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
Elijah Johnston
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States11 p.m. (show). $10. www.georgiatheatre.com
ELIJAH JOHNSTON Athens-based emo singer-songwriter with hooky guitar-driven tunes. Album release show for Hometown Vampire!
Bea Porges
Graduate Athens 295 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesChan Art and Little Light Co. Gameday Pop-Up. 8–11 a.m. FREE! www.graduateathens.com
BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz.
Chan Art x Little Light Co. Gameday Pop-Up
Graduate Athens 295 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesPre-game the UGA vs. Kentucky game with UGA prints, stickers, cups, locally-made candles and game day bags customized on-site, plus a performance by Bea Porges. 8–11 a.m. FREE! www.graduatehotels.com/happenings-us
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
Jim Cook, Caleb Jeremiah
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. (8 a.m.)
CALEB JEREMIAH No info available. (10 a.m.)
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse 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
Spooktacular Book Sale
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesFill a large bag of books for only $5 with proceeds benefitting the The Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.oglethorpefol.org
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
Seconds Sale
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesShop discounted, locally-made pottery with small flaws or inconsistencies. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.southernstarstudioathens.com
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
North Georgia Folk Festival
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis 38th annual festival will showcase musicians, artists and craftspeople from around North Georgia. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. $8–15 (kids under 12 FREE!). www.northgeorgiafolkfestival.org
North Georgia Folk Festival
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesNorth Georgia Folk Festival. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. $2 (park admission), FREE! (ages 12 and under), $8 (students), $15. www.athensfolk.org
REBECCA SUNSHINE BAND Kid-friendly music by Rebecca and her friends. (12 p.m.)
SKIPPERDEES Twin sisters Emily and Catherine Backus play Americana tunes on guitar and banjo. (1 p.m.)
CORTEZ GARZA Americana singer-songwriter with a background in many genres. (1 p.m.)
DAVID BRIDGES No info available. (1:30 p.m.)
DANIELLE HOWLE A lifelong artist and natural storyteller who has released over a dozen studio albums in a four-decade career. (2 p.m.)
LIGHTHEARTED (SOLO) Local alternative folk. (2:15 p.m.)
PAUL EDELMAN Folk-country singer-songwriter from Asheville, NC. (3 p.m.)
WELFARE LINERS Five-piece local bluegrass unit blending classic tunes with melodic, high-lonesome originals. (3 p.m.)
HIBBS FAMILY BAND Quartet of family members combining the textures and rhythms of bluegrass and folk music with alt-rock melodic sensibilities and lyricism. (4 p.m.)
MUDCAT Atlanta artist continuing the traditions of the early blues pioneers while adding his own edge. (5 p.m.)
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. (6 p.m.)
CURTIS ELLER North Carolina-based songwriter playing literate, history-informed banjo tunes. (7 p.m.)
VILLAIN FAMILY Atlanta band with a wide variety of styles and influences. (8 p.m.)
Artie Ball Swing Band
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
ARTIE BALL SWING BAND Swing, blues, boogie and Dixieland with all the camp and candor of the glory days of the '30s and '40s.
Georgia vs. Kentucky
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Kentucky Wildcats. 7 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
Baba Commandant & Mandingo Band, TaxiCab Verses
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $21 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com
BABA COMMANDANT & MANDINGO BAND West African group fusing Mandingue and afro-beat styles.
TAXICAB VERSES Local group fronted by Jim Wilson and inspired by the traditional sounds of Ghana. Album re-release show!
Zombie Farms
Zombie Farms 568 Smithonia Rd, Winterville, GA, United StatesHaunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $33–40. www.zombiefarms.com
Perfect Arrangement
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSitcom-style laughs with provocative drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover during the Lavender Scare of 1950s America. Sept. 29–30; Oct. 5–7, 8 p.m. Sept. 31 & Oct. 8, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Electric Avenue
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
ELECTRIC AVENUE '80s rock cover band that describes itself as the "MTV Experience."
