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
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
Sumotastic Saturday
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin in the fun and watch or participate with sumo suit match ups. Ages 14 & up. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Pups & Pints
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesACC Animal Services’ canine outreach event provides a chance to meet shelter dogs and learn how you can get involved with shelter animals. Third Sundays, 1–3 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Oconee County Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 12–15. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Cat Video Fest
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a curated showing of funny, sweet and unhinged cat videos in benefit of the Athens Area Humane Society. Sept. 7 & 14, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Sept. 15, 1:30 p.m. $9. www.athenscine.com
Sunday Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Little Women
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA Broadway musical adaptation based on the classic story by Louisa May Alcott. Sep. 13–14 & 20–21, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 15 & 22, 3 p.m. $10–20. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
Tournament of Topics
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensCompetition with a variety of comedians riffing on random topics head-to-head hosted by Levi Crumely. 9 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.com
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
Tiny Tales at the Zoo
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, a craft and a chance to meet an ambassador animal up close. Ages 6 & under. Registration required. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
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
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8–11, 5:30–6:20 p.m. Ages 12–17, 6:30–7:20 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Teen D&D Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Poetry Reading
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrandon Som and Siwar Masannat will read from their collections as part of the Asian American Literature Festival. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Third Mondays, 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Moms Unhinged
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedians talk about motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating and more. 7 p.m. $28. www.mortontheatre.com
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Five by Five
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
FIVE BY FIVE: GEORGIA BRASS AND GEORGIA WINDS QUINTETS Ten of UGA's powerhouse instrumental faculty launch the Faculty Chamber Ensemble Series.
Trivia with Marissa
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Marissa. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Funny Femmes
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians perform with surprise guests. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. Third Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAfter becoming the target of an evil ninja clan, a businessman must enlist the help of a ninja hunter in A Life of a Ninja. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
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
Internet 101: Privacy and Security
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to protect your data, recognize security risks and get tips on how to manage your personal information. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Historic Athens History Hour
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the history of the Ellard-Weir House and the steps toward its preservation with the Historic Cobbham Foundation. 12 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Memoir Writing Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Our Casa Es Tu Casa
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCasa de Amistad’s first annual fundraiser will feature food, music, dancing and a silent auction. 5:30–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Athentic Book Club
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of Happy Place by Emily Henry and discuss it with the group. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Paranoia Agent,” “Domestic Girlfriend” and “The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
The Randall Bramblett Band
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $20 (Friends of the Garden), $24. botgarden.uga.edu
THE RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND This established Georgia singer-songwriter's Southern-tinged music pulls from a variety of influences. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo 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.
Silversun Pickups, Speedy Ortiz
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $32. www.georgiatheatre.com
SILVERSUN PICKUPS Alternative rock band from Los Angeles that was formed in 2000.
SPEEDY ORTIZ Indie rock band from Northampton, MA led by frontwoman Sadie Dupuis’ mischievous songwriting.
Your Ex’s Pets
WUOG 45 Baxter St, Athens, United StatesLive in the Lobby. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
YOUR EX'S PETS New band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell. Swing by the station or tune in to 90.5 FM to hear a live broadcast.
Trivia Night
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hilolounge
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.
Florry, Sunset Honor Unit
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Honky Tonk Tuesdays. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FLORRY Philadelphia country rock band that has expanded its original folk and country concentration.
SUNSET HONOR UNIT Sentimental pop from Atlanta comprised of dueling songwriters Drew Kirby (Mothers, CDSM) and Jake Chisenhall (Delorean Gray).
Open Toad Comedy Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
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
Playtime Express
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a train-themed small group playtime. Registration required. Ages 3 & up. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
