Calendar Picks
Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Napalm Death, Melvi... 40 Watt Club
Rumpus Rally
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaRumpus Rally. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
IMMATERIAL POSSESSION Dark psychedelic folk pop group often incorporating visual art, theater and improv into their creative sets.
BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, accordion and triangle-driven country music from Brazil.
DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.
Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle
Downtown Athens AthensAll are invited to participate in the costumed parade marching through downtown and ending in a dance party. There will be a pre-parade Rumpus Rally at Creature Comforts Brewing Co. 5–8 p.m. (rally), 8–11 p.m. (parade & spectacle). FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
Georgia Writers Hall of Fame
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library 300 S. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesA celebratory dinner with recipes from Frances Mayes’ The Tuscan Sun Cookbook: Recipes from our Italian Kitchen followed by a discussion with the author. 6 p.m. $60. www.libs.uga.edu
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
Full Moon Hike
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this two-mile hike discuss nocturnal plants and animals and moon folklore. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/botgarden
Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle
Downtown Athens Athens8 p.m.–2 a.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
WILD RUMPUS PARADE & SPECTACLE During the parade, over a dozen musical acts will perform along the route. The Rumpusland Livewire Stage and Rumpusland Main Stage will both host performances until 11 p.m., when the party moves over to Paloma Park.
Swing Theory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz collective playing classic straight-ahead and other styles of jazz.
Trashfest II
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTrashfest II. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
GIRLPUPPY Atlanta-based indie singer-songwriter Becca Harvey.
T. HARDY MORRIS Local singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
SEX CELL Local alternative band influenced by grunge, garage and indie rock.
HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam. Album release show for Super Bowl LXIX!
American Theory, Nineveh’s Garden, The Press of Death
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
NINEVEH'S GARDEN Instrumental prog metal.
AMERICAN THEORY Alt-rock outfit from Charlotte, NC with post-hardcore and emo influences.
THE PRESS OF DEATH Metal band based out of Gwinnett County.
Khaliko, Oceanic, Recess Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
KHALIKO Four-piece groovy lo-fi alternative surf style band utilizing emotional vocals.
OCEANIC Slick pop from Charlotte, NC for fans of The 1975, Harry Styles and Coldplay.
RECESS PARTY Up-and-coming local Athens alternative rock band with an energetic and upbeat sound.
Weaponized Flesh, Sadistic Ritual, Clot
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
WEAPONIZED FLESH Loud, fast thrash metal with intense energy and elements of d-beat punk and hardcore.
SADISTIC RITUAL This heavy metal group of musicians utilizes acidic core sounds with a unique and groundbreaking twist.
CLOT Hard death metal-grind outfit whose head-banging, gritty sound fuels vicious angst and intense thrash.
Twin Tribes, Vision Video, Tears for the Dying
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA Southern Gothic Festival. 9 p.m. (doors). $20. ww.40watt.com
TEARS FOR THE DYING Long-running local deathrock and goth group fronted by songwriter Adria Stembridge.
VISION VIDEO Catchy goth-pop and post-punk act based in Athens.
TWIN TRIBES Dark-wave punk duo hailing from Texas.
DJ GOTH DAD AND TWIN POWERS Vision Video members Dustin Gannon and Dan Geller keep the party going with deathrock, post-punk and other songs to dance to.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Forest Bathing
Oconee Forest Park Behind Intramural Field, Athens, GAA certified forest therapist-led immersive nature walk that introduces positive health strategies Shinrin-yoku. 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenstreecouncil.com
ACCPD Haunted House
ACC Police Department 3035 Lexington Rd, Athens, United StatesThis haunted house features hours for children, then a scarier general public haunt. Oct. 28, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. (Ages 10 & under) & 2–9 p.m. (general public). Oct. 29, 1–5 p.m. (Ages 10 & under) & 6–9 p.m. (general public). Oct. 30, 5–10 p.m. (general public). FREE! (canned food donation). www.accgov.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
CatVideoFest
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos. Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 2 p.m. Oct. 30 & Nov. 1, 5:15 p.m. $7–9.75. www.athenscine.com
Heritage Walk: Tour of Hot Corner
Hot Corner Washington and Hull Streets, Athens, GA, United StatesTour one of the most prosperous historically African American business districts in the South with artist and speaker Broderick Flanigan. 2–4 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
The PG Show
Athens, GA Athens, GA, United StatesFirst Annual Homewood Halloween House Party. 100 Sharon Ct. 2–4 p.m. $5 suggested donation.
