Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Strike Fashion Show | Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm | Geography Geology Building
Strike Fashion Show Geography Geology Building
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Madison Fest | Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am | Madison Town Park
Madison Fest Madison Town Park
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.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
Athens Film Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThis inaugural festival spans three days screening more than 80 films across four venues with expert-led workshops and networking events. Aug. 15, 5–11:30 p.m. Aug. 16–17, 1 p.m.–12 a.m. $8–60. www.athensfilm.com
Homeschool Meet-Up
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDrop in to learn and interact with other homeschool families and students of all ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE Every Wednesday and Friday evening.
Lane Marie
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
LANE MARIE Indie pop artist raised in Athens whose work explores the ups and downs of the human experience.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Open Mic
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery.com
OPEN MIC Every Friday.
Bad Guru, Nix the Scientist, Way Past Cool
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
BAD GURU Conscious-shifting creatives casting cosmic concerts to the collective.
NIX THE SCIENTIST Progressive rock trio based in Atlanta by way of Athens.
WAY PAST COOL Fast, catchy, melodic sing-a-long pop-punk anthems with a classic '90s vibe.
TaxiCab Verses, Alien Funk Academy, James Aurelio Band
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
TAXICAB VERSES Local group fronted by Jim Wilson and inspired by the traditional sounds of Ghana.
ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish.
JAMES AURELIO BAND Roots-rock project led by Jim Wilson (Los Cantares, TaxiCab Verses).
Pride and Prejudice
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA theatrical adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel about the witty heroine Elizabeth Bennet. Aug. 9–10 & 15–17, 8 p.m. Aug. 11 & 18, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Dhana Jeera, Burly Ivy, A.C. Darnell
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
DHANA JEERA North African, Ethiopian, Moroccan and Mauritanian-influence music by visual artist and Immaterial Possession member Jeremy Kiran Fernandes alongside Organically Programmed Orchestra's Gabrielle Daniels.
BURLY IVY Psych-art rock band with loungy space sounds and midnight choirs featuring Jim Willingham, Bryan Poole, Dain Marx and Ryan Bousquet.
A.C. DARNELL Member of the Darnell Boys.
Kettle to Wake, Silent Monolith
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
KETTLE TO WAKE Athens and Asheville-based death metal band.
SILENT MONOLITH Purveyors of American stoner rock hailing from Nashville, TN.
Ashes to Omens, We Shameless Few, Frisson Incorporated
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. (music). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ASHES TO OMENS Seamless blend of hard rock, alternative rock and post-grunge.
WE SHAMELESS FEW New band that got its start at Athens Business Rocks.
FRISSON INCORPORATED No info available.
Jim Cook, The Normal Bluegrass Band
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. (8 a.m.)
THE NORMAL BLUEGRASS BAND New bluegrass group that formed through the monthly Athentic Bluegrass Jams. (10 a.m.)
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets 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
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
2024 BouleYard
BoulevardThe annual neighborhood-wide yard sale supports Boulevard’s tree planting initiative with individual homes setting up yard sales. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.boulevardathens.com/bouleyard.html
Comer Community Market
Farmer's Market Building 1914 Madison St., Comer, United StatesLocally grown produce, eggs, foods, pottery, jewelry and handmade goods. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.facebook.com/ComerFM
Back-to-School Open House
Highland Yoga BeechwoodCheck out yoga classes for all levels and meet teachers. Registration required. Aug. 17, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Aug. 18, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. FREE! www.highland-yoga.com/open-house
Secret Creek Adventure
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesTake a guided creek walk and explore with a snack break. Registration required. 9:30 a.m. $5 (ACC resident), $8 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Walk Into Wellness
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGet 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
Meteor Showers and Planets Galore
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the night sky with this planetarium program previewing what the August skies hold. Ages 5 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Family Day: Line and Color
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the elements of art with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
BINGO at the Library
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesPlay this classic game with a back-to-school theme and various prizes. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Athens Writer’s Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesInformational meeting for an interactive writing group, discuss needs and wants for the group. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/mikhaylawrites
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Pathfinder Society RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome and adventure with the Pathfinder Society. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Seed Sorting for Our Seed Library
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin UGA Plant Biology Graduate Student Association students in sorting seeds for the free seed library. FREE! 1 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org
Athens Film Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThis inaugural festival spans three days screening more than 80 films across four venues with expert-led workshops and networking events. Aug. 15, 5–11:30 p.m. Aug. 16–17, 1 p.m.–12 a.m. $8–60. www.athensfilm.com
Athens Rock Quarry Community Discussion
East Friendship Baptist Church 480 Arch Street, Athens, United StatesDiscuss concerns and potential solutions around the impact of the quarry on nearby health and homes. 2 p.m. FREE! Inner East Athens Neighbors on Facebook
Weaving Workshop
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesAttendees will learn the basics of weaving. Supplies provided. Ages 10 & up. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Mrs. Roper Romp
NormaltownDress up as Helen Roper from “Three’s Company” to join in this crawl and raise money for local organizations. 2–8 p.m. $40 & up. www.roperrompathens.com
Beats and Brews
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Athens Clarke County Democrat Committee is hosting a fundraiser featuring merchandise, music, raffles and more. $25 suggested donation. 5–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Democrat Beats + Brews
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDemocrat Beats + Brews. 5–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
DJ SEROTONIN Emerging electronic music artist with a passion for hypnotic techno, electro and groove.
CARLY KING Singer-songwriter, music therapist and multi-instrumentalist.
SINGING CIRCLE No info available.
CATFIGHT Atlanta all-female punk trio.
Opening Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “How to Measure an Ocean” features work representing the artistic and life partnership of James Enos and Jess Machacek. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Stairway to Zeppelin
Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. www.innovationamphitheater.com
STAIRWAY TO ZEPPELIN A to-the-note Led Zeppelin tribute show.
The Ocho, Florence Cardigan, Khaliko
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10. www.terrapinbeer.com
THE OCHO A multi-genre band of UGA students who focus on classic rock, alternative, funk and country.
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local "reggae disco dreamy funk pop" trio with sardonic lyricism and dynamic live shows.
KHALIKO Four-piece groovy lo-fi alternative surf style band utilizing emotional vocals.
Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Seth Tepfer and live music by 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 Old Folkers
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
THE OLD FOLKERS Live music for a contra dance hosted by Athens Folk Musicand Dance Society.
Freeman Leverett
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
Pride and Prejudice
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA theatrical adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel about the witty heroine Elizabeth Bennet. Aug. 9–10 & 15–17, 8 p.m. Aug. 11 & 18, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Willa Mae, Zoe Bayani, Honeypuppy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
WILLA MAE Knoxville indie artist with a rock-oriented sound reminiscent of '90s grunge.
ZOE BAYANI Atlanta singer-songwriter drawing inspiration from old nostalgic Americana, folk and soft rock.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
Rosie and the Ratdogs, Swear Jar, Fishbug
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.
SWEAR JAR Local '90s-inspired rock band exploring new horizons in punk, indie and alternative.
FISHBUG Local punk band that has recently returned to the live music scene and is influenced by bands such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers and My Chemical Romance.
