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

Event Series Meet & Play

Meet & Play

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

Drop 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 States

Georgia 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

Opening Reception

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

The 22nd annual “Pottery Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational” showcases 50 potters from across Georgia. 6–8 p.m. $25. www.ocaf.com/perspectives

Tristan Tritt

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

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com

TRISTAN TRITT Georgia-born rock artist who is inspired by Motörhead, Ozzy Osborne and Stone Temple Pilots.

Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

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

Join others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

Lovesong, First Wave

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/LovesongAthens

LOVESONG The Cure tribute band performing the hits and deep cuts.

FIRST WAVE Quintessential tribute to the new wave and alternative music scene of the '70s, '80s and '90s.

Second Annual Athens Improv Festival

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

The festival spans three days at different locations, with today’s event featuring a show of Atlanta improvisers. 6–11 p.m. $15 www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

GlowBand

Braselton Civic Center 27 East Lake Drive, Braselton, United States

7 p.m. $28. www.theglowband.com/braselton-civic-center

GLOWBAND "Eagles & Friends" features quintessential Eagles songs, plus favorites by Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt and Bob Seger.

AADM Dance For Justice

Rodeo Club Athens 1700 Commerce Road, Athens

AADM’s fundraiser will feature professional line dancing instructors, live DJ, music and motivational social justice speakers. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.aadmovement.org

Gavin Adcock, Giovannie & The Hired Guns

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com

GAVIN ADCOCK Watkinsville-born emerging country artist.

GIOVANNIE & THE HIRED GUNS Country rock band from Stephenville, TX.

Wieuca, A.D. Blanco, Fishbug

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com

WIEUCA Four-piece experimental outfit that fuses indie rock, psychedelia and trip hop. Reunion set!

A.D. BLANCO Local Athens alternative-rock band inspired by '90s grunge and punk.

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.

Event Series Athens Choral Society

Athens Choral Society

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville

Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24, 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. $15. www.athenschoralsociety.com

ATHENS CHORAL SOCIETY The program "Back to Broadway" features popular and timeless Broadway hits.

Night Hike

Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Experience nature in a different light and discover local trails by moonlight. 7:30 p.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec

Event Series The Original Splitz

The Original Splitz

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

7:30–10:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.

Zl!ster, Exit Row, T.W.I.N., Silv

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

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

ZL!STER Atlanta-based rapper and singer.

EXIT ROW Athens-based bedroom pop with songs about the past haunting the present.

T.W.I.N Atlanta- and Athens-based hip-hop and R&B artist with stellar word play and creative flows.

SILV No info available.

Deaf Andrews, White Toledo

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

9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

DEAF ANDREWS Charlotte-based indie pop rock band.

WHITE TOLEDO North Carolina alt-rock band with a captivating blend of new age fullness and vintage rock charm.

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

Event Series Free Yoga Weekend

Free Yoga Weekend

Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy a variety of free yoga classes, giveaways and more. Registration required. Aug. 24, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Aug. 25, 8 a.m–6 p.m. FREE! www.fuelhotyoga.com

16th Anniversary Open House Celebration

Five Points Yoga 2361 West Broad Street, Athens, GA, United States

Learn about the studio’s offerings, try out mini-classes and enjoy food. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athensfivepointsyoga.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

Great Reading Adventure

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

Join Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck for magic, puppetry, audience participation and more to motivate young readers. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Create Your Death File Workshop

Getting Real Counseling Center 770 Gaines School Road, Suite A, Athens, United States

Learn how to convey your end-of-life wishes through an organized death file with all materials provided and access to an End of Life Doula to answer questions. Registration required. 11 a.m. $75. https://forms.gle/61uWwUDD1nwriXq97

5 Year Anniversary Party

Kempt 175 N Lumpkin Athens, Athens, GA, United States

Stop by to celebrate with giveaways, raffles and food. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. FREE! www.kemptathens.com

Smartphone Photography Workshop

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Teaching artist Kristen Bach will help attendees elevate their mobile photography skills. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Athens Brewsic Fest

Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States

GoinSolo Events and Athenspets Present: Athens Brewsic Fest. 2–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/goinsoloevents

HALOGENIC Local alternative psychedelic rock band.

SECOND NATURE Athens-based three-piece alternative rock band channeling the raw intensity of '90s grunge.

HELLO MY NAME IS High-energy '80s–2000s cover band.

WALESKA Southern rock band with twangy guitars, heartfelt lyrics and plenty of grit.

WELL KEPT Athens alternative rock band led by Tommy Trautwein that combines modern indie and classic emo.

Athens Brewsic Festival

Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States

In partnership with AthensPets, this event will feature live music, vendors, adoptable pets and more. 2–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/southernbrewingcompany

Event Series Athens Choral Society

Athens Choral Society

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville

Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24, 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. $15. www.athenschoralsociety.com

ATHENS CHORAL SOCIETY The program "Back to Broadway" features popular and timeless Broadway hits.

Moms Let’s Party

The Izzy + Co Studio 190 Oakbend Court, Athens, United States

Enjoy a happy hour with Dawg Day Frosés, small bites, giveaways and learn about the studio. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.izzyco.com/summer-mom-party

KACCB Dirty Dance Party

Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States

KACCB’s fundraiser will include dance performances, open dance floor time, food, face painting, a photo booth and raffles. 5–9 p.m. $5. www.accgov.com/dirtydanceparty

3rd Anniversary Luau Celebration

MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Dress in your best luau attire and enjoy live music, fair hair, face painting, shaved ice, food, vendors and more. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenskava.com

Joe Cat

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

6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

JOE CAT Athens-based Americana singer-songwriter and troubadour.

Back ‘N’ Black

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

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

BACK 'N' BLACK AC/DC tribute band.

Gavin Adcock, Trippp

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com

GAVIN ADCOCK Watkinsville-born emerging country artist.

TRIPPP Trio of triplet brothers from Jonesboro, AR with a country sound informed by Memphis blues, Kentucky bluegrass and Southern rock.

Grassland

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com

GRASSLAND "Amerigrass" band with classical organ, double bass and jazz guitar and a jazz-folk-pop-bluegrass sound.

The Vassar Blondes, Tattoo Logic, Deaf Condors

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

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

THE VASSAR BLONDES Local indie-pop four piece. Album release show!

TATTOO LOGIC Local funky five piece.

DEAF CONDORS Experimental garage-rock group with a genre-bending sound anchored by Peruvian brothers Bob Jesus and Darrick Alvarez.

Event Series Noche de Baile

Noche de Baile

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

Noche de Baile. 8 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com

DJ MANE TIMBAthens and SALSAthens host a monthly dance social with the latest Latin music.

Shehehe, Totally Slow, Chimes, Mercyland

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

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $30 (entry and record). bit.ly/SheheheAug24

SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere. Album release show!

TOTALLY SLOW Razor sharp, no-frills melodic hardcore from Greensboro, NC.

CHIMES Gainesville, FL band that strikes a balance between post-punk, synth-pop and dark wave.

MERCYLAND Recently revitalized post-punk band originally formed in 1985 and fronted by David Barbe.

Schmuk, The Sporrs, Delta 8, Ultra Lights, Telemarket

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com

SCHMUK Avant-garde egg punk band redefining musical norms with its eccentric style and infectious energy. Single release show!

THE SPORRS Garage rock band with an energetic alt-rock sound and a drop of punk.

DELTA 8 Local hardcore punk band.

ULTRA LIGHTS Atlanta post-punk with early '90s college rock and '70s proto-punk influences.

TELEMARKET Driving, angular indie-rock band from Athens.