Calendar Picks
Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards Show | Thursday, May 1 @ 6:30 pm | 40 Watt Club
Vic Chesnutt Songwr... 40 Watt Club
The Cemetery Club | Thursday, May 1 @ 7:30 pm | Quinn Hall
The Cemetery Club Quinn Hall
Athens Comedy Fest | Friday, May 2 @ 7:00 pm | Morton Theatre
Athens Comedy Fest Morton Theatre
The Cemetery Club | Friday, May 2 @ 7:30 pm | Quinn Hall
The Cemetery Club Quinn Hall
Open Mic
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/marigoldauditoriumwinterville
OPEN MIC Mayor Dodd Ferrell, Adam Poulin, MK Barnes and Joe Willey lead a weekly open mic. Sing a song, tell a story or read a poem.
Athens Science Café
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis month UGA’s new Herbarium Curator will present on plant knowledge and Indigenous communities. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Matilda JR
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Studio Athens presents a musical based on Roald Dahl’s timeless story performed by children ages 8–14. Oct. 24–25, 7 p.m. Oct. 26, 1:30 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.thestudioath.com
UnPhiltered Trivia
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND AND SINGING SERGEANTS Patriotic music, Broadway classics and a salute to celebrate veterans.
Bob Mould
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $30–35 (seated show), $125 (table). www.40watt.com
BOB MOULD Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter known for his work with alternative rock bands Hüsker Dü in the 1980s and Sugar in the 1990s.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Bar-B-Q Killers.
Spirits of Athens Haunted Ghost Tour
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTake a trolley tour with local haunted history expert Jeff Clarke and learn about the history of locations around the downtown area. Ages 21 & up. Oct. 24 & 27, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. $48. www.athenstrollytours.com
Petrongelli Voice Studio
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
PETRONGELLI VOICE STUDIO A recital entitled "Charles Ives at 150."
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
Roast Battle Round 3
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians will go head-to-head in a roast battle with winners advancing to the finals. 8 p.m. $10–15. www.athenscomedy.com
Tabla Rosa, Lashing, Small, Defeated by the Wheel
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TABLA ROSA Hard-hitting rock band with shoegaze and post-punk elements.
LASHING Experimental music for thought, pleasure or whatever.
SMALL Female-fronted Atlanta punk band.
DEFEATED BY THE WHEEL New band. Debut show!
The Howdies
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
THE HOWDIES Old-school outlaw country act featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher.
Noche de Baile
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesNoche de Baile. 8 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
DJ MANE TIMBAthens and SALSAthens host a monthly dance social with the latest Latin music.
On the Farm Field Day
Iron Lion Farm 975 Sandy Cross Road, Carlton, United StatesThe Regenerative Institute of Community Education will host demonstrations, workshops and exhibits educating beginning sustainable farmers and land owners. Registration required. 8:30 a.m. FREE! bit.ly/OntheFarmFieldDay
Library Spooktacular
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDrop in for crafts, games or to check out some spooky books. Costumes encouraged. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
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
Athens Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Oct. 25, 12–6 p.m. Oct. 26, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 27, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
SJS Annual Fall Festival
St. Joseph Catholic Church 958 Epps Bridge Parkway, Athens, United StatesEnjoy carnival games, a dunk booth, hay rides, a cake walk, concessions and more. Games cash only. 2–7 p.m. FREE! www.sjsathens.org
Sip ‘n Shop Date Night
Elations 4100 Lexington Rd, Athens, United StatesMingle and receive a free glass of wine with a valid ID. Last Fridays, 4 p.m.–12 a.m. www.shopstarship.com
Movie Night in the Studio
Heart Stone Therapeutic Healing 834 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of Inside Out 2 with snacks and blankets. 5 p.m. FREE! www.heartstoneth.com
Clarke County Sheriff’s Office Annual Fall Festival
Clarke County Sheriff's Office Training Center 2900 County Farm Road, Athens, GAFamily-friendly event featuring trapeze performances, hay rides, a haunted house, cake walk, trick-or-treat bags and more. Oct. 25, 5–9 p.m. Oct. 26, 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/clarkecosheriff
Death & Mourning: Candlelight Tour
Athens Welcome Center 280 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore how families mourned the loss of their loved ones during the Regency Era by touring a parlor and dining room adorned in mourning decor. Oct. 11, 18 & 25, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
Parents’ Night Out
Merritt Music Academy 115 Sycamore Dr ste 202, Athens, GeorgiaJoin us for a not-so-spooky night of music, pizza, games and more. Ages 6–12. 6–8:30 p.m. $25. www.meritmusicacademy.com
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
11th Annual Haunted Hayride
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a spooky ride through the covered bridge and around the park as well as childrens activities, vendors and more. 6:30–10 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Matilda JR
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Studio Athens presents a musical based on Roald Dahl’s timeless story performed by children ages 8–14. Oct. 24–25, 7 p.m. Oct. 26, 1:30 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.thestudioath.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Dark Entries Karaoke
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/darkentriesathens
DARK ENTRIES KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-punk, punk, '80s and J-Pop.
