Calendar Picks
Classic City American Music Festival | Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm | The Foundry
Classic City Americ... The Foundry
OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné
OLLI Summer Film Fe... Ciné
Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
Wes Parker, Honeykn... Ciné
Ceramics Open Studio & Holiday Sale
Michele Dross Ceramics Studio 197 Normal Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse Michelle Dross’s porcelain pottery featuring line drawings and nature centric forms. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. micheledross.com
Holiday Market
Molly's Coffee Co. 8830 Macon Hwy Bldg 100, Athens, United StatesBrowse locally crafted functional and decorative art, pottery, baked goods and more. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.mollyscoffeeco.com
Mary Porter Studio Sale
824 Boulevard 824 Boulevard, Athens, United StatesBrowse new and vintage works. Dec. 13, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 14, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.maryporterpaintings.com
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $5/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
Ceramics Open Studio & Holiday Sale
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse a variety of pottery from resident artists. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Woodhill Holiday Market
4745 Bob Godfrey Rd. 4745 Bob Godfrey Rd, Athens, GeorgiaBrowse locally-crafted functional and decorative art, clothing, jewelry, candles and more. Dec. 6, 3–8 p.m. Dec. 7–8 & 14–15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.barbaraodil.com/woodhillartshow2024
Indie South Holiday Hooray
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse art, handmade gifts, vintage goods and more with a food trucks on site. Dec. 14–15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Artisans Open House
Pineywoods Artisans 205 Athens Road, Winterville, GA, United StatesBrowse the works of seven local artists (Margaret Agner, Elizabeth Barton, Dortha Jacobson, Babs Kall, Patricia McAlexander, Caroline Montague and Aristotle Nicolaides) and talk to them about their craft. Dec. 14–15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.elizabethbarton.com
Polar Express Finale
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Maurice Snook to view the Polar Express model train, make crafts and more. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
INSPIRE Winter Showcase 2024
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAnnual winter showcase featuring dancers of all ages performing to popular seasonal tunes. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. $17. www.mortontheatre.com
Christmas in Oglethorpe
303 E. Church Street 303 E. Church St., Lexington, United StatesThere will be vendors, a parade and a concert. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. www.facebook.com/ChristmasinOglethorpe
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Pokémon Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesTrade Pokémon cards or learn to play the game. Ages 5–12. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Winter Open House: Get Art-Sea
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy underwater themed crafts and art-making activities for all ages. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Cookies with Santa
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GAEnjoy milk and cookies, and a photo op with Santa. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
Pictures with Santa
YWCO 562 Research Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your family, friends, children and pets for a photo with Santa. 1–4 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.ywco.org
All Are Welcome Holiday Market
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse goods made by queer, POC and local makers from a variety of backgrounds and mingle. 1–6 p.m. www.shopsotm.com
Anime Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch anime, create art, try Japanese snacks and make new friends. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Cookies with Santa
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy cookies, crafts, activities and a chat with Santa. Registration required. Ages 3–12. $5 (ACC resident), $7.50 (non-resident). 2–3:45 p.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
RSVP for Location Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the history of the Athens’ Holman Avenue in the Boulevard neighborhood from its architecture to its artistic community. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Journey Through Bethlehem
Tuckston United Methodist Church 4175 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy an indoor/outdoor interactive live nativity scene plus hot chocolate and holiday cookies. Dec. 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.tuckston.org
Pop-Up Exhibition & Sale
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesPaintings by Cris Kocher will be on display and for sale, with a portion of proceeds benefitting Nuçi’s Space. Dec. 14–15, 2–5 p.m. art.uga.edu/athenaeum
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of four Tokusatsu TV episodes. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
The Nutcracker: Clara’s Christmas Dream
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTwo-act adaptation of the beloved Christmas ballet with music by Tchaikovsky. Dec. 13, 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. $13. www.depassstudioofdance.com
Deck the Hollow
Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the holidays in lights with live music, animal encounters and photo opportunities. Dec. 6–8 & 13–15, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/BearHollowZoo
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesThis dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of the classic story. Dec. 6–7 & 13–14, 7 p.m. Dec. 8 & 15, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]
Athens Symphony
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesDec. 14, 7 p.m. & Dec. 15, 3 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com
ATHENS SYMPHONY The annual Christmas concert features holiday favorites such as "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas," "Here Comes Santa Claus" and "Miniature Overture from The Nutcracker."
