Calendar Picks
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
Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry
Dawgstock The Foundry
Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
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
Athens Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Oct. 20, 12–6 p.m. Oct. 21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
New Horizons Band, Athens Jam Band
Midnight Iguana Tattoo 800 Oglethorpe Ave, United StatesMidnight Iguana Fall Festival. 12 p.m.–5 p.m. www.facebook.com/AthenGeorgiasBestTattoos
NEW HORIZONS BAND Community-based group of musicians. (2 p.m.)
ATHENS JAM BAND Local band playing danceable grooves. (3 p.m.)
Midnight Iguana Fall Festival
Midnight Iguana Tattoo 800 Oglethorpe Ave, United StatesEnjoy family-friendly live music, food, a costume contest and more. 12–5 p.m. www.facebook.com/AthenGeorgiasBestTattoos
Shauna and the Jaywalkers
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States1 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
SHAUNA AND THE JAYWALKERS Local artist Shauna Greeson performing original songs.
Shauna and The Jaywalkers
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States1 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
SHAUNA AND THE JAYWALKERS Americana singer-songwriter from Athens.
Athens VHS Fest 2023
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSecond annual festival celebrating analog media with vendors, tape swaps, live music, live visuals and more. 1–7 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.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
Tree Identification
UGA Arch US-78 BUS, Athens, GA, United StatesSpend an afternoon learning how to identify native trees. 2–3:30 p.m. Free! www.accgov.com
The Thalian Blackfriars New Works Play Festival
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis festival will showcase new works written and directed by current Thalian Blackfriars. Oct. 20–21, 8 p.m. Oct. 22, 2 p.m. $5. www.townandgownplayers.org
Black Market
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate black and minority business owners, entrepreneurs and culture with art, music, and more. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.aadmovement.org
Athens Plant Community Sale and Swap
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaLocal growers offer houseplants, perennials and plant related supplies for sale as well as a free swap table. 2–6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Author Talk
Madison County Library 1315 Hwy 98 W., Danielsville, United StatesA Friends of the Library meeting featuring a discussion with the author Sara Baker. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison
Gallery Talk
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesFeatured artists of the exhibition “Algo para Declarar/Something to Declare” Jorge Arcos, Catalina Gomez Beuth and Franklin Delgado will speak on their work. 3 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
Canopy: The Musical
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThe studio’s Repertory Company will pay homage to some of its favorite musicals through aerial dance. Oct. 20–21, 8 p.m. Oct. 21–22, 4 p.m. $15–20. www.canopystudio.org
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
Fall Festival
First Baptist Church 355 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesAnnual festival with Halloween themed games, hot dog dinner, costume parade and trunk-or-treat. 5–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.firstbaptistathens.org
Sal Vulcano
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedian known for the long-running TV hit “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index” will deliver laughs. 5 p.m. $43.50–113.50. www.classiccenter.com
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
Peter Karp Band
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
PETER KARP BAND Roots-based folk and blues singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Peter Karp Band, Adam Klein
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
PETER KARP BAND American roots and blues artist from Tennessee with a talent for guitar and piano.
ADAM KLEIN Atlanta/Athens songwriter playing a rustic blend of country, folk and Americana.
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
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 M3GAN 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
Classic City Rotary
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Carnaval Mask Making Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake masks using the paper mache technique in a festive environment with music, photographs and audiovisuals of Carnaval. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! https://tinyurl.com/235muyvd
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
Spooky Bedtime Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Rebecca for spooky stories, songs, movement and more. All ages. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Upcycling Workshop
The Winterville Center for Community & Culture 371 N. Church St, Athens, GA, United StatesBring an article of clothing and Jamil of “Z as in” will help you create something new. 6–8 p.m. $10. www.wintervillecenter.com
Carnaval Doll Making Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake dolls using the paper mache technique in a festive environment with music, photographs and audiovisuals of Carnaval. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! https://tinyurl.com/235muyvd
Listening in the Dark
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA quartet of librarians will present original and traditional horror stories for grownups. 7 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
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
Peacock King
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1998 Japanese action fantasy film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
British Brass Band Fall Festival
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BRITISH BRASS BAND FALL FESTIVAL This performance will feature David Childs on euphonium.
Josey, Bog Bod, Sissy Fists
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.
BOG BOD Raucous indie rock from Athens.
SISSY FISTS Savannah-based "tranicore cowpunk."
New Faces Night
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
NEW FACES NIGHT Hear musicians try out new material, or come share your own.
Pre-School Spooky 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
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
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
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
