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
Athens Stand Up Against Cop City
930 Boulevard 930 Boulevard, Athens, United States7 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.instagram.com/athensaganistcopcity
ATHENS STAND UP AGAINST COP CITY The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and Athens Against Cop City present a benefit show for the Save Weelaunee Coalition. Performers include Cassie Channel, Gwap Dinero, Kenarri, T.W.I.N., Foreign and more.
Atticus Roness, Drew Beskin, Parker Wierling, Leighton Day
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.
DREW BESKIN Local power-pop singer-songwriter known for fronting the bands Purses and The District Attorneys.
PARKER WIERLING Athens-based upbeat alternative musician blending elements of roots rock, indie pop and Americana.
LEIGHTON DAY Soft indie-pop singer-songwriter from Decatur who has been performing since the age of 7.
Frigga Five
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
FRIGGA FIVE Atlanta rock outfit of five with an alternative, garage-rock sound.
Underground Springhouse, Yam Yam, Alien Funk Academy
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18–22. www.georgiatheatre.com
UNDERGROUND SPRINGHOUSE "Hype-chill-rock-funk" alternative band of five.
YAM YAM Pennsylvania-based band performing a cross blend of jazz, jam, funk and soul.
ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish.
Athens Improv Festival
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst annual two-day event showcasing improv acts from the Athens and Atlanta area. Oct. 20 & 21, 7–11 p.m. $15. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Ashley Cooke, Matt Schuster
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $17 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
ASHLEY COOKE Parkland, FL-based pop country singer-songwriter touring for her newly released album, Shot in the Dark.
MATT SCHUSTER Charleston, IL native who has gained his success as an independent singer-songwriter through social media.
Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $25–88. www.classiccenter.com
JOHNNY CASH: THE OFFICIAL CONCERT EXPERIENCE A live band will perform the Man in Black's greatest hits while segments from "The Johnny Cash TV Show" are projected onto the big screen.
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
Canopy: The Musical
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThe studio’s Repertory Company will pay homage to some of its favorite musicals through aerial dance. Oct. 20–21, 8 p.m. Oct. 21–22, 4 p.m. $15–20. www.canopystudio.org
The Thalian Blackfriars New Works Play Festival
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis festival will showcase new works written and directed by current Thalian Blackfriars. Oct. 20–21, 8 p.m. Oct. 22, 2 p.m. $5. www.townandgownplayers.org
Madonna Dance Party
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m.–12 a.m. $10. www.envisionathens.com
MADONNA DANCE PARTY DJ Karmella leads a Madonna-themed dance party. Hosted by Envision Athens, Boybutante and Athens PRIDE and Queer Collective to fundraise for Inclusive Recovery Athens.
The Stools, Aunt Moth, McQQEEN
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
THE STOOLS Bluesy punk trio from Detroit.
AUNT MOTH Local alternative rock band with '70s punk and post-punk influences.
MCQQEEN Local noise-punk band with reverb-soaked vocals.
Mala, Leonce, D:RC, Dado
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesNightshade Presents. 11:45 p.m. (doors), 12–5 a.m. (music). www.nightshadefamilyband.com
DADO Co-founder of Nightshade Family.
LEONCE Atlanta artist who blends elements of American urban and experimental electronica, a hardline style. Co-founder of Club Morph events and its electronic-hybrid imprint label Morph Tracks.
D:RC A mainstay of the Southeast dance music scene since the mid '90s. Although his first love will always be drum and bass, his obsession with bass music has found him championing emerging styles like dubstep and UK/future garage.
MALA One half of the revered dubstep duo Digital Mystikz, producer, DJ, Deep Medi Musik label founder and Londoner Mala (Mark Lawrence) makes his Athens debut.
Fun Run For Breast Cancer
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA family-friendly fun run to raise funds for breast cancer support programs. 8 a.m. $20. www.itsthejourney.org/funrun
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
Dror Arussi, The Lickskillets
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DROR ARUSSI Solo musician playing classical guitar. (8 a.m.)
THE LICKSKILLETS Southern gothic band playing traditional Appalachian murder ballads, original murdery ballads, and murder-adjacent classic folk and country tunes. (10 a.m.)
Rivers Alive Cleanup
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the annual Georgia Waterway Cleanup as part of the largest single volunteer effort to beautify Georgia’s water resources. 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/riversalive
Showcase of Homes
Reynolds Lake Oconee 1341 Linger Longer Road, Greensboro, GA, United StatesBrowse the architecture, interior design and landscape of some of Reynolds Lake Oconee’s most impressive private residences. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.lakeoconeeshowcaseofhomes.org
Cooking Cinnamon Rolls
Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United StatesChef Hunter White will guide you through making soft homemade cinnamon rolls while enjoying mimosas and coffee. 9:30 a.m. $75. www.athenscooks.com
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
Athens Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Oct. 20, 12–6 p.m. Oct. 21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Whammo-Ween
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GASpaceball Bazaar’s pop-up featuring local and regional artists, vintage items and more with music by JXP, Inc. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/spaceballentertainment
Sing About It!
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesDuring the Athens Improv Festival, this crash course workshop is for beginner improvisers looking for tools and techniques for spontaneous musical numbers. 11 a.m. $30. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com/fest
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
Paper Making Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Ciel Rodriguez will teach how to create handmade paper. 1–3 p.m. $25. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Save Money, Save Energy
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this workshop, learn about new funding available to lower energy costs. FREE! 1–3 p.m. www.bit.ly/athens-savings-workshop
Stop Arguing
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesDuring the Athens Improv Festival, in this workshop improvisers will explore the dynamics of argument scenes. 1 p.m. $50. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com/fest
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Book Release Party
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal writer Gary Grossman is celebrating the release of My Life in Fish and Lyrical Years. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Heritage Walk: Tour of Linnentown
Linnentown Lane S. Finley St. and Cloverhurst St., Athens, GATour this lost neighborhood of Athens with Hattie Thomas Whitehead, former resident and author of Giving Voice to Linnentown: A Memoir. 2–4 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Dancing Through Light
EAEDC's Presentation Hall 390 McKinley Dr., Athens, GAThe East Athens Educational Dance Center presents its fall production featuring ballet, modern, tap, African and contemporary dance. 3 p.m. $10. www.accgov.com/myrec
DanceATHENS 2023
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDanceATHENS is an annual celebration unifying the dance communities of Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia. Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $13–16. www.mortontheatre.com
Luke Fields
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaSouthern Ladies Arm Wrestling Charity Tournament. 4–9 p.m. $15–20. www.slawladies.org
LUKE FIELDS Member of Bit Brigade performs live covers of '80s songs while arm wrestlers compete. Costumes encouraged.
Canopy: The Musical
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThe studio’s Repertory Company will pay homage to some of its favorite musicals through aerial dance. Oct. 20–21, 8 p.m. Oct. 21–22, 4 p.m. $15–20. www.canopystudio.org
Savannah Sunday
Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United StatesTree House Hope Fest. 5 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). www.innovationamphitheater.com
SAVANNAH SUNDAY Aiken, SC-based band playing originals and covers of rock and roll, country and pop hits of the past few decades.
Music in the Round
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6–8 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
MUSIC IN THE ROUND Brian Smith, Ivan Strunin and Betsy Scott take turns sharing their songs and style.
SLAW (Southern Ladies Arm Wrestling)
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAn independent arm wrestling charity benefit tournament for Project Safe with music by Luke Fields of Bit Brigade. 6–9 p.m. $15. www.slawladies.org
Athens Improv Festival
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst annual two-day event showcasing improv acts from the Athens and Atlanta area. Oct. 20 & 21, 7–11 p.m. $15. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Ancient Infant
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
ANCIENT INFANT Athens indie-sleaze and gritty rock and roll band.
Athens Lindy Night
The Studio Athens 160 Tracy St. Unit 8, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the original swing dance Lindy Hop. No experience or partner required. Beginner lesson, 7–8 p.m. Social dancing, 8–10 p.m. $5–10. www.instagram.com/athensswingcentral
Karen Morgan
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA two-show live album comedy taping with special guest Barbara Dooley and host Haylie Montgomery. 6 p.m. (door), 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. (shows). $20. www.indigoathens.live.
Sunny Day Real Estate, Pool Kids
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $36.50–41.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE A band that walks the fine line between profane ecstasy and sacred transcendence through emo and indie rock.
POOL KIDS Math rock emo band from Tallahassee, FL.
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
The Thalian Blackfriars New Works Play Festival
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis festival will showcase new works written and directed by current Thalian Blackfriars. Oct. 20–21, 8 p.m. Oct. 22, 2 p.m. $5. www.townandgownplayers.org
Instant Smile, Loveseat, Violent Violet
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
INSTANT SMILE Guitar and drum heavy pop duo from Athens. EP release show!
LOVESEAT Indie-alternative punk band from Indiana with caffeinated rhythms and fuzzed-up guitar chops.
VIOLENT VIOLET Pop-punk outfit whose latest EP embarks on an ethereal analog odyssey.
SOPHIA, Florence Cardigan, Mars Hill
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
SOPHIA Indie rock band comprised of five best friends.
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local punk funk band.
MARS HILL Three-piece indie rock band with a killer grunge and garage sound.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Sensational Saturday
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a special night of Halloween drag entertainment and a costume contest. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
