Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Strike Fashion Show | Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm | Geography Geology Building
Strike Fashion Show Geography Geology Building
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
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
Movies and Shorts by Dayna Noffke & Friends
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a film screening by Ghastly Horror Society. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Wednesday Karaoke Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
WEDNESDAY KARAOKE NIGHT Choose from a catalog of over 51,000 songs ranging from pop, rock, musical theater and more.
Jimmy Eat World, The Pauses
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. $42.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
JIMMY EAT WORLD Long-running Arizona rock band that helped put emo on the mainstream map.
THE PAUSES Orlando-based pop group led by singer-songwriter Tierney Tough.
Modern English
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
MODERN ENGLISH English new wave post-punk band formed in 1979 best known for its hits "I Melt With You," "Hands Across the Sea" and "Ink and Paper."
UGA Wind Symphony
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA WIND SYMPHONY UGA music majors perform chamber works, large scale compositions, new and classic works, and music from around the world.
Disney Trivia Night
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your Disney film knowledge 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.
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]
ACC Library Friends Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 27–30. www.athenslibrary.org
Open Playtime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for activities that help build brain function and encourage early literacy. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss this month’s book The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Pluck Financial Mini Session
reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesA 20-minute one-on-one coaching session focused on improving financial wellbeing. 4–6 p.m. $25 (buy one, give one). www.reblossomathens.com
Tween Chapter Chat
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy this month’s book from the Shannon Messenger’s Keeper of the Lost Cities series as well as trivia, elven-inspired snacks and activities. Ages 8–12. 4:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tarot & Tea
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore, learn and practice with tarot cards. Attendees encouraged to bring a deck and materials. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. $10. www.theindiesouth.com
Paws, Pups and Pops
ACC Animal Services 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA, United StatesThe shelter is staying open late for an adoption event with free King of Pops popsicles, pupsicles to give the shelter dogs, and a free bag of food, collar and leash for any adopted dog. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/Athenspets
Opening Reception
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesRenowned California artist J. Grant Brittain will have pieces on view in the exhibition “‘80s Skateboarding Photography by J. Grant Brittain.” 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
Athens Cigar Society
J's Bottle Shop 1452 Prince Avenue, AthensThis meetup pairs Chattanooga Distillery whisky with fine cigars, food and more. 6–9 p.m. $28–35. www.jsbottleshop.com
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
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
Athens Community Chorus
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCommunity chorus dedicated to providing space for community-led singing. Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m. FREE! ringunn6.wixsite.com/athcommunitychorus
Comedy In The Taproom
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a monthly show of national touring comedians, this night featuring headliners Hayley Ellman and James McAliney. $7.50–15. 7–9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
The Howdies, Cicada Rhythm, Little Gold
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
THE HOWDIES Local old-school outlaw country act featuring members of The Darnell Boys and Hibbs Family Band. Album release show!
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage-rock with country and pop sensibilities.
Grand Opening Party
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams 1710 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GACelebrate the opening of the new Five Points location for free scoops, swag bags and more. 7–11 p.m. FREE! www.jenis.com
Ballet Hispánico
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe renowned Latino dance ensemble celebrates culture through innovative performance and community engagement. Ages 6 & up. 7:30 p.m. $39–79. www.pac.uga.edu
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
Morgan Wade, Megan Mcree
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
MORGAN WADE Nashville pop-folk sensation with a hint of country traveling on tour for her latest album Psychopath.
MEGAN MCREE Soft country pop artist who writes about the shared human experience.
Secret Comedy Show
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesFrom standup to improv and alternative comedy, every week will feature something unique. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $5–7. www.athenscomedy.ticketleap.com
Organically Programmed, Alex Dillon, DJ Psycho Marcie, Doom Disco
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ALEX DILLON AND THE SPONTANEOUS INVENTION Local improvisor wreaking havoc both alone and with others.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
DJ PSYCHO MARCIE Primordial Void founder and composer Marcel Sletten spins alien club and ambient tracks.
DOOM DISCO Local selector mixing tracks from the recent and not-so-recent past.
Will Overman
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States10:30 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
WILL OVERMAN Nashville-based singer-songwriter with an affinity for country and Americana.
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through amazing obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $12.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgov.com/148/Leisure-Services
Ballet Hispánico
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe renowned Latino dance ensemble celebrates culture through innovative performance and community engagement. with a special Performances for Young People show. K-12. 10 a.m. $3 (students), $5 (adult chaperones). www.pac.uga.edu
ACC Library Friends Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 27–30. www.athenslibrary.org
Voter Registration
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to register to vote or to check your registration status. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Autumn Bingo
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesPlay games to win books and other cool prizes. All ages. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWorks by Jim Barsness and Jesse Blalock will be on view. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
September Days
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. (doors), 5 p.m. (show). $20-25 (day), $35–40 (two-day pass). www.sobrewco.com
TERMINALLY PHIL Athens-based singer-songwriter and meme lord Phillip Brantley (Modern Skirts, Palace Doctor) creates indie rock with a sense of humor. (5:15 p.m.)
NICHOLAS MALLIS Self-described as a writer of songs for the nihilistic at heart, Mallis is a weirdo-pop singer and songwriter from Athens. (6:05 p.m.)
THAYER SERRANO Southern-psych singer-songwriter with a dark and gritty edge. (6:55 p.m.)
MCKENDRICK BEARDEN Athens-based alternative-rock artist whose music depicts the negatives and positives we all experience in life. (7:45 p.m.)
PARKER GISPERT BAND Atlanta-native gruff rock and roller led by Parker Gispert, former lead singer of the Whigs. (8:45 p.m.)
MODERN SKIRTS Back from a long hiatus, this foursome has evolved from piano-driven darlings to more experimental electronic-inspired dance pop. (9:45 p.m.)
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
Chris Wayne
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
CHRIS WAYNE Greenville, SC-based 1950s Americana country and blues artist.
Supper Club
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesFarm-to-table gathering with a social hour, music, entertainment and a multi-course meal. Registration required. 6–9 p.m. $60. www.soswhiskey.com
Taylor Rae
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
TAYLOR RAE California-raised and Austin-based singer-songwriter whose music evokes elements of jazz, blues and folk.
Linda Chatterton and Maja Randovanlija
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 6 p.m. music.uga.edu
LINDA CHATTERTON AND MAJA RANDOVANLIJA This Minneapolis-based flute and guitar duo emphasize contemporary works. Tonight's program is called "Fireflies."
Athens Science Café
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThis month Dr. Brita Lorentzen will present on what tree rings can tell us about ancient climate, humans and forests. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a RPG game with others on Discord. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