Karen Morgan
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesFormer Athens native Karen Morgan headlines with support by comedian Barbara Dooley. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20–200. www.facebook.com/@AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
2nd Annual Southern Gothic Festival
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States2nd Annual Southern Gothic Festival. 7 p.m. (doors). $45, $70 (two-day pass). www.40watt.com
MARCH VIOLETS English post-punk and gothic rock band formed in 1981 in Leeds.
KORINE Philadelphia-based duo blending new wave nostalgia, early emo and punk with a modern pop sensibility.
TEARS FOR THE DYING Long-running local deathrock and goth group fronted by songwriter Adria Stembridge.
HOUSE OF HARM Boston post-punk trio with an emotional and energetic sound.
VINCAS Dark post-punk with doomy, psychedelic flourishes.
PANIC PRIEST Musical project of Jack Armondo (My Gold Mask) thematically exploring death, sex and doomed romance.
Hocus Pocus
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesScreening of the Halloween classic on the lawn with concessions and costumes encouraged. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
It Takes Two: Music from Baroque to the 20th Century
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. music.uga.edu
IT TAKES TWO Director Levon Ambartsumian is joined by UGA Wind Ensemble director and director of bands Nicholas Williams in leading this evening of music spanning a wide variety of musical eras.
The Original Splitz
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7:30–10:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
The Hothouse
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesTrue-to-life improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions featuring Bradley Bazzle, Jade Fernandez, Matt House and LeeAnn Peppers with opener Maggie Collette. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
War On Women, J. Robbins, Hunger Anthem
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
WAR ON WOMEN Feminist hardcore-punk band formed in Baltimore, MD in 2011.
J. ROBBINS Singer, guitarist and principal songwriter in several DC-and-Baltimore-area post-punk rock bands since the late 1980s, most notably Jawbox, Burning Airlines and Channels.
HUNGER ANTHEM Local indie power-rock trio with an unabashed penchant for distortion drenched songs and a DIY punk rock ethos.
Norma Rae, Larry’s Homework
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
NORMA RAE Songs about the South that blend original lyrics with inescapably Southern vocals into an Americana sound.
LARRY'S HOMEWORK Four-piece Americana/roots rock band from Athens started by Stephan Eutsler and Pat Pensyl.
Maryoke
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
MARYOKE Halloween edition. Costumes encouraged.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! bit.ly/ccaheohc
CANDLELIGHT: A HAUNTED EVENING OF HALLOWEEN CLASSICS The Listeso String Quartet performs selections from horror film scores and other spooky season favorites under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment celebrating Halloween with a costume contest. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Jackson Tanner Trio
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
JACKSON TANNER TRIO Soulful Southern rock from Macon.
Zumba ’80s Party
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin this high-energy dance party in ’80s attire. 9:30 p.m. $12–15. www.d3fit.com/sd3-events
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets 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
James Cook, Acoustic Jam
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JAMES COOK Arty Ball Swing Band frontman plays a variety of music from the Great American Songbook. (8 a.m.)
ACOUSTIC JAM Bring an instrument and join in. (10 a.m.)
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
11th Annual Vulture Festival
ACC Landfill Outdoor Classroom 5700 Lexington Rd., Winterville, GA, United StatesCelebrate “nature’s clean-up crew” and learn about the importance of vultures and the role of ACC’s landfill property with a bird walk, costume contest and more. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/vulture
