Calendar Picks
New Town Revue | Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm | ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
New Town Revue ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
Pylon Reenactment Society, Violent Violet, Delta 8, Nuclear Tourism
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesKyle DeMartino Benefit Show. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals.
VIOLENT VIOLET Loud and fun garage punk outfit.
DELTA 8 Old school hardcore punk.
NUCLEAR TOURISM Skate punks playing surfy, garage-infused songs.
A Shaken, Not Stirred New Year’s Eve
The Bond House 198 Dearing Street, Athens, United StatesEnjoy a formal Masquerade Ball with music, food, an open bar, photographers, fireworks and more. 9 p.m. $10. Find The Bond House on Facebook
Dead Disco
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors). www.athenscine.com
DEAD DISCO DJs Goth Dad and Twin Powers present a night of '80s, '90s and 2000s new wave, goth, alternative and indie sleaze, plus a special tribute set to Go Bar.
Five Eight, Elf Power
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.
ELF POWER Longtime fixture on the Athens scene playing crisp, melodic psych-pop.
DJ Reindeer Games
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesNew Year's Eve at Little Kings. 10 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/littlekingsshuffleclub
DJ REINDEER GAMES Athens DJ and musician best known for playing '90s hip hop, trap, remixes, moombahton and bounce.
First Day 5K Trail Run
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesRun into the New Year with the park rangers on this moderate trail route. 9 a.m. & 10 a.m. $5 (parking). www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
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
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
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.
UGA Sugar Bowl Watch Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe UGA Alumni Association will have giveaways ahead of cheering on the football team. 8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
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.
ACC New Year, New Fun Camp
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensA day packed with crafts, games, and lots of surprises to celebrate the new year. Registration required. Ages 6–12. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $15 (resident), $22.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.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
3D Printing for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to 3D print objects from start to finish. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
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
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
Karaoke at the VFW
VFW Post 3910 136 Glenhaven Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–11 p.m. Donations accepted. [email protected]
KARAOKE AT THE VFW Enjoy singing and dancing. All levels welcome. Every Thursday.
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. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Retro Playtime
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GARelive your childhood with retro toys and games, plus snacks. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
Scarlet Stitch
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMonthly Residency. 7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
SCARLET STITCH Rock and roll band influenced by outlaw country, jam bands and alternative rock.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Columbus River Dragons
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
50 First Jokes
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Joe Pettis, 50 of Georgia’s best comics share their first new joke of the year. 7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
Bob Dylan Live Tribute
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (music), 8:30 p.m. (film). Donations encouraged. www.athenscine.com
BOB DYLAN LIVE TRIBUTE A.M. Rodriguez hosts local musicians performing live Bob Dylan covers before select screenings of A Complete Unknown. "The Archetypal Folk Singer" on Friday includes Don Chambers, Cannon Rodgers, Marcel Sletten and Julia Barfield. "Folk Goes Electric" on Saturday features the Ciné Family Band.
Grayson Hauser
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
GRAYSON HAUSER Psychedelic blues jazz and fusion with guitar, bass, drums and keyboards exploring the outer reaches of the sonic cosmos.
New Year Birthday Bash
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GAOpen bar, food truck, games, photo booth, raffle, live DJ, music performances and more. 11 p.m.–2 a.m. $25. www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-party-tickets-1059241733539
Olivia Brizendine’s New Year Birthday Bash
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GA11 p.m.–2 a.m. $25. Find the event on Eventbrite
OLIVIA BRIZENDINE'S NEW YEAR BIRTHDAY BASH In addition to a food truck, photo booth, games and unlimited drinks, the night includes sets by Jread, Ctreezy, Muchi and KpTheWolf.
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
Bring One for the Chipper
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesGive your tree a second life as compost, mulch or fish habitat by bringing your undecorated tree to one of eight drop-off locations. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.accgov.com/chipper
Hiking 101
Walker Park 200 Trail Creek St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of a successful hike and receive a starter kit with some essentials for the trail. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC resident), $7 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Learn to Play the Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesFace off against the mega-corporations in a dark future. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Henna with Hania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn about the ancient art of henna designs and create your own. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Frosty-ATH-Fair
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States5 p.m. $10. [email protected]
FROSTY-ATH-FAIR Art vendors and live performances by Sauce, XUR, Silent Euphony, Medüsa, Naysayers, Foot Rub and Cheap Talk. Boxers' frontman will lead an interactive trance set to close out the night.
Frosty ATH Fair
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA festival featuring a mix of local and touring bands paired with a variety of local artists as well food vendors and more. 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Email [email protected].
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Columbus River Dragons
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Tom Cheshire with B. Kinch, David Barbe, Don Chambers
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents: The Wild Wild West End Oral History. 7 p.m. (Talk), 8 p.m. (Film Screening). $10 (adv.). www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TOM CHESHIRE WITH B. KINCH Cheshire and Kinch were two of the first musicians to move into the West End Warehouses in Atlanta in the late '90s. They will perform before the film screening. A Q&A with the director and music by David Barbe and Don Chambers will follow.
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
Wild Wild West End
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Presents a film screening and live music performances. Tom Cheshire with B. Kinch will kick off the night, and the film will be followed by a Q&A with the director and performances by David Barbe and Don Chambers. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag fun with the first show of 2025 featuring Atlanta performer Ivana Hero. All ages welcome. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Athens Goth Night Dance Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Goth Night Dance Party. 9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
DJ CROWE DJ Steven Crowe.
DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz.
DJ GOTH DAD Dustin Gannon of Vision Video leads a dance party spinning goth, post-punk, '80s, Halloween music and more.
Alien Funk Academy, Patio
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish.
PATIO A wild concoction of rock, blues and funk.
Classic Comedy Showcase
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. First Sundays, 9 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.com
Improv Connect
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch live improv and learn some tips and tricks on how to perfect your acting skills. 1 p.m. 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
