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
Jack-O-Lantern Jog
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA Halloween-themed Goblin Fun Run and 5K benefitting Sandy Creek Nature Center. Costumes encouraged. 2 p.m. (Fun Run), 2:30 p.m. (5K). $25. www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org
Author Talk
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPoets James Crews and Claire Coenen will read from their works and discuss poetry as a compassionate practice. 2 p.m. $24.99 (book purchase required). www.avidbookshop.com
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Contact for Location GA, United StatesAmy Andrews will guide an exploration of the history of Prince Avenue. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Mario Kart 64 Tournament
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your skills and compete against fellow gamers. 2–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Trunk or Treat Halloween Fest
Holy Cross Lutheran Church 800 West Lake Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesWear your costume and enjoy a cake walk, games, fire pit, free food and more. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.holycrossathens.com
Closing Reception
Tiger's Eye Gallery 675 Pulaski Steet, STE 1600, Athens, United StatesColeman Barks’ exhibition will be on view with a poetry reading by him and live music. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.tigerseyegallery.com
Fall Festival
First Baptist Church 355 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy games, prizes, a hot dog dinner, trunk or treat and more. 5–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.firstbaptistathens.org
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Slippers, Red Henry and the House of Bamboo, Isra and the Paisleys
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $12. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
SLIPPERS Elephant 6-influenced indie pop.
RED HENRY AND THE HOUSE OF BAMBOO Down-to-earth alternative country from Atlanta.
ISRA AND THE PAISLEYS Atlanta/Athens bubblegum pop band.
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
Vic Varney, Clouds
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
VIC VARNEY Former Method Actors frontman credited with assisting the explosion of alternative rock in Athens.
CLOUDS Athens-based bossa nova group.
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
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tiny Tales at the Zoo
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, a craft and a chance to meet an ambassador animal up close. Ages 6 & under. Registration required. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Fentanyl Dangers & Awareness
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesParent Angela King and former DEA Agent Armando Roche will discuss the dangers of fentanyl, access to Narcan and more. 12 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Repertory Singers
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
REPERTORY SINGERS A mixed chamber choir directed by graduate student conductors.
Tween Steam Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in and build your own creations with a variety of STEM toys. Ages 8-12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8–11, 5:30–6:20 p.m. Ages 12–17, 6:30–7:20 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Club Ned Anime Society
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Paranoia Agent,” “Kaguya-sama” and “Saiki-K.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Script to Stage
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesHattie Thomas Whitehead will discuss her journey in adapting her book into a stage production and how other local authors can produce musicals and stage plays of their own. 6 p.m. FREE! Script to Stage on Facebook
Improv Comedy Workshop
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of improvised comedy from Matt House. No experience required. 6:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Paint & Sip
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesFollow a Dia De Los Muertos sugar skull painting tutorial with alcohol-free beverages. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Nuçi’s Space Jam
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United StatesNuçi's Space Jam. 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.nuci.org
A.D. BLANCO Local Athens alternative-rock band inspired by '90s grunge and punk.
PATIO Local funk-rock band.
Christian Hayes
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $16. www.40watt.com
CHRISTIAN HAYNES Cinematic folk and rowdy barn-burning Americana inspired by Southern storytelling.
Table for Three at Chez Janau: An Evening of Duos and Trios
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. music.uga.edu
TABLE FOR THREE AT CHEZ JANAU Nine HHSOM faculty present an intimate evening of duos and trios, featuring Joaquin Turina’s "Piano trio #2 op.76, in D minor," Paul Ferguson's “Table for 3 at Chez Janau” and more.
Kick-Back Comedy
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTrey Lissemore hosts a lineup of local comedians. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. Last Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
Hurricane Relief Comedy Show
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians will perform with all proceeds benefitting areas hit by Hurricane Milton and Helene. 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
Halloween Party
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesEnter the costume contest and enjoy a dance party. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Ultra Lights, Bayou Princess, Come Senior
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCHUNKLET Presents. 8 p.m. $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ULTRA LIGHTS Atlanta post-punk with early '90s college rock and '70s proto-punk influences.
BAYOU PRINCESS New local band.
COME SENIOR Garage punk from Atlanta.
Halloween Party
Mai Kai Kava 1035a Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.athenskava.com
HALLOWEEN PARTY AND OPEN DECKS Dance the night away and dress in your Halloween best for a costume contest.
Georgia Nonprofit Research Findings
UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel 1197 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GAThe Interdisciplinary Alliance for Nonprofit Organizations will be sharing findings of a study on trends in employee benefits offered by nonprofit organizations. Registration required. 8:30 a.m. FREE! givepul.se/9le70v
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
Breabach
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States10 a.m. (Piedmont Athens Regional Performance for Young People), 7:30 p.m. $39-59. pac.uga.edu
BREABACH Contemporary folk act from Scotland that blends deep roots in highland and island tradition with the innovative musical ferment of their home base in Glasgow.
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Halloween Costume Party
Rocksprings Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., Athens, GA, United StatesDress up and celebrate with Halloween activities. Ages 18 & older. 1 p.m. $1 (ACC resident), $1.50 (non-resident). 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 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Night of the Living Read
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring in your box of trade-in books, dress up in costume and enjoy a table of treats. 5–7 p.m. www.avidbookshop.com
Gorgeous, Gruesome Gourds
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin for gourd painting, a costume contest and spooky games. Ages 13–18. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
