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

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

Goddess Complex, Dry Talker, Labanna Babalon, Space Brother

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

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

GODDESS COMPLEX Atmospheric and layered electronic music.

DRY TALKER Indie band from Richmond, VA with speak-singing and rock stylings similar to Slint.

LABANNA BABALON Artist from New Orleans with eclectic, beat-driven soundscapes.

SPACE BROTHER Electronic- and hip-hop-influenced sounds from local musician Donald Whitehead.

Goddess Complex, Dry Talker, Labanna Babalon, Space Brother

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

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

GODDESS COMPLEX Atmospheric and layered electronic music.

DRY TALKER Indie band from Richmond, VA with speak-singing and rock stylings similar to Slint.

LABANNA BABALON Artist from New Orleans with eclectic, beat-driven soundscapes.

SPACE BROTHER Electronic- and hip-hop-influenced sounds from local musician Donald Whitehead.

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series ESOL

ESOL

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

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Reiki Circle

Reiki Circle

Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United States

Connect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com

Abbey Road Live

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Sunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $20 (Friends of the Garden), $24. botgarden.uga.edu

ABBEY ROAD LIVE Beloved local tribute band that keeps the crowd rocking to its extensive Beatles cover sets. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.

Event Series Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

Event Series Kenosha Kid

Kenosha Kid

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

No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.

Goodhost, Handholder

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

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

GOODHOST Energetic alternative group incorporating math rock elements.

HANDHOLDER A group whose multi-genre sound ranges from folk to rock to electronic.

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Jay Gonzalez

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

5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. (two sets). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies.

Wednesday with Jay

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

5:30 p.m. (Happy Hour set), 9 p.m. (Barfly set). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

WEDNESDAY WITH JAY Piano shows chock full of AM gold, one hit wonders, power/soft/baroque/sunshine pop. Requests taken.

Event Series Teen Anime Club

Teen Anime Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Join other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6​​–12. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee