Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Madison Fest | Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am | Madison Town Park
Madison Fest Madison Town Park
Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry
Dawgstock The Foundry
Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Declan McKenna, Allie Crow Buckley
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
DECLAN MCKENNA English singer-songwriter who gained recognition at an early age through the Glastonbury Festival's Emerging Talent Competition.
ALLIE CROW BUCKLEY Los Angeles singer-songwriter with ethereal, soaring melodies.
Boss Bitch Double Feature
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesFlicker Film Society presents a double feature showing of Jennifer’s Body (7 p.m.) and The Craft (9 p.m.). FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Symphonic Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
SYMPHONIC BAND The program "Magnum Mysterium" includes selections by Jan van der Roost, Morten Lauridsen, Robert Sheldon and John Phillip Sousa.
Pre-School Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Keir for stories, songs, movement and more. Ages 3–5. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Bogart Bookies Adult Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of Master, Slave, Husband, Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyon Woo and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
West Broad Farmers Market and Garden
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Silent Book Club
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesSettle in with some food and beverages, then enjoy an hour of quiet reading time. Registration required. 6–8 p.m. FREE! linktr.ee/silentbookclubathens
Five Course Oktoberfest Beer Dinner
Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United StatesHosts Mark and Rachel Crouch will lead a demonstration with some hands-on cooking for a full German feast. 6 p.m. $110. www.athenscooks.com
No Phone Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesDisconnect to connect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
half·alive, Thomas Headon
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $40. www.georgiatheatre.com
HALF·ALIVE Pop trio from Long Beach, CA that incorporates elements of R&B, funk and soul.
THOMAS HEADON Young London-based singer-songwriter with affable pop songs.
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Open Mic Night
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholestudios.org
OPEN MIC NIGHT Free and open to all forms of artistic expression.
Normal Talk
The Lewis Room at Tweed Recording 131 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesJustin Giboney discusses topics on faith and politics followed by a Q&A. Registration required. 7:30–9 p.m. FREE! www.normaltalk.org
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.
Parking Garage, Ham Bear, The Outfield Clovers
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatre.com
PARKING GARAGE Self-proclaimed "salt rock" outfit inspired by the likes of Weatherday and Car Seat Headrest. Single release show for the twelve-and-a-half minute epic "Six Finger Handshake."
HAM BEAR Athens-based emo band.
THE OUTFIELD CLOVERS Atlanta alt rockers for fans of Modern Baseball, American Football and other sports-based emo bands.
UGA History Graduate Student Association Book Sale
LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse an extensive collection of history books for sale. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. history.uga.edu
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Open Playtime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in to make new friends and play with age-appropriate toys. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Sewing Circle
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesBring your own sewing and crafting projects for dedicated time to work and discuss. First Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Sewing Circle
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesBring your own sewing and crafting projects for dedicated time to work and discuss. First Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Curator Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesNelda Damiano, curator of European art, will give a gallery talk about the latest “In Dialogue” installation “Power Couple: Pierre and Louise Daura in Paris.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Red Oak String Band
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
RED OAK STRING BAND Local band playing a feel-good blend of bluegrass, blues, folk, rock and classic country. (6 p.m.)
Cactus Lee, The Pink Stones, Adam Abrams
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States5 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CACTUS LEE Austin, TX songwriter Kevin Dehan carrying the torch for '70s Americana.
THE PINK STONES Local cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm.
ADAM ABRAM No info available.
Monthly Book Swap
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPresented by Avid Bookshop, browse free books to take home or settle in to read in the front lounge. Donating books is encouraged but not required. First Wednesdays, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Open Mic
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.3railroad.com
OPEN MIC First Wednesday of every month.
Swim Tuff: How I Swam My Way Out of the Bottle
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary about Ben Tuff who found recovery from alcohol and mental illness through swimming. 6:30 p.m. FREE www.bbtheatres.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions to help create improv magic. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Word of Mouth Poetry Open Mic
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens’ longest-running spoken word event, with this month’s featured reader being Mark Bromberg. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth
Lavender Lens Movie Night
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis series presents queer and diverse films in a safe space. This week’s screening is Dykes, Camera, Action! by Caroline Berler. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org/updates/lavenderlens
Music Bingo
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWin prizes at this music bingo night with host Mari. 7–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Quarters of Change, Rebounder, Hallpass
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
QUARTERS OF CHANGE Four-piece alternative rock band from NYC originally founded in 2017 as a high school cover band.
REBOUNDER New York native Dylan Chenfeld is a master of nostalgic, romantic and fun indie pop.
HALLPASS Athens-based indie rock band.
When Harry Met Taylor Music Bingo
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy Harry Styles and Taylor Swift-themed music bingo and win prizes. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/bbathens12
UGA Theatre: Silent Sky
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesGeorgia playwright Lauren Gunderson presents the true story of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. ASL interpretation nights are available. Sept. 28–30; Oct. 4–6, 8 p.m. Oct. 1 & 8, 2 p.m. $6–18. www.ugatheatre.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.
Forrest Isn’t Dead, Recess Party
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FORREST ISN'T DEAD Atlanta-based alt-pop artist who pours out the stories of his life through song.
RECESS PARTY Up-and-coming local Athens alternative rock band with an energetic and upbeat sound.
UGA History Graduate Student Association Book Sale
LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse an extensive collection of history books for sale. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. history.uga.edu
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Nia Classes
RxGym 195 Miles Street Athens, Athens, GA, United StatesMindful movement for body and soul, adaptable for all ages and fitness levels. Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. $15–20. [email protected]
