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Everybody
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a modern adaptation of the 15th century morality tale Everyman that faces what truly matters once the end is near. Sept. 19–21 & 25–28, 8 p.m. Sept. 29, 2 p.m. $18. ugatheatre.com/everybody
Erik Olson Organ Trio
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ERIK OLSON ORGAN TRIO Pianist who recently moved to Athens from Montana.
One Ton Tomato
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
ONE TON TOMATO Latin jazz, salsa and mambo band.
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.
Artist Talk & Book Signing
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States**This event has been rescheduled to Oct. 22 due to inclement weather** Author Neesha Powell-Ingabire will read from their newest book Come By Here: A Memoir in Essays from Georgia’s Geechee Coast. 7 p.m. $5. www.avidbookshop.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
ACC Library Friends Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States**This event has been canceled for Sept. 26 and Sept. 27 due to inclement weather, but will resume on Sept. 28** Browse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sep. 25–28. www.athenslibrary.org
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
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Jason Matherly’s exhibition “Stay On It Stay On It Stay On It” will be on view. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
25th Anniversary
Agua Linda 1376 Prince Ave, Athens, United StatesCelebrate the restaurant’s anniversary with tequila tastings, a live rooftop DJ, giveaways and more. 5–9 p.m. www.agualindarestaurant.com
Holman Autry Band
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
HOLMAN AUTRY BAND Long-running local band blending rock and country.
What’s Your Story?
Athens Technical College 800 US Hwy. 29 N., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will host community storytellers to share meaningful experiences of diversity, equity and inclusion. 6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
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.
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
Slow Parade
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States**This event has been canceled due to inclement weather**
SLOW PARADE Atlanta-based music collective headed by Matthew Pendrick, who mixes roots, blues and country into his songwriting.
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
Old 97’s, Elettrodomestico
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
OLD 97'S Americana group formed in 1992 in Dallas, TX that now has 13 studio albums.
ELETTRODOMESTICO Electro psychedelic pop duo featuring Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Go's and producer Pietro Staccia.
Penelope Road, Khaliko
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States**This event has been canceled due to inclement weather**
PENELOPE ROAD Five-piece band that boldly embraces the self-awarded label of “stanky funky junk.”
KHALIKO Atlanta-based alternative groove-rock band.
Circa
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Australian contemporary circus company’s show Humans 2.0 features elaborate choreography. Sept. 26–27, 7:30 p.m. $29–69. Performances for Young People Sept. 27, 10 a.m. $3 (students), $5 (adults). pac.uga.edu
Comedy on Draft
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring a variety of comics from Athens and Atlanta. 8 p.m. $7. www.athenticbrewing.com
Everybody
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a modern adaptation of the 15th century morality tale Everyman that faces what truly matters once the end is near. Sept. 19–21 & 25–28, 8 p.m. Sept. 29, 2 p.m. $18. ugatheatre.com/everybody
Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesTry improv, get some reps, learn new games or meet fun people. 8 p.m. $8 (suggested donation). www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a lineup of touring and local comedians. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $7. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States**This event has been canceled due to inclement weather**
BIG BAND ATHENS 18-member Athens band whose swinging tunes consist of cover music from the '40s to the '70s.
Frank Hurricane, Tabloid, Bacharach to the Future, Infinite Favors
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.athenscine.com
FRANK HURRICANE Spiritual mountain psych folk storyteller and former Athenian.
BACHARACH TO THE FUTURE Legendary Burt Bacharach cover band from the Go Bar days.
INFINITE FAVORS Project of brothers Andrew and Nathan Prater that trades in the sludgy, punishing riffs of previous projects Pride Parade and Brown Frown for vocal harmonies, melodic basslines and hand percussion to create unforgettable, minimal bedroom pop.
Kxng Blanco, ButcherKids, Bryant Perez, JiiG
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States**This event has been postponed due to inclement weather**
KXNG BLANCO Local artist leading the wave of contemporary hip hop and R&B with energetic delivery and catchy hooks.
BUTCHERKIDS Rap collective from Asheville, NC.
BRYANT PEREZ Multi-genre musician and producer emphasizing rap and wordplay.
JIIG Electronic artist and producer with a flair for dub and hip hop.
ACC Library Friends Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States**This event has been canceled for Sept. 26 and Sept. 27 due to inclement weather, but will resume on Sept. 28** Browse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sep. 25–28. www.athenslibrary.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
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
Kenneth Heinlein
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
KENNETH HEINLEIN A guest artist recital on tuba.
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
Classic City Jukebox
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
The Play That Goes Wrong
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesThis play within a play is an award–winning comedy that goes off the rails. Sept. 27–28 & Oct. 4–5, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 & Oct. 6, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
STRFKR, Holy Wave, Happy Sad Face!
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States**This event has been canceled due to inclement weather**
STRFKR Indie electronic band that began as the solo project of Joshua Hodges in 2007.
HOLY WAVE Psychedelic, shoegaze-inspired dream pop from El Paso, TX.
HAPPY SAD FACE! Psychedelic pop from Joshua Tree, CA.
Circa
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United States**The Sept. 26 and Sept. 27 morning performances have been canceled due to inclement weather, but the Sept. 27 evening performance will continue as planned** The Australian contemporary circus company’s show Humans 2.0 features elaborate choreography. Sept. 26–27, 7:30 p.m. $29–69. Performances for Young People Sept. 27, 10 a.m. $3 (students), $5 (adults). pac.uga.edu
The Original Splitz
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7:30–10:30 p.m. 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.
Pas Musique, Mathieu Sylvestre, OHMU
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10–15. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
PAS MUSIQUE Psychedelic electronic and krautrock from New York.
MATHIEU SYLVESTRE Analog synth electronica from Berlin.
OHMU Winston Parker's ambient compositions are simultaneously meditative and chaotic, invoking apocalyptic feelings at times but not without an element of hope.
Everybody
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a modern adaptation of the 15th century morality tale Everyman that faces what truly matters once the end is near. Sept. 19–21 & 25–28, 8 p.m. Sept. 29, 2 p.m. $18. ugatheatre.com/everybody
Twig Harper, Marcel Sletten, In A Kythe
Ciné Athens, GA, United States**This event has been canceled due to inclement weather**
TWIG HARPER Los Angeles-based performer and electronic sound artist who has collaborated with Andrew W.K. and members of Wolf Eyes and Body/Head.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
IN A KYTHE Drone project of Lydian Brambila (Outersea, Vile Body) featuring cello loops and field recordings.
Minima, Violent Violet, Beat Up, TVAD
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MINIMA The project of Atlanta DJ and musician Tony Chackal which combines post-punk, garage rock and synth wave in a caustic, noir register.
VIOLENT VIOLET Loud and fun garage punk outfit.
BEAT UP Passionate punk rock self-described as old school anarcho.
TVAD Atlanta band that blends dark wave and industrial psych rock into a bleeding heart.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
