Calendar Picks

AOC Twilight Criterium | Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm | Downtown Athens

Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens

Strike Fashion Show | Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm | Geography Geology Building

Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm

Strike Fashion Show

Geography Geology Building

AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens

Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens

Madison Fest | Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am | Madison Town Park

Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am

Madison Fest

Madison Town Park
Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens
Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm

Strike Fashion Show

Geography Geology Building
Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens
Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am

Madison Fest

Madison Town Park

Event Series Hook and Needle

Hook and Needle

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

A crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

Holiday Maker’s Market

Sew Sew Studio 2971 Monroe Hwy., Bogart, United States

Browse bags, ornaments, stocking stuffers, crochet accessories, home goods and more. 4–7 p.m. www.sewsewstudio.com

Event Series Vietnamese Class

Vietnamese Class

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

Instructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Teen Craft Night

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Make felt ornaments, ugly (paper) sweaters and DIY buttons. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Ornament Workshop

Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., Athens

Capture favorite moments by creating a personalized ornaments. Ages 4​​–11. Registration required. 6​​–7:30 p.m. $5 (resident), $7.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com

The Christmas Hoot

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

The Christmas Hoot. 7:30–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

KLEZMER 42 Local seven-piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.

CHRISTMAS CAROL SING-A-LONG Athens Folk and Dance Society hosts a sing-a-long with Tommy Jordan and Dick Daniels. Participants can make requests and lyrics are provided.

Toddler Tuesday: Snow Day

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]

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

Athens Fibercraft Guild

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

There will be a covered dish luncheon and handmade gift exchange. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org

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

Daily Groceries Co-op Annual Celebration

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

5:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/dailycoop

CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens group playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.

MAGENTA MEN Men performing a tribute to The Indigo Girls.

Teen Media Arts Club Screening

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Club members will present works they’ve created throughout the year. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

Event Series Reiki Circle

Reiki Circle

Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United States

Connect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com

Event Series Lines and Wines

Lines and Wines

Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Learn to use various calligraphy tools and methods while enjoying a selection of wines on tap. Registration required. 6 p.m. $28 (workshop only). www.kaartist.com

College Financial Literacy and You

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn how to prepare for funding college, how to find aid and what FAFSA is. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Polar Express Bedtime Storytime

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

Wear your pajamas, grab a blanket and join Ms. Donna for train songs and a reading of the Polar Express. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Georgia Children’s Chorus

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

7 p.m. $15. pac.uga.edu

GEORGIA CHILDREN'S CHORUS Singers age 7–18 from the greater Athens area who are trained in-residence at Hugh Hodgson School of Music performing a special program called "The Joy of Song."

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

Irish Christmas in America

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

The family-friendly performance features lively instrumental tunes and old-style Irish dancing. 7 p.m. $32.50–36.50. www.classiccenter.com

Rak The Watt

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Students of the Sangha Yoga Studio at the Healing Arts Centre and special guests will showcase belly dances of different styles. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $5. www.40watt.com

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.

Freeman Leverett, John Kiran Fernandes, King Lord, Invisible Machine

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

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.

JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist who works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.

KING LORD Sample-based dark techno for a post-god world.

INVISIBLE MACHINE New local project incorporating elements of improv, jazz and noise.

Event Series Toddler Art

Toddler Art

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

Drop in for tactile and sensory fun that builds fine motor skills, and leave with your own masterpiece. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Tour At Two

Tour At Two

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Train LEGO Mania

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

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

Windows Computers for Beginners

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Use Windows 11 laptops to learn about computer memory, storage, programs and files. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Board Game Night

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Teens are invited to play a variety of games from classics to newer titles. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

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

Holiday Movie Night

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the classic holiday movie A Charlie Brown Christmas with seasonal treats for sale. 5:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/thefoundryathens