Calendar Picks
Sanguisugabogg, Full of Hell, Harm’s Way, 200 Stab Wounds, Gridiron, Mutilated | Friday, May 16 @ 5:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Sanguisugabogg, Ful... Georgia Theatre
Dead Beat Club Redux | Friday, May 16 @ 6:00 pm | Live Wire
Dead Beat Club Redux Live Wire
Murray Attaway, Clay Harper | Saturday, May 17 @ 6:00 pm | The Foundry
Murray Attaway, Cla... The Foundry
Classic City Wrestling | Saturday, May 17 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Classic City Wrestling 40 Watt Club
Pokémon Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesTrade Pokémon cards or learn to play the game. Ages 5–12. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Winter Open House: Get Art-Sea
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy underwater themed crafts and art-making activities for all ages. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Cookies with Santa
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GAEnjoy milk and cookies, and a photo op with Santa. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
Pictures with Santa
YWCO 562 Research Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your family, friends, children and pets for a photo with Santa. 1–4 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.ywco.org
All Are Welcome Holiday Market
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse goods made by queer, POC and local makers from a variety of backgrounds and mingle. 1–6 p.m. www.shopsotm.com
Anime Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch anime, create art, try Japanese snacks and make new friends. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Cookies with Santa
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy cookies, crafts, activities and a chat with Santa. Registration required. Ages 3–12. $5 (ACC resident), $7.50 (non-resident). 2–3:45 p.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
RSVP for Location Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the history of the Athens’ Holman Avenue in the Boulevard neighborhood from its architecture to its artistic community. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Journey Through Bethlehem
Tuckston United Methodist Church 4175 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy an indoor/outdoor interactive live nativity scene plus hot chocolate and holiday cookies. Dec. 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.tuckston.org
Pop-Up Exhibition & Sale
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesPaintings by Cris Kocher will be on display and for sale, with a portion of proceeds benefitting Nuçi’s Space. Dec. 14–15, 2–5 p.m. art.uga.edu/athenaeum
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of four Tokusatsu TV episodes. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
The Nutcracker: Clara’s Christmas Dream
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTwo-act adaptation of the beloved Christmas ballet with music by Tchaikovsky. Dec. 13, 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. $13. www.depassstudioofdance.com
Deck the Hollow
Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the holidays in lights with live music, animal encounters and photo opportunities. Dec. 6–8 & 13–15, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/BearHollowZoo
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesThis dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of the classic story. Dec. 6–7 & 13–14, 7 p.m. Dec. 8 & 15, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]
Athens Symphony
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesDec. 14, 7 p.m. & Dec. 15, 3 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com
ATHENS SYMPHONY The annual Christmas concert features holiday favorites such as "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas," "Here Comes Santa Claus" and "Miniature Overture from The Nutcracker."
Cigar Box Challenge
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy an evening of food, beverages, music and sale of unique cigar box creations in benefit of ATHICA. 7–10 p.m. bit.ly/cigarboxchallenge
Call Letters
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesCigar Box Challenge. 7 p.m. Donations accepted. www.athica.org
CALL LETTERS Don Chambers (guitar, vocals) and George Davidson (saxophone) playing prepared/unprepared music.
Holiday Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7–10 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
HOLIDAY KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Special holiday edition.
Air Brazil, Liz Farrell
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
AIR BRAZIL Lucas Tavares (Bichos Vivos), Adriana Thomas (Drí), Maria Kamila (Perrengue) and friends mix traditional sounds like samba and bossa nova with dream pop and alternative rock.
LIZ FARRELL Singer-songwriter influenced by folk, jazz and indie pop whose music manifests itself in heartfelt vocals and intentional though-lines of ukulele and piano.
A Spell for Winter
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe world premiere of a magical holiday musical featuring a young wizard’s life changing journey at a new school. Dec. 6–7 & 12–14, 8 p.m. Dec. 8 & 15, 2 p.m. $24. www.townandgownplayers.org
The B-52s, of Montreal, DJ Cummerbund
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesInaugural Concert. 8 p.m. $39.50–350. www.classiccenter.com
THE B-52S Athens new wave and art pop legends known for "Rock Lobster," "Deadbeat Club," "Love Shack" and "Dance This Mess Around."
OF MONTREAL Long-running psych-pop group known for its outlandish stage presence.
DJ CUMMERBUND An icon of mashups and remixes who takes seemingly unrelated musical elements, songs and artists, and transforms them into whimsical works.
A Very Rad Pop Punk Christmas
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA Very Rad Pop Punk Christmas. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
THAT'S RAD! Playing a Blink-182 cover set.
