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 Open Play

Open Play

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

Drop in for playtime that’s focused on encouraging early literacy and brain building. Ages 5 & under. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

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

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Read to Rover

Read to Rover

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

Drop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Closing Reception

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United States

Exhibitions “Murmur Trestle” and “Grit Portraits” on view with a poetry reading by SC Poet Laureate Drew Lanham and live music. 6 p.m. FREE! www.thrasherphoto.com

Open Studio

Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 159 Oneta St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United States

Artist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view with guest artist Corwin Weik. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com

AADM Social Justice Awards & Black Gala

Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrating champions of justice, equality and community impact in Athens and throughout the state of Georgia. 6–9 p.m. $50–100. www.facebook.com/AADMovementjusticecenter

T. Hardy Morris

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United States

Closing Reception with SC Poet Laureate Drew Lanham. 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/acefranciscogallery

T. HARDY MORRIS Singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.

Event Series BINGO

BINGO

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 5 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

“The Office” Trivia

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

Test your knowledge of the popular TV show. 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/normaltownbrewingco

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

History Film Series

101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the film Memories of Underdevelopment with an introduction by Dr. Reinaldo Roman. 7 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu

Penelope Road

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

7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com

PENELOPE ROAD Five-piece band that boldly embraces the self-awarded label of “stanky funky junk.”

Event Series Jazz Jam

Jazz Jam

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

7 p.m. (sign-ups), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com

JAZZ JAM Seth Hendershot and the house band Unstarched host an open jazz jam. Bring an instrument or your voice.

Umphrey’s McGee

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $55–60. www.georgiatheatre.com

UMPHREY'S MCGEE Six-piece jam band formed in the early 2000s in South Bend, IN.

The Fantasy Flop

Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United States

The losers of Fantasy Football Leagues have to perform standup as a punishment for being the worst in the League. 8 p.m. $10–15. www.athenscomedy.com

Athens Songwriters’ Forum

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $20. www.vicchesnuttaward.com

ATHENS SONGWRITERS' FORUM The Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards and Athens Resonates co-present an evening of interviews and live performances by Andy LeMaster, Avery Draut (Night Palace) and Elijah Johnston. Hosted by Drew Vandenberg.

Exit Row, Karma Kat, January

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

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

EXIT ROW Athens-based bedroom pop with songs about the past haunting the present.

KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!

JANUARY Indie singer-songwriter with thoughtful lyrics whose melodies echo the big hits of the late '90s and early 2000s.

Vicious Devil, Trycoh

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

VICIOUS DEVIL New project from Curtiss Pernice, Ballard Lesemann and Larry Tenner. First show!

TRYCOH Brawny rock and roll capable of veering into regions of desolation.

Movement-Supported Self Reflection

Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

Continuing Education Ethics credits training on how mindful movement can support ethical practice for social workers and other care providers. 8 a.m. $190. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com

Event Series Fantastic Friday

Fantastic Friday

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

An instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Event Series Meet & Play

Meet & Play

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

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

One Night Stand

Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

A monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks about anything sexuality related with snacks and drinks. 18 & up. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com

Levi Ransom

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

6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

LEVI RANSOM Atlanta-based singer-songwriter with a love for pop music.

Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

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

Join others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

Tattoo You

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

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. bit.ly/TattooYouJan17

TATTOO YOU The Rolling Stones tribute band.

“Moonshiner” Killer Beaz

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville

The stand-up comedian and actor brings his tour Best Buzz in Town to Winterville. 7 p.m. $25–55. www.killerbeaz.com

Perrengue, Bichos Vivos

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com

PERRENGUE Ensemble recreating the exhilarating sounds of a summer night party in Brazil through samba, bossa nova and more.

BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, an accordion, zabumba and triangle-driven genre of party music from Brazil.

The Whigs, T. Hardy Morris, Buffalo Hawk

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

7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com

THE WHIGS Nashville-based rock trio led by Parker Gispert and originally from Athens.

T. HARDY MORRIS Singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.

BUFFALO HAWK Crazy Horse-inspired psychedelic Americana.

Princess & Royal Blue

The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

8:30–11:30 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com

PRINCESS & ROYAL BLUE Motown, soul, blues and smooth R&B.

Zumba After Dark

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy high-energy dance fitness with friends for the new year. 9 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/studiod3athens

DireWoof

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

DIREWOOF Macon-based tribute act celebrating The Grateful Dead.

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

2025 Stiletto Stampede 5K

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

The Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation hosts their 3rd annual race to fund scholarships for women in the Athens area. 10 a.m. $25. www.ashtonhopekeeganfoundation.org