Calendar Picks
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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
String Area Chamber Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 3 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
STRING AREA CHAMBER ENSEMBLE String ensemble performs selections it has been working on recently.
Tween Busy Bees Hangout
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesWork on the Busy Bee Card with the month’s special activity. Ages 8–11. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to gentle dogs. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
4’33” Competition
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis contest highlights University of Georgia student research in the arts. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 4–6 p.m. FREE! arts.uga.edu
Pop-Up Exhibition
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Callan Steinmann’s Introduction to Museum Studies class selected objects from the collection that focus on food and community. Nov. 21, 5–9 p.m. Nov. 22–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Searching the U.S. Census
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to access the census and best practice search strategies to track down tick marks, family names and household data. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Housing and Historic Preservation
Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, AthensThis webinar and discussion will explore how historic preservation can help address the ongoing housing crisis across the nation. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com
MrJordanMrTonks
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate a level 5 character or show up early to make one before joining in the adventure. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
DEI Dinner and Dialogue
Encaptivating Events 1059 Baxter Street, Suite C, Athens, United StatesThe Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement will host a conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) while introducing its new DEI Business Networking Program. 5:30 p.m. $50. givebutter.com/AADM_DEIDinner
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Podcasting for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to record and edit a podcast using audio editor Audacity. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Open Studio
Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 160 Tracy St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United StatesArtist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Joe Leone’s exhibition “Inner Forms” will be on view with live music. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Folie a Quatre
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJoe Leone Closing Reception. 6–9 p.m. Donations accepted. www.tinyathgallery.com
FOLIE À QUATRE New group inspired by a variety of genres and cultures.
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Songwriters in the Round
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. FREE! www.tappedathens.com
SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND Tapped tips its hat to Bluebird Cafe by opening the floor to local songwriters. Every third Thursday.
Twilight Improv
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesComedian Tim Pruitt and team improvise their own version of the popular vampire film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Jessie Murph, Big Yavo
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35.75–40. www.georgiatheatre.com
JESSIE MURPH Alabama singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose relatable lyricism underlies a unique blend of modern production with echoes of distant guitar and evocative vocals.
BIG YAVO Self-made rapper from Birmingham, AL with an exuberant, heavy-duty trap sound.
Karaoke at the VFW
VFW Post 3910 136 Glenhaven Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–11 p.m. Donations accepted. [email protected]
KARAOKE AT THE VFW Enjoy singing and dancing. All levels welcome. Every Thursday.
Annual Holiday Concert
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $25. pac.uga.edu
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT Ensembles from the Hugh Hodgson School of Music perform to kick off the holiday season.
Flying Squid Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
9 to 5: The Musical
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a musical driven by Dolly Parton’s music about three female coworkers’ plan to get even with their boss. Nov. 14–15 & 20–22, 8 p.m. Nov. 17 & 24, 2 p.m. $8–20. www.ugatheatre.com
Gladys Knight
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $46.25–126.95. www.classiccenter.com
GLADYS KNIGHT Seven-time Grammy Award-winning legacy artist known for her contributions to pop, R&B and gospel music.
Roast Battle Finals
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians compete in the finale for the title of Roast Champion of Athens for 2024. 8 p.m. $10–15. www.athenscomedy.com
Dead Vibes Ensemble, 20 Watt Tombstone, Horseburner
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DEAD VIBES ENSEMBLE Sludge metal duo fueled by whiskey and loud amplifiers.
20 WATT TOMBSTONE Death blues metal band hailing from Wisconsin.
HORSEBURNER Riff-heavy stoner metal group from West Virginia whose music aims to "shake your insides."
Hallmark Holiday Community Event
Hallmark Mobile Home Park 702 Spring Valley Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore a variety of resources and discover ways to support the Athens community. 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/stormwater
Pop-Up Exhibition
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Callan Steinmann’s Introduction to Museum Studies class selected objects from the collection that focus on food and community. Nov. 21, 5–9 p.m. Nov. 22–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Bulldog Olympians Curator Tour
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesTour the new exhibit “Bulldog Olympians: A Celebration of UGA’s Olympic History” each Friday before home football games. 3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Sarah DelBene Memorial Concert
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
SARAH DELBENE MEMORIAL CONCERT The UGA Flute Studio performs in tribute to the late UGA doctoral student and accomplished flutist.
Hot Pad Sewing
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to make hot pads either by hand or with a sewing machine. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Holiday Market
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse locally made pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodwork and more. Nov. 22, 4–8 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $7. www.ocaf.com
Shop Small Crawl
El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GAShop at over 35 women-owned shops, pop-ups and business for a variety of locally crafted or artful items with an afterparty to follow. Shop, 4–8 p.m. Event, 7–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/womenownedathens
Rhyme & Reason
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA teen literary café to discuss and practice new strategies for writing. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
UGA Trombone Studio Solo Recital
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 4:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA TROMBONE STUDIO SOLO RECITAL Solo performances from UGA Trombone Studio members.
Composition Area
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
COMPOSITION AREA A recital of new works.
Composition Area
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
COMPOSITION AREA A recital of new works.
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA’s BFA Fall 2024 Capstone Exhibition “Nothing Gold” features ceramics, paintings, photography and more. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
The Swingin’ Medallions
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20–160. bit.ly/TheFoundryNov22
THE SWINGIN' MEDALLIONS Best known for its 1966 hit "Double Shot (of My Baby's Love)," today the Medallions are made up of relatives of the original lineup and bill themselves as "the party band of the South."
Neal Anthony
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States6:30–8 p.m. www.tappedathens.com
NEAL ANTHONY Classy classical guitar.
Harry Potter Trivia
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesDress up in costume and test your Harry Potter films and Fantastic Beasts series trivia knowledge. 6:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/normaltownbrewingco