Calendar Picks
Athens Clay Trail | Saturday, June 7 @ 9:00 am | Various Locations
Athens Clay Trail Various Locations
Historic Athens Heritage Walk | Saturday, June 7 @ 2:00 pm | Contact for Location
Historic Athens Her... Contact for Location
The Violin Summit Project | Saturday, June 7 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
The Violin Summit P... 40 Watt Club
Artist Reception | Saturday, June 7 @ 7:00 pm | Athentic Brewing Co.
Artist Reception Athentic Brewing Co.
Wine Glass Painting
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesLocal artist Yvonne Studevan will share her inspiration for her work “Waiting Patiently,” then guide participants in a wine glass painting activity. Registration required. 10 a.m. $10. 706-742-0823
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
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tween Busy Bees Hangout
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesWork on the Busy Bee Card with the month’s special activity. Ages 8–11. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Artist Market and Benefit Show
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors donating half their profits and enjoy live music with proceeds benefitting Hurricane Helene relief efforts. 4–10 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/littlekingsshuffleclub
Art Market & Benefit Show for Helene Relief.
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArt Market & Benefit Show for Helene Relief. 4 p.m. (market), 8 p.m. (music). $10. www.instagram.com/littlekingsshuffleclub
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.
CANNON ROGERS Local songwriter, guitarist and pedal steel player who is as influenced by Flannery O'Connor as he is Lucinda Williams.
JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.
GIRL PORN For queer punks by queer punks.
DEAD VIBES ENSEMBLE Sludge metal duo fueled by whiskey and loud amplifiers.
Fall Party
Middle Of Nowhere Farm 5646 Neese Commerce Road, Hull, United StatesEnjoy live music, food vendors, camping options and more. Oct. 17–19, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. $5–30. www.facebook.com/middleofnowherefarm
Artist Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesPhoto-based artist Tokie Rome-Taylor will discuss her research and works on view. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Tracy and Jeff
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
TRACY AND JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig.
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Tokusatsu Thursdays
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1969 Japanese horror film Yokai Monsters: Along With Ghosts. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Opening Reception
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesA new collection of works featuring local artists Jackie Dorsey and Caroline Ford Coleman will open in the Classic Galleries. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Open Studio
Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 160 Tracy St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United StatesArtist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Adam Void’s exhibition will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Martin Sexton
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35 (adv.), $40. bit.ly/MartinSextonAthens
MARTIN SEXTON Singer-songwriter performing the Beatles' Abbey Road in his signature style.
Athens Music Jam
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
ATHENS MUSIC JAM Country, blues and good ol’ rock and roll.
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 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.
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
Elf Power, Honeypuppy
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBirthoween. 7 p.m. FREE! (w/ UGA ID), $5. www.wuog.org
ELF POWER Longtime fixture on the Athens scene playing crisp, melodic psych-pop.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
Rigometrics, Penelope Road, Space Gator
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $8. www.georgiatheatre.com
RIGOMETRICS Classic rock with a contemporary edge and explosive guitar solos.
PENELOPE ROAD Five-piece band that boldly embraces the self-awarded label of “stanky funky junk.”
SPACE GATOR Psych-rock group formed in the swamps of Chicago.
A.D. Blanco
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $35. www.mmcc-arts.org
A.D. BLANCO Local indie rock trio inspired by '90s grunge and early 2000s pop rock.
Thursday Scholarship Series: “Made in America”
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. pac.uga.edu
MADE IN AMERICA An evening performing works of the best American composers.
Flying Squid Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Clown Car Comedy Tour
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesComedians Scott Wharton (Kill Tony), Clay Jones and Gabe Kerr from Austin, TX invade Athens. 8 p.m. (doors). $7. www.athenscomedy.com
Beer Piss, Zookraught, Real Wow
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.
ZOOKRAUGHT Dance punk trio out of Seattle.
REAL WOW Scattered and dissonant indie math rock from Athens.
Hawk Proof Rooster, North Georgia All Stars
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents: Western NC Relief Show. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes
HAWK PROOF ROOSTER Local old-time string duo that sings and plays fiddle, banjo, ukulele, guitar and mandolin.
NORTH GEORGIA ALL STARS Old time stringband is the style of Charlie Poole and the Skillet Lickers.
Solid Country Gold
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SOLID COUNTRY GOLD Diablo boys playing country jams.
Creative Aging Art Workshop
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin teaching artist Toni Carlucci to discuss art in the galleries and to make art in the studio classroom. All skill levels welcome. Ages 55 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com
Play All Day
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop-in play with a variety of toys, interactive events and activities. Ages 5 & under. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop 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
Homeschool Hangout
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesHomeschool students can learn and interact with other families in the homeschooling community. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Fall Party
Middle Of Nowhere Farm 5646 Neese Commerce Road, Hull, United StatesEnjoy live music, food vendors, camping options and more. Oct. 17–19, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. $5–30. www.facebook.com/middleofnowherefarm
Death & Mourning: Candlelight Tour
Athens Welcome Center 280 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore how families mourned the loss of their loved ones during the Regency Era by touring a parlor and dining room adorned in mourning decor. Oct. 11, 18 & 25, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
Bear Holloween
Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Halloween with spooky delights, animal encounters and more. 5:30–8:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/BearHollowZoo
Oktoberfest
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate Oktoberfest with soft pretzels, rootbeer floats and a seasonal movie. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Porchfest 2024 Kick-Off
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPick up your pre-ordered Porchfest merch, play Athens history trivia and grab food from Cafe Racer. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Historic Athens Porchfest Kick-off Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesHistoric Athens Porchfest Kick-off Party. 6 p.m. (event), 7:45–9:30 p.m. (karaoke). FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENS MUSIC KARAOKE Kick-off the weekend of Historic Athens Porchfest with trivia and karaoke of songs by Athens artists.
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
DanceATHENS 2024
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual celebration unifies the dance communities of Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia. Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $13–16. www.mortontheatre.com
Walk Thru Boo
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAJoin an outside spooky walk full of live zombies, ghouls and ghosts. Ages 6–12. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
