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
September Days
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesSeptember Days. 12 p.m. (doors), 1 p.m. (show). $20–25/day. $40–45/weekend pass. www.sobrewco.com
WONDERLAND RANGERS Local rabble-rouser Timi Conley performs dance-tastic psych-pop with his all-star backing band. (1 p.m.)
ANCIENT INFANT Athens indie-sleaze and gritty rock and roll band. (1:50 p.m.)
MEREDITH TILTON Soft, dreamy indie-rock singer-songwriter. (2:40 p.m.)
HUNLO Electrified, soulful artist with a soft, inspiring sound. (3:30 p.m.)
PATIO Local band that prides itself on genre-mixing rock, blues and funk. (4:20 p.m.)
SARAH MOOTZ Athens pop artist who confidently conveys emotions through heart-wrenching lyrics and passion. (5:10 p.m.)
DINNER TIME Atlanta indie rock. (6 p.m.)
CDSM Goth-rock synth lines over booming, industrial drums define this apocalyptic band. (6 p.m.)
MONSOON Fine purveyors of art rock from Athens. (7:50 p.m.)
SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere. (8:50 p.m.)
UPCHUCK Five-piece skate punk band from Atlanta whose sound embraces elements of hardcore, psychedelic and garage music. (9:50 p.m.)
Learn Basic Miniature Painting
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. Supplies provided. 1 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Family Day
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library 300 S. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn afternoon of family fun highlighting the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library’s exhibit “Exploring St. Catherine’s Island.” 1–4 p.m. FREE! libraries.uga.edu
Studio Workshop
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesAmanda Jane Burk will lead a class where participants will learn the traditional printmaking technique of relief carving. Registration required. 1–4 p.m. $15. www.georgiamuseum.org
Cheaper by the Dozen
Brightstone Productions 560 Jerry Smith Dr., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBased on the beloved book and hit movie, this production is a hilarious and heartwarming comedy about a family of 12 children. Sept. 29–30, 7 p.m. Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2 p.m. $15. www.brightstoneathens.com
Chili Cook Off
Mai Kai Kava 1035a Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy relaxing vibes, purchase chili samples or bowls to-go and vote for your favorite Chili Chef. 3–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenskava.com
Above Athens
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesHot air balloon festival with tethered balloon rides, food trucks, and free children’s activities. No pets allowed. 3–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
13th Annual Justice Fest
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a keynote speaker, award presentation, choir and reception. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
Opening Reception
Tif Sigfrids 393 N. Finley St., AthensAtlanta-based artist Hasani Sahlehe’s solo exhibition of new paintings, “Favorite Song,” will be on view with a DJ. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.tifsigfrids.com
Artist Talk
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesRenowned photographer discusses and signs copies of his book PUSH: J. Grant Brittain – ‘80s Skateboarding Photography with his photography exhibition on display. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
The Amazing Acro-Cats
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA popular troupe of rescued domestic house cats gives a one-of-a-kind purrformance. $25-60. 7–9 p.m. www.mortontheatre.com
Any Swing Goes
The Studio Athens 160 Tracy St. Unit 8, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing, then practice and meet new friends. 7 p.m. (beginner lesson), 8–10 p.m. (social dancing). $5–10. www.facebook.com/AthensSwingCentral
David Barbe Historical Rock ‘n’ Roll Abstract and 60th Birthday Party
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDavid Barbe Historical Rock 'n' Roll Abstract and 60th Birthday Party. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
MERCYLAND Reunited local three-piece punk band fronted by David Barbe, the owner, chief engineer and producer of Chase Park Transduction studios and director of UGA's Music Business program.
BUZZ HUNGRY Following a stint with Bar-B-Q Killers, but before joining Sugar, Barbe fronted Buzz Hungry in '91-'96.
BARBE PLUS Barbe joins Ben Hackett, Graham Powers, McKendrick Bearden, Will Heffner and Lars Heffner.
THE (SEMI) QUICK HOOKS Quick Hooks songs backed by Frank McDonald, Jon Mills and Jeremy Wheatley.
Jackson County Jamboree
Jackson County Historic Courthouse 85 Washington St., Jefferson, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10–15. www.facebook.com/JacksonCountyJamboree
ORIGINAL COURTHOUSE ALL-STAR STRING BAND Toe-tapping bluegrass music.
CAT HEAD BISCUIT HOUR Fun acoustic Americana.
HAILEY SMITH Harpist performing sacred, Celtic and traditional folk tunes. She will be joined by bassist Keith Morris, fiddler Sally Stites, guitarist/banjoist Mark Garrison and banjoist/vocalist Al McLeod.
Zombie Farms
Zombie Farms 568 Smithonia Rd, Winterville, GA, United StatesHaunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $33–40. www.zombiefarms.com
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
Perfect Arrangement
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSitcom-style laughs with provocative drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover during the Lavender Scare of 1950s America. Sept. 29–30; Oct. 5–7, 8 p.m. Sept. 31 & Oct. 8, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
The Lickskillets, The Ramona Quimbys
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! Find The Lickskillets on Facebook
THE LICKSKILLETS Southern gothic band playing traditional Appalachian murder ballads, original murdery ballads, and murder-adjacent classic folk and country tunes.
