Calendar Picks
New Town Revue | Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm | ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
New Town Revue ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
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
Canopy: Full of Stars
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThe studio’s Repertory Company presents a fantastical journey of science fiction through aerial dance. Nov. 8–9, 8 p.m. Nov. 9, 3 p.m. Nov. 10, 1 p.m (sensory-friendly performance) & 4 p.m. $15–20. www.canopystudio.org
Crafternoon
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. 1:30–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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
Athentic Bluegrass Jam
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENTIC BLUEGRASS JAM Players of all skill levels are invited to participate in this open jam, which strives to unite members of the local folk music community. Every second Sunday.
Opening Reception
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Will Eskeridge’s exhibition “Beach Bums” will be on view. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Civil War Roundtable
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly group meeting listen to a guest speaker or discuss various Civil War battles. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Anastasia the Musical
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA production inspired by the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, and set in the backdrop of post-revolutionary Russia and 1920s Paris. Nov. 7–9, 7 p.m. Nov. 9, 2 p.m. Nov. 10, 3 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
UGA Opera Theatre
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu
UGA OPERA THEATRE Graduate student opera ensemble's fall performance.
UGA Opera Theatre Fall Gala
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJourney through some of opera’s historic arias and moments sung by graduate opera students. Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 3 p.m. $20. pac.uga.edu
Kristallnacht Remembrance
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesTraveling exhibit “Americans and the Holocaust” will be on view with an account from a Holocaust survivor. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Meeting at the Intersection
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesA panel discussion that explores the intersectionality of being Black and LGBTQ+ identifying as an artist in the South. 4 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
John Coble
First Presbyterian Church of Athens 185 E. Hancock Ave., Athens, Georgia4 p.m. www.firstpresathens.org
JOHN COBLE Organ recital featuring selections by J.S. Bach, Dan Locklair, Felix Mendelssohn and Louis Vierne.
Stitch Social
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesFiber Artist Collective of Athens invites crafters to bring works-in-progress to socialize. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facath.com
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
Grass is Dead
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/GrassIsDeadNov10
GRASS IS DEAD Bluegrass versions of the Grateful Dead and related music.
Ritika, Little Mae, Evelia
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
RITIKA Songwriter and producer whose unique sound ranges from folktronica to bossanova to create "music with umph."
LITTLE MAE Familial indie music duo that writes delicate songs that sit on small china plates while you cry quiet tears over supper.
EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music.
Obscurity, Rauncher, Invisible Machine
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
OBSCURITY Noise and synth-punk band.
RAUNCHER New project blending electronic, house and bass music.
INVISIBLE MACHINE New local project incorporating elements of improv, jazz and noise.
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
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
DIY Wine Cork Coaster
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMake drink coasters out of recycled wine corks. Supplies provided. 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Hook and Needle
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesA crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
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
The Dancer’s Voice
Willson Center for Humanities and Arts 1260 S. Lumpkin St., AthensConversation between Rumya Putcha, author of The Dancer’s Voice: Performance and Womanhood in Transnational India, and Jared Holton. 5 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Vietnamese Class
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesInstructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
J.S. Bach Solo Violin Sonatas and Partitas Concert
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 6 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
J.S. BACK SOLO VIOLIN SONATAS AND PARTITAS Solo performances of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Free Play Improv Workshop
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn improv and comedy acting skills with Matt House, no experience needed. Ages 16 & up. 6:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Charles Wesley Godwin, The Wilder Blue
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 (doors), 7:30 (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com
CHARLES WESLEY GODWIN West Virginian who weaves tuneful tales of his life and family.
THE WILDER BLUE Texas-based band with bluegrassy arrangements of folk rock and country comparable to Eagles and '80s-era Alabama.
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
History Film Series
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the film Roma with an introduction by Dr. Oscar Chamosa. 7 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
Holiday Open House
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GAEnjoy festive vintage shopping, food, drinks and door prizes. 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m. www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
Microsoft Word: Basic Formatting
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create a word document and to format text, insert content and more. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Athens Fibercraft Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesBetty Schaefer will give a presentation on Swedish weave/huck embroidery. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org
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
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
Art History Faculty Lecture
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesElizabeth Saari Browne presents the lecture “Soft Power: Terracotta, Women, and the French Revolution.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
UGA Wind Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA WIND ENSEMBLE Tonight's program is "Old Wine in New Bottles," a suite for woodwinds, trumpets and horns, written for the St. Bees Festival Orchestra by Gordon Jacob in 1959. Each movement is based on an Old English folk song.
An Evening of Poetry with Coleman Barks
UGA Chapel 109 Herty Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesLongtime Athenian and professor emeritus of English at UGA will give a reading of his work. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 6 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Reiki Circle
Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesConnect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com
Lines and Wines
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to use various calligraphy tools and methods while enjoying a selection of wines on tap. Registration required. 6 p.m. $28 (workshop only). www.kaartist.com
J.S. Bach Solo Violin Sonatas and Partitas Concert
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 6 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
J.S. BACK SOLO VIOLIN SONATAS AND PARTITAS Solo performances of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
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
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
