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
UGA Homecoming Parade
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual family-friendly downtown parade celebrates UGA homecoming with a variety of floats and performances. 6 p.m. FREE! els.uga.edu/homecoming
Pumpkin Hunt
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy fall themed games, crafts and the annual pumpkin hunt. Ages 10 & under. Registration required. 6 p.m. $3 (ACC residents), $4.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Kinchafoonee Cowboys, Trisha Adams
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. bit.ly/TheFoundryOct4
KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Long-running country band from South Georgia that was established in 1991.
TRISHA ADAMS Folk and Americana songwriter.
Better Than Better Than Ezra
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/TerrapinOct4
BETTER THAN BETTER THAN EZRA Athens-based cover band that plays songs within the genres of '90s alternative, rock, pop, country and hip hop.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Scarlet Stitch
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMonthly Residency. 7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
SCARLET STITCH Rock and roll band influenced by outlaw country, jam bands and alternative rock.
The Play That Goes Wrong
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesThis play within a play is an award–winning comedy that goes off the rails. Sept. 27–28 & Oct. 4–5, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 & Oct. 6, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
Dark Entries Karaoke
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/darkentriesathens
DARK ENTRIES KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-punk, punk, '80s and J-Pop.
The Vegabonds, Kobanova
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE VEGABONDS Five-piece alternative rock and roll band from Nashville that brings high-energy, hook-heavy songs to the table.
KOBANOVA Athens folk rock trio that first got its start as a jam band.
Tongue Depressor, LAPHAM, Solution Cave
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (music). $10–15 suggested donation. [email protected]
TONGUE DEPRESSOR Celebrated New Haven drone duo of Henry Birdsey (fiddle, lap steel) and Zach Rowden (fiddle, upright bass).
LAPHAM New experimental duo.
SOLUTION CAVE Darkwave-inspired electronic music from Kyle MacKinnel (Dark Wale, Oceanic Sound Research, Chairs).
Upchuck, Kent Osborne, Schmuk, Regulator
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $18. www.40watt.com
UPCHUCK Five-piece punk band from Atlanta formed from connections made in skateboarding, construction and teenage delinquency.
KENT OSBORNE Atlanta-born, Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist and rapper who takes heavy influence from punk, metal and grunge.
SCHMUK Athens egg punk group.
REGULATOR New hardcore punk project from the Hard Tack label.
Shakti Moon Circle & Sound Bath
Celebrate the solar eclipse with a moon circle, meditation, reiki and a sound bath. Registration required. 7:30 p.m. Donation suggested. shaktiyogaathens.com
My Jokes So Far
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesHeadlining set from Miles Bunch featuring Adam Beahan and improv by Take This! Comedy. 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/takethiscomedy
The Legend of Georgia McBride
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWhen a drag show comes to town Elvis impersonator Casey trades in his role as “The King” to become an all-out queen. Oct. 4–5 & 10–12, 8 p.m. Oct. 6 & 13, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Nix the Scientist, Way Past Cool, Kyle Lewis is a Boring Name
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NIX THE SCIENTIST Progressive rock trio based in Atlanta by way of Athens.
WAY PAST COOL Fast, catchy, melodic sing-a-long pop-punk anthems with a classic '90s vibe.
KYLE LEWIS IS A BORING NAME Ascending from the Atlanta sewers to bring their wacky amalgamation of emo-tinged avant pop to Athens townies (and students, I guess).
pondgorl, Matt Knox, Tim Platz
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
MATT KNOX Member of Marie Marie and ozello.
TIM PLATZ Member of All Gods.
Public Speaking, Turtle Grenade, Cult of Riggonia, The 1234s
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www.athenscine.com
PUBLIC SPEAKING The soulful electronic project of Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and producer Jason Anthony Harris. Combines voice, found objects, radio, synth and tape recorder.
TURTLE GRENADE Musician and visual artist crafting intimately personal folk songs.
