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.
String Area Chamber Recital
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 3 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
STRING AREA CHAMBER RECITAL String ensemble performs selections it has been working on recently.
Disney on Ice Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesOne of the Disney on Ice skaters will visit with a special guest for storytime. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.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
EarthGAY 2025
Odum School of Ecology 140 E. Green St., Athens, GAThis student-led collaboration highlights the intersectionality between queer advocacy and environmentalism with workshops, food and a variety show. 4–9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/queer_ecology
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesHear a small grouping of exhibiting artists from the “50th Juried Exhibition” discuss their works. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Rain Barrel & Rainscaping Workshop
3500 Mitchell Bridge Rd. 3500 Mitchell Bridge Rd., Athens, GALearn simple techniques to manage rainwater in your yard and build your own rain barrel to take home. Supplies provided. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Podcasting for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to record and edit a podcast using audio editor Audacity. 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
New Town Revue
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening of poetry, music and art with a closing reception for exhibitions by Louise Haynes Hall and Cecilia Reynolds. 6 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. (show). FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
Viv Awesome
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesNew Town Revue. 6 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. (show). FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
VIV AWESOME Folky shoegaze from Athens.
Cats at Creature Feline Fundraiser
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMeet and pet adoptable rescue cats and enter raffles to raise funds for Circle of Friends Animal Society. 6–8 p.m. Donations suggested. www.cofas.org
MFA Speaks
Atheneum 287 W Broad S, Athens, United StatesEnjoy a variety of brief artist talks by graduating MFA students. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Sneak Peek Showcase
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesBenefit screening of trailers, some never-before-seen footage and behind-the-scenes content from the upcoming theatrical slate of major studios. Apr. 22 & 24, 6 p.m. $3. www.athenscine.com
Tarot & Tea
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGather to learn more about Tarot cards and practice readings. Registration required. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Sound Inc.
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
SOUND INC. Minnesota-based band playing '60s and '70s rock.
Artist Talk & Demos
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Annie Sears discusses her exhibition and provides demonstrations. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
College & Careers
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesHigh school students can create a post-graduation plan with info about FAFSA, applying for licenses and scholarships. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Evening Yoga
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesBring your own mat and unwind in a peaceful environment. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/foxgloveplantbar
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Your Pie Watkinsville 1430 Capital Ave., Watkinsville, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Disney On Ice
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesThe films Frozen and Encanto will be brought to life on ice with aerial acrobatics and more. Apr. 24, 7 p.m. Apr. 25, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Apr. 26, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Apr. 27, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. $20–85. www.classiccenter.com
An Evening with Justin Furstenfeld
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe frontman of Blue October presents the one-man show “I Laugh At Myself” mixing storytelling with acoustic performances. 7 p.m. $41.50–101.50. www.mortontheatre.com
Will Slater and the 53, Cam Smith and the Lawless, Jericho
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
WILL SLATER AND THE 53 Honesty paired with melodic sounds.
CAM SMITH AND THE LAWLESS High-energy Southern rock and country band based in Athens that blends the grit of classic rock with the soul of country music.
JERICHO Athens indie rock.
hey, nothing; Well Kept
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
HEY, NOTHING Atlanta folk rock duo that began working together in high school.
WELL KEPT Athens alternative rock band led by Tommy Trautwein that combines modern indie and classic emo.
University of Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Combined Choirs
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND COMBINED CHOIRS The Symphony Orchestra, Hodgson Singers, University Chorus and Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs will perform Symphony No. 2 in C minor by Gustav Mahler.
Fever/Dream
Forestry Building 2 180 E Green St., Athens, United StatesArs Gratia Artis presents a play comically skewering the dark realities of corporate America and the never-ending chains of capitalism. Apr. 24 & 26–27, 7:30 p.m. $10. sites.google.com/view/arsgratiaartistheatre
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS 18-member Athens band whose swinging tunes consist of cover music from the '40s to the '70s.
Blues Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
BLUES JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C and The Moonshynes for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nicholson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree.
Transition Fair
Clarke County School District 595 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesConnect with local community agencies and providers to learn about opportunities and resources for people of all disabilities. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Disney On Ice
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesThe films Frozen and Encanto will be brought to life on ice with aerial acrobatics and more. Apr. 24, 7 p.m. Apr. 25, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Apr. 26, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Apr. 27, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. $20–85. www.classiccenter.com
AOC Twilight Criterium
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with pro and amateur cycling races and activities including kids races, a 5K run, live music, an artist market and more. Apr. 25, 12–10 p.m. Apr. 26, 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenstwilight.com
Voice of the Dawgs Q&A
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaScott Howard will lead a discussion with UGA AD Josh Brooks, Head Women’s Tennis Coach Drake Bernstein and Head Softball Coach Tony Baldwin, including a photo op with the football National Championship trophies. 4–6 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Normaltown Music Festival
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesNormaltown Music Festival. 4 p.m. (doors), 5 p.m. (show). $10–85. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
DEKADANCE DJ collective spinning danceable songs.
DJ BREAK RABBI No info available.
DJ BANJO Electronic music DJ.
DJ REINDEER GAMES Athens DJ and musician best known for playing '90s hip hop, trap, remixes, moombahton and bounce.
SXVXNT Lyrical rapper, singer and producer.
CARDYNAL An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist delivering witty bars and catchy hooks and melodies.
LIBBALOOPS WITH BRYANT PEREZ Duo combining looping fun with multi-genre songs emphasizing singing and rapping.
BOOTY BOYZ DJ power trio that creates a hot, sweaty dance party mess headlines alongside many other musical acts.
Artist Reception
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesWatkinsville artist Nethie Lockwood’s exhibition “Pets and Places” featuring paintings will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
All Things Athens
Downtown Athens AthensAll Things Athens at Twilight. 5–10 p.m. FREE! $45 VIP tickets. www.athenstwilight.com
DJ QUINCY Spinning tunes to dance to.
THE LOVE.CRAFT BAND Crew members of Love.Craft Athens perform songs.
BETTER THAN BETTER THAN EZRA Athens-based cover band that plays songs within the genres of '90s alternative, rock, pop, country and hip hop.
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
Strike Fashion Show
Geography Geology Building 210 Field St., Athens, United StatesThe Athens branch of Strike Magazine hosts a fashion show featuring local models and designers. 5:45 p.m. (social hour), 7:15 p.m. (runway show). FREE! www.instagram.com/strikemagazineathens
Composition Area
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
COMPOSITION AREA A recital of new works.
One Night Stand
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks about anything sexuality related with snacks and drinks. 18 & up. Registration suggested. 6–8 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Cobbcerts in the Park
Cobbham Triangle Park 695 Prince Avenue, Athens, United StatesCobbcerts in the Park. 6 p.m. FREE! Cobbham Triangle Park on Facebook
DAVE FORKER & HIS CUSTOM CONCERN Originals and covers. (6 p.m.)
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens act playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock. (7:30 p.m.)
