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
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
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
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
ACC Library Friends Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sep. 25–28. www.athenslibrary.org
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
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
Club Ned Anime Society
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Paranoia Agent,” “Domestic Girlfriend” and “Assassination Classroom.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
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.
Miss Thing’s Drag Bingo
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay bingo hosted by Sophia Lo’Rent, Lacie Bruce and Karmella Macchiato to win prizes. All ages. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (bingo). www.boybutante.org
Wine Tasting
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTry wines from Italy’s acclaimed wine-growing Piedmont region. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. $40. [email protected]
Author Talk & Book Signing
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Dr. Lioba M. Moshi will read from her newest book Safari Njema: My Journey from Kilimanjaro to America. 7 p.m. $5. www.avidbookshop.com
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.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
Trivia Night
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
Ghastly Horror Society
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 2023 comedy drama film Fantasy A Gets a Mattress. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
Nuçi’s Space Jam
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United StatesNuçi's Space Jam. 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.nuci.org
THE GRINGOS Covers and originals with a gravelly, powerful voice.
THE WRAPS Dynamic local rock act with sounds reminiscent of the Drive-By Truckers.
A Thousand Horses, Josh Ward
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
A THOUSAND HORSES Muscular country, drawling rock, high gospel harmony, low-country blues and old school soul melded together into something special and distinct.
JOSH WARD Texas-based country-rock singer with a sweet Southern twang.
Ned Collette, Little Gold
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.instagram.com/littlekingsshuffleclub
NED COLLETTE Australian singer-songwriter and instrumentalist who was a member of Melbourne instrumental band City City City and has since recorded six albums, either as solo productions or with his band, Wirewalker.
LITTLE GOLD “Bummer basement country rock” from songwriter Christian DeRoeck (Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band) featuring members of the Pink Stones and Big Trouble.
Everybody
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a modern adaptation of the 15th century morality tale Everyman that faces what truly matters once the end is near. Sept. 19–21 & 25–28, 8 p.m. Sept. 29, 2 p.m. $18. ugatheatre.com/everybody
Erik Olson Organ Trio
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ERIK OLSON ORGAN TRIO Pianist who recently moved to Athens from Montana.
One Ton Tomato
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
ONE TON TOMATO Latin jazz, salsa and mambo band.
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Artist Talk & Book Signing
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States**This event has been rescheduled to Oct. 22 due to inclement weather** Author Neesha Powell-Ingabire will read from their newest book Come By Here: A Memoir in Essays from Georgia’s Geechee Coast. 7 p.m. $5. www.avidbookshop.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
ACC Library Friends Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States**This event has been canceled for Sept. 26 and Sept. 27 due to inclement weather, but will resume on Sept. 28** Browse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sep. 25–28. www.athenslibrary.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
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Jason Matherly’s exhibition “Stay On It Stay On It Stay On It” will be on view. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
25th Anniversary
Agua Linda 1376 Prince Ave, Athens, United StatesCelebrate the restaurant’s anniversary with tequila tastings, a live rooftop DJ, giveaways and more. 5–9 p.m. www.agualindarestaurant.com
Holman Autry Band
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
HOLMAN AUTRY BAND Long-running local band blending rock and country.
What’s Your Story?
Athens Technical College 800 US Hwy. 29 N., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will host community storytellers to share meaningful experiences of diversity, equity and inclusion. 6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
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
Open Mic
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/marigoldauditoriumwinterville
OPEN MIC Mayor Dodd Ferrell, Adam Poulin, MK Barnes and Joe Willey lead a weekly open mic. Sing a song, tell a story or read a poem.
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
Slow Parade
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States**This event has been canceled due to inclement weather**
SLOW PARADE Atlanta-based music collective headed by Matthew Pendrick, who mixes roots, blues and country into his songwriting.
UnPhiltered Trivia
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
Old 97’s, Elettrodomestico
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
OLD 97'S Americana group formed in 1992 in Dallas, TX that now has 13 studio albums.
ELETTRODOMESTICO Electro psychedelic pop duo featuring Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Go's and producer Pietro Staccia.
Penelope Road, Khaliko
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States**This event has been canceled due to inclement weather**
PENELOPE ROAD Five-piece band that boldly embraces the self-awarded label of “stanky funky junk.”
KHALIKO Atlanta-based alternative groove-rock band.
Circa
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Australian contemporary circus company’s show Humans 2.0 features elaborate choreography. Sept. 26–27, 7:30 p.m. $29–69. Performances for Young People Sept. 27, 10 a.m. $3 (students), $5 (adults). pac.uga.edu
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
Everybody
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a modern adaptation of the 15th century morality tale Everyman that faces what truly matters once the end is near. Sept. 19–21 & 25–28, 8 p.m. Sept. 29, 2 p.m. $18. ugatheatre.com/everybody
