Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
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
Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Napalm Death, Melvi... 40 Watt Club
Give Thanks 8k
Bottleworks 367 Prince Avenue, Athens, United StatesStart your day with a race around the downtown Athens area with a kids fun run and refreshments afterwards, in benefit of ACCA. Registration required. 8:30 a.m. $45. www.givethanks8k.com
Thanksgiving Day Yoga
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA yoga class on Thanksgiving morning taught by Raquel Durden. 9–10 a.m. FREE! www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
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]
Annual Thanksgiving Feast
Chuck's Fish 220 W Broad St, Athens, United StatesA traditional Thanksgiving meal will be served. All are welcome. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ChucksFishAthens
Feed the Hungry Dinner
Weaver D's 1016 E Broad St, Athens, United StatesA gospel celebration followed by a hot meal. 12 p.m. (gospel), 2 p.m. (dinner). FREE! www.facebook.com/WeaverDs
Opening Reception
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GAThe group show “Planes, Trains, & Cryogenics: Modes of Transport” will be on view. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/spaceball.bazaar
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
Celebrate Recovery Free Dinner
Living Hope Church 2150 Lexington Rd., Athens, United StatesChrist-centered 12-step program to help anyone with heart hurt, hang-up or habit. Free childcare, and bus route accessible. 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 6:30 p.m. (large group). FREE! 706-207-2396
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight a Friendsgiving and acoustic jam. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary
Beechwood’s Holiday Market
Beechwood Shopping Center 196 Alps Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the Beechwood Center’s tree lighting with hayrides, face painting, food trucks, smore’s, photos with Santa and more. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/beechwoodathens
Abbey Road LIVE!, Radio Free Athens
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15. bit.ly/AbbeyRoadLiveNov24
ABBEY ROAD LIVE! Beloved local tribute band who has the crowd rocking all night to their extensive Beatles cover sets.
RADIO FREE ATHENS Members of Abbey Road LIVE! bring life to the music that catapulted R.E.M. to the top of nearly every college radio chart in America.
TaxiCab Verses, Jacob Morris
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TAXICAB VERSES Local group fronted by Jim Wilson and inspired by the traditional sounds of Ghana.
JACOB MORRIS Mellow NC-based folk multi-instrumentalist who has played with Vic Chesnutt, Ham1 and Madeline Adams.
Kut Klose
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors). $30–40. www.40watt.com
KUT KLOSE Atlanta trio who formed in the 1990s and have brought critical acclaim to the R&B genre with hits such as "Surrender." Tonight's show is for ages 25 & up and will also feature guest performers IAMTIKICA, C White, Jalen Eberhardt and AD.
Holiday Artist Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market hosts a selection of diverse, handmade, unique and sustainable goods from local vendors. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Small Business Saturday
Lexington Courthouse Square 111 W Main St, Lexington, United StatesLocal businesses and crafters host a variety of sales, giveaways, popups and more. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/oglethorpecountychamber
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
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. This week is bookmaking with handmade paper. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Jack Miller and Jim Green
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States5–7 p.m. FREE! www.atheticbrewing.com
JIM AND JACK Jack Miller and Jim Green will be strumming and singing some classics along with originals.
Artist Reception
Community 260 N Jackson St, Athens, United StatesOn view are oil paintings by Hannah Jones with live music by art rock band Burly Ivy. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/communityathens
Thanksgiving Classic
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesClassic City Wrestling presents a night of high flying, power slamming independent wrestling, with a side of rock and roll by Monsoon. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–25. www.40watt.com
Dwight Wilson and Classic City Soul Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
DWIGHT WILSON AND CLASSIC CITY SOUL BAND A mix of classic Motown, soul and funk.
Made Up, Lowtown, Sag
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MADE UP Atlanta-based alternative rock with lighthearted undertones and a garage rock aura.
LOWTOWN Atlanta alt-country that artfully balances roots music and garage punk.
SAG No info available.
Pet Pictures with Santa
Graduate Athens 295 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesYour furry family members (and human ones) can take photos with Santa, proceeds benefitting the Athens Area Humane Society. Registration required. 12–3:30 p.m. $20. www.athenshumanesociety.org
Athens Uncovered
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States12–10 p.m. $15 suggested donation. www.nuci.org
ATHENS UNCOVERED In addition to food trucks and photo ops, Nuçi’s annual fundraiser includes performances by Heffner, David Barbe+, Wim Tapley & The Cannons, Rose Hotel, Jim White, Current Rage, Five Eight, Nuclear Tourism, Honeypuppy, Cardynal, Liz Farrell, Rebecca Sunshine Band and the Camp Amped Band.
Smaller Business Sunday Craft Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMarket with local goods, artists, food vendors and more. 1-7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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
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. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.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
SHINE! Celebrating Our Youth Through an Inclusive Concert
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. $5–10 suggested donation. www.mortontheatre.com
SHINE! CELBRATING OUR YOUTH THROUGH AN INCLUSIVE CONCERT The Morton Theatre Corporation and HEART Music present Clarke County School District students from the band, orchestra and guitar programs performing songs written primarily by Black composers as well as the premiere of a new composition by local artist Nicole Chamberlain.
One Enchanted Evening
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCameron Loyal will discuss his NYC theater experiences and sing Broadway songs in benefit of Oconee Youth Playhouse. 7 p.m. $25. www. oconeeyouthplayhouse.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
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]
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
Teen Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss this month’s book. Bring your own copy or check one out at the front desk. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Three Star Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1989 Japanese Zatoichi-based American film Blind Fury. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! pac.uga.edu
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS Led by acclaimed composer and musician Winton Marsalis, this versatile group performs big band versions of the season's greatest hits in "Big Band Holidays."
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesA kickboxing vigilante priest with psychic powers joins a skid row church and hunts down evildoers in the devout disaster The Divine Enforcer. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
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
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. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.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
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Wilkie Collins’s detective novel The Moonstone. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart