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
Nuclear Tourism, Delta 8, Sex Mex
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 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 StatesDay 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
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]
R. Wood Studio Solstice Sale
R. Wood Studio 450 Georgia Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse discounted hand-crafted ceramic goods. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.rwoodstudio.com
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
Athens Humane Society in the Lobby
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA 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 StatesReading 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 StatesVegetables 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 StatesEnjoy 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
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
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesVolunteer-led gaming session for teens of all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Open Gallery & Print Sale
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesLimited-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
Artist Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring Third Thursday, works by Elizabeth Collins Hanes will be on display. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
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 vote for the pre-Christmas showing contenders and watch anime. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Balsam Range
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $25–50. pac.uga.edu
BALSAM RANGE Traditional bluegrass band from western North Carolina with fiddle, banjo, mandolin, upright bass, dobro and guitar. Tonight's performance includes well-known hits and holiday favorites.
Open Improv Jam
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy practice open to the community. 8–9:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
The Holiday Hustle Club
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
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!
LeeAnn Peppers, Michael Potter, Wet Garden, G.A.G, Other Voices Other Rooms
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LEEANN PEPPERS Local singer-songwriter playing sparse, tender folk music.
MICHAEL POTTER Experimental ambient and improv musician of The Electric Nature and tape label Null Zone.
WET GARDEN Local modular synth duo exploring deep listening and sustained tones
G.A.G. Improvisational noise by Joyce Le Guin.
OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS Spinning synth-pop and Cocteau Twins hits straight from the Go Bar glory days before and after the live performances.
Drug Ducks, The Low Whites
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthensGA
DRUG DUCKS Seasoned Athens musicians play covers, originals and space jams.
THE LOW WHITES No info available.
Winter Kickoff
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesKids will explore the winter woods and enjoy time outside. Ages 4–12. Registration required. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $6 (resident), $9 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.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
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
1001 Winterville Rd. Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight movement medicine with Estra Grace. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary
Marty Winkler
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. www.3railroad.org
MARTY WINKLER Jazz, pop and folk singer-songwriter.
Quintet Athens
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesHoppy Holidays. 6:30–8:30 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
QUINTET ATHENS Professional wind quintet performing a laid-back set of Christmas carols.
The Nutcracker
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will perform the classic fairytale set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. Dec. 22, 7 p.m. Dec. 23, 2 p.m. $32–42. www.classiccenter.com
Princess in Royal Blue Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
PRINCESS IN ROYAL BLUE BAND Motown, soul, blues and smooth R&B.
The Wild Jordan Tonk-Cats, Squalls-22
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–20. bit.ly/MarigoldDec22
THE WILD JORDAN TONK-CATS An all-star group of local veteran musicians perform danceable, soulful covers and originals.
SQUALLS 22 Experience '80s Athens magic as original Squalls members Bob Hay and Diana Torell perform backed by the Wild Jordan Tonk-Cats.
Drivin N Cryin, VOLK
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25 (adv.), $30. www.40watt.com
DRIVIN' N CRYIN' Legendary Atlanta band playing hard-charging, Southern-inspired rock.
VOLK Thrashing, twangy indie-rock folk outfit from Nashville.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Friday
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a Christmas Drag show to close out the 2023 season. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Holiday Adoption Event
ACC Animal Services 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA, United StatesThe shelter is hosting a holiday drop-in event with special prices and volunteer adoption counselors to help match you with a pet. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/Athenspets
Last Minute Gift Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMore than 40 local vendors will offer original art, bath and beauty products, sustainable fashion and more with live music. 1–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
The Nutcracker
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will perform the classic fairytale set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. Dec. 22, 7 p.m. Dec. 23, 2 p.m. $32–42. www.classiccenter.com
Mary & The HOT Hotty-Hots
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesChristmas Eve-Eve Concert. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night
Downtown Athens Athens7:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
PHIL KLINE'S UNSILENT NIGHT An annual tradition held across the world, Unsilent Night is a boombox parade and moving sound sculpture in which participants play the composition from audio players in unison. The parade will meet at Little Kings Shuffle Club and end outside of the 40 Watt Club.
Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesParade through downtown to the UGA quad with handheld speakers playing holiday music. 7:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Solstice Sisters
Hendershots Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.hendershotsathens.com
SOLSTICE SISTERS An annual holiday show by the three-piece outfit of sisterhood and soul.
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
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
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
