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
The Stooges, Monsoon, Immaterial Possession, Rubber Udder, Bursters
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHalloween at Go Bar. 9 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com
THE STOOGES Members of Pervert, Weaponized Flesh and others play a tribute to The Stooges.
MONSOON Fine purveyors of art rock from Athens.
IMMATERIAL POSSESSION Dark psychedelic folk pop group often incorporating visual art, theater and improv into their creative sets.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
BURSTERS Experimental citrus noise punk.
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
Sewing Circle
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesBring 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
Sewing Circle
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesBring 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
Curator Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesKathryn Hill, curatorial assistant in contemporary art, will give a gallery talk about “Nancy Baker Cahill: Through Lines.” 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
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets 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
CatVideoFest
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos. Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 2 p.m. Oct. 30 & Nov. 1, 5:15 p.m. $7–9.75. www.athenscine.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
Milonga Tropical Fall 2023
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe event features tango lessons, live dance performances by various groups and an open floor for social dancing. 6:30–9:30 p.m. FREE! franklin.uga.edu
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
Lavender Lens Movie Night
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis series presents queer and diverse films in a safe space. This week’s screening is Paris is Burning by Jennie Livington. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org/updates/lavenderlens
Blood Everywhere
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1972 thriller/mystery film The Crimes of the Black Cat. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens
Word of Mouth
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens’ longest-running spoken word open mic, with this month’s featured reader being Amanda Dzimianski. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth
Music Bingo
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWin prizes at this music bingo night with host Mari. 7–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Tortoise, Rich Ruth
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $26. www.40watt.com
TORTOISE Formed in 1990, this Chicago post-rock band incorporates krautrock, dub, electronica and jazz into its sound.
RICH RUTH Veteran Nashville musician Michael Ruth combines droning synthesizer movements with spur-of-the-moment improvisation.
Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $30–65. pac.uga.edu
MARIACHI SOL DE MÉXICO DE JOSÉ HERNÁNDEZ Grammy Award-nominated ensemble performing unique renditions of classical, pop, jazz, swing and Broadway tunes in celebration of Día de los Muertos.
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
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. 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]
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
Paws Unchained Fundraiser
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGet holiday pet portraits taken by Courtney Bryson, along with a percentage night to benefit Paws Unchained. 4–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Willson Center Distinguished Lecturer
265 Park Hall 200 Baldwin Street, Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Shringarpure, author of Publishing at a Crossroads: Notes on the “D” word, will provide commentary on contemporary publishing culture. 4:30–6 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu
Opening Reception
Hawthorne House 1075 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this evening cocktail soirée, Margie Spalding’s artwork will be on display celebrating the gallery’s 20th anniversary. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.hawthornehouseinc.com
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesVolunteer-led gaming session for teens of all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Georgia Writers Hall of Fame
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library 300 S. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesPart of the University’s Signature Lecture series, poet Percival Everett will read from his work and participate in an audience Q&A with a reception to follow. RSVP by email. 6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Ladies Night Out
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
Oconee Rivers Audubon Society
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesDavid Tilson will speak about his experiences researching secretive marshbirds. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org
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
Book Launch
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Rielle Navitsk celebrates the release of Transatlantic Cinephilia with a screening of Margot Benacerraf’s Araya (1959). A Spotlight on the Arts event. 7–9:15 p.m. FREE! arts.uga.edu
UGA Glee Clubs
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
UGA GLEE CLUBS The UGA Women's and Men's Glee Clubs present "Flow," an evening of music exploring the flow of the natural world in the water, the air and the mind.
Oliver Yatsugafu
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
OLIVER YATSUGAFU Associate professor of violin at the Federal University of Mato Grosso in Brazil with a DMA in violin performance from UGA. Yatsugafu will perform with Deloise Lima Ohlsson.
Conner Smith, John Morgan
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 (doors), 7:30 (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
CONNER SMITH Country singer-songwriter from Nashville.
JOHN MORGAN Tennessee-based country and folk artist.
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
Basically Nancy, Uncle Skunk, Nuclear Tourism
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BASICALLY NANCY Indie Savannah trio whose heavy tones paired with melodic sweetness portrays the experiences of being a young woman.
UNCLE SKUNK '90s inspired indie rock group hailing from New York with energetic undertones.
NUCLEAR TOURISM Skate punks playing surfy, garage-infused songs.
Christopher Alan Yates
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
CHRISTOPHER ALAN YATES Atlanta artist with an accessible blend of country, pop and rock.
Karen Morgan
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesFormer Athens native Karen Morgan headlines with support by comedian Jojo White and special guest Tim Pruitt. 8 p.m. $10–15. www.athenscomedy.ticketleap.com
Tyler Halverson
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20. www.40watt.com
TYLER HALVERSON South Dakota cowboy who tells stories through raw honesty and describes his genre as "Amerijuana Music."
Cory Hanson, Slow Hand, Canary Affair
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
CORY HANSON WITH SLOWHAND Southern California artist and frontman of psych-rock band Wand who has a soulful, melodic vibe. Hanson will be backed by rhythm trio dubbed Slowhand.
CANARY AFFAIR Indie rock band with an affinity for irregular time signatures and psychedelic grooves.
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Christmas Market
El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GALocal crafters and food vendors plus a visit from Santa. 12–4 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/El-Carretonero
“Legacy: Vince Dooley, 1932-2022”
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesEach home football game weekend, fans can take a free tour of the exhibition “Legacy: Vince Dooley” displaying original artifacts and rarely seen photos of the late UGA head coach. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Micky Dolenz
Wuxtry Records 197 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Monkees member celebrates his newest solo project release called Dolenz Sings R.E.M. Mayor Kelly Girtz will present Dolenz with a Key to the City, and a ’60s rock supergroup of Jason NeSmith, Michael Guthrie and friends will perform a Monkees tribute set. Dolenz will sign autographs and take photos with attendees who have pre-ordered the album. 3–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/WuxtryAthens
The Funkees
Wuxtry Records 197 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesMicky Dolenz Album Release. 3–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/WuxtryAthens
THE FUNKEES Michael Guthrie and friends perform a tribute to The Monkees.
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWorks by Kip Ramey will be on display. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
