Calendar Picks

Murray Attaway, Clay Harper | Saturday, May 17 @ 6:00 pm | The Foundry

Saturday, May 17 @ 6:00 pm

Murray Attaway, Cla...

The Foundry

Classic City Wrestling | Saturday, May 17 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Saturday, May 17 @ 7:00 pm

Classic City Wrestling

40 Watt Club

Athens Got Talent | Sunday, May 18 @ 6:00 pm | Terrapin Beer Co.

Sunday, May 18 @ 6:00 pm

Athens Got Talent

Terrapin Beer Co.

Freeman Leverett, Sunset Honor Unit, Ritika, Gabby Delliponti | Thursday, May 22 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre Rooftop

Thursday, May 22 @ 7:00 pm

Freeman Leverett, S...

Georgia Theatre Rooftop
Saturday, May 17 @ 6:00 pm

Murray Attaway, Cla...

The Foundry
Saturday, May 17 @ 7:00 pm

Classic City Wrestling

40 Watt Club
Sunday, May 18 @ 6:00 pm

Athens Got Talent

Terrapin Beer Co.
Thursday, May 22 @ 7:00 pm

Freeman Leverett, S...

Georgia Theatre Rooftop

Event Series Athens Lindy Night

Athens Lindy Night

The Studio Athens 160 Tracy St. Unit 8, Athens, GA, United States

Learn 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, Athens

Competition 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 States

9 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.

A Visit with the Clauses

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Enjoy crafts, a free book and a short visit with Santa. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Tween Steam Club

Tween Steam Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in and build your own creations with a variety of STEM toys. Ages 8-12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Thanksgiving Ingathering

Athens First UMC 327 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

A 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 States

Edge 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.

African American Choral Ensemble

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

AFRICAN AMERICAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE The fall concert features spirituals, hymn tunes and gospel music by African American composers.

African American Choral Ensemble Fall Concert

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

AFRICAN AMERICAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE The fall concert features spirituals, hymn tunes and gospel music by African American composers.

Event Series Kick-Back Comedy

Kick-Back Comedy

Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Trey Lissemore hosts a lineup of local comedians. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. Last Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar

Bad Movie Night

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

After henchmen barbecue her husband on their honeymoon, a woman must defeat the gang responsible in Fire of Vengeance. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight

Blue Monday

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

BLUE MONDAY De La Luna and DJ Charlieflower spin new wave, post-punk, remixes, goth and Italo disco for this '80s dance party. Also includes a pre-party drag performance curated by Cara Piss.

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series ESOL

ESOL

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Thanksgiving Market

Farmer's Market Building 1914 Madison St., Comer, United States

Locally grown produce, eggs, foods, pottery, jewelry and Christmas trees. 4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/ComerFM

Thanksgiving Dinner

El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States

A hot meal from the restaurant’s Thanksgiving dinner table. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss

Wizarding Beasts and Bingo

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Play Harry Potter bingo followed by a screening of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Mystery Book Club

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Pick up a copy of Sinister Graves by Marcie Rendon and discuss it with the group. 5:30​​–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Ballroom and Brews

Ballroom and Brews

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Learn a new ballroom dance style each month, then dance the night away. Fourth Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m. (lesson). 7–9 p.m. (open dance). www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

Event Series Kenosha Kid

Kenosha Kid

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.

Thanksgiving Feed the Hungry

The Sparrow's Nest 745 Prince Ave, Athens, United States

Enjoy a buffet-style lunch and receive one bag of hygiene products per person. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.sparrowsnestathens.org

 

Harvest Market

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Athens Farmers Market offers fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.facebook.com/AthensFarmersMarket

Shadowfist Power Lunch

Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

Event Series LEGO Mania

LEGO Mania

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Beersgiving

Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States

Join in pre-holiday shenanigans and hang with friends; it’s too late to defrost your turkey. 4–9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/normaltownbrewingco

Film Athens

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Meet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets 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

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets 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

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets 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

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets 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

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets 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

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets 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