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

Pirate Storytime

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

Celebrate Talk Like A Pirate Day with stories, songs, movement and more. Ages 5 & under. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

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

Drop in for songs, stories and crafts. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Lunch and Learn New Games

Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Come down with your lunch and try out some new games. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

Lunchtime Time Machine

101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United States

Dr. James F. Brooks will discuss the question “where have all the Indians gone?” 12:45 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

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

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies provided. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Voter Registration Drive

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

The Economic Justice Coalition is hosting a non-partisan event open to all potential voters. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Food, Power and Politics

Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library 300 S. Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

Maurice Bailey will discuss the revival of heritage crops and the preservation of the cultural traditions of the Saltwater Geechee people on Sapelo Island. 5:30–​​7:30 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu

Profs & Pints

Graduate Athens 295 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Dr. Joseph Kellner presents a lecture on “What’s Driving the War in Ukraine.” 5:30 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (lecture). $13.50–17. www.profsandpints.ticketleap.com/athensprofspints

Help I Yarned

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

Learn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Teen Art

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

Join Ms. Blaine to learn about collage, monochromatic art and how color can affect one’s mood. Ages 12–​​18. 6–​​7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

No Phone Party

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

Disconnect to connect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

Classic City Trivia

Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Bad Dog Trivia

Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Open Mic Night

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

7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/whiterabbitproductionsllc

OPEN MIC NIGHT Weekly opportunity for Athens musicians to play on stage.

Athens Rock and Gem Club

Holy Cross Lutheran Church 800 West Lake Dr., Athens, GA, United States

The meeting begins with club business then is followed by an educational program, this month featuring a “show and tell” to bring found treasures and stories from the summer. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensrockandgemclub.org

UGA Wind Ensemble

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. music.uga.edu

UGA WIND ENSEMBLE The program "A World of Blue" features the Gershwin favorite "Rhapsody in Blue," Julue Giroux's "The Blue Marble" and the world premiere of UGA graduate Jackson Riffle's "Alla Rondo World."

Open Toad Comedy Night

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

Comedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Pirate Storytime

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

Celebrate Talk Like A Pirate Day with stories, songs, movement and more. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Ages 5 & under. 9:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Public Input Session

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

This forum will cover the basics of the Strategic Plan to Reduce & Prevent Homelessness and provide an opportunity for public input. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. & 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.comarpa

Shadowfist Power Lunch

Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

Artful Converstation: Preston Dickinson

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

Mallory Lind, associate curator of education, will lead a discussion on Preston Dickinson’s painting “Cubistic Interior.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Athens Reads Together Storytime

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

Join Miss Rebecca for stories and songs with special guests the UGA Gymdogs. All ages. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets 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

A.M. Rodriguez & His Lil’ Pocket Projection Band

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

A.M. RODRIGUEZ & HIS LIL' POCKET PROTECTION BAND Local bluesy, alt-country singer-songwriter. (6 p.m.)

Pancakes and Pajamas

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

Enjoy pancakes and other breakfast foods in your (optional) pajamas while watching a film. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

The Lucky Jones

Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens

6–9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theluckyjones

THE LUCKY JONES Old school rockin' rhythm and blues out on the patio.

Athens Reparations Action

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

Learn about Athens Reparations Action’s mission to promote recognition of the financial impact of urban renewal and other racist policies. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Classic City Trivia

The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States

Test 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 States

Townie 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 States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Whiskies of India

J's Bottle Shop 1452 Prince Avenue, Athens

Experience the rich and diverse flavors of India’s finest whiskies by sampling and learning about their distillation process. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.eventbrite.com/cc/whiskies-of-the-world-2578279

Music Bingo

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

Win prizes at this music bingo night with host Mari. 7–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Donkey Punch, Cardiel, Multiple Miggs

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

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

DONKEY PUNCH Raucous, long-​ running local hard-​rock band.

CARDIEL Mexico City skate punk band with elements of psychedelic rock, dub and stoner rock.

MULTIPLE MIGGS High-octane local hardcore band.

Linnentown Lane Dedication

Athens, GA Athens, GA, United States

This ceremony will rename a portion of Finley Street between Cloverhurst Avenue and Baxter Street Linnentown Lane. Shuttles are available from the Lyndon House Arts Center. 10 a.m.–12p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

Athens Reads Together Storytime

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

Join Miss Rebecca for stories and songs with special guest DJ Mahogany. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Open Playtime

Open Playtime

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

Drop in for activities that help build brain function and encourage early literacy. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

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

Drop in and build your own unique LEGO creations. Ages 5–12. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee