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
Open Studio
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist-in-ATHICA Mickey Oscar Boyd will hold open studio hours while working on a new installation. 8–10 a.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Bookish Trailblazers
Harris Shoals Park Harris Shoals Dr, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other members of the Oconee County Library community for a meandering walk, and talk about books and more. Ages 18 & up. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Toddler Art
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin librarian Ms. Carley for a hands-on sensory art project. Ages 1-5 years. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
“Legacy: Vince Dooley, 1932-2022”
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesEach home football game weekend, fans can take a free tour of the exhibition “Legacy: Vince Dooley” displaying original artifacts and rarely seen photos of the late UGA head coach. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Celebrate Recovery Free Dinner
Living Hope Church 2150 Lexington Rd., Athens, United StatesChrist-centered 12-step program to help anyone with heart hurt, hang-up or habit. Free childcare, and bus route accessible. 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 6:30 p.m. (large group). FREE! 706-207-2396
Cosmic Charlie
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15–20. www.bit.ly/CosmicCharlieSept1
COSMIC CHARLIE Talented local Grateful Dead tribute act established in 1999.
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
Artifice
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesIn this artsy farce, Maggie must sell her late husband’s artwork to avoid bankruptcy, but all does not go as planned. Aug. 25–26 & Sept. 1–2, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2 p.m. $9–16. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
Open Mic Comedy
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Miles Bunch, this open mic comedy will feature comedian Ulises Deras. 7 p.m. (sign-ups), 7:30 p.m. (show). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Jake Brower, Dim Watts, Cinnamon Queen
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents: Angela Rio Art Opening. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JAKE BROWER Whimsical bubblegum pop.
DIM WATTS Psych folk project led by Jim Willingham (Ham1, Old Smokey).
CINNAMON QUEEN Psych-tinged pop songwriting and recording project of Ryan Donegan, who is joined by a rotating cast of friends.
Andrew Dixon, Jeremy Baker
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $14 (adv.), $17. www.40watt.com
ANDREW DIXON Up-and-coming country music artist hailing from the small town of Ila, GA.
JEREMY BAKER North Georgia raised singer-songwriter slamming country with the rowdiness of rock.
Opening Reception
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAngela Rio’s artwork will be on display with music performances by Jake Brower, Dim Watts and Cinnamon Queen. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatre.wpengine.com
Chop Shop II
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesExpect the unexpected, from sketch to characters, performance art, storytelling, human pet tricks and everything in between. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Mojohand, Cam and His Dam Jam Band, Rae and The Ragdolls
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
MOJOHAND Cosmic Americana with a heavy dose of improvisation.
CAM AND HIS DAM JAM BAND Groovy jam band with roots in jazz, bluegrass and psychedelic funk.
RAE AND THE RAGDOLLS Atlanta rock and rollers blending folky psychedelia and room rattling rock.
Parking Garage, Swear Jar, Florence Cardigan
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
PARKING GARAGE Self-proclaimed "salt rock" band from Athens, now with trumpets.
SWEAR JAR Local '90s inspired rock band exploring new horizons in punk, indie and alternative.
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Debut show from local "reggae disco dreamy funk pop" trio.
Dana Ives, Kairos, The Bearcats
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
DANA IVES Where lucid, screeching guitar melodies lay overtop aggressively raw drums and vocals, providing the perfect marriage of indie-rock and post-punk.
KAIROS Three-piece alt-rock, reggae, punk, surf, dance, hip hop, ska fusion band from Austin, TX.
THE BEARCATS Alternative rock group playing a mix of originals and covers.
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
Jim Cook, The Hobohemians
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. (8 a.m.)
THE HOBOHEMIANS Six-piece acoustic band performing American and European roots music of the 1910s–30s. (12 p.m.)
Open Gallery
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse the studio’s collection of local artist-made pots for sale. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.southernstarstudioathens.com
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
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
Brown Bag Family Movie
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your favorite lunch or snack and enjoy a rated-PG family film. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Watch Party and Family Tailgate
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks, and feel like you’re at the game. All ages. 1 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
Side Pieces
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
SIDE PIECES Claire Campbell, Ansley Stewart and Betsy Frank perform in the round.
Georgia vs. Tennessee-Martin
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks. 6 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
Watch Party: UGA vs. TN Martin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGrab a beer and cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks with food on the patio. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Artifice
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesIn this artsy farce, Maggie must sell her late husband’s artwork to avoid bankruptcy, but all does not go as planned. Aug. 25–26 & Sept. 1–2, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2 p.m. $9–16. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
Drew Beskin & The Sunshine, Spencer Thomas & The Jokers, Hunter Morris & Blue Blood
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
DREW BESKIN & THE SUNSHINE Local power-pop singer-songwriter known for fronting the bands Purses and The District Attorneys. EP release show for Garrett!
SPENCER THOMAS & THE JOKERS Upbeat, soft rock artist and member of Futurebirds whose sound is influenced by the likes of Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen.
HUNTER MORRIS & BLUE BLOOD Indie rock act from Athens whose sound varies from grunge to folk.
Fortyfest: Tommy Valentine’s 40th at the 40 Watt
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). Donations encouraged. www.40watt.com
FORTYFEST Celebrate Tommy Valentine's 40th birthday with performances by Calvin Orlando Smith, Cassie Chantel, Ishues, Nicholas Mallis, T. Hardy Morris, Ant tha Ripper, BlackNerdNinja, Celest Ngeve, Dave Marr, Elite tha Showstoppa, Kxng Blanco, Life the Griot, Motorhead2x, P.O. the Priceless One, Trvy, Uniqe, Whisper tha Freak and more. Tonight's event will be hosted by Montu Miller, Kelly Girtz and DJ Chief Rocka. All proceeds benefit Nuçi's Space.
Vassar Blondes, Astral Summer, Goth Karaoke
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
VASSAR BLONDES Local indie-pop four-piece.
ASTRAL SUMMER Dreamy, quirky, atmospheric pop and electronic music from David Ferguson and Dave F. Martin.
GOTH KARAOKE Get spooky with it.
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 YOGA Collective
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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
Artifice
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesIn this artsy farce, Maggie must sell her late husband’s artwork to avoid bankruptcy, but all does not go as planned. Aug. 25–26 & Sept. 1–2, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2 p.m. $9–16. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
Athens Mountain Singers
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
ATHENS MOUNTAIN SINGERS Vocal music from the Balkans and the Appalachians.
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
Misfit Merchant
Athens, GA Athens, GA, United States100 Gaines Ct. 4-10 p.m. www.instagram.com/misfit_merchant
MISFITS MERCHANT MARET Live music by Petunia Jane, Hambear, Cardynal and The Asymptomatics. The event also includes 20 vendors, games, face painting, a clothing swap and more. Proceeds benefit Bigger Vision of Athens.
The Dixieland Five Plus Two
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. www.3railroad.org
THE DIXIELAND FIVE PLUS TWO New Orleans style jazz band with trumpet, trombone, clarinet, piano, sousaphone, drums and featured vocalist Liam Parke.
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
Coma Therapy, Johnny Falloon, Chipper Bones
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $8 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
COMA THERAPY Muscular dark wave goth influenced by post-punk and no wave.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
CHIPPER BONES Savannah band with elements of indie, psych, punk and dream pop.
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Monday Marigold Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe market features fresh produce, preserves, snacks and meat with a lunch special available (until 2 p.m.). 11 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/marigoldmarketwinterville
Monday Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
