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
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Holiday Market
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse locally made pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodwork and more. Nov. 22, 4–8 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $7. www.ocaf.com
Pop-Up Exhibition
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Callan Steinmann’s Introduction to Museum Studies class selected objects from the collection that focus on food and community. Nov. 21, 5–9 p.m. Nov. 22–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Open House
Bendzunas Glass Studio and Gallery 89 W. South Ave., Comer, United StatesCelebrate the shop’s anniversary with glass blowing demonstrations and browsing its pottery and glass. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Find Bendzunas Glass on Facebook
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
Saturday Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L’Engle to discuss with the group. Ages 8–11. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Pet Treat Tasting
Tractor Supply Co. 4420 Lexington Rd, Athens, United StatesBring your pet to sample a variety of pet treats available. 12:30–2 p.m. FREE! www.tractorsupply.com
UGA vs. UMass
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the UMass Minutemen. 12:45 p.m www.georgiadogs.com
Author Talk & Book Signing
The Rowdy Rooster 123 Main Street, Lexington, GeorgiaAuthor Barbara Lee Laubert will read from her book A Mother’s Yearning & Thankfulness Along the Path of Life. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/RowdyRoosterLexington
Author Talk & Book Signing
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesCelebrate the release of William Charles Conner’s Out of Penumbra, the final book in his memoir trilogy. 1:30 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
The Gaming Lounge
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to enjoy a variety of gaming options including Nintendo Switch, PS5, board games, community decks and more. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Little Characters Theater Troupe Variety Show
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervillePerformances by students of the troupe’s scenes and monologues, improv, theater games and film classes. Nov. 23, 6 p.m. Nov. 24, 3 p.m. $15. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Jack Williams
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $20. www.3railroad.org
JACK WILLIAMS Unique songs with dazzling picking and an expressive voice.
Oak House Gala
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy cocktails, light bites, live music and community in benefit of the Hurricane Helene Relief Fund. 6–9 p.m. $75. www.oakhousedistillery.com
Washed Out
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $36. www.40watt.com
WASHED OUT Producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ernest Greene's project that blends the layered synths and quietly chiming guitars of dream pop, the hypnotic rhythms of bedroom electronica and his gentle croon of a voice.
Songs for Sleeping Dogs, Marie Marie, Julia Barfield
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.hendershotsathens.com
SONGS FOR SLEEPING DOGS New ambient project led by Ben Hackett.
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
Violent Violet, WarFather, Real Wow, No Kingdom
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
VIOLENT VIOLET Loud and fun garage punk outfit.
WARFATHER ATL psych rock, ear-ringing fuzz, cheap beer music.
REAL WOW Scattered and dissonant indie math rock from Athens.
NO KINGDOM Debut show!
Caroline Halleck
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CAROLINE HALLECK American saxophonist currently based in Florence, Italy who has performed extensively throughout the United States, Italy, France, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus and San Marino.
Kicking Assets
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
KICKING ASSETS UGA faculty and graduate students playing upbeat rock and pop hits from the '70s–2000s.
Noche de Baile
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesNoche de Baile. 8 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
DJ MANE TIMBAthens and SALSAthens host a monthly dance social with the latest Latin music.
Superflower, Penny Loafer, pondgorl
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SUPERFLOWER Asheville, NC-based artist whose soft songs revolve around creating magic out of the mundane.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
The Fixins
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE FIXINS Six-piece platter of Southern soul with a side of funk.
Holiday Market
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse locally made pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodwork and more. Nov. 22, 4–8 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $7. www.ocaf.com
Pop-Up Exhibition
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Callan Steinmann’s Introduction to Museum Studies class selected objects from the collection that focus on food and community. Nov. 21, 5–9 p.m. Nov. 22–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.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
9 to 5: The Musical
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a musical driven by Dolly Parton’s music about three female coworkers’ plan to get even with their boss. Nov. 14–15 & 20–22, 8 p.m. Nov. 17 & 24, 2 p.m. $8–20. www.ugatheatre.com
Repair Cafe
Solid Waste Office 25 Hancock Industrial Way, Athens, United StatesBring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe
Host Your Own Tabletop Game
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your tabletop game or use a library provided one and join friends to play. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibary.org/oconee
Little Characters Theater Troupe Variety Show
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervillePerformances by students of the troupe’s scenes and monologues, improv, theater games and film classes. Nov. 23, 6 p.m. Nov. 24, 3 p.m. $15. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Folie à Quatre
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FOLIE À QUATRE New group inspired by a variety of genres and cultures.
Artists Roundtable Discussion
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesContemporary artists featured in “COMPULSION: 2024 Juried Exhibition” will discuss their works. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Banquet of Blessings
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a community meal and free giveaways of clothes, toiletries and other necessities. 4:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.pollackfamilyfoundation.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
Save the Land
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States6–11 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
SAVE THE LAND A benefit concert for the Warren Wilson College Farm.
Athens Lindy Night
The Studio Athens 160 Tracy St. Unit 8, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the original swing dance Lindy Hop. No experience or partner required. Beginner lesson, 7–8 p.m. Social dancing, 8–10 p.m. $5–10. www.instagram.com/athensswingcentral
Tournament of Topics
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensCompetition with a variety of comedians riffing on random topics head-to-head hosted by Levi Crumely. 9 p.m. $10. www.athenscomedy.com
Snuki, Chloride, Centipede, Dark Vaughn
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SNUKI Local hardcore punk band.
CHLORIDE Cutthroat punk from ATL featuring members of Wash, Strategic Warheads and Paradox.
CENTIPEDE Local doom punk.
DARK VAUGHN Dark and distorted punk out of Atlanta.
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
A Visit with the Clauses
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy crafts, a free book and a short visit with Santa. 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
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
Thanksgiving Ingathering
Athens First UMC 327 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesA hot meal will be served and “Extra Thankful Bags” filled with Thanksgiving inspired pantry staples. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfirstumc.org
UGA Trombone Studio Chamber Recital
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA TROMBONE STUDIO CHAMBER RECITAL UGA Trombone Studio's student-driven chamber group performs a wide repertoire, including arrangements and transcriptions by studio members.
