Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Strike Fashion Show | Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm | Geography Geology Building
Strike Fashion Show Geography Geology Building
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
Ramblin’ Country Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens8 pm. $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Lamont Landers, Kenny Sharp
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.hendershotsathens.com
LAMONT LANDERS Born and raised Alabama guitarist influenced by the soulful sounds of the South.
KENNY SHARP Singer-songwriter whose genre-bending sound has been dubbed "brown liquor music."
Other Voices, Other Rooms; Doom Ribbons
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesElectric Equinox. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS House and noise-inspired music on synth hardware.
DOOM RIBBONS An ambient set on electronic drums joined by George Davidson on saxophone.
The Band Solstice, Strange Orchard, Julia Nyunt
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
THE BAND SOLSTICE Indie rock, alternative and Americana five-piece formed in Knoxville, TN in 2019.
STRANGE ORCHARD Three-piece rock and roll band led by vocalist, pianist and songwriter Hugh McCulloch.
JULIA NYUNT Athens-based songwriter and composer.
Jeff Buckley & Friends, 38 Strings
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JEFF BUCKLEY & FRIENDS Member of the Red Oaks String Band plays a mix of folk and Americana. (8 a.m.)
38 STRINGS Multi-generational acoustic folk music with 38 strings between them. (10 a.m.)
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
Comer Community Market
Farmer's Market Building 1914 Madison St., Comer, United StatesLocally grown produce, eggs, foods, pottery, jewelry and handmade goods. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.facebook.com/ComerFM
Adopt-A-Stream Workshop
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about how to adopt a stream, the qualities of clean water and how to utilize chemical and bacterial monitoring. Registration required. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Solar System Walk Planetarium Program
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore what makes up our solar system, then go for a walk to visualize how spread out it is. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Family Day: Mind the Gap
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesView the exhibition “Mind the Gap: Selections from the Permanent Collection” with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Steam Roller Printmaking
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesVisit the studios of artists to view the process of carving large-scale relief blocks. Sept. 14 & 21, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.accgov.com/myrec
Fall Open House
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesView the fall special exhibitions, win door prizes throughout the day and enjoy curator-led tours of “Mind the Gap.” 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
10th Anniversary Celebration
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GAThere will be snacks, raffles and store discounts. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
Indie Author Fair
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesSelf-published and independent authors will have books available with breakout discussions on different topics and genres. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.acclibrary.org
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
Sparkling Fun with Sparkelina Unicorn
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a unicorn storytime with sparkling unicorn crafts. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Secret Record Swap
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors from around the Southeast will be buying, trading and selling records, CDs, tapes, books, posters, DVDs and more. 11 a.m. (early admission). $5. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Bishop Boogie
5000 Macon Hwy. 5000 Macon Hwy., Bishop, United StatesThe second annual fall festival event featuring food trucks, vendors, a kids zone, live music, a 5K and more. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! www.townofbishop.org
Bishop Boogie
Bishop, GA Bishop, GA, United StatesBishop Boogie. 5000 Macon Hwy. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/BishopBoogie2024
AERMOTOR Power trio with original guitar-driven rock songs. (12 p.m.)
A.D. BLANCO Athens alternative-rock band inspired by '90s grunge and punk. (1:15 p.m.)
RICK FOWLER BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. (2:45 p.m.)
MARY KATE FARMER Georgia-based artist influenced by her Texan roots and country rock upbringing. (4:15 p.m.)
HEART OF PINE Nostalgic "Southedelic" rock band from Athens with a genuine sound. (6 p.m.)
Pathfinder Society RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome and adventure with the Pathfinder Society. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Ecstatic Dance
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThis ceremony of rejuvenation and inspiration is a substance-free and inclusive musical celebration. 1–3 p.m. $15. www.instagram.com/ecstatic_dance_athens_ga
Celebrate Democracy
J. Cliff Yarbrough Memorial Park Comer, United StatesMeet your state and local candidates with keynote speaker Jon Ossof. 1–4 p.m. FREE! mcgademocrats.wixsite.com/mcdp
Farm Fall Festival
Butterfly Dreams Farm 2981 Hog Mountain Rd, Watkinsville, United StatesThere will be a pony kissing booth, hayride, face painting, silent auction and children’s games. 1–5 p.m.
Last Call for the Balls Fest
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GA1 p.m. (doors). $12. www.instagram.com/spaceball.bazaar
LAST CALL FOR THE BALLS FEST Spaceball Bazaar's final hurrah features sets by Jon Lester's Dis-Taste-R, Grim Gardenerz, The Unus Mundus, Smaxxon, Original Hamsterz, Burly Ivy, Ramona Quimbys, Smoggo, Penny Loafer, pondgorl, Iconostasis, Mr. Blank, and Bryant Perez with Something Haunted.
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Tea Tasting
The Cafe on Lumpkin 1700 S Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTry six different teas with an explanation of their flavors and how they are made. 3 p.m. $20. www.thecafeonlumpkin.com
Closing Reception
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesMore than 20 local artists will have art for sale with a percentage donated to the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Society. There will be refreshments and live music. 3–8 p.m. $10 donation. www.christinajoystudio.com/together-we-dazzle
Atheist Society of Athens Meet & Greet
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesNon-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. Third Saturdays, 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheistsocietyathens.org
Bayou Bodega
The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesBrowse locally crafted goods and more, then celebrate the Old Pals’ 11th anniversary with a dance party. 5–7 p.m. www.theoldpal.com
Blended Paths
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
BLENDED PATHS Pop and country band playing '60s and '70s dance music.
The Brambles
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. www.3railroad.org
THE BRAMBLES Acoustic group playing an eclectic mix of rock, country and Americana.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Jennie Inglis and live music by Snapfinger. 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
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (lesson), 7:30 p.m. (dance). FREE! (ages 17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
SNAPFINGER Athens Folk Music and Dance Society presents a community contra dance with live music.
Pride & Prejudice: Improv Movie Parody
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThis improvised production of Jane Austen’s tale includes costumes, a stage and even props. Sept. 20–21, 7 p.m. $10. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Mason Ramsey
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
MASON RAMSEY Viral sensation who now makes original music with a classic country sound.
Athens Potluck Variety Show
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMurmur Trestle Book Release & Athens Potluck Variety Show. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
ATHENS POTLUCK VARIETY SHOW Musicians who appear in Jason Thrasher's photography book, Athens Potluck, will perform. Hosted by Don Chambers with songs by Dave Marr, Mike Mantioni, Hardy Morris, Cara Beth Satalino, Vernon Thornsbery, Charlie and Nancy Hartness, The Darnell Boys and more. Bring a dish to share at The Grit-themed potluck.
Bone Bag, Agile, Walking Heads, The Next Mourning
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
BONE BAG New heavy punk trio with post-punk and sludge undertones.
AGILE Skramz and emoviolence from FL.
WALKING HEADS Noise rock and post-hardcore band from Atlanta.
THE NEXT MOURNING Athens DIY emo.
Photography Book Release & Variety Show
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesJason Thrasher will sign his newest book Murmur Trestle with performances by musicians from his Athens Potluck book and a Grit-themed potluck dinner, in benefit of Nuçi’s Space. 7 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com
Little Women
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA Broadway musical adaptation based on the classic story by Louisa May Alcott. Sep. 13–14 & 20–21, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 15 & 22, 3 p.m. $10–20. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
Everybody
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a modern adaptation of the 15th century morality tale Everyman that faces what truly matters once the end is near. Sept. 19–21 & 25–28, 8 p.m. Sept. 29, 2 p.m. $18. ugatheatre.com/everybody
Groovy Nights
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensDust off the disco ball, grab a dancing partner and enjoy tunes from the ’70s and ’80s as well as an epic lip sync battle. Proceeds benefit Project Safe. 8 p.m. $35–55. www.project-safe.org
Groovy Nights
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens8 p.m. $35–55. www.project-safe.org
GROOVY NIGHTS Dance to the greatest hits of the '70s and '80s, then watch teams compete in a lip sync battle. Proceeds benefit Project Safe.
The Original Splitz Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
CURST, M3WT, Sypharix, Dado, LVNDNSEA
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesNightshade Family Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CURST Nightshade Family label head.
M3WT Meshing sounds and creating vibes since 2015.
SYPHARIX The professional name of local DJ Jessica Baker.
DADO Co-founder of Nightshade Family.
LVNDNSEA Local DJ.
Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis, Dhana Jeera, Canary Affair
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
NICHOLAS MALLIS AND THE BOREALIS Local synth-pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors.
DHANA JEERA North African and Ethiopian inspired group led by Immaterial Possession member and visual artist Jeremy Kiran Fernandes.
CANARY AFFAIR Indie rock band with an affinity for irregular time signatures and psychedelic grooves.
Regulator, Snuki, Scäretactic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
REGULATOR EP tape release!
SNUKI Local hardcore punk band.
SCÄRETACTIC Asheville crust punk.
