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
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
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
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies provided. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Print Release
Nighthawks Lounge 175 Tracy Street, Athens, United StatesLimited edition “Red Frames” by Ridley Howard are available for purchase with proceeds benefitting teen art clubs. 5 p.m. $108 (print). www.accgove.com/lyndonhouse
Chess And Pizza
Youth Force Hub Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, United StatesJoin chess enthusiasts for an evening of games, food and fun. All ages. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.chessandcommunity.org
West Broad Farmers Market and Garden
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPenny Mills leads a planning session to choose which books to read for the rest of the year. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Meet and Greet
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Film Vertical Initiative hosts a panel with the American Deadbolt film cast and crew discussing SAG waivers, filming locally and more. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
Cookbook Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis week the book club will discuss a variety of Mexican cookbooks and recipes, and enjoy a potluck dinner. All ages. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
No Phone Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesDisconnect to connect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Queer Trivia
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate “Athens Pride Week” by testing your knowledge and learning a few new things along the way. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenspride.org
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest 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 StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Randall Bramblett Band
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $5 (ages 4–13), $15–17. botgarden.uga.edu
RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND This established Georgia singer-songwriter's Southern-tinged music pulls from a variety of influences. Blankets, chairs and picnics are welcome at this outdoor concert in the garden.
Rabbit Box Storytelling: Social Life
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensThis month’s storytelling theme is “Social Life” with stories about community and belonging. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org
Frute, The Asymptomatics
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.georgiatheatre.com
FRUTE Six-piece dance funk with heavy psychedelic elements and experimentation.
THE ASYMPTOMATICS Post-punky, rather funky indie band based in Athens.
Circle Jerks, T.S.O.L., Negative Approach
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $33. www.40watt.com
CIRCLE JERKS Founded in 1979 by former Black Flag vocalist Keith Morris and Red Kross guitarist Greg Hetson, this LA hardcore punk band has released six studio albums.
T.S.O.L. Hardcore punk band formed in 1978 in Long Beach, CA that dabbles in deathrock, art punk and horror punk.
NEGATIVE APPROACH Pioneers of Midwest hardcore punk who started in Detroit in 1981.
Open Mic
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholestudios.org
OPEN MIC Local musicians are invited to share songs.
Commüne, Waltzer, Tea Eater, Honeypuppy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt.
WALTZER Chicago-based indie rock band led by singer-songwriter Sophie Sputnik.
TEA EATER Garage pop project by Brooklyn artist Tarra Thiessen.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
Yoga in the Park
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin for a breath-centered yoga class while immersed in nature. Suitable for beginners. Registration required. Ages 7 & up. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). 706-613-3620
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
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
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
ACC Library Friends Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 27–30. www.athenslibrary.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 Reads Together Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Rebecca for stories and songs with special guests the UGA Gymdogs. All ages. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kickoff
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Loran Smith Center will have resources and information for those affected by breast cancer or interested in learning more, and a percentage of beer sales will go to the center. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Rock & Roll President
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesView a documentary about President Carter’s relationships with a number of well-known musicians then enjoy a beer tasting and roundtable discussion. 5:30 p.m. (screening), 7 p.m. (discussion). $7–9.75. www.athenscine.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
Rainbow Flow Yoga
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Nick from M3 Yoga for a class set to a fun playlist as part of Athens Pride Month. 6 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.athenspride.org
Woodland Fairy Festival
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMake fairy jars, watch a fairy movie, make fairy dust necklaces and enjoy fairy-themed treats. Prize for best costume. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Movies and Shorts by Dayna Noffke & Friends
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a film screening by Ghastly Horror Society. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Wednesday Karaoke Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
WEDNESDAY KARAOKE NIGHT Choose from a catalog of over 51,000 songs ranging from pop, rock, musical theater and more.
Jimmy Eat World, The Pauses
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. $42.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
JIMMY EAT WORLD Long-running Arizona rock band that helped put emo on the mainstream map.
THE PAUSES Orlando-based pop group led by singer-songwriter Tierney Tough.
Modern English
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
MODERN ENGLISH English new wave post-punk band formed in 1979 best known for its hits "I Melt With You," "Hands Across the Sea" and "Ink and Paper."
UGA Wind Symphony
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA WIND SYMPHONY UGA music majors perform chamber works, large scale compositions, new and classic works, and music from around the world.
Disney Trivia Night
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your Disney film knowledge and win prizes. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/bbathens12
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
Nia Classes
RxGym 195 Miles Street Athens, Athens, GA, United StatesMindful movement for body and soul, adaptable for all ages and fitness levels. Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. $15–20. [email protected]
ACC Library Friends Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 27–30. www.athenslibrary.org
