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
Carnaval Mask Making Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake masks using the paper mache technique in a festive environment with music, photographs and audiovisuals of Carnaval. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! https://tinyurl.com/235muyvd
On These Grounds
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary that examines policing in schools with a community discussion to follow. Registration required. 5 p.m. FREE! www.aadmovement.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
Opening Reception
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GAThis inaugural art exhibition for 1055 Barber features photography from the last year in Ukraine by Athens attorney Stephen Humphreys. 5–8 p.m. $25 (wine tasting). www.eptingevents.com
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Raymond Chandler’s crime noir novel The Big Sleep. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Carnaval Doll Making Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake dolls using the paper mache technique in a festive environment with music, photographs and audiovisuals of Carnaval. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! https://tinyurl.com/235muyvd
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
Johnstone Lecture
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAs part of the Signature Lecture Series, storyteller Abra Lee will be speaking on “The Invincible Garden Ladies.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu
Avid Poetry Series
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTonight’s accomplished featured poets are L. S. McKee and O–Jeremiah Agbaakin. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
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
Rabbit Box Storytelling: Coming to America
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensThis month’s storytelling theme is “Coming to America.” 7–9:30 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org
Haunted Halloween Music Bingo
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWin prizes at this Halloween-themed music bingo night with host Mari. 7–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Open Mic Night
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/whiterabbitproductionsllc
OPEN MIC NIGHT Bring your instrument and vocals for a night of community and music.
Bea Porges, Evelia
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz.
EVELIA Soft-rock and indie-alternative singer-songwriter from Athens.
Attaboy Tapes Double Feature
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 2007 documentary Automorphosis (7 p.m.) then the 2019 film Why Can’t I Be Me? Around You (9 p.m.). FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
UGA Philharmonia
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA PHILHARMONIA As one of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music's large orchestral ensembles, the Philharmonia is open to all student string players.
Pre-School Spooky Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Rebecca for stories, songs, movement and more. Ages 3–5. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Fair Fashion Spooky Swap
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesBring clothes and costumes to swap or browse the secondhand outfits available. 1–4 p.m. $5 (non-members), FREE! (members). www.instagram.com/fairfashionuga
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 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
Carnaval Mask Making Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake masks using the paper mache technique in a festive environment with music, photographs and audiovisuals of Carnaval. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! https://tinyurl.com/235muyvd
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
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
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; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Murder Mystery Night
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDuring this group activity, participants will use a case file to solve a mysterious disappearance. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Celebrating 25 Years of Harry Potter
Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United StatesThis hands-on cooking class will instruct attendees on how to create Harry Potter-inspired food and drinks. 6 p.m. $100. www.athenscooks.com
Carnaval Doll Making Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake dolls using the paper mache technique in a festive environment with music, photographs and audiovisuals of Carnaval. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! https://tinyurl.com/235muyvd
The Right to Read
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis documentary focuses on the failure in the U.S. to teach children to read with 65% reading below proficiency. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Night of Spite
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the power of words shaped by life’s trials and tribulations during this open mic by sharing your story. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
T Swift Trivia
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesTest your Taylor Swift trivia knowledge with hosts Tristin and Sarah. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.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.
Trick or Tease
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDance FX presents this performance by the Bombshells featuring Kelly Devine, Lori Devine and Jenn Sparx. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $8 (adv.), $10. www.40watt.com
Poulenc Trio
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States6:45 p.m. (pre-performance talk), 7:30 p.m. (concert). $40. pac.uga.edu
POULENC TRIO Founded in 2003, this trio is one of the most actively touring piano-wind chamber music ensembles in the world.
Shehehe, The Iron Roses, Beat Up
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12. bit.ly/NowhereBarOct25
SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere.
THE IRON ROSES Featuring Nathan Gray of Boysetsfire, this anthemic punk rock group is fueled by the injustices of the current times.
BEAT UP Passionate punk rock influenced by old school anarcho.
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 1:30 p.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]
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss this month’s book Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Athens Chautauqua Society
Online GA, United StatesThis virtual lecture with Dr. Richard Bell will portray “The Fire of Frederick Douglass.” Register for Zoom link. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenschq.org
Carnaval Mask Making Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake masks using the paper mache technique in a festive environment with music, photographs and audiovisuals of Carnaval. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! https://tinyurl.com/235muyvd
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
The Cottage Percentage Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe nonprofit will have an informational table set up with its board of directors present. 4–10 p.m. www.northgeorgiacottage.org
