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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

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LECTURES & LIT

Bogart Bookies Adult Book Club

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

Pick up a copy of Master, Slave, Husband, Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyon Woo and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

MEETINGS
Event Series Silent Book Club

Silent Book Club

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Settle in with some food and beverages, then enjoy an hour of quiet reading time. Registration required. 6–8 p.m. FREE! linktr.ee/silentbookclubathens

CLASSES

Five Course Oktoberfest Beer Dinner

Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United States

Hosts Mark and Rachel Crouch will lead a demonstration with some hands-on cooking for a full German feast. 6 p.m. $110. www.athenscooks.com

EVENTS

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

Music

half·alive, Thomas Headon

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

6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $40. www.georgiatheatre.com

HALF·ALIVE Pop trio from Long Beach, CA that incorporates elements of R&B, funk and soul.

THOMAS HEADON Young London-based singer-songwriter with affable pop songs.

GAMES

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

GAMES

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

Karaoke & Open Mic

Open Mic Night

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

7 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholestudios.org

OPEN MIC NIGHT Free and open to all forms of artistic expression.

Music

Dead Boys

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

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

DEAD BOYS Initially active from 1975–1980, this Cleveland, OH band is remembered for being among the first wave of punk.

LECTURES & LIT

Normal Talk

The Lewis Room at Tweed Recording 131 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Justin Giboney discusses topics on faith and politics followed by a Q&A. Registration required. 7:30–​​9 p.m. FREE! www.normaltalk.org

Music

Dreamlily

UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Live in the Lobby at WUOG. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org

DREAMLILY Visit the radio station's lobby or tune in to 90.5 fm to hear Lily Herne and her dream rock band perform.

Music

Parking Garage, Ham Bear, The Outfield Clovers

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

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

PARKING GARAGE Self-proclaimed "salt rock" outfit inspired by the likes of Weatherday and Car Seat Headrest. Single release show for the twelve-and-a-half minute epic "Six Finger Handshake."

HAM BEAR Athens-based emo band.

THE OUTFIELD CLOVERS Atlanta alt rockers for fans of Modern Baseball, American Football and other sports-based emo bands.

MEETINGS

Sewing Circle

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

Bring 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

MEETINGS

Sewing Circle

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

Bring 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

ART

Curator Talk

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

Nelda Damiano, curator of European art, will give a gallery talk about the latest “In Dialogue” installation “Power Couple: Pierre and Louise Daura in Paris.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

EVENTS

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

Music

Red Oak String Band

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

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

RED OAK STRING BAND Local band playing a feel-good blend of bluegrass, blues, folk, rock and classic country. (6 p.m.)

Music

Cactus Lee, The Pink Stones, Adam Abrams

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

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

CACTUS LEE Austin, TX songwriter Kevin Dehan carrying the torch for '70s Americana.

THE PINK STONES Local cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm.

ADAM ABRAM No info available.

LECTURES & LIT
Event Series Monthly Book Swap

Monthly Book Swap

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

Presented 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

Karaoke & Open Mic

Open Mic

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

6 p.m. FREE! www.3railroad.com

OPEN MIC First Wednesday of every month.

FILM

Swim Tuff: How I Swam My Way Out of the Bottle

B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the documentary about Ben Tuff who found recovery from alcohol and mental illness through swimming. 6:30 p.m. FREE www.bbtheatres.com

Music

Jim White

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

Live at the Library. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

JIM WHITE Winterville-based singer-songwriter with a canny lyrical style and a Southern gothic flair. White will play songs and read from his new book, Incidental Contact.

GAMES

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

COMEDY

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

GAMES

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

LECTURES & LIT

Word of Mouth Poetry Open Mic

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

Athens’ longest-running spoken word event, with this month’s featured reader being Mark Bromberg. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth

FILM

Lavender Lens Movie Night

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

This series presents queer and diverse films in a safe space. This week’s screening is Dykes, Camera, Action! by Caroline Berler. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org/updates/lavenderlens

GAMES

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

Music

Quarters of Change, Rebounder, Hallpass

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

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

QUARTERS OF CHANGE Four-piece alternative rock band from NYC originally founded in 2017 as a high school cover band.

REBOUNDER New York native Dylan Chenfeld is a master of nostalgic, romantic and fun indie pop.

HALLPASS Athens-based indie rock band.

GAMES

When Harry Met Taylor Music Bingo

B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy Harry Styles and Taylor Swift-themed music bingo and win prizes. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/bbathens12

THEATER
Featured Calendar Pick Event Series UGA Theatre: Silent Sky

UGA Theatre: Silent Sky

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

Georgia playwright Lauren Gunderson presents the true story of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. ASL interpretation nights are available. Sept. 28–​​30; Oct. 4–​​6, 8 p.m. Oct. 1 & 8, 2 p.m. $6–​​18. www.ugatheatre.com

Music

Forrest Isn’t Dead, Recess Party

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

FORREST ISN'T DEAD Atlanta-based alt-pop artist who pours out the stories of his life through song.

RECESS PARTY Up-and-coming local Athens alternative rock band with an energetic and upbeat sound.

EVENTS

Diamond Hill Farm Stand

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

Vegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com

EVENTS
Event Series Native Plant Sale

Native Plant Sale

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Browse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 5–6 & 12–13, 4–6 p.m. Oct. 7 & 14, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu

LECTURES & LIT

Reading and Craft Lecture

265 Park Hall 200 Baldwin Street, Athens, GA, United States

Naheed Phiroze Patel will discuss “Should Your Protagonist be Likable: The Literary Significance of Writing Unlikeable Women,” with a book signing to follow. 4:30 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu