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
Centauri, Ellwin, Raven, Bettsu
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesNightshade Family Presents. 11 p.m.–4 a.m. $10. www.nightshadefamilyband.com
CENTAURI Bay Area artist Marcos Quintero, currently located in Denver, is characterized by distinctive dubstep heavy hitters and powerful drops. Release party for an EP named Hummingbird!
ELLWIN Nightshade Family local DJ and producer playing dubstep, riddim, industrial, psytrance, and drum and bass.
RAVEN Local DJ playing IDM.
BETSU Local dubstep DJ and Nightshade Family sound system crew.
Athens to Atlanta Road Skate
Downtown Athens AthensThis 42nd annual event features a 49 mile route to Dacula and 87 miles route to Atlanta. Registration required. 7 a.m. www.a2a.net
Fall Market
Molly's Coffee Co. 8830 Macon Hwy Bldg 100, Athens, United StatesEnjoy vendors, door prizes, yoga, a photo booth, games and a food truck. 9 a.m. (yoga), 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (market). FREE! www.mollyscoffeeco.com
Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival
Classic City Flowers & Nursery 10325 Double Bridges Rd, Winterville, GeorgiaEnjoy decorating stations, hayrides, s’mores, hot chocolate, a photo booth and haunted tea room. Oct. 12, 19 & 26, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Oct. 13, 20 & 27, 12 p.m.–6 p.m. $10/children, $15/adults. www.classiccityflowers.com
UGA Trial Garden Fall Plant Sale
UGA Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual sale will feature tropical houseplants, succulents, and cacti curated from the garden’s greenhouse collection. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
Indie South Porchfest Vendor Market
815 N Chase Street 815 N Chase St., Athens, United StatesBrowse booths by artists, makers and vintage curators during Porchfest. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. www.facebook.com/historicathens
Historic Athens Porchfest
Multiple Locations – Athens, GA Athens, GA, United States1–8 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com/porchfest
HISTORIC ATHENS PORCHFEST Over 200 local acts will perform across seven historic neighborhoods.
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
East German Secret Police and West German Terrorists
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesHistorian Taylor Howard will present this lecture covering 1968–1991. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Folie à Deux
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FOLIE À DEUX Folie à Quatre minus two members play a set of French chansons, originals and jazzy tunes.
Financial Planning Series
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesFinancial professionals Ning Pan and Greg Wheeler discuss the basics of college savings and financial aid applications. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Funky Like Sunday
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. $25–55 (adv.), $31–61. bit.ly/flsatmt
FUNKY LIKE SUNDAY James Brown tribute act dedicated to meticulously reimagining the Godfather of Soul's sound through sweat-breaking showmanship and tight rhythmic grooves.
Segar Jazz Affair, John Dunn & The Jazzman Band
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (two sets). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SegarJazzOct20
SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz. Tonight is the 95th smooth jazz concert in the series.
JOHN DUNN & THE JAZZMAN BAND Jazz musician who has opened for legends such as Earth, Wind & Fire and Kool & The Gang.
The Not Too Spooky Organ Concert
Athens First UMC 327 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athensfirstumc.org
THE NOT TOO SPOOKY ORGAN CONCERT A family-friendly concert on the mighty Quimby organ that features creepy movie capers, Broadway favorites and Bach’s famous “Toccata in D minor.”
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesA live interactive musical comedy experience performed by a “shadow cast,” in partnership with Dancefx. 8 p.m. $20–40.50. www.classiccenter.com
Screenagers: Elementary Edition
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary about the impact of too much screen time, social media pressures, problems with early exposure to cell phones and more with a follow-up discussion. Reservation required. 8:15 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
How the Arts Improve Health and Wellbeing
206 Aderhold Hall 110 Carlton St., Athens, United StatesThe Torrance Center presents a two-day conference with breakout topics on the transformative power of music and art in nurturing community resilience. Registration required. Oct. 21, 3–6:30 p.m. Oct. 22, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! UGAartshealth2024.eventbrite.com
UGA Percussion Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE The ensemble performs its annual fall concert.
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
Improv Comedy Workshop
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of improvised comedy from Matt House. No experience required. 6:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Love in Our Stories of Sorrow
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesShare your story or listen and support others who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth and child loss. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athensparentwellbeing.org
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
Monday Movie Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1993 family classic Hocus Pocus, with a costume contest. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Karaoke Mixtape
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States7–11 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.nuci.org
KARAOKE MIXTAPE Take the stage, share your music and vibe out with the Nuçi's community. The crowd favorite wins two free hours of Amplify Studio time. Every third Monday on the month.
Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Landon Wordswell, Trvy & The Enemy
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $29.75. www.georgiatheatre.com
TALIB KWELI Brooklyn-based MC who has earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 years.
SKYZOO Rapper and songwriter with a number of notable solo and collaborative albums, including work with artist such as Dr. Dre and John Legend.
LANDON WORDSWELL Emcee from Atlanta known for intricate rhyme schemes, personal lyrics and bold truths.
TRVY & THE ENEMY High-energy hip-hop artist who weaves introspective lyrics into the psych-infused and sometimes heavy instrumentals of his backing band.
UGA Horn Choir
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA HORN CHOIR An ensemble of both horn majors and non-majors attending the Hugh Hodgson School of Music.
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
Sweetearthflying, Chuck Johnson, Galaxy Tube
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. www.athenscine.com
SWEETEARTHFLYING Former Athens resident Emmie Pierce uses guitar, found objects and modular synths to create subtle and extreme sonic textures, spatio-temporal distortions, and serene waves of cut up music.
CHUCK JOHNSON California-based composer, producer and musician with a focus on pedal steel guitar, experimental electronics and alternate tuning systems.
GALAXY TUBE Tape hiss mycelium and faded new-age sound bath from Grant Evans.
Hash Cabbage
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
HASH CABBAGE New Orleans improv rockers playing cosmic psychedelic music.
How the Arts Improve Health and Wellbeing
206 Aderhold Hall 110 Carlton St., Athens, United StatesThe Torrance Center presents a two-day conference with breakout topics on the transformative power of music and art in nurturing community resilience. Registration required. Oct. 21, 3–6:30 p.m. Oct. 22, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! UGAartshealth2024.eventbrite.com
A Conversation with Senator Saxby Chambliss and General Arnold Punaro
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesHear an insightful conversation on the state of American foreign policy and national defense in 2024 and beyond. 11 a.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Harmony English Conversation Group
Covenant Presbyterian Church 1065 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPractice speaking English in a friendly environment (11 a.m.). Improve your American English pronunciation skills (12 p.m.). Ages 18 & up. Tuesdays. FREE! [email protected]
Harmony English Conversation Group
Covenant Presbyterian Church 1065 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPractice speaking English in a friendly environment (11 a.m.). Improve your American English pronunciation skills (12 p.m.). Ages 18 & up. Tuesdays. 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
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
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
