Calendar Picks

AOC Twilight Criterium | Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm | Downtown Athens

Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens

Strike Fashion Show | Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm | Geography Geology Building

Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm

Strike Fashion Show

Geography Geology Building

AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens

Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens

Madison Fest | Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am | Madison Town Park

Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am

Madison Fest

Madison Town Park
Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens
Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm

Strike Fashion Show

Geography Geology Building
Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens
Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am

Madison Fest

Madison Town Park

Ingoma Nshya

UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United States

Performances for Young People Series. 10 a.m. pac.uga.edu

INGOMA NSHYA This eight-member ensemble of women has shattered cultural norms of pre-genocide Rwanda by taking part in the art form of drumming and singing.

Event Series Fantastic Friday

Fantastic Friday

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

An 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

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop 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

Event Series Spanish Storytime

Spanish Storytime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Come listen to and practice Spanish songs and stories. Knowledge of Spanish not required. All ages. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

McHanIx

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

MCHANIX Married musical duo Allen and Laura McHan perform acoustic and electric arrangements of popular pop rock and country songs.

90 Carlton: Autumn 2023

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Join the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art for a reception featuring a first look at the exhibition “Where Shadows Cross.” Registration recommended. 6:30–8:30 p.m. $15. www.georgiamuseum.org

Friday Night Initiative

Online: Tyche's Games

Learn how to play a RPG game with others on Discord. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

EarAttic, Parking Garage, Rubberband Music

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens

EARATTIC Yallternative queercore punk trio.

PARKING GARAGE Self-proclaimed "salt rock" band from Athens, now with trumpets.

RUBBERBAND MUSIC Debut of a new local outfit comprised of Deaf Condors' Bob Jesus Alvarez and Hunger Anthem's Cameron Kelly.

Shane Parish, In A Kythe

ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

Sonic Space. 7 p.m. Donations accepted. www.athica.org

SHANE PARISH Self-taught guitarist communicating through emotion, unexpected melodicism, technical whimsy, a nuanced sense of form and rich timbre variety.

IN A KYTHE Drone project of Lydian Brambila featuring cello loops and field recordings.

Dire Wolf

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors). $12 (adv.), $14. www.40watt.com

DIRE WOLF Local Grateful Dead cover band. Tonight's event features two sets.

Back ‘N’ Black, Vintage Vinyl

Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. www.innovationamphitheater.com

BACK 'N' BLACK AC/DC tribute band from Athens playing all the great bands hits.

VINTAGE VINYL Featuring Tommy Lee Thompson, this Atlanta act covers the best classic rock and hard rockin' hits from the '70s to 2000s.

Comedians in Chairs Getting Conversational

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

A night of improvisational responses to various adult-themed prompts followed by a discussion with a panel of local comedians. 8–9:30 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Diablo Sandwich and The Dr. Peppers

The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/therootathens

DIABLO SANDWICH AND THE DR. PEPPERS Performing a plethora of country, bluegrass, jazz and rock.

Guardians of the Jukebox

Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/GuardiansSept15

GUARDIANS OF THE JUKEBOX Tribute to MTV's pop, rock, new wave and new romantic era.

Demonaut, Red Beard, Marses

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Shadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

DEMONAUT Atlanta-based metal band that utilizes two bassists to create a wide-ranging doom sound.

RED BEARD From West Texas, this post-hardcore sludge metal band focuses on heavy tones and soaring melodies.

MARSES Heavy, fuzzy, riff-riddled rock band.

The Vegabonds, Wim Tapley & The Cannons

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $23. www.georgiatheatre.com

THE VEGABONDS Five-piece alternative rock and roll band from Nashville that brings high-energy, hook-heavy songs to the table.

WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds.

Event Series A$$$$CAT

A$$$$CAT

Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United States

Members of Gorgeous George’s Improv League perform longform improvised scenes inspired by a guest monologist. 9:30 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Malibu Cowboys

Clarke's Collective 225 N Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

10 p.m. FREE! www.clarkescollective.com

MALIBU COWBOYS Atlanta pop rock band sharing originals and covers of '80s-2000s rock hits.

Athens Farmers Market

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Markets 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

David Court, The PG Show

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

DAVID COURT One-man band playing harmonica, dulcimer and foot tambourine. (8 a.m.)

THE PG SHOW No info available. (10 a.m.)

Shape Note Singing

No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States

10 a.m.–3 p.m. (singing), 12 p.m. (potluck). www.3railroad.org

SHAPE NOTE SINGING Experience the early American a cappella singing tradition using The Social Harp, compiled in 1855 by John Gordon McCurry, Jr., and The Sacred Harp, first published in 1844 by B.F. White. Bring an item to share at the potluck.

Event Series Open Gallery

Open Gallery

Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Browse the studio’s collection of local artist-made pots for sale. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.southernstarstudioathens.com

Parachute Storytime!

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy a morning of parachute play, a variety of stories, music and movement. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Rosh Hashanah Storytime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Celebrate and learn more about the Jewish holiday with a story, snack and craft.  Best for ages 5 & up. 11 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

West Broad Farmers Market

West Broad Farmers Market 1573 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United States

The 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

Abnormal Bazaar

Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.theindiesouth.com

UGA Watch Party

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

UGA Watch Party. 11 a.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com

DJBOBFISH Setting the stadium vibes before, during and after the Georgia Bulldogs versus South Carolina Gamecocks game.

Dungeons & Dragons

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Whether looking for a group to play with or if you just want to give it a try, this adult Dungeons & Dragons group is beginner friendly. Registration required. 12:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/events

Georgia vs. South Carolina

Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the South Carolina Gamecocks. 3:30 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com

22 & good 4 u

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com

22 & GOOD 4 U Dance the night away to songs by Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo.

CannonandtheBoxes, ozello, Gracie Huffman

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com.

CANNONANDTHEBOXES Cannon Rogers leads a rotating cast of musicians in mixing fuzz and folk with an upbeat energy. Album release show!

OZELLO Atlanta-based folk-punk band whose sound reflects on the queer experience in the Deep South.

GRACIE HUFFMAN Singer-songwriter of the Athens-based band lighthearted.

Nordista Freeze

Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com

NORDISTA FREEZE Nashville psych-pop artist whose eccentric energy gets crowds on their feet.

E J Yoyer

American Legion Post 123, Lexington 106 Comer Rd, Lexington, 30648

8:30 p.m. $15. [email protected]

E J YOYER A tribute to Elvis.

Te Amo Benito Dance Party

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com

TE AMO BENITO DANCE PARTY A night of dancing to the famed Puerto Rican sensation Bad Bunny.

That’s Rad!

The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

9:30 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com

THAT'S RAD! Pop-punk cover band playing all the hits of the late '90s to early 2000s.

Classic City Roller Girls: Green vs. Black

Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United States

Watch CCRG split into teams and go head to head. 10:30 a.m. $12. www.instagram.com/classiccityrollergirls

St. Joseph 150th Anniversary

St. Joseph Catholic Church 958 Epps Bridge Parkway, Athens, United States

Join the celebration with a community mass followed by a brief reception and a historical display in the gallery. 11 a.m. FREE! www.stjosephathens.com

Brush Lettering Calligraphy

K.A. Artist Shop 127 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United States

Kristen MacCarthy provides guided instruction on how to write with a flexible brush nib to create beautiful letterforms. Registration required. 1-3 p.m. $45. www.kaartist.com

Event Series Rabbit Hole Sunday Market

Rabbit Hole Sunday Market

Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Small 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

September Mini Market

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This mini-market features a small, curated group of local vendors. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com