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
Diamond Hill Farm Stand
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
Bon Appetit Meets Athens Flavor
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the link between food and human connection with this weekly series in August. This week Kelly Codling, owner of Kelly’s Authentic Jamaican Food, will discuss recipes. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Author Talk
Online: Avid Bookshop Athens, GA, United StatesLaura Warren will lead a discussion with Edan Lepucki about their book Time’s Mouth. Register for link. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Athens Community Chorus
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCommunity chorus dedicated to providing space for community-led singing. Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m. FREE! ringunn6.wixsite.com/athcommunitychorus
Thayer Sarrano, David Barbe
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THAYER SARRANO Hazy shoegaze-inspired songwriter whose sound is described as a "Southern-psych dreamland."
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Bar-B-Q Killers.
The Lickskillets, Noel Holloway, Ethan Harrison-Smith
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
THE LICKSKILLETS Southern gothic band playing traditional Appalachian murder ballads, original murdery ballads, and murder-adjacent classic folk and country tunes. Come for the murder, stay for the murder.
NOEL HOLLOWAY Local singer-songwriter and member of Gourdhead.
ETHAN HARRISON-SMITH North Georgia singer-songwriter playing emotional folk and Americana.
The Baseball Project
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $25. www.40watt.com
THE BASEBALL PROJECT All-star supergroup featuring R.E.M.'s Peter Buck and Mike Mills, Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5), Linda Pitmon (Filthy Friends) and Steve Wynn (Dream Syndicate).
Fleabath, Joe Orr Band, Dooley & Baldwin
Ciné Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. www.athenscine.com
FLEABATH Swampy garage rock from DC.
JOE ORR BAND Local three-piece performing hooky, original power pop.
DOOLEY & BALDWIN Previously a duo, the full band performs an assortment of alternative rock, country and pop.
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a back-to-school exhibit opening with a chance to meet six new faculty members and an incoming cohort of graduate students. 5–7 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a RPG game with others on Discord. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Julianne Merritt, Iain Cooke
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
JULIANNE MERRITT Member of indie-folk duo Honey and B celebrating the release of her second album, Strange Forest!
IAIN COOKE Songwriter, teacher and multi-instrumentalist who has performed on stage with the likes of Swing Theory, Sun Trick Pony, Marie Marie and Cassie Chantel.
Princess in Royal Blue Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
PRINCESS IN ROYAL BLUE BAND Motown, soul, blues and smooth R&B.
Laughs on Tap
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Miles Bunch, standup headliner Shaunak Godkhindi will be supported by comedians Lanny Farmer, Ngozi, PJ Audenzia and Luke Bentley with improv from Flying Squid Comedy and music by Freeman Leverett. 7 p.m. (doors). $8 (adv.), $10. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
The Little Mermaid
Oconee Youth Playhouse 1050 Jamestown Blvd, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBased on the classic story and Disney film, the cast is drawn from schools around the area. Aug. 11–13 & 19–20, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 & 20, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Last Summer at Bluefish Cove
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWritten in 1980, this play looks at the diversity of lesbian lives when a group of women on vacation encounter a woman fleeing her marriage. Aug. 11–12 & 17–19, 8 p.m. Aug. 13 & 20, 2 p.m. $12–20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Cassie Chantel, Julia Nyunt, Mayda
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesBelle Misfits Dance Party. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CASSIE CHANTEL Athens-born recording hip-hop artist with a soulful sound touching on political and introspective themes.
JULIA NYUNT Multi-talented violinist, pianist, guitarist and singer.
MAYDA R&B-infused pop artist from Minneapolis who incorporated funkadelic blasts.
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
West Broad Farmers Market
West Broad Farmers Market 1573 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe market offers fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, artisan goods and more. Online ordering is available Sundays–Thursdays for drive-thru pick up. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net
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
August Mini Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis mini-market features a small, curated group of local vendors. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Pop-Up Art Show
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse wares from local artists and vendors featuring art, jewelry, plants, clothes and more with live music to follow. 1–7 p.m. FREE! www.sierrakceramics.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. 1:30–3:30 p.m. $10–15. www.ecstaticdanceathen.wixsite.com/xstaticdanceathensga
Sylvanus Zeke Turner Day Proclamation
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesMayor Kelly Girtz will honor Sylvanus Zeke Turner for providing over 70 years of gospel music to Athens and beyond. 2 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesAndrea Trombetta will lead attendees in dyeing all-cotton fabric with dye made from the Indigo plant. Registration required. 2 p.m. $18. www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
ACC Animal Shelter Pop-Up
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAdoptable dogs will be on-site looking for new homes. 3–6 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Opening Reception
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Something to Declare/Algo para Declarar” will be on display featuring artists from nine Latin American countries. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
Nickalous Benson
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
NICKALOUS BENSON The Orange Constant's vocalist and guitarist performs solo.
