Calendar Picks

AOC Twilight Criterium | Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm | Downtown Athens

Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens

Strike Fashion Show | Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm | Geography Geology Building

Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm

Strike Fashion Show

Geography Geology Building

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

Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens

Madison Fest | Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am | Madison Town Park

Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am

Madison Fest

Madison Town Park
Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens
Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm

Strike Fashion Show

Geography Geology Building
Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens
Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am

Madison Fest

Madison Town Park

Accessible Bird Walk

Wild Birds Unlimited 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy, Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy the beauty of nature, learn about local bird species and connect with fellow bird enthusiasts. Registration required. 8 a.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/wbuofathensga

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

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

Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Mark Plemmons, The Humdingers

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

Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)

THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul. (10 a.m.)

Ag Festival

Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United States

Learn about local agriculture with the Mobile Ag Classroom and enjoy a local petting zoo, face painting, giveaways, live workshops, music and more. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.farmviewmarket.com

Where’s Waldo Party

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate the end of summer with games, a photo station, art activities, prizes and more. 10 a.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Event Series Walk Into Wellness

Walk Into Wellness

Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Get moving alongside and meet others in the community, with each walk focusing on a different health topic. Ages 8 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec

Open an Oyster Fundraiser

The Pearl Girls 548 Hawthorne Ave, Athens, United States

Shuck an oyster, find a pearl and choose a necklace to wear it with with proceeds benefitting Project Safe. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $25. www.thepeargirls.com

Discover the Story Trail

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

Celebrate the Story Trail’s grand opening by exploring, reading books and creating an outdoor art project. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Artist Talk

Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United States

Wood crafter Barbara Odil will give a brief talk and demonstrate her technique. 11 a.m. FREE! www.wintervilleccgallery.com

Athens Council of the Blind

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

The group will present questions and ideas for Rep. Houston Gaines on how to improve services for those with visual impairments. 11 a.m. FREE! www.georgiacounciloftheblind.org

Really, Really Free Market

Reese and Pope Park

Just like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens

Black Creatives Connect

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Creatives of all professions and industries are invited to network and listen to a panel discussion that centers black creatives. 1 p.m. FREE! posh.vip/e/black-creatives-connect

Event Series Critter Tales

Critter Tales

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Listen to a story about nature, then go outside for an activity. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/scnc

Opening Reception

Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United States

The group exhibition “Queer Perspectives” featuring 13 LGBTQ+ identifying artists will be on view. 4–6 p.m. www.steffenthomas.org

New Orleans Jazz Stompers

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

4 Year Anniversary. 6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music of the early 20th century.

Gimme Springsteen

Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. www.innovationamphitheater.com

GIMME SPRINGSTEEN A tribute to Bruce Springsteen.

Hog-eyed Man, Paddy League, Michael Starkey

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15. www.wintervillecenter.com

HOG-EYED MAN Athens duo of Jason Cade (fiddle, banjo) and Rob McMaken (dulcimer, mandolin), who have a compelling approach to the archaic fiddle traditions of the Southern Appalachians.

PADDY LEAGUE Traditional music of Ireland and the Greek Isles.

MICHAEL STARKEY Multi-instrumentalist, music teacher and old time clawhammer banjo player from Edinburgh, Scotland.

Choir!Choir!Choir!

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com

CHOIR!CHOIR!CHOIR! Canada-based choir hosts an '80s singalong with pop hits from Prince, Madonna, Journey and more.

Sonambula, The Rishis, Phantom Callers

Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GA

7:30 p.m. $12. www.instagram.com/spaceball.bazaar

SONAMBULA A blend of post-punk ethos, exotica references and 1950s melodies with members of Factory, Shantih Shantih and Mattiel.

THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control and Wet Meadows.

PHANTOM CALLERS Southern goth honky tonk with members of Shantih Shantih.

One Night at The Castle

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $10. www.workshopathens.com

ONE NIGHT AT THE CASTLE A goth industrial dance night in homage to The Castle in Tampa, FL.

Organically Programmed, Ociffer, Libbaloops

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com

ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.

OCIFFER New wave-inspired five-piece from Carrollton.

LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy."

Willie Ziavino and the COT Band

Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States

Latin Dance Night. 8–11 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com

WILLIE ZIAVINO AND THE COT BAND A night of dancing to salsa, bachata, meringue and more.

Yesterday’s Clothes, Cigarettes @ Sunset, Hambear, Schmooze

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

8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

YESTERDAY'S CLOTHES Infectious indie rock from Asheville, NC.

CIGARETTES @ SUNSET Indie rock by five best friends from Boone, NC.

HAMBEAR Five-piece grunge emo-rock band based in Athens.

SCHMOOZE Athens alternative rock trio.

The Grawks, Larry’s Homework, 69 Dudes

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-infused local rock and roll band.

LARRY'S HOMEWORK Four-piece Americana/roots rock band from Athens started by Stephan Eutsler and Pat Pensyl.

69 DUDES Athens misfits on a mission to write 69 punk songs, each exactly 69 seconds long.

Athens Drag Brunch

Hendershots Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy brunch and disco themed drag entertainment. 11 a.m. $40. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com

Back to School Mingle and Market

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

Students, faculty and community are invited to this vendor market featuring locally made gifts. 1​​–6 p.m. FREE! www.globetavern.com

Event Series Athentic Bluegrass Jam

Athentic Bluegrass Jam

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

2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

ATHENTIC BLUEGRASS JAM Players of all skill levels are invited to participate in this open jam, which strives to unite members of the local folk music community. Every second Sunday.

Lux Treble Choir

Emmanuel Episcopal Church 498 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United States

4 p.m. FREE! www.emmanuelathens.org

LUX TREBLE CHOIR The program “Kindred Spirits” features music that explores connections with each other across time and place.

Off The Clock Comedy

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

Athens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring Zac Hadlock and friends. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy

BINGO Bash

Rocksprings Community Center 285 Rocksprings Ct, Athens, GA

Persons with developmental disabilities are invited to play for prizes. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 10:30 a.m. $1 (ACC resident), $2 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Event Series Hook and Needle

Hook and Needle

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

A crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com