Calendar Picks
Hayride, No Chief | Tuesday, September 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
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Linnentown – The Musical | Friday, September 12 @ 7:00 pm | The Classic Center
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Linnentown – The Musical | Saturday, September 13 @ 7:00 pm | The Classic Center
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Linnentown – The Musical | Sunday, September 14 @ 3:00 pm | The Classic Center
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Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Toddler Thursday
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for grab-and-go crafting, storytime or to look at art. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. FREE! (members), $5 (non-members). www.ocaf.com
123 Toddler & Me
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesBond with your toddler using fun gym games, arts and crafts, and kitchen goodies. 10 a.m. $3 (ACC residents), $4.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
S.T.E.M. Tech & Play
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensPersons with developmental disabilities are invited to explore technology online or with friends. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 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 certified therapy dog Maisy Jane. Ages 4 & up. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Athentic Farmers Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWeekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Displaced in the New South
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary by David Zeiger in celebration of the new exhibit on display in the Richard B. Russell Library. 5:15 p.m. www.athenscine.com
Todd Cowart
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five. 5:30–8 p.m. www.indigoathens.com
TODD COWART Country singer-songwriter.
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
Teens Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Bad Dog BINGO
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesPlay BINGO with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Music BINGO Night
South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesUltimate Hiking Team Walking Wanderers hosts a game night in support of ending childhood cancer. 6 p.m. www.ultimatehike.org
Open Mic
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville6 p.m. www.instagram.com/marigoldauditoriumwinterville
OPEN MIC Adam Poulin, MK Barnes and Joe Willey lead an open mic on third Thursdays. Sing a song, tell a story or read a poem.
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 with guest artist Joy Giusto. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com
David Barbe, Whip Appeal, The Falling Spikes
RSVP for Location Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 6 p.m. (art show), 8 p.m. (music). www.instagram.com/attaboytapes
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
WHIP APPEAL New Orleans bottom shelf country.
THE FALLING SPIKES Loud, dumb rock and roll.
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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Open Generative AI Debate
Phi Kappa Hall Phi Kappa Hall, Athens, United StatesThe Phi Kappa Literary Society is hosting a debate on whether or not generative AI is detrimental. 7 p.m. FREE! www.phikappauga.org
The Hails, Oceanic
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $19 (adv.), $21. www.40watt.com
THE HAILS Indie-rock band originally formed at the University of Florida that offers edgy vocals over smooth melodies.
OCEANIC Charlotte, NC-based indie pop trio.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Storytime in the Park
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBring a blanket, bug spray and sunscreen to enjoy songs, rhymes and stories. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn 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
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Folie à Trois
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6:30 p.m. Donations suggested. www.3railroad.org
FOLIE À TROIS Playing a set of French chansons, originals and jazzy tunes.
Atticus Roness
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.
Cole Swindell, Priscilla Block, Logan Crosby
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United States7 p.m. $48–172. www.classiccenter.com
COLE SWINDELL Georgia-born country singer-songwriter known for his vivid storytelling and creative lyrics.
PRISCILLA BLOCK Nashville-based country singer-songwriter who found fame on TikTok in 2020.
LOGAN CROSBY Musician from Georgia whose goal is to bring the effortless, soulful sound back to country.
Stereolab, MEMORIALS
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com
STEREOLAB Influential Anglo-French avant-pop band formed in London in 1990.
MEMORIALS Duo channeling the spirit of free jazz to create cosmic journeys into psychedelic rock, far out folk and wild analogue electronics.
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States7 p.m.–12 a.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Friday.
Left Hand Hotdog, The Touch, Bad Kill
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LEFT HAND HOTDOG Atlanta ska to fill your soul and get you dancing.
THE TOUCH Alternative rock band.
BAD KILL Local punk rock band.
The 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
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Interactive Story Lab
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesWatch or join on the stage local theater artists as they explore and experiment with new interactive techniques and story ideas. Third Saturdays, 2 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
The Bogart Browncoat Bash
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesCelebrate the 20th anniversary of “Firefly” with a screening, cosplay optional. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Jazz and swing band offering music from the '10s, '20s and '30s.
Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup, McKendrick Bearden, Julia Barfield
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes
ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town.
MCKENDRICK BEARDEN Athens-based alternative-rock artist whose music depicts the negatives and positives we all experience in life.
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
It’s a 2000s Party
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $20.40–38.94. www.georgiatheatre.com
IT'S A 2000S PARTY Celebrating the iconic 2000s era, featuring the decade's biggest hits across pop, hip-hop and rock genres.
Amy Jay, Lane Marie, Joseph Bones
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
AMY JAY Singer-songwriter from New York.
LANE MARIE Indie pop artist raised in Athens whose work explores the ups and downs of the human experience.
JOSEPH BONES Memoir folk pop music for the moody and hopeful.
Silent Disco
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Jazz Brunch
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
20s–30s Speed Dating
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA meet and mingle followed by speed dating sessions for ages 20–30. 2–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
STMA Annual Meeting
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesAll are welcome to attend the museum’s annual meeting with refreshments and view the new art exhibitions. 3 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
