Calendar Picks
Sanguisugabogg, Full of Hell, Harm’s Way, 200 Stab Wounds, Gridiron, Mutilated | Friday, May 16 @ 5:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Sanguisugabogg, Ful... Georgia Theatre
Dead Beat Club Redux | Friday, May 16 @ 6:00 pm | Live Wire
Dead Beat Club Redux Live Wire
Murray Attaway, Clay Harper | Saturday, May 17 @ 6:00 pm | The Foundry
Murray Attaway, Cla... The Foundry
Classic City Wrestling | Saturday, May 17 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Classic City Wrestling 40 Watt Club
Pre-School Spooky Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Rebecca for stories, songs, movement and more. Ages 3–5. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Fair Fashion Spooky Swap
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesBring clothes and costumes to swap or browse the secondhand outfits available. 1–4 p.m. $5 (non-members), FREE! (members). www.instagram.com/fairfashionuga
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.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
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
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
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
Murder Mystery Night
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDuring this group activity, participants will use a case file to solve a mysterious disappearance. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Celebrating 25 Years of Harry Potter
Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United StatesThis hands-on cooking class will instruct attendees on how to create Harry Potter-inspired food and drinks. 6 p.m. $100. www.athenscooks.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
The Right to Read
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis documentary focuses on the failure in the U.S. to teach children to read with 65% reading below proficiency. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Night of Spite
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the power of words shaped by life’s trials and tribulations during this open mic by sharing your story. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
T Swift Trivia
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesTest your Taylor Swift trivia knowledge with hosts Tristin and Sarah. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.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.
Trick or Tease
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDance FX presents this performance by the Bombshells featuring Kelly Devine, Lori Devine and Jenn Sparx. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $8 (adv.), $10. www.40watt.com
Poulenc Trio
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States6:45 p.m. (pre-performance talk), 7:30 p.m. (concert). $40. pac.uga.edu
POULENC TRIO Founded in 2003, this trio is one of the most actively touring piano-wind chamber music ensembles in the world.
Shehehe, The Iron Roses, Beat Up
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12. bit.ly/NowhereBarOct25
SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere.
THE IRON ROSES Featuring Nathan Gray of Boysetsfire, this anthemic punk rock group is fueled by the injustices of the current times.
BEAT UP Passionate punk rock influenced by old school anarcho.
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 1:30 p.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]
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss this month’s book Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Athens Chautauqua Society
Online GA, United StatesThis virtual lecture with Dr. Richard Bell will portray “The Fire of Frederick Douglass.” Register for Zoom link. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenschq.org
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
Diamond Hill Farm Stand
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
Pluck Financial Mini Session
reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesA 20-minute one-on-one coaching session focused on improving financial wellbeing. 4–6 p.m. $25 (buy one, give one). www.reblossomathens.com
The Cottage Percentage Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe nonprofit will have an informational table set up with its board of directors present. 4–10 p.m. www.northgeorgiacottage.org
Chapter Chat
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesThis month’s chat will feature Zilpha Keatley Snyder’s The Egypt Game, quizzes, trivia, snacks and more. Ages 8–12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.bogartlibrary.org
David Kalhous
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States4:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
DAVID KALHOUS A solo recital on piano featuring Bach's "Goldberg Variations" and variation cycles by Beethoven and Brahms.
Dance Wrecking Performance
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA performance and conversation of “My body as the topic coming around again” will be followed by a reception. 5 p.m. FREE! www.thegeorgiareview.com/events
Clarke County Sheriff’s Office Haunted House
Clarke County Sheriff's Office Training Center 2900 County Farm Road, Athens, GAThe CCSO and Sheriff John Q. Williams host a local haunted house. Ages 10 & up. Oct. 26 & 30, 5–8 p.m. FREE! (canned food donation). www.facebook.com/clarkecosheriff
“Extended Realities” Panel Discussion
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesA cross-disciplinary panel, featuring artist Nancy Baker Cahill, will discuss intersections of art, hyper objects, ethics and law. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Tarot & Tea
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore, learn and practice with tarot cards. Attendees encouraged to bring a deck and materials. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. $10. www.theindiesouth.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
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Chilling Tales
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Storyteller Donna Butler for spooky folktales from southern Appalachian and Celtic traditions. Ages 11 & up. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Athens Science Café
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesThis month Dr. Mattia Pistone will present on deciphering volcano behavior in the past, present and future. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com
Athens Community Chorus
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCommunity chorus dedicated to providing space for community-led singing. Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m. FREE! ringunn6.wixsite.com/athcommunitychorus
Comedy In The Taproom
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a monthly show of national touring comedians, this night featuring headliner Joe Pettis. $7.50–15. 7–9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Movies By Moonlight
Walker Park 200 Trail Creek St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the original Ghostbusters (1984). Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. 7:15 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
UGA Wind Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
UGA WIND ENSEMBLE The program "(N.) Williams Conducts (J.) Williams" will include selections from Star Wars, Harry Potter and other popular scores.
Open Improv Jam
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy practice open to the community. 8–9:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
