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
Newport Transplant, Yer Flowers
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NEWPORT TRANSPLANT Dynamic honky-tonk band straddling punk rock and sci-fi wonder.
YER FLOWERS Knoxville, TN-based quartet whose sound is a healthy blend of honky-tonk, country, pop and punk energy.
Nancy Green Group Holiday Ceramic Studio Sale
Nancy Green Ceramics 1500 Tappan Spur Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse a diverse array of traditional and contemporary ceramic pieces. Dec. 2–3, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 706-410-5200
December Open House Pottery Sale
Farmington Pottery 1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Bishop, GA, United StatesBrowse wood- and gas-fired pots for house and garden, plus handmade soaps and botanical skincare products. Dec. 2–3, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com
Ceramics Open Studio & Holiday Sale
440 Laurel Ave. 440 Laurel Ave., Comer, United StatesBrowse Mathew Meunier’s functional pottery featuring surface textures and geometric forms. Dec. 2–3, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. [email protected]
Holiday Sale
Rose Creek Pottery 1051 Rose Creek Dr., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse Lori Breedlove’s wood-fired functional pottery ware like pots, vases, bowls and more. Dec. 2–3, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.rosecreekpottery.com
Aggro at the Acropolis
Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Classic City Rollergirls for an all-day scrimmage tournament. 9:30 a.m. (doors), 10 a.m. (first whistle). $12–15, kids 5 & under FREE! www.classiccityrollergirls.com
Handmade Hollyday
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse art, handmade gifts, vintage goods and more with a food truck on site. Dec. 2–3, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.treehousekidandcraft.com
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
El Carretonero Christmas Market
El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GABrowse art, handmade gifts and more with a food truck on site as well as photo opportunities with Santa. 11 a.m–4 p.m www.www.instagram.com/el_carretonero_athens_
Athens YOGA Collective
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Holiday Benevolence Market
Covenant Presbyterian Church 1065 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesShop for symbolic gifts from over 30 Athens-area nonprofit organizations, and hear their stories. 12–3 p.m. www.facebook.com/athensholidaybenevolencemarket
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
Snapshots with Santa
reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesVisit and take a photo with Santa, with proceeds benefitting Athens Parent Wellbeing. Registration required. 12–4 p.m. $10. www.reblossomathens.com
Shop Small Crawl
Downtown Athens AthensShop at over 35 women-owned shops, pop-ups and business for a variety of locally crafted or artful items. Dec. 1–2, 4–8 p.m. Dec. 3, 12–4 p.m. www.instagram.com/womenownedathens
Oconee Farmers Market Christmas Market
First Christian Church of Watkinsville 4 N. Main St., Watkinsville, GAThe fifth annual holiday market hosts over three dozen vendors with crafts, food items and home goods. 1–6 p.m. www.cityofwatkinsville.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
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
Holiday Open House
The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTake a tour of the decorated Taylor-Grady House, and enjoy treats and carols from local choirs. Dec. 2–3, 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.taylorgradyhouse.weebly.com
Sunday Song Circle
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States2 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/whiterabbitproductionsllc
SUNDAY SONG CIRCLE Singing favorite songs with friends and a fiddle.
Holiday Market
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse art, handmade gifts, vintage goods and more. Dec. 2–3, 2–7 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Paddy League
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
PADDY LEAGUE Traditional music of the Greek Isles.
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
UGA Ice Dawgs Division III vs. Kennesaw State
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesDeck out in your favorite fan gear and cheer on the Ice Dawgs. 5 p.m. $10. www.classiccenter.com
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
Treehouse Zine Release Party
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe zine’s fourth issue will be released with live music, interactive performance art, vendors and a zine-making station. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.treehousezine.com
Pylon Reenactment Society, Secret Monkey Weekend
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals.
SECRET MONKEY WEEKEND Family rock trio from Durham, NC that plays roots rock and power pop.
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
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. Alabama
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
UGA Ceramic Pottery Sale
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe UGA Ceramic Student Organization presents its annual sale featuring works that range from decorative pieces and sculptures to functional pottery. Dec. 4–5, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. art.uga.edu
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
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Raquel Willis celebrates her book The Risk It Takes to Bloom: On Life and Liberation with an author talk followed by book signing. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
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
Sunn O))), Jesse Sykes with Phil Wandscher & Bill Herzog
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
SUN O))) Duo Stephen O'Malley and Greg Anderson have created a whole new world of experimental music through their 16-year cocktail of metal, drone, contemporary composition, jazz and minimalism.
JESSE SYKES WITH PHIL WANDSCHER & BILL HERZOG Members of spellbinding psych-folk act Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter.
UGA Ceramic Pottery Sale
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe UGA Ceramic Student Organization presents its annual sale featuring works that range from decorative pieces and sculptures to functional pottery. Dec. 4–5, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. art.uga.edu
Book and Frame Sale
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe museum’s annual holiday sale features new and used publications in all genres and fine-art frames. Dec. 5–6 & 8–9, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 7, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Dec. 10, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Gift Wrapping Workshop
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesBring your own gifts to wrap, and receive pointers and tips. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Athens Choral Society
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenschoralsociety.com
ATHENS CHORAL SOCIETY The chorus and orchestra will perform familiar carols and works by Randol Bass and Bob Chilcott in the program "Christmas Ornaments."