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
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
9th Annual Toy Giveaway
Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., AthensSign up to volunteer or as a family with a child in need to distribute or pick up toys for the holidays. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Athens Holiday Market
Big City Bread Café 393 North Finley Street, Athens, United StatesBrowse the work of over 55 local and regional artists including paintings, pottery, textiles, birdhouses and more. Dec. 14–15, 5–9 p.m. www.facebook.com/athensholidaymarket
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
Movies By Moonlight
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesDouble feature screening of Frosty and The Polar Express. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight herbal talks with Victoria Bradfield. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary
The Holiday Hustle Club
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! (kids), $10 suggested donation (adults). www.uuathensga.org
THE HOLIDAY HUSTLE CLUB A jazz quartet led by songwriter and pianist Bart King performs secular classics by Irving Berlin and Mel Tormé as well as new holiday tunes from the EP Snow Day!
Holiday Movies Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your holiday movie trivia knowledge with a costume and holiday sweater contest, themed cocktails and giveaways. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/sobrewco
The Good Grief Trio
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.hendershotsathens.com
THE GOOD GRIEF TRIO Greg Hankins (piano), Luca Lombardi (bass), Seth Hendershot (drums) and the Peanuts Choir interpret Vince Guaraldi's timeless holiday classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas." The trio will be joined by horn players include Umcolisi Terrell, Justin Powell and Derrick James for Miles Davis' Kind of Blue as a second set.
Oliver Domingo, Marcel Sletten, Aaron Dylan Kearns
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors). Donations encouraged. www.athica.org
OLIVER DOMINGO Independent from his project Organically Programmed, Domingo's works consist of electronic easy listening, soundtrack cues, jazz, ambience and more.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
AARON DYLAN KEARNS Crossing the early technical experimentation of musique concrète with the abrasive rock-influenced rhythms of post-punk, the Atlanta-native offers an assortment of musical homages to 20th-century philosophy in his brand of industrial rock.
Luxury Vehicle
Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenscooks.com
LUXURY VEHICLE High-energy duo featuring DJ Reindeer Games with John Swint on drums.
Elf the Musical
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis production based on the classic Will Ferrell movie features a cast of more than 70 from area schools. Dec. 8–9 & 15–16, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 & 17, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Nonsense Cabaret
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA comedy show directed by Chase Brantley that features performances by 15 local clowns. 8–9 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
Sorority House of the Dead
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVampire sorority sisters meet human pledges in this goofy and gory homage to the horror movies that ruled the video stores of the 1980s. Dec. 8–9 & 14–16, 8 p.m. Dec. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Savagist, Vincas, Weaponized Flesh
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.40watt.com
SAVAGIST Heavy metal gloom with a side of psychedelic, energetic thrash.
VINCAS Dark post-punk with doomy, psychedelic flourishes.
WEAPONIZED FLESH Loud, fast thrash metal with intense energy and elements of d-beat punk and hardcore.
Bea Porges, The Minks, Houston in the Blind
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz.
THE MINKS Psychedelic rock band from Nashville delivering nothing but energetic and head-banging grooves.
HOUSTON IN THE BLIND Experimental indie rock outfit from Los Angeles.
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
John Doster
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JOHN DOSTER No info available. (10 a.m.)
Walk Into Wellness
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesRelieve holiday stress with an hour walk suitable for all fitness levels. All ages. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec
Breakfast with The Grinch
Rocksprings Community Center 285 Rocksprings Ct, Athens, GAExperience Whoville magic and Grinchmas surprises with a light meal. Registration required. 10–11:30 a.m. $7 (resident), $10.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Holiday Hoorah
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Marigold Market will close out its season with handcrafted items, baked goods, local produce and more. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.marigoldmarketwinterville.com
Holiday Market and Craft Fair
West Broad Farmers Market 1573 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe farmers market will feature its usual goods in addition to a lineup of local crafters and a gingerbread house contest. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.theindiesouth.com
Paw-fect Pals: Doggies and the Grinch
Rocksprings Community Center 285 Rocksprings Ct, Athens, GAStrike a pose with your furry friend alongside the Grinch for a fun photo opportunity. Registration required. Ages 6 & up. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. $5 (resident), $7.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
INSPIRE 2023 Winter Showcase
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAnnual winter showcase featuring dancers of all ages performing to popular seasonal tunes. 11:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
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
Creature’s Holiday Artists’ Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaCreature's Holiday Artists' Market. 12–8 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
TRACY & JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig. (12 p.m.)