Cigar Box Challenge
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy an evening of food, beverages, music and sale of unique cigar box creations in benefit of ATHICA. 7–10 p.m. bit.ly/cigarboxchallenge
Call Letters
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesCigar Box Challenge. 7 p.m. Donations accepted. www.athica.org
CALL LETTERS Don Chambers (guitar, vocals) and George Davidson (saxophone) playing prepared/unprepared music.
Holiday Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7–10 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
HOLIDAY KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Special holiday edition.
Air Brazil, Liz Farrell
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
AIR BRAZIL Lucas Tavares (Bichos Vivos), Adriana Thomas (Drí), Maria Kamila (Perrengue) and friends mix traditional sounds like samba and bossa nova with dream pop and alternative rock.
LIZ FARRELL Singer-songwriter influenced by folk, jazz and indie pop whose music manifests itself in heartfelt vocals and intentional though-lines of ukulele and piano.
A Spell for Winter
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe world premiere of a magical holiday musical featuring a young wizard’s life changing journey at a new school. Dec. 6–7 & 12–14, 8 p.m. Dec. 8 & 15, 2 p.m. $24. www.townandgownplayers.org
The B-52s, of Montreal, DJ Cummerbund
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesInaugural Concert. 8 p.m. $39.50–350. www.classiccenter.com
THE B-52S Athens new wave and art pop legends known for "Rock Lobster," "Deadbeat Club," "Love Shack" and "Dance This Mess Around."
OF MONTREAL Long-running psych-pop group known for its outlandish stage presence.
DJ CUMMERBUND An icon of mashups and remixes who takes seemingly unrelated musical elements, songs and artists, and transforms them into whimsical works.
A Very Rad Pop Punk Christmas
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA Very Rad Pop Punk Christmas. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
THAT'S RAD! Playing a Blink-182 cover set.
MURDER THE MOOD Local riff-laden alternative rock trio playing a My Chemical Romance cover set.
NADIA VAEH Playing a Paramore and No Doubt cover set.
PHANTOM DAN Emo punk rock from Athens.
Nihilus, Sun Years, Canopy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NIHILUS Sludgy death metal supergroup featuring members of Beast Mode, Sundering Seas and Rosie & the Ratdogs.
SUN YEARS Doom metal from Richmond, VA.
CANOPY Atmospheric sludge metal from Atlanta.
Zumba Jingle Jam
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesWear your cutest holiday outfit and shake your bells at this high-energy dance class. 9 p.m. FREE! (ticket required). www.instagram.com/studiod3athens
Athens Goth Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Goth Night Dance Party. 9 p.m. (doors). $10. www.athenscine.com
DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.
DJ CROWE DJ Steven Crowe.
Woodhill Holiday Market
4745 Bob Godfrey Rd. 4745 Bob Godfrey Rd, Athens, GeorgiaBrowse locally-crafted functional and decorative art, clothing, jewelry, candles and more. Dec. 6, 3–8 p.m. Dec. 7–8 & 14–15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.barbaraodil.com/woodhillartshow2024
Indie South Holiday Hooray
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse art, handmade gifts, vintage goods and more with a food trucks on site. Dec. 14–15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Artisans Open House
Pineywoods Artisans 205 Athens Road, Winterville, GA, United StatesBrowse the works of seven local artists (Margaret Agner, Elizabeth Barton, Dortha Jacobson, Babs Kall, Patricia McAlexander, Caroline Montague and Aristotle Nicolaides) and talk to them about their craft. Dec. 14–15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.elizabethbarton.com
Holiday Market
SpringHaus Farm 296 Russel Drive, Comer, United StatesBrowse vendors selling handcrafted items, gifts and pre-made decorations, plus photos with Santa. 12–5 p.m. www.shfweddings.com
Community Grand Opening
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCelebrate the new arena with ice skating, face painting, holiday treats, a chalk art contest and more. 1–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.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
A Spell for Winter
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe world premiere of a magical holiday musical featuring a young wizard’s life changing journey at a new school. Dec. 6–7 & 12–14, 8 p.m. Dec. 8 & 15, 2 p.m. $24. www.townandgownplayers.org
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesThis dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of the classic story. Dec. 6–7 & 13–14, 7 p.m. Dec. 8 & 15, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]
Pop-Up Exhibition & Sale
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesPaintings by Cris Kocher will be on display and for sale, with a portion of proceeds benefitting Nuçi’s Space. Dec. 14–15, 2–5 p.m. art.uga.edu/athenaeum
Sunday Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
