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
Off The Beaten Path Market
Puma Yu's 355 Oneta St Suite D 400 A, Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse vintage clothing, accessories and handmade items from local artisans, and enjoy music, food and drinks in benefit of Athens Area Habitat for Humanity. 12:30–6 p.m. www.OTBPMarket.com
Fall Market
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensBrowse a market pop-up with vintage clothing, handmade items and more. 1–5 p.m. www.globetavern.com
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. 1 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Sophie Mae Wellington
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
SOPHIE MAE WELLINGTON Boston-based old time fiddle tunes, vocal jazz improvisation and traditional percussive dance.
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
Hobbit Day
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate National Hobbit Day with themed crafts, riddles and an escape room for all ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $40–60. pac.uga.edu
LOS ANGELES GUITAR QUARTET Grammy Award-winning ensemble whose transcriptions of concert masterworks provide fresh looks at the music of the past. Tonight's program includes works by Beethoven, Aaron Copland, Bach and Liszt.
Fall Equinox Restorative Circle
Shakti Power Yoga 940 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the equinox with cacao, restorative yoga, reiki and a sound bath. Registration required. 6 p.m. $35. shaktiyogaathens.com
Convalescent, Handholder, Claire Elitha
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (music). $7. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
CONVALESCENT Asheville band blending indie rock, emo and Americana.
HANDHOLDER A group whose multi-genre sound ranges from folk to rock to electronic.
CLAIRE ELITHA Local songwriter backed by Andrew McFarland and Roan O'Reilly.
The Black Power Rangers
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensA combination of social commentary and comedy featuring Black stand-up comedians from the South. 9 p.m. $15. www.globetavern.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
Tween Steam Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in and build your own creations with a variety of STEM toys. Ages 8-12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Artists Show & Tell
Just Pho 1063 Baxter St, Athens, United StatesLocal artists Margaret Agner, Nancy Carter and more share their passion and inspiration for their original works. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/justphoandmore
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
Letters to Seniors
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop-in to write meaningful letters that will be distributed to seniors living in Georgia. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Garden of Dreams
Ciné Athens, GA, United States"Garden of Dreams" Reception. 7 p.m. www.athica.org
THE WHILE Beat combo navigating the mood swings of life with dynamic indie rock.
THERA Solo guitar and electronics.
SCRATCHOFF Improv duo featuring sax and trumpet. First show!
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
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Artist Reception
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPhotographer Austin Emerson’s exhibition “Garden of Dreams” will be on view with live music performances. 7 p.m. www.athenscine.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
Gmail Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to get started using emails. Registration is required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Harmony English Conversation Group
Covenant Presbyterian Church 1065 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPractice speaking English in a friendly environment. Ages 18 & up. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Open Book Club
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDiscuss this month’s book, and enjoy coffee and snacks. Last Tuesdays, 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
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
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Jefferson Bass’ novel Carved in Bone. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Rain Barrel & Rainscaping Workshop
3500 Mitchell Bridge Rd. 3500 Mitchell Bridge Rd., Athens, GALearn simple techniques to manage rainwater in your yard and build your own rain barrel to take home. Supplies provided. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Athens Photography Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesSeveral guild members will give short talks about their favorite places to photograph in Georgia. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensphotographyguild.wordpress.com
Ballroom and Brews
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn a new ballroom dance style each month, then dance the night away. Fourth Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m. (lesson). 7–9 p.m. (open dance). www.athenticbrewing.com
Adult Line Dancing
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaAll skill levels are invited to learn and practice a new line dance each month. Ages 18 & up. $1. 6:30 p.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Historic Oglethorpe Society
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesTom Gresham and Greg Yoder will present their findings on new discoveries about Watson Mill Bridge State Park. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
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
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
Rabbit Box Storytelling: Birth of a Parent
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensThis month’s storytelling theme is “Birth of a Parent” with eight people sharing the path they followed to parenthood. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org
Trivia Night
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hilolounge
Trepid, Johnny Falloon, Bristoltooth, Spitehound
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
TREPID New local grungegaze.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
BRISTOLTOOTH Indie bedroom pop from Philadelphia.
SPITEHOUND Brooding, earnest indie.
Space Happy: Phil Thomas Katt and The Uncharted Zone
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes and Perpetual Doom present a screening of the 2023 feature-length documentary about a group of ragtag artists in Pensacola, FL. 9 p.m. FREE! 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
Parachute Playtime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin the librarians for engaging parachute activities followed by open play. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee
