Introduction to Sustainable Trails
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn all the basics of safe tool usage and trail construction in this hands-on workshop. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Contact for Location GA, United StatesTake a guided tour to learn the history of Athens neighborhoods like Normaltown (10 a.m.), Cobbham (12:30 p.m.) and Buena Vista (2 p.m.). Registration required. $25 each. www.historicathens.com
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
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
Family Fun Day
585 Vine St. Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy music and trunk or treat with information about the voting process and how to spot fake news. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.sheatssocialservices.org
Sheila Fest
Traditions of Braselton 196 Traditions Way, Jefferson, United States11 a.m.–11 p.m. $25 (adv.), $30. www.sheilafest.com
SHEILA FEST The 8th annual tribute to Sheila Anderson includes performances by Free Bird Atlanta, Departure: Tribute to Journey, Smokey Jones & The 3 Dollar Pistols, Redneck Blonde, Sunset Strip, Radio Star, Kid Brother, After School Special and Dock Rock Radio.
Pathfinder Society RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome and adventure with the Pathfinder Society. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Athens Black Market
College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesThis market supports, celebrates and promotes culture and diversity featuring Black and minority entrepreneurs. 12–5 p.m. www.aadmovement.org
Chelsyfest
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States12–8 p.m. FREE! www.chelsyfest.org
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s. (Outside, 2 p.m.)
TRE POWELL Local singer-songwriter playing bluesy acoustic tunes with soulful vocals. (Inside, 2 p.m.)
THE AMBLERS Formerly known as Dosters. (Outside, 3 p.m.)
HENDERSON/WILLIAMS Don Henderson and Henry Williams play music from many generations and genres. (Inside, 3:30 p.m.)
DOOLEY & BALDWIN DUO An assortment of alternative rock, country and pop. (Inside, 4:30 p.m.)
DOOLEY & BALDWIN BAND The duo brings the rest of the band on stage for more alternative rock, country and pop. (Outside, 6 p.m.)
LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy." (Inside, 6:15 p.m.)
Sheila Fest
Traditions of Braselton 196 Traditions Way, Jefferson, United StatesThe eighth annual festival features live music, food trucks, vendors, kids activities and more in benefit of local nonprofits. 12–11 p.m. $25 (adv.), $30. www.sheilafest.com
DIY Charm Bar Pop-Up
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesChoose your charms and a chain, then use tools to create your own necklace. Ages 10 & up. 12:30–3 p.m. www.treehousekidandcraft.com
Sonny Angel Trading Party
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your Sonny Angel blind box trades and swap with the community. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraftcom
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesMeet friends or make new ones while playing a variety of games. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Take Flight
East Athens Educational Dance Center 390 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this fall dance concert the accelerated dance program students will display their skills and talents in a variety of styles. 3 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12. www.accgov.com/myrec
Camp Amped Fall Finale
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED FALL FINALE Listen to what the students have been cooking up at camp.
DanceATHENS 2024
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual celebration unifies the dance communities of Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia. Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $13–16. www.mortontheatre.com
Pink Pilates Fundraiser
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesThis all-levels Pilates class will benefit The Tyanna Foundation and its local outreach. 4 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.feelfreeyogawellness.com
“Over the Garden Wall”
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the animated TV series adventure. All ages. 4 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Fall Party
Middle Of Nowhere Farm 5646 Neese Commerce Road, Hull, United StatesEnjoy live music, food vendors, camping options and more. Oct. 17–19, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. $5–30. www.facebook.com/middleofnowherefarm
Klezmer Local 42
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local seven-piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.
Juror’s Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesJuror Erin Dunn will discuss the 2024 Juried Exhibition “Compulsion.” 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Food Truck Fest
El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GABrowse different food truck offerings, watch Halloween movies and enter a raffle for prizes. 6 p.m.–12 a.m. www.instagram.com/el_carretonero_athens
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Amanda and Rob Setilli and live music by Rusty Rooster String Band. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (lesson), 7 p.m. FREE! (Ages 17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
RUSTY ROOSTER STRING BAND The Athens Folk Music and Dance Society hosts a contra dance with live music and caller.
Night Hike
Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExperience nature in a different light and discover local trails by moonlight. 6:45 p.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Magic Hunks
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleA male revue “Most Wanted” tour. 7 p.m. $14.95 & up. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Marko Topchii
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
MARKO TOPCHII Renowned classical guitarist born in Ukraine who has won over 100 awards in international classical guitar competitions.
CDSM, Nihilist Cheerleader, Thick Paint
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CDSM Goth rock synth lines over booming, industrial drums define this apocalyptic band.
NIHILIST CHEERLEADER Raw riot grrrl-inspired punk that's a pitch-perfect blend of snotty and sunny, earnest and sardonic.
THICK PAINT Atlanta/Omaha, NE-based indie-pop group led by Graham Ulicny (Reptar).
Masquerade Party
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Latin Entertainment Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. $8–10. www.georgiatheatre.com
MASQUERADE PARTY Mixing all the best Latin beats.
Shane Parish and John Fernandes, Rob Magill, Ipek Eginli
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). Donations accepted. www.athica.org
SHANE PARISH AND JOHN FERNANDES Duo on guitar and clarinet.
ROB MAGILL Composer of experimental jazz and folk, accomplished bandleader, talented painter and powerful saxophonist.
IPEK EGINLI Experimental sound artist and whose ever-evolving creative process involves electroacoustic free improvisation on piano, voice, modular synthesizers and no-input mixing boards.
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.
Boobutante
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesBoybutante AIDS Foundation’s Halloween-themed ball returns and invites attendees to dress up. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $30. www.40watt.com
Gods and Goddesses Costume Party
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBuddha Broccoli Art Gallery presents a party with live performances, vendors and a costume contest. 9 p.m. $10. www.akademiabc.com
Don Chambers, Pilgrim
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
PILGRIM Local hard-hitting, riff-heavy rock band led by songwriter Paul McHugh.
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.