Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
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
Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Napalm Death, Melvi... 40 Watt Club
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Dawgstock The Foundry
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Napalm Death, Melvi... 40 Watt Club
Paddy League
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
PADDY LEAGUE Traditional music of the Greek Isles.
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
UGA Ice Dawgs Division III vs. Kennesaw State
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesDeck out in your favorite fan gear and cheer on the Ice Dawgs. 5 p.m. $10. www.classiccenter.com
Deck the Hollow
Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the holidays in lights with local artist vendors, animal encounters and more. Dec. 1–3 & 8–10, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/BearHollowZoo
Treehouse Zine Release Party
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe zine’s fourth issue will be released with live music, interactive performance art, vendors and a zine-making station. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.treehousezine.com
Pylon Reenactment Society, Secret Monkey Weekend
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals.
SECRET MONKEY WEEKEND Family rock trio from Durham, NC that plays roots rock and power pop.
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
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. Alabama
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesDeck out in your favorite fan gear and cheer on the Ice Dawgs. 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com
UGA Ceramic Pottery Sale
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe UGA Ceramic Student Organization presents its annual sale featuring works that range from decorative pieces and sculptures to functional pottery. Dec. 4–5, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. art.uga.edu
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]
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
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Raquel Willis celebrates her book The Risk It Takes to Bloom: On Life and Liberation with an author talk followed by book signing. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.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
Sunn O))), Jesse Sykes with Phil Wandscher & Bill Herzog
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
SUN O))) Duo Stephen O'Malley and Greg Anderson have created a whole new world of experimental music through their 16-year cocktail of metal, drone, contemporary composition, jazz and minimalism.
JESSE SYKES WITH PHIL WANDSCHER & BILL HERZOG Members of spellbinding psych-folk act Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter.
UGA Ceramic Pottery Sale
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe UGA Ceramic Student Organization presents its annual sale featuring works that range from decorative pieces and sculptures to functional pottery. Dec. 4–5, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. art.uga.edu
Book and Frame Sale
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe museum’s annual holiday sale features new and used publications in all genres and fine-art frames. Dec. 5–6 & 8–9, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 7, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Dec. 10, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
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. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
West Broad Farmers Market and Garden
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Gift Wrapping Workshop
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesBring your own gifts to wrap, and receive pointers and tips. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Athens Choral Society
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenschoralsociety.com
ATHENS CHORAL SOCIETY The chorus and orchestra will perform familiar carols and works by Randol Bass and Bob Chilcott in the program "Christmas Ornaments."
Futurebirds, Carl Broemel
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $20–30. www.georgiatheatre.com
FUTUREBIRDS Psychedelic Southern rock group whose career is defined by its twangy yet fun rhythm.
CARL BROEMEL Rock musician known for playing guitar, pedal steel and saxophone for My Morning Jacket.
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.
Open Toad Comedy Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
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
Book and Frame Sale
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe museum’s annual holiday sale features new and used publications in all genres and fine-art frames. Dec. 5–6 & 8–9, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 7, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Dec. 10, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Sewing Circle
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesBring your own sewing and crafting projects for dedicated time to work and discuss. First Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Sewing Circle
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesBring your own sewing and crafting projects for dedicated time to work and discuss. First Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.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
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens captained by drummer Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Salsa Dancing
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. [email protected]
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
Lavender Lens Movie Night
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis series presents queer and diverse films in a safe space. This week’s screening is The Celluloid Closet by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org/updates/lavenderlens
Blood Everywhere
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1987 horror/thriller film You’ll Die at Midnight. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens
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.
A Celtic Family Christmas
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $30–60. pac.uga.edu
NATALIE MACMASTER AND DONNELL LEAHY The award-winning Canadian fiddle virtuosos will perform an intimate Christmas concert with their children.
Futurebirds, Carl Broemel
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com
FUTUREBIRDS Psychedelic Southern rock group whose career is defined by its twangy yet fun rhythm.
CARL BROEMEL Rock musician known for playing guitar, pedal steel and saxophone for My Morning Jacket.
Lord JaH-Monte Ogbon, Cassie Chantel, Motorhead2x, Carlos LeShawn
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/happynomadbooking
LORD JAH-MONTE OGBON Charlotte-based gritty, soulful hip-hop artist.
CASSIE CHANTEL Local recording hip-hop artist with a soulful sound touching on political and introspective themes.
MOTORHEAD2X Athens rapper with a story to tell that still knows how to start a party.
CARLOS LESHAWN Rapper emphasizing seductive wordplay, bespoke melodies and authenticity.
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.
Connect 4 Tournament
Wonderbar 240 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCompete for first, second and third place prizes. 9:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/wonderbarathens