MURDER THE MOOD Local riff-laden alternative rock trio playing a My Chemical Romance cover set.
NADIA VAEH Playing a Paramore and No Doubt cover set.
PHANTOM DAN Emo punk rock from Athens.
Nihilus, Sun Years, Canopy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NIHILUS Sludgy death metal supergroup featuring members of Beast Mode, Sundering Seas and Rosie & the Ratdogs.
SUN YEARS Doom metal from Richmond, VA.
CANOPY Atmospheric sludge metal from Atlanta.
Zumba Jingle Jam
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesWear your cutest holiday outfit and shake your bells at this high-energy dance class. 9 p.m. FREE! (ticket required). www.instagram.com/studiod3athens
Athens Goth Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Goth Night Dance Party. 9 p.m. (doors). $10. www.athenscine.com
DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.
DJ CROWE DJ Steven Crowe.
Woodhill Holiday Market
4745 Bob Godfrey Rd. 4745 Bob Godfrey Rd, Athens, GeorgiaBrowse locally-crafted functional and decorative art, clothing, jewelry, candles and more. Dec. 6, 3–8 p.m. Dec. 7–8 & 14–15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.barbaraodil.com/woodhillartshow2024
Indie South Holiday Hooray
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse art, handmade gifts, vintage goods and more with a food trucks on site. Dec. 14–15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Artisans Open House
Pineywoods Artisans 205 Athens Road, Winterville, GA, United StatesBrowse the works of seven local artists (Margaret Agner, Elizabeth Barton, Dortha Jacobson, Babs Kall, Patricia McAlexander, Caroline Montague and Aristotle Nicolaides) and talk to them about their craft. Dec. 14–15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.elizabethbarton.com
Holiday Market
SpringHaus Farm 296 Russel Drive, Comer, United StatesBrowse vendors selling handcrafted items, gifts and pre-made decorations, plus photos with Santa. 12–5 p.m. www.shfweddings.com
Community Grand Opening
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCelebrate the new arena with ice skating, face painting, holiday treats, a chalk art contest and more. 1–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
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
A Spell for Winter
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe world premiere of a magical holiday musical featuring a young wizard’s life changing journey at a new school. Dec. 6–7 & 12–14, 8 p.m. Dec. 8 & 15, 2 p.m. $24. www.townandgownplayers.org
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesThis dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of the classic story. Dec. 6–7 & 13–14, 7 p.m. Dec. 8 & 15, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]
Pop-Up Exhibition & Sale
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesPaintings by Cris Kocher will be on display and for sale, with a portion of proceeds benefitting Nuçi’s Space. Dec. 14–15, 2–5 p.m. art.uga.edu/athenaeum
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
Athens Symphony
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesDec. 14, 7 p.m. & Dec. 15, 3 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com
ATHENS SYMPHONY The annual Christmas concert features holiday favorites such as "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas," "Here Comes Santa Claus" and "Miniature Overture from The Nutcracker."
The Reverend Conner Tribble
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States5–7:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE REVEREND CONNER TRIBBLE Old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverence.
$5-10-15 Pottery Sale
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse hand-made ceramic cups, mugs, plates and more by Athens local potters priced $15 and less. 5–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Deck the Hollow
Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the holidays in lights with live music, animal encounters and photo opportunities. Dec. 6–8 & 13–15, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/BearHollowZoo
Segar Jazz Affair, Dwan Bosman
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (two sets). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SegarJazzDec15
SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.
DWAN BOSMAN Saxophonist with over 25 years of experience.
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Dragana
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States6 p.m. & 8 p.m. $40 (includes dinner). bit.ly/DRAGANA
DRAGANA Formerly known as Athens Mountain Choir, this a cappella vocal group performs traditional folk songs from the rich musical tapestry of Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Tonight's performance will include a Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Little Champion, pondgorl, Dadgum
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show), $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
LITTLE CHAMPION The Asheville, NC-based music project of Dustin Goldklang which draws influence from anti-folk, underground indie pop/rock, DIY punk and mainstream pop.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
DADGUM Jazz-pop for enlarged hearts.
Athens Master Chorale
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensmasterchorale.org
ATHENS MASTER CHORALE The program "A Christmas Fanfare" features John Rutter's "Gloria," popular carols and other music of the season by composers such as Daniel Pinkham and Elaine Hagenberg.
Slow Parade, Tyler Key & Strangers
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SLOW PARADE Atlanta-based music collective headed by Matthew Pendrick, who mixes roots, blues and country into his songwriting.
TYLER KEY & STRANGERS Multi-instrumentalist Tyler Key of T. Hardy Morris, The Howdies and others plays his own set of folk rock, backed by The Strangers.