Most Curious
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesSmall Box Series presents a 10-minute play by Jesse Lowe, music by Lowki, a group choreography by Alison Wakeford, solo dance by Grace Frezely, improvisational group dance by Jennifer Morlock and a reading by Lisa Yaconelli.. 8–10 p.m. $5–15. www.workshopathens.com/events
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag fun to kick off the Halloween season. Ages 12 & under get in free. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Ohmu, Marcel Sletten, Organically Programmed, Ilyhatt
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatre.com
OHMU Winston Parker's ambient compositions are simultaneously meditative and chaotic, invoking apocalyptic feelings at times but not without an element of hope. Album release show!
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
IHLYATT Experimental sound and visual artist Josh Anderssen creates abstract electronic performances using a mixture of samples, synth and guitar heavily manipulated by various effects.
Clint Bussey
@local. Coffeehouse & Study Lounge 198 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.localonchurch.com
CLINT BUSSEY Solo acoustic set of original rock and folk music as well as covers.
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
Faith & Blue
Chestnut Grove Baptist ChurchThis event will feature local faith-based organizations, law enforcement, community groups and businesses coming together with refreshments. 11 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/calendar
Opening Reception
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesWatercolor artist Leslie Guo’s exhibition “Joyful Encounters” will be on display. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
How to Edit Digital Files of Your Artwork
K.A. Artist Shop 127 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesLed by art photographer Kristen MacCarthy, this workshop provides an opportunity to learn while you edit photographs of two personal pieces of artwork. 1–4 p.m. $75. www.kaartist.com
Rabbit Hole Sunday Market
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSmall 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
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
Consent Castle
NBK All-Risk Solutions 1047 Summit Grove Dr, Bldg 200, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe facilitator will guide parents and their children through the steps to build a paper castle while teaching all aspects of consent and body boundaries. 1:30 p.m. $15–30. www.sunacademyga.com
UGA Theatre: Silent Sky
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesGeorgia 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
Perfect Arrangement
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSitcom-style laughs with provocative drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover during the Lavender Scare of 1950s America. Sept. 29–30; Oct. 5–7, 8 p.m. Sept. 31 & Oct. 8, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Athentic Bluegrass Jam
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENTIC BLUEGRASS JAM Bring an instrument for an open mic afternoon of bluegrass.
Strings of the Heart
Healing Arts Centre 834 Prince Ave,, Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. (restorative yoga flow class), 5 p.m. (concert). $20/event, $35/both (suggested donation). www.stringsoftheheartmusic.com
STRINGS OF THE HEART Following a live sitar performance integrating gentle flow yoga, there will be a concert of Hindustani Indian classic music with sitar and tabla.
Strings of the Heart
Healing Arts Centre 834 Prince Ave,, Athens, GA, United StatesRelax and rejuvenate with a restorative yoga flow to live classical Hindustani Sitar music, followed by a musical concert. 3:30–6 p.m. $25 (per event), $35 (both). www.stringsoftheheartmusic.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Cuban Salsa
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin UGA Salsa Club for lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Sundays, 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.ugasalsaclub.com
The Dixieland Five Plus Two
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
THE DIXIELAND FIVE PLUS TWO New Orleans style jazz band with trumpet, trombone, clarinet, piano, sousaphone, drums and featured vocalist Liam Parke.
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage, Little Gold
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 7 p.m. $12 (adv.), $16. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
JEFFREY LEWIS & THE VOLTAGE Cult anti-folk singer-songwriter, signed to Don Giovanni Records and on tour from NYC with backing band The Voltage.
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities.
Shocktoberfest
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Ciné Drive-In presents a month of horror favorites on the big screen, featuring Nope this night. 8 p.m. (gates), 9 p.m. (film). $10. www.athenscine.com/shocktoberfest-2023
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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]
Infant Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, bouncing and cuddling, then stay for playtime. Ages 0–24 months. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Monday Marigold Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe market features fresh produce, preserves, snacks and meat with a lunch special available (until 2 p.m.). 11 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/marigoldmarketwinterville
Getting Work in the Film & TV Industry in Georgia
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesPeg and Tom Thon will share their experiences and discuss how to use your current occupation and skills to get work in the industry. 12 p.m. FREE! www.oglethorpefol.org
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALearn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8-11, 5:30-6:20 p.m. Ages 12-17, 6:30-7:20 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Bedtime Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Rebecca for stories, songs, movement and more. All ages. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
