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
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Sewing Circle
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesBring your own sewing and crafting projects for dedicated time to work and discuss. First Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Sewing Circle
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesBring your own sewing and crafting projects for dedicated time to work and discuss. First Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tour at Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Monthly Book Swap
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPresented by Avid Bookshop, browse free books to take home or settle in to read in the front lounge. Donating books is encouraged but not required. First Wednesdays, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Dreamlily
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
DREAMLILY Lily Herne and her dream rock band honor the one year anniversary of the death of Art Rosenbaum. "Days of 1974" and "Baker Island" bring back what Rosenbaum called "The Time Flow."
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions to help create improv magic. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
A Savage Beast Goes Mad
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1976 film about a former race-car driver who finds the bus he’s riding hijacked by bank robbers. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Music Bingo
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWin prizes at this music bingo night with host Mari. 7–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Vision Video
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.40watt.com
VISION VIDEO Catchy goth-pop and post-punk act based in Athens. Tonight's performance will be a music video shoot.
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
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 Reads Together Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Rebecca for stories and songs with special guest Jay Gonzalez of the Drive-By Truckers. All ages. 10:30–11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Open Playtime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for activities that help build brain function and encourage early literacy. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Opening Reception
Athens Chamber of Commerce 246 West Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “BLOOM,” hosted by the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, features works by artist Courtney Khail. 5–7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Artist Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens photographer Jim Fiscus will discuss his recent work in the exhibition “Where Shadows Cross.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
How To Buy A Home
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis presentation is for anyone who wants to find out more about the ins and outs of buying a home, including understanding credit and closing on a house. 5:45 p.m. FREE! www.careytherealtor.com
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesVolunteer-led gaming session for teens of all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Throwback Thursday Watch Party
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaWatch a thorback UGA game while UGA’s own Aaron Murray provides commentary. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Oconee Rivers Audubon Society Fall Kickoff Meeting
Odum School of Ecology Auditorium 140 E. Green St, Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a pot-luck style reception and silent auction followed by a presentation by Bob Sargent about the recovery of Bald Eagle populations in Georgia. 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.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
Ladies Night Out
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Kind Hearted Strangers
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
KIND HEARTED STRANGERS American folk band from Denver with a rock and roll edge.
Eremos, Lawless, Cam Smith
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $8. www.40watt.com
EREMOS College band based in Athens whose sound is a mixture between indie folk, Southern rock and blues.
LAWLESS Five-peice classic rock band with a modern twist.
CAM SMITH Folk and country solo musician from Forsyth.
Evgeny Rivkin
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesFaculty Artist Series. 7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
EVGENY RIVKIN Pianist Rivkin studied at the Moscow Conservatory and is a top prize winner of International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, Bavarian Radio Competition in Munich and others.
Secret Comedy Show
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesFrom standup to improv and alternative comedy, every week will feature something unique. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $5–7. www.athenscomedy.ticketleap.com
Rose Hotel, Airpark, Hunlo, Freeman Leverett
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatre.com
ROSE HOTEL "Bedroom-rock" alter ego of Kentucky songwriter Jordan Reynolds.
AIRPARK Nashville-based duo creating a mellow, lo-fi alternative sound.
HUNLO Electrified, soulful artist with a soft, inspiring sound.
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
Frankenfunk’s Cinnamon Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FRANKENFUNK'S CINNAMON JAM The longtime Athens staple returns with live freeform funk to dance to and a rotating crew of musicians. Feel free to bring an instrument and join in.
Johnnyswim
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $39.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
JOHNNY SWIM Los Angeles, CA-based band made of a couple whose alternative pop rock sound takes the audience through their life of love.
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through amazing obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $12.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgov.com/148/Leisure-Services
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. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athica.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
“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
Charity Crochet
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCome help make wash/dishcloths for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter’s “going home” kits. 6:30 p.m. Ages 18 & up. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Drivin’ N Cryin’, Pylon Reenactment Society
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/DrivinNCryinSept8
DRIVIN' N CRYIN' Legendary Atlanta band playing hard-charging, Southern-inspired rock.
PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals.
Corey Smith
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
COREY SMITH A native of Jefferson, this country music artist is touring for his 10th album.
