Calendar Picks
Hayride, No Chief | Tuesday, September 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
Hayride, No Chief Ciné
Linnentown – The Musical | Friday, September 12 @ 7:00 pm | The Classic Center
Linnentown – ... The Classic Center
Linnentown – The Musical | Saturday, September 13 @ 7:00 pm | The Classic Center
Linnentown – ... The Classic Center
Linnentown – The Musical | Sunday, September 14 @ 3:00 pm | The Classic Center
Linnentown – ... The Classic Center
Multi-Author Book Signing
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleLocal authors will be set up on the store’s patio. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
Bridge History
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia. 12 p.m. $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
Fungi Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local fungi on a guided walk. 1:30 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Figure Drawing Open Studio
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesSketch from a nude model in this life-drawing workshop. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
El Arco Anniversary Party
Phi Kappa Theta 677 S Milledge Ave., Athens, United StatesTailgate-style event celebrating Westside Bottle Shop’s one-year anniversary and the launch of the Athens exclusive cigar EL Arco. Advance ticket required. 2 p.m. $25. www.westsidebottle.com
An Evening with Camp Amped
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
AN EVENING WITH CAMP AMPED Sets by camp bands Antrona and Boy Death.
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1964 Japanese monster movie Dogora. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Magical Kingdom Trivia
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesTest your knowledge on animated movies, beloved characters and enchanted stories. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Critter Creek Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesExperience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 3:30 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Alumni Association Watch Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch the UGA vs Tennessee football game with the UGA Alumni Association hosting giveaways, speeches and more. 3:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Fall Art Party
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the opening of Krista Clark’s “assembly” and Steven Thompson’s “Ever Loyal, Ever True” with live music, refreshments and art activities. 4–6 p.m. FREE! athenaeum.uga.edu
Keepin’ It Clean Dirty Dance Party
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesKACCB’s fundraiser will include dance performances, open dance floor time, food, face painting, a photo booth and raffles. 5–9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.accgov.com/dirtydanceparty
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.
Holman Autry Band
Southern Drawl Bar & Grille 1926 Madison Street, Comer, United States6 p.m. www.southerndrawlbarandgrille.com
HOMAN AUTRY BAND Long-running local band blending rock and country.
Sunset Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river and view the sunset. Registration required. 7 p.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Linnentown – The Musical
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesWritten by Hattie Thomas Whitehead, the musical depicts a historically significant, local African-American community in the 1960s erased due to urban renewal. Sept. 12–13, 7 p.m. Sept. 14, 3 p.m. $19–40. www.classiccenter.com
The Core
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/TheCoreSept13
THE CORE An all-star band of Georgia musicians brings back the energy of the legendary '90s H.O.R.D.E. Festivals with songs from Widespread Panic, Dave Matthews Band, Phish, Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd & the Monsters, The Allman Brothers, Gov't Mule, Spin Doctors and more.
Chuck Leavell
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesMadison-Morgan Conservancy 25th Anniversary. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $300. www.mmcc-arts.org
CHUCK LEAVELL The rock legend and conservationist will share stories and a solo music set in benefit of the Conservancy's work.
Katie Collins
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
KATIE COLLINS Local singer-songwriter. Album release show!
Serf Lords. The Downstairs, Drí & the Violence
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
SERF LORDS Local surf band offering a post-apocalyptic view of the empire that was, set to heavy riffage at high tide.
THE DOWNSTAIRS The youth gone wild. Athens alt-rock amalgamation composed of five UGA students.
DRÍ & THE VIOLENCE Project of singer, percussionist and songwriter Adriana Thomas.
The Arcs, Shehehe, Jay Gonzalez and the Guilty Pleasures
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
THE ARCS "Athens finest power pop purveyors." Album release party!
SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere.
JAY GONZALEZ AND THE GUILTY PLEASURES Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for classic pop melodies.
Sacred Bull, White Beast, Frisson
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Anniversary Night 2. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $15 (one night), $25 (both nights). www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SACRED BULL Athens post-metal known for its heavy and dark combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.
WHITE BEAST Richmond, VA noise rock duo composed of Jeffrey Rettberg and Margaret Gordon.
FRISSON Athens post-metal.
High Tea: A Drag Show
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMary Jane hosts a fabulous and hilarious night of drag entertainment. 9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Victor Charlie, Five Eight
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $5. www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens
VICTOR CHARLIE Original grunge three-piece grunge rock band that formed in Athens in 2001.
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.
Athens Goth Night Dance Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Goth Night Dance Party. 9:30 p.m. $10. 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.
Silent Disco
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.
5K Trail Race
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesA park ranger leads a moderate rated trail race. Registration & waiver required. 9 a.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Nature Journal
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesMake your own field journal. 11 a.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Jazz Brunch
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Insectival
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and interact with a variety of entomological experts and their buggy friends, with presenter booths, a puppet show and a butterfly release. 12–4 p.m. $5. botgarden.uga.edu
Build-a-Kit
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesMake your own outdoor kit with all supplies provided. Registration required. 1 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Oconee County Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 11–14. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Yoga Open House
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesA variety of open classes offered. Registration required. 1:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.feelfreeyogawellness.com
Paint and Sip
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesFollow a step-by-step guide to create an autumn scene. Supplies provided. Reservation required. 2 p.m. $40. www. boutierwilery.com
Golden Pantry 60th Anniversary Celebration
Wire Park 111 S. Barnett Shoals Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy free prizes, beer, biscuits and a diaper drive supporting the Athens Area Diaper Bank. 2–5 p.m. www.instagram.com/goldenpantry
Afternoon Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 3 p.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Wilting Pages
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
WILTING PAGES Musical alias of multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Lander Combs.
Linnentown – The Musical
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesWritten by Hattie Thomas Whitehead, the musical depicts a historically significant, local African-American community in the 1960s erased due to urban renewal. Sept. 12–13, 7 p.m. Sept. 14, 3 p.m. $19–40. www.classiccenter.com
Jason Elder
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesWine Down. 3–5 p.m. www.boutierwinery.com
JASON ELDER Multi-instrumentalist playing an eclectic blend of covers.
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Pumpkin Painting Party
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesGrab your favorite family ghouls and paint a pumpkin to take home. 6 p.m. $15 (ACC residents), $22.50 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
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
Mojo Confessional Songwriters Showcase
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
MOJO CONFESSIONAL SONGWRITER SHOWCASE Every second Sunday. Bring a dish to share at the potluck.
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
She Returns From War, Tyler Key, Newport Transplant, Michael Joe White
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SHE RETURNS FROM WAR Americana/folk musician defining what it means to not only live in the modern South, but to be a trans woman and artist within this landscape.
TYLER KEY Multi-instrumentalist Tyler Key of T. Hardy Morris, The Howdies and others plays his own set of folk rock, backed by The Strangers.
NEWPORT TRANSPLANT Dynamic honky-tonk band straddling punk rock and sci-fi wonder.
MICHAEL JOE WHITE Local singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist with songs inspired by growing up in the deep South.
