Calendar Picks
New Town Revue | Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm | ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
New Town Revue ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
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
Rhyme & Reason
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA teen literary café to discuss and practice new strategies for writing. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
UGA Trombone Studio Solo Recital
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 4:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA TROMBONE STUDIO SOLO RECITAL Solo performances from UGA Trombone Studio members.
Composition Area
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
COMPOSITION AREA A recital of new works.
Composition Area
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
COMPOSITION AREA A recital of new works.
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA’s BFA Fall 2024 Capstone Exhibition “Nothing Gold” features ceramics, paintings, photography and more. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
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
The Swingin’ Medallions
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20–160. bit.ly/TheFoundryNov22
THE SWINGIN' MEDALLIONS Best known for its 1966 hit "Double Shot (of My Baby's Love)," today the Medallions are made up of relatives of the original lineup and bill themselves as "the party band of the South."
Neal Anthony
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States6:30–8 p.m. www.tappedathens.com
NEAL ANTHONY Classy classical guitar.
Harry Potter Trivia
Normaltown Brewing 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesDress up in costume and test your Harry Potter films and Fantastic Beasts series trivia knowledge. 6:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/normaltownbrewingco
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Libbaloops
El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GAShop Small Crawl After-Party. 7–10 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/womenownedathens
LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy."
The Stews, Harvey Street
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE STEWS Band that formed at Auburn University and performs everything from singalong indie to head-banging hard rock.
HARVEY STREET Indie and alternative rock tinged with Southern influences from Raleigh, NC.
Red Dakota, Karma Kat, Rae & the Ragdolls
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
RED DAKOTA Athens-based indie rock group consisting of Alyssa Terry, Derek Terry, Lauren Leathers and Christian Gerner-Smidt.
KARMA KAT Athens local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!
RAE & THE RAGDOLLS Atlanta rock and rollers blending folky psychedelia and room rattling rock.
Mallbangs, Vacants, Isra and The Paisleys
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $12. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
MALLBANGS Project of Atlanta musician Aidy.
VACANTS Atlanta band.
ISRA AND THE PAISLEYS Atlanta/Athens bubblegum pop band.
Annual Holiday Concert
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $25. pac.uga.edu
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT Ensembles from the Hugh Hodgson School of Music perform to kick off the holiday season.
The Original Splitz
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7:30–10:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ 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.
Narrative Improv Graduation Show
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesFlying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in improv comedy. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
9 to 5: The Musical
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a musical driven by Dolly Parton’s music about three female coworkers’ plan to get even with their boss. Nov. 14–15 & 20–22, 8 p.m. Nov. 17 & 24, 2 p.m. $8–20. www.ugatheatre.com
Fat Arm Daddy
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
FAT ARM DADDY Rock and roll band playing originals as well as covers of The Beatles, The Band, The Who and more.
Tiger 54, Obscurity, Woah Nelly
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHard Tack Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TIGER 54 St. Petersburg, FL synth-punk duo.
OBSCURITY Noise and synth-punk band.
WOAH NELLY A disgruntled band of lunatics comprising Boob Radley, Fragile Expensive and Nolan Bennett.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $20–68. 706-613-3770
CANDLELIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO TAYLOR SWIFT The Listeso String Quartet performs hits like "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and "Shake It Off" while surrounded by hundreds of candles.
The Other Brothers Band
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE OTHER BROTHERS BAND Allman Brothers tribute.
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
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Holiday Market
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse locally made pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodwork and more. Nov. 22, 4–8 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $7. www.ocaf.com
Pop-Up Exhibition
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Callan Steinmann’s Introduction to Museum Studies class selected objects from the collection that focus on food and community. Nov. 21, 5–9 p.m. Nov. 22–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Open House
Bendzunas Glass Studio and Gallery 89 W. South Ave., Comer, United StatesCelebrate the shop’s anniversary with glass blowing demonstrations and browsing its pottery and glass. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Find Bendzunas Glass on Facebook
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
Saturday Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L’Engle to discuss with the group. Ages 8–11. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Pet Treat Tasting
Tractor Supply Co. 4420 Lexington Rd, Athens, United StatesBring your pet to sample a variety of pet treats available. 12:30–2 p.m. FREE! www.tractorsupply.com
UGA vs. UMass
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the UMass Minutemen. 12:45 p.m www.georgiadogs.com
Author Talk & Book Signing
The Rowdy Rooster 123 Main Street, Lexington, GeorgiaAuthor Barbara Lee Laubert will read from her book A Mother’s Yearning & Thankfulness Along the Path of Life. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/RowdyRoosterLexington
Author Talk & Book Signing
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesCelebrate the release of William Charles Conner’s Out of Penumbra, the final book in his memoir trilogy. 1:30 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
The Gaming Lounge
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to enjoy a variety of gaming options including Nintendo Switch, PS5, board games, community decks and more. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Little Characters Theater Troupe Variety Show
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervillePerformances by students of the troupe’s scenes and monologues, improv, theater games and film classes. Nov. 23, 6 p.m. Nov. 24, 3 p.m. $15. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Jack Williams
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $20. www.3railroad.org
JACK WILLIAMS Unique songs with dazzling picking and an expressive voice.
Oak House Gala
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy cocktails, light bites, live music and community in benefit of the Hurricane Helene Relief Fund. 6–9 p.m. $75. www.oakhousedistillery.com
Washed Out
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $36. www.40watt.com
WASHED OUT Producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ernest Greene's project that blends the layered synths and quietly chiming guitars of dream pop, the hypnotic rhythms of bedroom electronica and his gentle croon of a voice.
Songs for Sleeping Dogs, Marie Marie, Julia Barfield
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.hendershotsathens.com
SONGS FOR SLEEPING DOGS New ambient project led by Ben Hackett.
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
Violent Violet, WarFather, Real Wow, No Kingdom
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
VIOLENT VIOLET Loud and fun garage punk outfit.
WARFATHER ATL psych rock, ear-ringing fuzz, cheap beer music.
REAL WOW Scattered and dissonant indie math rock from Athens.
NO KINGDOM Debut show!
Caroline Halleck
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CAROLINE HALLECK American saxophonist currently based in Florence, Italy who has performed extensively throughout the United States, Italy, France, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus and San Marino.
Kicking Assets
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
KICKING ASSETS UGA faculty and graduate students playing upbeat rock and pop hits from the '70s–2000s.
Noche de Baile
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesNoche de Baile. 8 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
DJ MANE TIMBAthens and SALSAthens host a monthly dance social with the latest Latin music.
Superflower, Penny Loafer, pondgorl
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SUPERFLOWER Asheville, NC-based artist whose soft songs revolve around creating magic out of the mundane.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
The Fixins
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE FIXINS Six-piece platter of Southern soul with a side of funk.
