Calendar Picks

AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens

Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens

Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry

Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm

Dawgstock

The Foundry

Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre

Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm

Julien Baker &...

Georgia Theatre

Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm

Napalm Death, Melvi...

40 Watt Club
Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens
Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm

Dawgstock

The Foundry
Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm

Julien Baker &...

Georgia Theatre
Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm

Napalm Death, Melvi...

40 Watt Club

Story Time with Santa

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Ms. Donna and the Jolly Old Elf himself for stories, Q&A, pictures and more. Ages 3–7. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Meditation Monday

Meditation Monday

Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United States

Join 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 States

Test 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 States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Written Wishes Foundation

MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Storytellers are invited to this open mic featuring poetry, spoken word, stories and songs. Third Mondays, 7 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai

Trivia with Marissa

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Marissa. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Bad Movie Night

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Jennifer uses an Ouija board to contact the spirit of a murdered businessman and becomes psychically linked to his killers in The Oracle. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight

Mystery Book Club

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Carl Hiaasen’s novel Double Whammy. 5:30​​–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Holiday Music Karaoke

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

HOLIDAY MUSIC KARAOKE Sing holiday classics with friends. Christmas sweaters encouraged.

Family Movie Night

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Dress in pajamas, bring blankets and settle in for sing-along holiday fun with hot chocolate and popcorn. All ages. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Classic City Trivia

Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Test 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 States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the 1993 punk rock documentary hosted by Attaboy Tapes. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Classic City Band

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityband.org

CLASSIC CITY BAND Classic Christmas works by Mel Torme, Leroy Anderson and Vince Guaraldi.

Gingerfest

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join librarians for creative, tasty crafts and fine motor activities. Ages 5 & under. 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Ugly Sweater Holiday Party

Rocksprings Community Center 285 Rocksprings Ct, Athens, GA

Wear your ugliest sweater and enjoy a White Elephant gift exchange, holiday games, caroling and light refreshments. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 1​​–2:30 p.m. $1 (resident), $2 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Event Series Tour At Two

Tour At Two

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Gingerfest: Nailed It!

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Ms. Blaine and Ms. Donna for fast-paced fun creating a no-bake gingerbread house. Ages 8–12. 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Holiday Music Singalong

Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United States

5–7 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraft.com

HOLIDAY MUSIC SINGALONG Treehouse, The Studio and Allegro Music are patterning for a night of carols and holiday cheer on the outdoor stage.

Event Series Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com

JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens captained by drummer Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.

UUFA Winter Solstice Service

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States

“Honoring the Dark, Honoring the Light” in this service of music, meditation and candle lighting featuring the UUFA Chalice Choir. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org

Event Series Salsa Dancing

Salsa Dancing

Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United States

Join SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. [email protected]

UUFA Chalice Choir

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States

6:30 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org

UUFA CHALICE CHOIR "Honoring the Dark, Honoring the Light" is a winter solstice program that includes music, meditation and candle lighting.

Classic City Trivia

The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States

Test 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 States

Townie improv that invites you to bring suggestions to help create improv magic. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Nuclear Tourism, Delta 8, Sex Mex

The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

10 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

NUCLEAR TOURISM Skate punks playing surfy, garage-infused songs.

DELTA 8 New hardcore punk supergroup with members of Beer Piss, Snuki, McQQeen and Rubber Udder.

SEX MEX San Antonio act that's equal parts power pop and punk rock.

Santa’s Little Helper

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Day camp with games, gymnastics, lunch, snacks and a Christmas movie. Ages 5​​–12. Registration required. 9 a.m.​​–4 p.m. $12 (resident), $18 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com

R. Wood Studio Solstice Sale

R. Wood Studio 450 Georgia Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Browse discounted hand-crafted ceramic goods. 10 a.m.​​–7 p.m. www.rwoodstudio.com

Athens Humane Society in the Lobby

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

A representative from the AHS will be available to talk about its programs and services. 2​​–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Read to Rover

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Reading aloud to a dog helps children develop their reading skills and build confidence. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Diamond Hill Farm Stand

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Vegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com

Yoga in the Galleries

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Open Gallery & Print Sale

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United States

Limited-edition signed prints of works by artists who have previously exhibited will be on sale half-price, and “J. Grant Brittain: 80s Skate Photography” will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! acefranciscogallery.com

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com