Calendar Picks
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
Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Napalm Death, Melvi... 40 Watt Club
Dawgstock The Foundry
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Napalm Death, Melvi... 40 Watt Club
Christmas Music Bingo
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy Christmas music-themed music bingo and win prizes. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/bbathens12
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.
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]
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
Diamond Hill Farm Stand
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
Athens Holiday Market
Big City Bread Café 393 North Finley Street, Athens, United StatesBrowse the work of over 55 local and regional artists including paintings, pottery, textiles, birdhouses and more. Dec. 14–15, 5–9 p.m. www.facebook.com/athensholidaymarket
End-of-Residency Artist Showcase
Graduate Athens 295 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesSweet Dreams Society residency member Marisa Leilani Mustard’s exhibition “Through It All” will be on display with refreshments. Registration required. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.graduatehotels.com/happenings-us
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesAto Ribeiro will discuss his recent work in the exhibition “Growing Together” followed by Quintet Athens in the galleries. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Quintet Athens
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesWinter in the Gallery. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
QUINTET ATHENS Professional wind quintet exploring the sounds of winter.
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight Kirtan with Gershone and Gina. 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary
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
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Future Boy Conan,” “Crossing Time” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Roman Empire Themed Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your Roman Empire trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Rak The Watt
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Mahsati from the Healing Arts Centre, this event showcases local belly dancers of different styles. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $5. www.40watt.com
The Good Grief Trio
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.hendershotsathens.com
THE GOOD GRIEF TRIO Greg Hankins (piano), Luca Lombardi (bass), Seth Hendershot (drums) and the Peanuts Choir interpret Vince Guaraldi's timeless holiday classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas." The trio will be joined by horn players include Umcolisi Terrell, Justin Powell and Derrick James for Miles Davis' Kind of Blue as a second set.
Mean Girls
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis Broadway musical production is based on the hit movie about high schooler Cady Heron navigating social life. 7:30 p.m. $25–87.25. www.classiccenter.com
Open Improv Jam
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy practice open to the community. 8–9:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Sorority House of the Dead
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVampire sorority sisters meet human pledges in this goofy and gory homage to the horror movies that ruled the video stores of the 1980s. Dec. 8–9 & 14–16, 8 p.m. Dec. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States8 p.m. $100. www.mmcc-arts.org
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Grammy Award-winning orchestra presents a program of holiday and classical favorites, including a sing-along of familiar holiday tunes.
Dert McSpurt, Ssaucelord, DJ Psycho Marcie
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DERT MCSPURT Athens rapper creating left-field hip hop, for fans of Lil Ugly Mane.
SSAUCELORD Atlanta rapper known for his collaborations with producers such as methboiswag.
DJ PSYCHO MARCIE Primordial Void founder and composer Marcel Sletten spins alien club and ambient tracks.
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
9th Annual Toy Giveaway
Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., AthensSign up to volunteer or as a family with a child in need to distribute or pick up toys for the holidays. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Athens Holiday Market
Big City Bread Café 393 North Finley Street, Athens, United StatesBrowse the work of over 55 local and regional artists including paintings, pottery, textiles, birdhouses and more. Dec. 14–15, 5–9 p.m. www.facebook.com/athensholidaymarket
Celebrate Recovery Free Dinner
Living Hope Church 2150 Lexington Rd., Athens, United StatesChrist-centered 12-step program to help anyone with heart hurt, hang-up or habit. Free childcare, and bus route accessible. 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 6:30 p.m. (large group). FREE! 706-207-2396
Movies By Moonlight
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesDouble feature screening of Frosty and The Polar Express. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight herbal talks with Victoria Bradfield. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary
The Holiday Hustle Club
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! (kids), $10 suggested donation (adults). www.uuathensga.org
THE HOLIDAY HUSTLE CLUB A jazz quartet led by songwriter and pianist Bart King performs secular classics by Irving Berlin and Mel Tormé as well as new holiday tunes from the EP Snow Day!
Holiday Movies Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your holiday movie trivia knowledge with a costume and holiday sweater contest, themed cocktails and giveaways. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/sobrewco
The Good Grief Trio
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.hendershotsathens.com
THE GOOD GRIEF TRIO Greg Hankins (piano), Luca Lombardi (bass), Seth Hendershot (drums) and the Peanuts Choir interpret Vince Guaraldi's timeless holiday classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas." The trio will be joined by horn players include Umcolisi Terrell, Justin Powell and Derrick James for Miles Davis' Kind of Blue as a second set.
Oliver Domingo, Marcel Sletten, Aaron Dylan Kearns
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors). Donations encouraged. www.athica.org
OLIVER DOMINGO Independent from his project Organically Programmed, Domingo's works consist of electronic easy listening, soundtrack cues, jazz, ambience and more.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
AARON DYLAN KEARNS Crossing the early technical experimentation of musique concrète with the abrasive rock-influenced rhythms of post-punk, the Atlanta-native offers an assortment of musical homages to 20th-century philosophy in his brand of industrial rock.
Luxury Vehicle
Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenscooks.com
LUXURY VEHICLE High-energy duo featuring DJ Reindeer Games with John Swint on drums.
Elf the Musical
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis production based on the classic Will Ferrell movie features a cast of more than 70 from area schools. Dec. 8–9 & 15–16, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 & 17, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Nonsense Cabaret
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA comedy show directed by Chase Brantley that features performances by 15 local clowns. 8–9 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesOn Stage Playhouse presents a mixed cast of children and adults in this holiday-themed play. Dec. 1–2, 8–9 & 15–16, 8 p.m. Dec. 10 & 17, 2:30 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org
Sorority House of the Dead
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVampire sorority sisters meet human pledges in this goofy and gory homage to the horror movies that ruled the video stores of the 1980s. Dec. 8–9 & 14–16, 8 p.m. Dec. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Savagist, Vincas, Weaponized Flesh
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.40watt.com
SAVAGIST Heavy metal gloom with a side of psychedelic, energetic thrash.
VINCAS Dark post-punk with doomy, psychedelic flourishes.
WEAPONIZED FLESH Loud, fast thrash metal with intense energy and elements of d-beat punk and hardcore.
Bea Porges, The Minks, Houston in the Blind
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz.
THE MINKS Psychedelic rock band from Nashville delivering nothing but energetic and head-banging grooves.
HOUSTON IN THE BLIND Experimental indie rock outfit from Los Angeles.
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
John Doster
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JOHN DOSTER No info available. (10 a.m.)
Walk Into Wellness
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesRelieve holiday stress with an hour walk suitable for all fitness levels. All ages. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec
Breakfast with The Grinch
Rocksprings Community Center 285 Rocksprings Ct, Athens, GAExperience Whoville magic and Grinchmas surprises with a light meal. Registration required. 10–11:30 a.m. $7 (resident), $10.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Holiday Hoorah
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Marigold Market will close out its season with handcrafted items, baked goods, local produce and more. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.marigoldmarketwinterville.com
Holiday Market and Craft Fair
West Broad Farmers Market 1573 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe farmers market will feature its usual goods in addition to a lineup of local crafters and a gingerbread house contest. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.theindiesouth.com
Paw-fect Pals: Doggies and the Grinch
Rocksprings Community Center 285 Rocksprings Ct, Athens, GAStrike a pose with your furry friend alongside the Grinch for a fun photo opportunity. Registration required. Ages 6 & up. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. $5 (resident), $7.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com