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
Rocky Horror Halloween Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and costume contest. 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Athens Music Jam
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
ATHENS MUSIC JAM Country, blues and good ol’ 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
Black Wick
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE in the Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
BLACK WICK JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance.
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.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7–9 p.m. www.globetavern.com
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
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
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS 18-member Athens band whose swinging tunes consist of cover music from the '40s to the '70s.
Halloween Cover Show
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIndecent Artistry Presents. 8 p.m. $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HALLOWEEN COVER SHOW Spooky tunes benefiting Kyle’s Cancer Fund.
Halloween Hurricane Relief Rave
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHalloween Hurricane Relief Rave. 8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.40watt.com
ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish.
IZZY Local DJ bringing people together through her unique wubs and deep bass.
KAREZZA EDM producer Scottie Stephens, who takes influence from sømething, Zebbler Encanti Experience, Tipper and Wakaan.
KN0W Project of Delaney Erwin that combines rich bass melodies and radiant soundscapes.
LVNDNSEA Local DJ.
Dictatortots
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
DICTATORTOTS Longtime local chaos-cultivators trash the night with post-grunge grooves.
Murder the Mood, That’s Rad
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
MURDER THE MOOD & THAT'S RAD Presenting an evening of Halloween rave-ups and absolute ridiculousness as they perform the catalogs of 2000s emo and pop-punk icons My Chemical Romance and Blink-182.
Suicide Prevention Training
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help. Registration required. 9 a.m. FREE! www.nuci.org/qpr
Grand Opening
Classic Citiva 2361 W. Broad Street, Suite 10, Athens, United StatesThe team behind Franny’s Farmacy Athens has opened an independent business and is celebrating with giveaways, prizes, live music and more. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. FREE! www.classiccitiva.com
Creative Aging Seated Yoga
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis class will include restorative stretching, deep breathing and mindfulness. All levels welcome. RSVP by email. 10:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
10th Anniversary Open House
K.A. Artist Shop 127 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate with new local artworks, demonstrations and giveaways. Nov. 1–3, 12–6 p.m. www.facebook.com/kaartist
Closing Reception
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe exhibitions “Southworks” and “So Much More: A Continuation” by Lisa Freeman will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com
Paint Night
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesPaint works of art from provided examples and supplies. Registration required. 6 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.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
Scarlet Stitch
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMonthly Residency. 7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
SCARLET STITCH Rock and roll band influenced by outlaw country, jam bands and alternative rock.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Sisters of Song Ceremony
Let It Be Yoga 90 S Barnett Shoals Rd, Watkinsville, United StatesA immersive experience singing medicine songs and mantras, and enjoying a cup of ceremonial cacao. Registration required. 7–9 p.m. $45. www.theradharose.com
Ron Hendon
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
RON HENDON Local saxophonist.
Chessa Rich, Marie Marie, Your Ex’s Pets
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
CHESSA RICH Durham, NC-based songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer.
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
YOUR EX'S PETS Secret acoustic cover set.
Kenny and the Bashers
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENNY AND THE BASHERS No info available.
Skirts, Wished Bone, Turtle Grenade
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
SKIRTS DIY Dallas, TX singer-songwriter who weaves warm, traditional Americana textures with lo-fi piano and intimate vocals.
WISHED BONE Musician from Athens County, OH whose songs stretch and dream like blossoming buds while also radiating a buzzing warmth.
TURTLE GRENADE Musician and visual artist crafting intimately personal folk songs.
Sacred Bull, Palaces, Persona Machine
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SACRED BULL Athens post-metal known for its heavy and dark combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.
PALACES Four-piece suit of organized chaos metal band based in Atlanta.
PERSONA MACHINE Athens-based metalcore.
Eli Howard & The Greater Good
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ELI HOWARD & THE GREATER GOOD Folk singer who ended up with an electric guitar, joined by his band.
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
David Court, Tracy and Jeff
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DAVID COURT One-man band playing harmonica, dulcimer and foot tambourine. (8 a.m.)
TRACY AND JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig. (10 a.m.)
Comer Community Market
Farmer's Market Building 1914 Madison St., Comer, United StatesLocally grown produce, eggs, foods, pottery, jewelry and handmade goods. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.facebook.com/ComerFM
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
Creative Explorers Mini Adventures
UGA Aderhold Hall 110 Carlton St, Athens, United StatesCreate art projects like painting to rhythms and creating puppets in this day-long art camp. 9 a.m. $50. www.tinyurl.com/cecminiadv
Granite City Fall Festival
Downtown Elberton Elberton, United StatesEnjoy local vendors, arts and crafts, live music and food. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. www.cityofelberton.net
Naturalist’s Walk
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin naturalists on a walk to discover the wonders of fall. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/scnc
Athens Montessori School Fall Festival
Athens Montessori School 3145 Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesA day of fun with craft vendors and children’s events including a bounce house, magic show, face painting and more. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.amsfallfestival.com
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Learn to Play the Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesFace off against the mega-corporations in a dark future. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
10th Anniversary Open House
K.A. Artist Shop 127 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate with new local artworks, demonstrations and giveaways. Nov. 1–3, 12–6 p.m. www.facebook.com/kaartist
Making Art From the Every Day
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesIn this workshop attendees will create their own collage piece from photos and other paper items that tend to be discarded. 12:30 p.m. $70 (OCAF members), $85 (non-members). www.ocaf.com
Small Town Saturday
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesShop from a variety of local craft vendors. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
AthFest Educates 5K
Downtown Athens AthensThe 8th annual 5K in benefit of AthFest Educates with a shorter course and live music to cheer on participants with a Health and Fitness Expo at the Classic Center Pavilion. 12–6 p.m. (expo), 2:30 p.m. (5K). www.athhalf.com
Hike and Happy Hour
Contact for Location GA, United StatesExplore private hardwood forests along the river, enjoy a beverage and hear from local conservationists. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriverlandtrust.kindful.com
Halloween Party
Cali N Tito's Eastside 1245 Cedar Shoals Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a costume contest, games and more. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/cali_n_titos
39th Annual North Georgia Folk Festival Redux
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States39th Annual North Georgia Folk Festival Redux. 5–10 p.m. FREE! (kids under 12), $12 (adv.), $15. www.athensfolk.org
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.
PAT SHIELDS Storyteller who says he's been telling stories, not lies, for years.
BORDERHOP TRIO High lonesome pickin' and singing from Athens' own bluegrass outfit.
PICKLED HOLLER Matthew and Jessica Williams singing rustic tales.