Clay Melton, Everyday Dogs
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.graduatehotels.com
CLAY MELTON Louisiana-born and Texas-based blues rocker.
EVERYDAY DOGS Skateboarding, Capri-Sun drinking, surfer-punk rockers of Atlanta.
The Athens Summer Comedy Jam
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States1UP Comedy presents standup by Owen Hunt, Phillip Broughton, Lanny Farmer, Britt Ammons, Kavita Pandit, Matthew English, Lauren Jones and Noell Appling. 7 p.m. (doors). $8 (adv.), $10. www.40watt.com
Athens Westie Night
The Studio Athens 160 Tracy St. Unit 8, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin a beginner dance lesson for West Coast Swing at 7 p.m. before the floor opens up for social dancing. No experience or partner required. 7–10 p.m. $5–10. www.facebook.com/AthensSwingCentral
Hypersleep, Los Cantares, Father Werewolf
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10.
HYPERSLEEP Local sci-fi-fueled psychedelic doom four-piece.
LOS CANTARES Stoned desert rock and roll band from Athens.
FATHER WEREWOLF Athens-based rock trio with grunge undertones of the '90s.
The Little Mermaid
Oconee Youth Playhouse 1050 Jamestown Blvd, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBased on the classic story and Disney film, the cast is drawn from schools around the area. Aug. 11–13 & 19–20, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 & 20, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Bertis Downs Birthday Bowieoke
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
BERTIS DOWNS BIRTHDAY BOWIEOKE Play and sing the music of David Bowie with a live backing band for Bertis' annual fake birthday celebration.
Last Summer at Bluefish Cove
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWritten in 1980, this play looks at the diversity of lesbian lives when a group of women on vacation encounter a woman fleeing her marriage. Aug. 11–12 & 17–19, 8 p.m. Aug. 13 & 20, 2 p.m. $12–20. www.townandgownplayers.org
That’s Rad!, Way Past Cool, Here Be Monsters
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THAT'S RAD! Pop-punk cover band playing all the classics.
WAY PAST COOL Fast, catchy, melodic sing-a-long pop-punk anthems with a classic '90s vibe. EP release show!
HERE BE MONSTERS Folk-punk solo act with history-laden lyricism atop melodic guitar wizardry.
The FourFathers
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
THE FOURFATHERS Funky soul organ quartet comprised of Dwayne Holloway, Jason Ogg, Chris Queen and Justin Willis.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Athens Drag Brunch
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy some brunch and drag entertainment. Open to all ages. 11 a.m. $25. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Rabbit Hole Sunday Market
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSmall businesses, artists, farmers, musicians and creative entrepreneurs will be showcased. A drumming and song circle will be held for the last three hours. Every Sunday, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholdstudios.org/markets
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Last Summer at Bluefish Cove
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWritten in 1980, this play looks at the diversity of lesbian lives when a group of women on vacation encounter a woman fleeing her marriage. Aug. 11–12 & 17–19, 8 p.m. Aug. 13 & 20, 2 p.m. $12–20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Athentic Bluegrass Jam
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
OPEN BLUE GRASS JAM A come-one come-all event to connect folk artists from around the Classic City.
The Little Mermaid
Oconee Youth Playhouse 1050 Jamestown Blvd, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBased on the classic story and Disney film, the cast is drawn from schools around the area. Aug. 11–13 & 19–20, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 & 20, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Neverfall, Red Hot Empty, Sanity Syndrome, Weaponized Flesh, Multiple Miggs
Redline 1958 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. $7. Find Red Line Athens on Facebook
NEVERFALL Ripping thrash metal from Greenville, SC.
RED HOT EMPTY Angry music for angry people.
SANITY SYNDROME Atlanta punk band.
WEAPONIZED FLESH Loud, fast thrash metal with intense energy and elements of d-beat punk and hardcore.
MULTIPLE MIGGS High-octane local hardcore band.
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