THE RAMONA QUIMBYS No info available.
The Taylor Party
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (party). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE TAYLOR PARTY Dance to songs by Taylor Swift.
Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir, 20 Watt Tombstone, Horseburner
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast's 6th Anniversary. 9 p.m. (doors). $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HOLY GHOST TABERNACLE CHOIR Heavy metal outfit from Savannah that uses its platform to create art about equality and social acceptance.
20 WATT TOMBSTONE Death blues metal band hailing from Wisconsin.
HORSEBURNER Riff-heavy stoner metal group from West Virginia who's music aims to "shake your insides."
Pilgrim, Fabulous Bird, Jacob Morris
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
PILGRIM Local hard-hitting, riff-heavy rock band led by songwriter Paul McHugh.
FABULOUS BIRD Catchy, lo-fi indie rock with the character of old guitars and drums that've been collecting dust in a garage for years.
JACOB MORRIS Mellow NC-based folk multi-instrumentalist (Vic Chesnutt, Ham1, Madeline Adams) who is celebrating the release of his new EP, Slow Funeral.
Aurelio Voltaire, DJ Goth Dad
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesGoth Night. 10 p.m. $15. www.athenscine.com
AURELIO VOLTAIRE A leading figure of the dark cabaret genre, Voltaire performs dark, yet often light-hearted songs about the macabre.
DJ GOTH DAD Dustin Gannon of Vision Video leads a dance party spinning goth, post-punk, '80s, Halloween music and more.
1000 Meals
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesStop by for a free meal with no questions asked. 9 a.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.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
Secret Record Swap
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse thousands of vinyl records, CDs, tapes, posters, DVDs, cassettes, T-shirts and more for sale by vendors from all around the Southeast. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $5 (early admission), FREE! www.facebook.com/secretrecordswap
Athens YOGA Collective
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Beginner Basics In Acrylic
K.A. Artist Shop 127 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal artist Lauren Adams leads a one-day workshop for adults about acrylic painting materials, color-mixing and other essential painting tips. 1–4 p.m. $45. www.kaartist.com
Rabbit Hole Sunday Market
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSmall businesses, artists, farmers, musicians and creative entrepreneurs will be showcased. A drumming and song circle will be held for the last three hours. Every Sunday, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholdstudios.org/markets
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
Open House
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesRevolution Therapy and Yoga will showcase classes as well as opportunities to explore therapy offerings. 1:30–5:45 p.m. FREE! www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Cheaper by the Dozen
Brightstone Productions 560 Jerry Smith Dr., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBased on the beloved book and hit movie, this production is a hilarious and heartwarming comedy about a family of 12 children. Sept. 29–30, 7 p.m. Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2 p.m. $15. www.brightstoneathens.com
The Amazing Acro-Cats
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA popular troupe of rescued domestic house cats gives a one-of-a-kind purrformance. $25-60. 2–4 p.m. www.mortontheatre.com
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
Perfect Arrangement
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSitcom-style laughs with provocative drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover during the Lavender Scare of 1950s America. Sept. 29–30; Oct. 5–7, 8 p.m. Sept. 31 & Oct. 8, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Quintet Athens
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! www.quintetathens.com
QUINTET ATHENS The recital "5+1" features compositions for wind quintet plus solo instrument including works by Ludwig Thuille, Johannes Brahams, Figyes Hidas and Kurt Weill.
Gallery Talk
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesFeatured artists of the exhibition “Algo para Declarar/Something to Declare” Jorge Arcos, Catalina Gomez Beuth and Franklin Delgado will speak on their work. 3 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
Angels and Demons
First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. $10–20 suggested donation. www.amethystbaroque.com
ANGELS AND DEMONS The struggle between good and evil sets the stage for this Baroque program of music that includes works by Telemann, Dowland, Veracini, Marais and others. Whether a fall from grace or an opportunity for redemption, Amethyst Baroque members take the listener through music depicting the conflict—at least according to composers of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Cuban Salsa
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin UGA Salsa Club for lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Sundays, 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.ugasalsaclub.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Broke Body
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $5. www.rabbitholestudios.org
BROKE BODY Dark indie pop trio from Philadelphia.
Shocktoberfest
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Ciné Drive-In presents a month of horror favorites on the big screen, featuring Get Out this night. 8 p.m. (gates), 9 p.m. (film). $10. www.athenscine.com/shocktoberfest-2023
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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]
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
Monday Marigold Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe market features fresh produce, preserves, snacks and meat with a lunch special available (until 2 p.m.). 11 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/marigoldmarketwinterville
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALearn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8-11, 5:30-6:20 p.m. Ages 12-17, 6:30-7:20 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss anime series “Sailor Moon,” “Fruits Basket,” “Given” and “Yuri on Ice.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