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s. (1:30 p.m.)
HIBBS FAMILY BAND Quartet of family members combining the textures and rhythms of bluegrass and folk music with alt-rock melodic sensibilities and lyricism. (3:30 p.m.)
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time. (5 p.m.)
DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. (7 p.m.)
Holiday Artist Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaThere will be more than 50 artists and makers with live music all day plus food trucks onsite. 12–10 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Open Gallery
The Leathers Building 675 Pulaski St., Suite 1600, Athens, United StatesThe exhibition “light + pressure” by Mark Magnarella and Ben Sidney Rouse will be on view with art for sale. Suite 1600. 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.mmagna.com, www.rouseartwork.com
Cookies with Santa
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy cookies, crafts, activities and a chat with Santa. Registration required. Ages 3–12. $5 (resident), $7.50 (non-resident). 2–3:45 p.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Visit with Santa
White Tiger Deluxe 64 N Main St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTake a photo with Santa and enjoy the special holiday offerings. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.whitetigerdeluxe.com
Soulful Stones & Crystals Pop-Up
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesJewelry will be custom wire-wrapped with your intention as inspiration. 2–6 p.m. www.shopsotm.com
The Ladies Network Holiday Bar Crawl
Downtown Athens AthensPlay games and beat challenges at each bar on the crawl. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/theladies_network
Ecstatic Dance
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThis ceremony of rejuvenation and inspiration is a substance-free and inclusive musical celebration. 6–8 p.m. $10–15 (children under 12 free). www.ecstaticdanceathen.wixsite.com/xstaticdanceathensga
Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Janet Shepherd and live music by The Old Folkers. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
The Good Grief Trio
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.hendershotsathens.com
THE GOOD GRIEF TRIO Greg Hankins (piano), Luca Lombardi (bass), Seth Hendershot (drums) and the Peanuts Choir interpret Vince Guaraldi's timeless holiday classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas." The trio will be joined by horn players include Umcolisi Terrell, Justin Powell and Derrick James for Miles Davis' Kind of Blue as a second set.
The Old Folkers
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (lesson), 7 p.m. (dance). $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
THE OLD FOLKERS The Athens Folk Music and Dance Society presents a contra dance with live music and a caller.
Elf the Musical
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis production based on the classic Will Ferrell movie features a cast of more than 70 from area schools. Dec. 8–9 & 15–16, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 & 17, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $45–85. pac.uga.edu
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The orchestra joins the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus to perform a portion of Handel's Messiah.
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
Sorority House of the Dead
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVampire sorority sisters meet human pledges in this goofy and gory homage to the horror movies that ruled the video stores of the 1980s. Dec. 8–9 & 14–16, 8 p.m. Dec. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Bloodkin & Friends
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
BLOODKIN Long-running Athens group playing a bluesy style of roots-rock with big guitars and sharply written lyrics.
Neighbor Lady, Spencer Thomas
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $18. www.georgiatheatre.com
NEIGHBOR LADY Twangy, melodic rock group led by local singer-songwriter Emily Braden.
SPENCER THOMAS Upbeat, soft rock artist and member of Futurebirds whose sound is influenced by the likes of Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen.
ROSE HOTEL "Bedroom-rock" alter ego of Atlanta songwriter Jordan Reynolds.
CURT CASTLE Atlanta-based electro-indie-rock project led by songwriter Ryan Engelberger (Reptar, Semicircle).
Wieuca, Zl!ster, Annie Leeth
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheateandbar.com
WIEUCA Experimental outfit that fuses indie rock, psychedelia and trip hop.
ZL!STER The Atlanta-based rapper/singer kicks off their Get Out of My Head Tour.
ANNIE LEETH Local producer and violinist loops drums, synths and strings.
Terraplane Blue
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
TERRAPLANE BLUE Local blues-rock band featuring Doug Peters, John Straw and Dean Johnson.
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 Market
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensLocal vendors will have jewelry, plants, home decor, up-cycled and vintage clothing, art prints and more. 1–6 p.m. Search Holiday Market at the Globe on Facebook
