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
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.
Kyler Weston
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
KYLER WESTON Eatonton-based singer-songwriter whose sound is a mixture of country, blues and classic rock and roll.
The Bad Ends, Chickasaw Mudd Puppies
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20. www.40watt.com
THE BAD ENDS New supergroup featuring Mike Mantione (Five Eight) and Bill Berry (R.E.M.) that hit the ground running with its debut album, The Power and The Glory.
CHICKASAW MUDD PUPPIES The legendary local "swamp-rock" band reunited earlier this year to release its first album in over 30 years.
Hypersleep, Noise Mountain, Real Wow
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.athenscine.com
HYPERSLEEP Local sci-fi-fueled psychedelic doom four-piece.
NOISE MOUNTAIN Inspired by Midwestern alternative rock, this Athens band incorporates both '80s and '90s punk rock into its sound.
REAL WOW Weirdo indie/art/noise rock blasted from the past to the future.
Nickel Creek
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors). SOLD OUT! pac.uga.edu
NICKEL CREEK Grammy Award-winning bluegrass and and folk music band.
AOIFE O'DONOVAN Grammy Award-winning vocalist who is one third of the group I'm With Her.
Actor’s Worst Nightmare
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA team of two actors and one improviser must create a script with a hitch: the only lines the actors are allowed to say are recited from two separate plays, in order. $10. 8-9:30 p.m. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Hunger Anthem, Tiger Beach, Lung, All Gods
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatre.com
HUNGER ANTHEM Indie garage rock trio from Athens with head banging energy.
TIGER BEACH Raleigh, NC-based indie-alternative rock artist with an upbeat and passionate edge.
LUNG Powerhouse art-punk cello-rock duo from Cincinnati.
ALL GODS Soft yet commanding lo-fi indie rock project by Santa Fe artist Tim Platz.
Classic City Jukebox
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/therootathens
CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.
Mark Plemmons, Acoustic Jam
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)
ACOUSTIC JAM Bring an acoustic instrument and join in. (10 a.m.)
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
Athens Water Festival
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe theme for this year’s festival is Elemental, Disney and Pixar’s new movie about fire, water, air and earth. Attendees can expect water trucks, a magic show, bubble art, games and more. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $2 (park entry). www.accgov.com/1239/athens-water-festival
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
Grandparents’ Day Brunch
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your family or special friend to enjoy a light breakfast and fun activities. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Conversations with Friends
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesMs. Donna hosts a family-friendly ESL class with a focus on activities, games and fun. Snacks provided. All ages. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Watch Party: UGA vs. Ball State
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGrab a beer and cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs against the Ball State Cardinals with food on the patio. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
