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
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 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
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
Wheel of Sexual Satisfaction
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesSex therapist Amanda Auchenpaugh will teach how to assess and communicate sexual satisfaction with partners. 6 p.m. $25 (individual), $35 (couple). www.facebook.com/sistersofthemoon222
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Evergreen Wreath Workshop
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate your own hand-tied, fresh evergreen wreath. All supplies and tools provided. Registration required. 6 p.m. $45. [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
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Future Boy Conan,” “Crossing Time” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Shari Directs, Matt Pless
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
SHARI DIRECTS Atlanta filmmaker discusses the new film A Date with an ATL Man.
MATT PLESS JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance. Elements of folk, punk, pop, rap, rock and even country.
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
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 headliners Jas Gill and Brad Deaton. $7.50–15. 7–9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Umphrey’s McGee
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $52.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
UMPHREY'S MCGEE Six-piece jam band formed 24 years ago in South Bend, IN.
Dividers, Marcel Sletten, Organically Programmed
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
DIVIDERS L.A. cosmic country shredders signed to Primordial Void. For fans of lo-fi jangle rock and mangled tape collages.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
Annual Holiday Concert
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $25. pac.uga.edu
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT Ensembles from the UGA School of Music perform kick off the holiday season.
Jay Gonzalez, Darren Jessee
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatre.com
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies.
DARREN JESSEE North Carolina singer-songwriter and member of Ben Folds Five who is touring his intimate and soft new album, Central Bridge.
Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament
Wonderbar 240 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere are six ways to win this classic game with a twist for a $50 first prize. 9:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/wonderbarathens
Ceramics Open Studio & Holiday Sale
180 Cleveland Ave 180 Cleveland Ave, Athens, GABrowse Maria Dondero’s hand-crafted goods at Marmalade Pottery Studio. Dec. 1, 4–9 p.m. Dec. 2, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.mariadondero.com
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
Woodhill Artists Market
Woodhill Retreat Center 4745 Bob Godfrey Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse locally-crafted functional and decorative art, clothing, jewelry, candles and more. Dec. 1, 3–8 p.m. Dec. 2–3 & 9–10, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.barbaraodil.com/woodhillartshow2023
Shop Small Crawl
Barber St. Barber St., Athens, GAShop at over 35 women-owned shops, pop-ups and business for a variety of locally crafted or artful items. Barber Street Dec. 1, 4–8 p.m. Baxter Street Dec. 2, 4–8 p.m. Downtown Athens Dec. 3, 12–4 p.m. www.instagram.com/womenownedathens
2023 Holiday Market
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAnnual juried event with 50 artists and crafters featuring pottery, paintings, fiber art, photography and more. Dec. 1, 4–9 p.m. Dec. 2, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. $5. www.ocaf.com
Light the Lights
Bishop Town Hall 5081 Macon Hwy, Bishop, United StatesBrowse the holiday market and enjoy hot chocolate, music, kids crafts and more. 4 p.m. (market), 6 p.m. (activities). FREE! www.facebook.com/bishopga
UGA Women’s Hockey Club vs. South Carolina
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesDeck out in your favorite fan gear and cheer on the hockey club. 5 p.m. $10. www.classiccenter.com
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWorks by Elizabeth Hanes will be on display. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Christmas in Jefferson
Downtown JeffersonShop by candlelight at pop-up vendors and brick-and-mortar shops with music, horse drawn carriage rides and photo ops. 5–9 p.m. www.cityofjeffersonga.com
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
Deck the Hollow
Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the holidays in lights with local artist vendors, animal encounters and more. Dec. 1–3 & 8–10, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/BearHollowZoo
Opening Reception
MAGallery 125 W Jefferson St, Madison, United StatesThe annual gallery artist show “MAG SQUARED” will feature small, square-shaped art from over 20 artists. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.themadisonartistsguild.org
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA’s BFA Fall 2023 Capstone Exhibition “Interwoven” features ceramics, paintings, photography and more. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight Seven Sacred Teachings with Robert Black Eagle. 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 StatesEnjoy hayrides, face painting, food trucks, smore’s, photos with Santa and more. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/beechwoodathens
Hootenanny
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesHootenanny. 5–10 p.m. (event), 6 p.m. (music). www.sobrewco.com
WADE NEWBURY Easy listening tunes and classics on guitar.
Opening Reception
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesValley Stipemaas’ artwork inspired by wildlife and the contortion and study of anatomy will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Stripper Cult, Pink Runtz, Llorona, Self Inflicted, Beat Up
Redline 1958 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/redline_athens
STRIPPER CULT Chaotic street punk from Hate City.
PINK RUNTZ Grungey punk from Atlanta.
LLORONA Brutal hardcore from Murfreesboro, TN.
SELF INFLICTED Self-described "piss-core" band based in Nashville.
BEAT UP Athens punx resisting the darkest timeline. Record release show!
A Gift to Remember
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesDuring this holiday performance, a group of strangers are delayed in their travels and forced to bond. Dec. 1–2 & 8–9, 7 p.m. Dec. 3 & 10, 2 p.m. $11 (adv.), $16. 706-213-3109
Rick Fowler Band
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
RICK FOWLER BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group.
Parking Garage, Violent Violet, Slink
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $5. www.gyrowrap.com
PARKING GARAGE The local salty alt boys with the brass and the sass.
VIOLENT VIOLET Local noise rock focus-grouped for medication ads.
SLINK Midwest emo band, but from the Southeast.
Hog-eyed Man, Paddy League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
HOG-EYED MAN Georgia stringband wizards playing pre-bluegrass Appalachian music.
PADDY LEAGUE Panayotis "Paddy" League is a master or Irish and Greek traditions.
Umphrey’s McGee
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $52.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
UMPHREY'S MCGEE Six-piece jam band formed 24 years ago in South Bend, IN.
Fall 2023 Runway Show
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States“Silver Linings; A Light in the Dark” is a student-produced and designed runway fashion show experience. 7:30 p.m. $10–12. bit.ly/fdsasl23
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. Oklahoma State
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesDeck out in your favorite fan gear and cheer on the Ice Dawgs. 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com
Annual Holiday Concert
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $25. pac.uga.edu
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT Ensembles from the UGA School of Music perform kick off the holiday season.
Hootenanny
Southern Brewing Co., Monroe 123 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesHootenanny. 2–11 p.m. (event), 7:30 p.m. (music). www.sobrewco.com
KIMBLE CRANE Local singer-songwriter.
small talk, BIG SHOW
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA late night talk show hosted by Matt House featuring libbaloops, Kelly Petronis and Olive McKay. 8–9:15 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesOn Stage Playhouse presents a mixed cast of children and adults in this holiday-themed play. Dec. 1–2, 8–9 & 15–16, 8 p.m. Dec. 10 & 17, 2:30 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org
Sensational Sounds of Motown
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15-20. www.graduatehotels.com
SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN A Motown Records cover band who has been performing throughout the Southeast for years.
Husk, Ape Vermin, Kettle to Wake
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HUSK Local heavy metal band with Southern and sludge influences.
APE VERMIN North Carolina-based trio described as progressive sludge-metal.
KETTLE TO WAKE Athens and Asheville-based death metal band.
The Talismen
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUmphrey's McGee After Party. 9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE TALISMEN Funky jam prov rockers.