CULT OF RIGGONIA Waves of texture with catchy melodies that rise up from the primordial stew.
THE 1234S New local band featuring members of Dividers.
Liquid Dynamite
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthensGA
LIQUID DYNAMITE A tour de force of funk, fusion, soul, rock and classic hip hop.
90s Country Dance Party
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
90S COUNTRY DANCE PARTY All the decade's hits.
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
John Kinnison
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JOHN KINNISON Solo live-looping acoustic artist originally from Pensacola, FL.
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
Homemade Hullabaloo
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesBring a plate of homemade snacks, crafts, art projects, gifts or plants to swap. All ages. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Oglethorpe Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Saturday is $5/Bag Day. Oct. 3–5. www.oglethorpefol.org
Hurricane Helene Donation Sale
Good Dirt 485 Macon Highway, Athens, GAStudio artists and students will have pottery for sale with guest artists in other media raising money for hurricane victims. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Donations. www.gooddirt.net
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
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10:30 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
BBQ & Ballots
1090 Whit Davis Road 1090 Whit Davis Rd., Athens, United StatesLearn about the voting process, meet local leaders and get informed on issues while enjoying barbecue and live music. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Learn to Play the Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesFace off against the mega-corporations in a dark future. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Artist Reception
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMembers of Athens Area Plein Air Artists will have an exhibit on display. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Small Town Saturday
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesShop from a variety of local craft vendors. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Nevermore: An Edgar Allan Poe Commemoration
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesOn the anniversary of his death engage in readings, trivia, videos, snacks, prizes and more. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Open House
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn what the nature center has to offer, meet an animal, make a craft, go on a scavenger hunt and play on the playscape. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/scnc
UGA vs. Auburn
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Auburn Tigers. 3:30 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
Shauna and the Jaywalkers
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. $15. www.marigoldauditorium.com
SHAUNA AND THE JAYWALKERS Led by frontwoman Shauna Harris, this Athens-based band features an array of revolving instruments, playing Harris’ original compositions with some classics sprinkled throughout.
The Hobohemians
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
THE HOBOHEMIANS Six-piece acoustic band performing American and European roots music of the 1910s–30s, with a mix of proto-jazz, blues and folk.
The Play That Goes Wrong
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesThis play within a play is an award–winning comedy that goes off the rails. Sept. 27–28 & Oct. 4–5, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 & Oct. 6, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
Molly’s Lips, Doll Parts
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
MOLLY'S LIPS Nirvana tribute band featuring members of The Agenda!, Donkey Punch and Shehehe.
DOLL PARTS Hole tribute band.
The Legend of Georgia McBride
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWhen a drag show comes to town Elvis impersonator Casey trades in his role as “The King” to become an all-out queen. Oct. 4–5 & 10–12, 8 p.m. Oct. 6 & 13, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Jack & Jealous, Michael Carnes, Parking Garage
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
JACK & JEALOUS Athens band formed by two brothers.
MICHAEL CARNES A blend of pop-punk and indie folk held up by meditative lyrics.
PARKING GARAGE Self-proclaimed "salt rock" band from Athens, now with trumpets.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages celebrating Halloween with a costume contest. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Jay Gonzalez and the Guilty Pleasures, A.D. Blanco, Devils of the New Frontier
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
JAY GONZALEZ AND THE GUILTY PLEASURES Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for classic pop melodies.
A.D. BLANCO Athens alternative-rock band inspired by '90s grunge and punk.
DEVILS OF THE NEW FRONTIER Steven Chambliss' fist pumpin' power pop trio with Andy Pope and Brandon McDearis.
Athens Goth Night Dance Party.
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Goth Night Dance Party. 9:30 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (music). www.athenscine.com
DJ CROWE DJ Steven Crowe.
DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz.
DJ GOTH DAD Dustin Gannon of Vision Video leads a dance party spinning goth, post-punk, '80s, Halloween music and more.
