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
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Strike Fashion Show Geography Geology Building
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Madison Fest Madison Town Park
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
Free Yoga Weekend
Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy 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
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
16th Anniversary Open House Celebration
Five Points Yoga 2361 West Broad Street, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the studio’s offerings, try out mini-classes and enjoy food. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athensfivepointsyoga.com
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
Great Reading Adventure
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin 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 StatesLearn 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
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
5 Year Anniversary Party
Kempt 175 N Lumpkin Athens, Athens, GA, United StatesStop by to celebrate with giveaways, raffles and food. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. FREE! www.kemptathens.com
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Pottery Making Demonstration
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAs part of the annual “Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational,” there will be a pottery making demonstration. 1 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com/perspectives
Smartphone Photography Workshop
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTeaching 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 StatesGoinSolo 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 StatesIn partnership with AthensPets, this event will feature live music, vendors, adoptable pets and more. 2–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/southernbrewingcompany
Athens Choral Society
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleAug. 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 StatesEnjoy 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 StatesKACCB’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 StatesDress 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
Back ‘N’ Black
Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States6 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 States7 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.
Hearts and Minds: A Guide to Relationships
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA full-length original comedy that provides insights into the do’s and don’ts of romance. 7:30 p.m. $15–20. www.mortontheatre.com
The Vassar Blondes, Tattoo Logic, Deaf Condors
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 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.
Noche de Baile
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesNoche 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 StatesAubrey 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 States8 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.
Free Yoga Weekend
Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy 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
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
Pelvic Floor Workshop
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis workshop focuses on the pelvic floor, pleasure and sexual health in perimenopause and menopause. 12 p.m. $60. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Pop-Up Art Sale
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesKamden Ecker’s pottery and hand-molded leaf trinket trays will be available as well as oil paintings, prints, poetry books and more. 1–4 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
African Gospel Celebration
Covenant Presbyterian Church 1065 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA, United States2–4 p.m. FREE! www.africandept.org
AFRICAN GOSPEL CELEBRATION An afternoon of music exploring the oral traditions of Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.
Repair Cafe
Solid Waste Office 25 Hancock Industrial Way, Athens, United StatesBring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe
Lazy Sunday Smash Bros Video Game Tournament
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCompete in Super Smash Bros Ultimate as a best of three series with single elimination for prizes. Registration required. 2 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Overnight Angels
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
OVERNIGHT ANGELS Dave Lee leads covers of classic rock and Americana.
Trvy & The Enemy, Penny Loafer, January
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10. www.nuci.org
TRVY & THE ENEMY Live hip-hop band that fearlessly breaks barriers in the realm of modern rap music, blending elements of trap with psychedelic rock.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals. Debut single out soon.
JANUARY Amateur indie rock star whose singular melodies echo the big hits of the late ‘90s and early 2000s.
Shane Parish & Tatsuya Nakatani Duo, Dhana Jeera
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–20 suggested. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
SHANE PARISH & TATSUYA NAKATANI DUO Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre Shane Parish joins Nakatani, an avant-garde percussionist, composer and sound artist who has released over 80 recordings.
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.
Off The Clock Comedy: Angel Addition
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents comedians and improv, this week featuring the birthday celebration of local comedian Angel. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $7. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Scam Jam 2024
Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest scams targeting older adults, how to recognize signs of fraudulent activity, and steps to safeguard personal information and finances. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10. www.accaging.org
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesA drunken sailor must convince authorities of a sea monster’s existence before it gobbles up any more tourists in The Sea Serpent. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight