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
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
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
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
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets 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
Credit 101 Workshop
Athens Land Trust 685 N Pope Street, Athens, United StatesLearn the basics of credit, how to build it and what resources are available to help. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org
YA Bad Art Night
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA night of creating cursed creations with a prize for the best worst artwork. Ages 12–18. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Love.Craft Bingo Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA bingo event benefiting the nonprofit organization Love.Craft Athens. 6:30–8 p.m. $3 for 1 card, $5 for 2. www.lovecraftathens.org
Event Contractor Orientation and Training
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the theater’s operations and freelance event work, then train on a specific area skill. Registration required. 6–8 p.m. [email protected]
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.
MS Excel: Formulas, Functions and Sorting
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis fast-paced class teaches how to work with datasets and perform a basic data analysis. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Author Talk & Book Signing
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Suzi Ehtesham–Zadeh will discuss her newest book of short stories Zan. 7 p.m. $5 www.avidbookshop.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Nickalous Benson. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Three Star Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1987 action comedy film Catch the Heat. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Second Annual Athens Improv Festival
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesThe festival spans three days at different locations, with today’s event featuring a show of local improvisers. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
The Pink Stones, T. Hardy Morris, The Howdies
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
THE PINK STONES Cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm.
T. HARDY MORRIS Singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
THE HOWDIES Old-school outlaw country act featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher.
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
The Drug Ducks
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE DRUG DUCKS Seasoned musicians playing covers, originals and space jams.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Teen Studio: A Perfect Model
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesView the exhibition “A Perfect Model: Prints after Anthony van Dyck’s Portraits,” and make your own work of art inspired by it. Ages 13–18. Email to RSVP. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Adobe Premiere Pro Video Editing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to import your video, cut and splice scenes, insert transitions and titles, and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA professor Martijn van Wagtendonk will discuss his recent work in the interactive exhibition “Cupola: a Collaboration.” 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Athentic Cycling Group
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCyclists of all skill levels are invited for a no-drop group ride that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Every other Thursday, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Open Mic
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville6–8 p.m. FREE! www.marigoldauditorium.com
OPEN MIC Bring your instrument, a good joke or your favorite monologue. Hosted by Mayor Dodd Ferrelle and Adam Poulin.
Molly Tu Hott
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
MOLLY TU HOTT JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance. Combining lyrical raps with trap beats, this femcee represents her world honestly and inspiringly.
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Serial Experiments Lain,” “Kaguya-sama: Love is War” and “Erased.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
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
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Liz Farrell, Big Sauty
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
BIG SAUTY Funky band incorporating elements of jazz, funk, rock and roll and a touch of bluegrass.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Underground Springhouse
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $27.75 (adv.), $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG Psych-funk jam band from Baltimore who are “seizing the moment” personified.
UNDERGROUND SPRINGHOUSE "Hype-chill-rock-funk" alternative band of five.
Second Annual Athens Improv Festival
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThe festival spans three days at different locations, with today’s event featuring an open improv jam. 7:30–9 p.m. FREE! www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Soul Shining Open Mic Night with GABBA
David's 105 Listening Room 105 E. Washington St., Monroe, United States7:30–11 p.m. FREE! www.davids105.com
SOULSHINING OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH GABBA The Georgia Allman Brothers Band Association hosts live performances by Andy Johnson, Jesse Bennett Band, Nick Savage, Eddie King, Bradley Atha, Ron Stone, Rod Avera and Grace Newton.
Comedy on Draft
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring a variety of comics from Athens and Atlanta. 8 p.m. $7. www.athenticbrewing.com
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a lineup of touring and local comedians. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $7. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy
MOLD!, Josey, Hoca Christ Devil, Obscurity
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MOLD! Anxiety-infused psych-noise rock collective from Miami.
JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.
HOCA CHRIST DEVIL The solo rock and roll project of Christopher Devlin Brown.
OBSCURITY New local synth-punk duo.
Roast Battle Round 1
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians will go head-to-head in a roast battle with winners advancing to the next round. 8:30 p.m. $10–15. www.athenscomedy.com
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Neighborhood Traffic Calming
Online GA, United StatesGeorgia Bikes hosts an advocates and practitioners roundtable about how to improve road safety where you live. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! bit.ly/ntcwebinar2024