THE PG SHOW Local kindie rock band plays a special matinee show under the neighborhood pavilion. Followed by a dance party for kids. Costumes encouraged.
Jack-‘O-Lantern Jog
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA Halloween-themed Fun Run and 5K benefitting Sandy Creek Nature Center. Costumes encouraged. 2 p.m. (Fun Run), 2:30 p.m. (5K). $22. www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org
Opening Reception
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesThe Andrews Family Legacy Gallery will feature a collection of drawings, painting and written stories. 2–8 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
Halloween Fest Trunk or Treat
Holy Cross Lutheran Church 800 West Lake Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesWear your costume and enjoy a cake walk, games, fire pit, free food and more. 3–6 p.m. FREE! www.holycrossathens.com
Woody Garrison and Friends
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States3–5:30 p.m. $10–20 suggested. www.3railroad.org
WOODY GARRISON Singer-songwriter who transplanted from Hawaii to Athens with a broad range of stylistic influences ranging from country to classical. Today's set features Ken Parris, Mike Flynn and others.
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Cuban Salsa
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin UGA Salsa Club for lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Sundays, 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.ugasalsaclub.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
The Grass is Dead
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/GrassIsDeadAthens
THE GRASS IS DEAD Grateful Dead cover act with a traditional sensibility of bluegrass, swing and folk music mixed with a psychedelic paintbrush of modern influences.
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
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 The Ring this night. 8 p.m. (gates), 9 p.m. (film). $10. www.athenscine.com/shocktoberfest-2023
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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]
Monday Marigold Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe market features fresh produce, preserves, snacks and meat with a lunch special available (until 2 p.m.). 11 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/marigoldmarketwinterville
Classic City Rotary
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesParticipants can share their work and get feedback and edits from other writers. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Clarke County Sheriff’s Office Haunted House
Clarke County Sheriff's Office Training Center 2900 County Farm Road, Athens, GAThe CCSO and Sheriff John Q. Williams host a local haunted house. Ages 10 & up. Oct. 26 & 30, 5–8 p.m. FREE! (canned food donation). www.facebook.com/clarkecosheriff
ACCPD Haunted House
ACC Police Department 3035 Lexington Rd, Athens, United StatesThis haunted house features hours for children, then a scarier general public haunt. Oct. 28, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. (Ages 10 & under) & 2–9 p.m. (general public). Oct. 29, 1–5 p.m. (Ages 10 & under) & 6–9 p.m. (general public). Oct. 30, 5–10 p.m. (general public). FREE! (canned food donation). www.accgov.com
CatVideoFest
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos. Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 2 p.m. Oct. 30 & Nov. 1, 5:15 p.m. $7–9.75. www.athenscine.com
Southern Winds
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
SOUTHERN WINDS UGA graduate wind quintet.
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALearn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8-11, 5:30-6:20 p.m. Ages 12-17, 6:30-7:20 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Teen Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss this month’s book. Bring your own copy or check one out at the front desk. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Linnentown the Musical Dramatic Reading
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis dramatic reading is of the script for the musical based on Hattie Thomas Whitehead’s book Giving Voice to Linnentown. RSVP required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Upcycling Workshop
The Winterville Center for Community & Culture 371 N. Church St, Athens, GA, United StatesBring an article of clothing and Jamil of “Z as in” will help you create something new. 6–8 p.m. $10. www.wintervillecenter.com
Meditation Monday
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesJoin others for a collective tarot reading followed by a guided meditation, breath work, journal prompts and more. All ages. 7–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.shopsotm.com
Monday Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Out of this World
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
OUT OF THIS WORLD A Halloween bassoon spooktacular.
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesLured by a disturbing distress signal, a HAM radio operator is drawn to an abandoned house haunted by a little girl and her creepy clown doll in the schlocky Italian horror classic Ghosthouse. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
Cam & His Dam Jam Band, Rae & The Ragdolls
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
CAM & HIS DAM JAM BAND Groovy jam band with roots in jazz, bluegrass and psychedelic funk.
RAE & THE RAGDOLLS Atlanta rock and rollers blending folky psychedelia and room rattling rock.
Needle Teeth, Youth League, Noise Mountain
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NEEDLE TEETH Sparkle-punk angst-pop out of Athens.
YOUTH LEAGUE Indie-alternative rock trio with an upbeat sound paired with lighthearted vocals and soul.
NOISE MOUNTAIN Inspired by Midwestern alternative rock, this Athens band incorporates both '80s and '90s punk rock into its sound.