Calendar Picks
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
Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesOn Stage Playhouse presents a mixed cast of children and adults in this holiday-themed play. Dec. 1–2, 8–9 & 15–16, 8 p.m. Dec. 10 & 17, 2:30 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org
Sunday Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Elf the Musical
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis production based on the classic Will Ferrell movie features a cast of more than 70 from area schools. Dec. 8–9 & 15–16, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 & 17, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Panel and Community Discussion
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA panel of community members will discuss how the book The Miseducation of the Negro resonates today followed by open discussion. 3 p.m. FREE! athens-asalh.org
Pups & Pints
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe patio will be full of adoptable dogs with a free pour for every adoption. Third Sundays, 3–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Athens Master Chorale
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. FREE! www.athensmasterchorale.org
ATHENS MASTER CHORALE "A Christmas Sampler" includes songs by Handel, Bach, Forrest and Rutter.
An Advent Songfest
First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. $10–20 requested donation. www.amethystbaroque.com
AMETHYST BAROQUE ENSEMBLE The ensemble presents "An Advent Songfest," a program that includes Advent music, Baroque repertoire and more recent hymn tunes.
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
The Exclusive Good News
Festival Hall 201 N. Main St., Greensboro, GA, United StatesSouthern Spice Dance Academy presents a holiday event. 5 p.m. FREE! www.southernspicedanceacademy.com
Segar Jazz Affair
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (two shows). $15-20. bit.ly/SegarJazzDec17
MACODA & HER BAND World class pianist, keyboardist and composer playing smooth jazz with her band.
THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.
A Very Cowboy Christmas
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesA Very Cowboy Christmas. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
ANDY AND MANDY'S HARD CANDY CHRISTMAS Pair of folk singers from Savannah.
DYLAN EARL Folk singer of melancholic, classic country ballads from Arkansas.
KIMBERLY MORGAN YORK Solid gold country musician from Athens.
A.M. RODRIGUEZ Local folk and Piedmont blues artist.
CALEB HUNNICUT Hartwell native creating fine country music.
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 Good Grief Trio
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.hendershotsathens.com
THE GOOD GRIEF TRIO Greg Hankins (piano), Luca Lombardi (bass), Seth Hendershot (drums) and the Peanuts Choir interpret Vince Guaraldi's timeless holiday classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas." The trio will be joined by horn players include Umcolisi Terrell, Justin Powell and Derrick James for Miles Davis' Kind of Blue as a second set.
Christmas with John Berry
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $40–47. www.classiccenter.com
JOHN BERRY Grammy Award-winning country star on his 27th annual Christmas tour.
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]
Story Time with Santa
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna and the Jolly Old Elf himself for stories, Q&A, pictures and more. Ages 3–7. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
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
Written Wishes Foundation
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesStorytellers are invited to this open mic featuring poetry, spoken word, stories and songs. Third Mondays, 7 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Trivia with Marissa
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Marissa. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesJennifer uses an Ouija board to contact the spirit of a murdered businessman and becomes psychically linked to his killers in The Oracle. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
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
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Carl Hiaasen’s novel Double Whammy. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Holiday Music Karaoke
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
HOLIDAY MUSIC KARAOKE Sing holiday classics with friends. Christmas sweaters encouraged.
Family Movie Night
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDress in pajamas, bring blankets and settle in for sing-along holiday fun with hot chocolate and popcorn. All ages. 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
Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1993 punk rock documentary hosted by Attaboy Tapes. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Classic City Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityband.org
CLASSIC CITY BAND Classic Christmas works by Mel Torme, Leroy Anderson and Vince Guaraldi.
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.
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
Gingerfest
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin librarians for creative, tasty crafts and fine motor activities. Ages 5 & under. 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Ugly Sweater Holiday Party
Rocksprings Community Center 285 Rocksprings Ct, Athens, GAWear your ugliest sweater and enjoy a White Elephant gift exchange, holiday games, caroling and light refreshments. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 1–2:30 p.m. $1 (resident), $2 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
Gingerfest: Nailed It!
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Blaine and Ms. Donna for fast-paced fun creating a no-bake gingerbread house. Ages 8–12. 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Holiday Music Singalong
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United States5–7 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraft.com
HOLIDAY MUSIC SINGALONG Treehouse, The Studio and Allegro Music are patterning for a night of carols and holiday cheer on the outdoor stage.
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.
UUFA Winter Solstice Service
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States“Honoring the Dark, Honoring the Light” in this service of music, meditation and candle lighting featuring the UUFA Chalice Choir. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
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]
UUFA Chalice Choir
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
UUFA CHALICE CHOIR "Honoring the Dark, Honoring the Light" is a winter solstice program that includes music, meditation and candle lighting.
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
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Every third Wednesday, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
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.
