. All ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Athens Pagan Pride
Downtown Athens AthensCelebrate activism and community with performances, classes, workshops and vendors. 2–10 p.m. FREE! www.athensareapagans.org/appd
Toast To The Coast
Odum School of Ecology Auditorium 140 E. Green St, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate those working to protect and conserve native species with oysters, cocktails, shell recycling and a DJ set by Lil Swint. 3–6 p.m. $50–100. www.ecology.uga.edu
Camp Amped Fall Finale
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED FALL FINALE Listen to what the students have been cooking up at camp.
“Over the Garden Wall”
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the animated TV series adventure. All ages. 4 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Chasing Coral
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJim Porter will discuss the behind-the-scenes narration of what was happening moment by moment during the making of this documentary. 4 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
DANCEFLOOR
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United States4–7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. [email protected]
DANCEFLOOR This family-friendly, sobriety-positive dance party features new wave, electropop, synthpop, EDM, Italo disco and more from DJ De La Luna and DJ Charlieflower.
Rock ‘n Art in the Park
Rocket Field 200 2nd St, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDuring this outdoor family celebration there will be mural painting, live music by The Splitz Band and food, wine and beer for sale. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/VisitOconeeGa
Repent at Leisure
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
REPENT AT LEISURE Celtic pub band playing "Irish rock," including traditional, punk, modern and original Celtic music.
DJ De La Luna
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States"SURFACE" Opening Reception. 6–9 p.m. Donations accepted. www.athica.org
DJ DE LA LUNA Sebastian Granados is a Columbian DJ who plays Italo disco.
Opening Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States2023 Juried Exhibition “SURFACE” features contemporary art in all media that explores or references this title. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
String Theory
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
STRING THEORY Local group playing old-time bluegrass and Americana. Tonight's event is a contra dance with live music and a caller.
Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesThis community dance features live music by String Theory. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
Athens Westie Night
The Studio Athens 160 Tracy St. Unit 8, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin a beginner dance lesson for West Coast Swing at 7 p.m. before the floor opens up for social dancing. No experience or partner required. 7–10 p.m. $5–10. www.facebook.com/AthensSwingCentral
Anders Thomsen Trio, Yankee Roses, Cowboy Kerouac & The Barebacks
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
ANDERS THOMSEN TRIO Renowned guitarist and Americana artist performing rootsy Western swing-influenced honky-tonk rock and roll. Tonight's set coincides with the release of a new single, "(Honkytonk Song On The) Internet."
YANKEE ROSES Atlanta troubadour of alt-folk Americana.
COWBOY KEROUAC & THE BAREBACKS Athens queer anarcho cowpunk.
Sons of Sailors
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/SonsOfSailorsOct14
SONS OF SAILORS A Jimmy Buffett cover band that has been performing together since 1980.
AJ Griffin, Marcel Sletten, Dark Wale
The Forum 1331 Dowdy Road, Athens, GA7 p.m. $5–10 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/theforum_ath
AJ GRIFFIN Elephant 6 stalwart who has performed in groups such as the Olivia Tremor Control and Circulatory System. His solo work is vaudevillian pop for fans of Van Dyke Parks.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
DARK WALE Solo noise project of Kyle Mackinnel (Oceanic Sound Research).
Zombie Farms
Zombie Farms 568 Smithonia Rd, Winterville, GA, United StatesHaunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $33–40. www.zombiefarms.com
Jake Xerxes Fussell, Freeman Leverett
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $16. bit.ly/JakeXerxesFussellAthens
JAKE XERXES FUSSELL Durham, NC-based folk singer-songwriter described as "one of the great magpies of American music."
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
DIIV, Sword II
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
DIIV Brooklyn-based group blending dream pop, shoegaze and post-punk influences.
SWORD II Enigmatic Atlanta-based four-piece outfit balancing pop sensibilities and punk ethos.
Around the Fern
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/therootathens
AROUND THE FERN Athens-based cover band playing hits from the '90s and '00s.
Rosie & the Ratdogs, Big Oaf, Blackjack Mountain
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.
BIG OAF A rock and roll band hailing from Atlanta with a hard, atomic sound.
BLACKJACK MOUNTAIN Carrollton-based rock and roll trio.
Midsummer, The Normas, The Weekend Lovers
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
MIDSUMMER Melancholic alternative rock band from the heart of the Midwest.
THE NORMAS Columbus-based band blending the catchy melodies of '60s pop hits with the twangy, reverb-soaked sounds of garage rock.
THE WEEKEND LOVERS Atlanta act with a part modern, part throwback sound influenced by psychedelia and '70s soul.
Simba the Ripper, AY3K, Frank the Eagle, Bryant Perez, Space Brother
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesVolumes Presents. 9:30 p.m. (doors). $10. www.facebook.com/volumeshiphop
SIMBA THE RIPPER High-energy performer delivering party raps.
AY3K Local contemporary rapper.
FRANK THE EAGLE Versatile rapper and singer from Athens.
BRYANT PEREZ Multi-genre musician and producer.
SPACE BROTHER Producer on an electronic musical adventure to promote love.
