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Chinese Music Ensemble Fall Concert
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CHINESE MUSIC ENSEMBLE Ensemble performing folk, classical and contemporary music of China on instruments such as the erhu, guzheng, pipa and yangqin.
Chaos Theory
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA’s student-led organization Young Choreographers Series presents a concert dance performance featuring different styles. Nov. 13–15, 7:30 p.m. $8–15. dance.uga.edu
Sweet Dreams
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDance performance featuring different styles and techniques. 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
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.
The Ritualists, Kirkos, Secret Formula
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE RITUALISTS NYC post-punk.
KIRKOS Experimental groove trio that combines elements of jazz fusion, post rock, doom, prog, punk, jam, electronic and industrial music.
SECRET FORMULA Four-piece psychedelic jam rock band from Omaha, NE.
UGA Press Annual Campus Book Sale
UGA Main Library 320 S Jackson Street, Athens, United StatesBrowse available titles, learn more about the UGA Press and find out about exciting new initiatives. Nov. 13–14, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. www.ugapress.org
Artist Talk & Demo
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesYvonne Studevan will discuss her inspiration for “Waiting Patiently” and lead participants in painting a wine glass. Call to register. 10 a.m. $10. 706-742-0823
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
STEAM Thursday: Art of It All
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to learn about a variety of artists through hands-on activities, games and museum websites. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Read to Rover
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Grady the therapy dog. All Ages. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Getting Started with Genealogy
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn introduction to the resources available when researching family history. Registration required. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Let’s Talk About That!
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesTeens are invited to a special exhibit tour and discussion of “Americans and the Holocaust.” 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
LGBTQ+ Advocacy in the Legal Field
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesGuest panelists Michael Shutt, Nneka Ewulonu and Patricia Thomas will discuss their experiences negotiating legal and policy issues. 4 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Tween Crafters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesWork on a provided craft with the month’s special activity. Ages 8–12. Registration required. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Joni Acuff
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesAcuff’s research addresses critical multicultural art education, Black feminist theory and culturally responsive teaching, pedagogy and curriculum development. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
The Humdingers
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul.
Building a Website with WordPress
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create a free website including creating an account, selecting themes, creating pages and more. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesAll skill levels are invited to join the popular role playing game. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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]
Casablanca
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the classic wartime romance featuring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com
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
Opening Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Jaci Davis’ “Self-Preservation” and textile artist Jamele Wright Sr.’s “We Are All Kinda Floating” will be on view. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1964 Japanese fantasy film Mothra vs. Godzilla. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Rick Fowler Acoustic Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBlues and Brews. 5 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). $5. www.athenticbrewing.com
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. Every second Thursday.
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
Will Moseley
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
WILL MOSELEY South Georgia country singer who got his start playing in bars across the Southeast and has since opened for acts like Zac Brown Band and Megan Maroney.
Hotel Fiction, The Ocho
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
HOTEL FICTION Indie pop led by Jessica Thompson and Jade Long.
THE OCHO A multi-genre band of UGA students who focus on classic rock, alternative, funk and country.
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.
Split Silk, Johnny Falloon, agile, Obscurity, Viv and the Things
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
SPLIT SILK Noisy and cathartic post-hardcore led by Lucca Carver. Tour kickoff show!
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
AGILE Skramz and emoviolence from FL.
OBSCURITY Noise and synth-punk band.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
Chaos Theory
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA’s student-led organization Young Choreographers Series presents a concert dance performance featuring different styles. Nov. 13–15, 7:30 p.m. $8–15. dance.uga.edu
British Brass Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BRITISH BRASS BAND Fall concert under the baton of Bandmaster Philip Smith with a repertoire including original works, transcriptions of orchestral works, marches and more.
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
Spitehound, Tom Barrett & The Unnamed, January
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
SPITEHOUND Brooding, earnest indie.
TOM BARRETT & THE UNNAMED Laid-back indie singer-songwriter joined by backing band The Unnamed.
JANUARY Amateur indie rock star whose singular melodies echo the big hits of the late ‘90s and early 2000s.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents Jake Klark, one of Florida’s up-and-coming comics. 8:30 p.m. $7 & up. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy
Solid Country Gold
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SOLID COUNTRY GOLD Diablo boys playing country jams.
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com
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
Wine Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesSvetlana Rostova of Avant Partir will pour five different styles of wine to accompany Thanksgiving dinner. 5–7 p.m. $10. www.shoptonique.com
Contemporary Chamber Ensemble
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER ENSEMBLE This fall concert will premiere student compositions alongside performances of the Grammy Award-winning work “Meanwhile: incidental music to imaginary puppet plays,” by Stephen Hartke, and Mary Kouyoumdjian’s haunting electroacoustic piece, “The Vanishing Dark.”
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
Friday Night Bingo, Fleet Machine, We Shameless Few
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTGIF: A Percentage Night for Nuçi's Space. 6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO A blend of grunge, pop and rock, featuring Camp Amped teens.
FLEET MACHINE Electronic pop rock.
WE SHAMELESS FEW Classic rock with popular covers.
TGIF: A Percentage Night for Nuçi’s Space
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesRaise funds for the nonprofit while enjoying live music. 6–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
