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
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
Meditation Monday
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesJoin others for a collective tarot reading followed by a guided meditation, breath work, journal prompts and more. All ages. 7–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.shopsotm.com
ACC Federation of Neighborhoods
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesThe Federation of Neighborhoods informs neighborhoods about local issues that affect them. This month’s topic is elections in Athens. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/federationofneighborhoods
Monday Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Blood Everywhere
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA burned-out New York police detective teams up with a college psychoanalyst to track down a vicious serial killer in The New York Ripper. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens
Demon Mind
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 2017 film about a barbaric demon who slaughters any soul caught in his blood thirsty eyes. 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Pre-School Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Keir for stories, songs, movement and more. Ages 3–5. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Toddler Tuesday: Masquerade Party
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Teen STEAM Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis program’s topic is the Earth’s crust, with several projects available. Grades 6–12. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Comic Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate comics in an environment with low lighting and soft classical music. Supplies provided. All ages. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.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
Memoir Writing Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Quick Weeknight Meals: Chicken and Dumplings
Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United StatesChef Hunter will lead a hands-on class to make a meal paired with wine. 6 p.m. $75. www.athenscooks.com
Opening Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe works “Ato Ribeiro,” “The Image Moves,” the “8th Collegiate Paper Art Triennial” and Abraham Tesser’s “Maquettes” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/exhibits
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
Science Night
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Snook to learn about eclipses. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
The Uninvited
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 2009 supernatural horror film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Indigo Girls
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! pac.uga.edu
INDIGO GIRLS Legendary and timeless singer-songwriter duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers perform with the UGA Symphony Orchestra.
Good News for Modern Man, Tattoo Logic
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $5. www.rabbitholestudios.org
GOOD NEWS FOR MODERN MAN Indie rock from Nashville.
TATTOO LOGIC Local funky five piece.
