Calendar Picks
The WannaBeatles | Wednesday, August 13 @ 8:00 pm | The Foundry
The WannaBeatles The Foundry
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States
9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.instagram.com/flickertheatre
DEAD HAND A well-oiled metal machine of a band.
DEAD REGISTER Gloomy post-doom dual bass band influenced by goth, industrial and post-punk.
DEAD VIBES ENSEMBLE Athens sludge metal duo fueled by whiskey and loud amps.
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
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
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
1001 Winterville Rd. Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight movement medicine with Estra Grace. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary
Marty Winkler
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. www.3railroad.org
MARTY WINKLER Jazz, pop and folk singer-songwriter.
Quintet Athens
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesHoppy Holidays. 6:30–8:30 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
QUINTET ATHENS Professional wind quintet performing a laid-back set of Christmas carols.
The Nutcracker
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will perform the classic fairytale set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. Dec. 22, 7 p.m. Dec. 23, 2 p.m. $32–42. www.classiccenter.com
Princess in Royal Blue Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
PRINCESS IN ROYAL BLUE BAND Motown, soul, blues and smooth R&B.
The Wild Jordan Tonk-Cats, Squalls-22
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–20. bit.ly/MarigoldDec22
THE WILD JORDAN TONK-CATS An all-star group of local veteran musicians perform danceable, soulful covers and originals.
SQUALLS 22 Experience '80s Athens magic as original Squalls members Bob Hay and Diana Torell perform backed by the Wild Jordan Tonk-Cats.
Drivin N Cryin, VOLK
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25 (adv.), $30. www.40watt.com
DRIVIN' N CRYIN' Legendary Atlanta band playing hard-charging, Southern-inspired rock.
VOLK Thrashing, twangy indie-rock folk outfit from Nashville.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Friday
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a Christmas Drag show to close out the 2023 season. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Holiday Adoption Event
ACC Animal Services 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA, United StatesThe shelter is hosting a holiday drop-in event with special prices and volunteer adoption counselors to help match you with a pet. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/Athenspets
Last Minute Gift Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMore than 40 local vendors will offer original art, bath and beauty products, sustainable fashion and more with live music. 1–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
The Nutcracker
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will perform the classic fairytale set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. Dec. 22, 7 p.m. Dec. 23, 2 p.m. $32–42. www.classiccenter.com
Mary & The HOT Hotty-Hots
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesChristmas Eve-Eve Concert. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night
Downtown Athens Athens7:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
PHIL KLINE'S UNSILENT NIGHT An annual tradition held across the world, Unsilent Night is a boombox parade and moving sound sculpture in which participants play the composition from audio players in unison. The parade will meet at Little Kings Shuffle Club and end outside of the 40 Watt Club.