Calendar Picks
Athens Clay Trail | Sunday, June 8 @ 9:00 am | Various Locations
Athens Clay Trail Various Locations
Miss Juneteenth Pageant 2025 | Sunday, June 8 @ 5:00 pm | Morton Theatre
Miss Juneteenth Pag... Morton Theatre
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
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
Whiskies of the Levant
J's Bottle Shop 1452 Prince Avenue, AthensLearn about the unique whiskies of Lebanon and Israel by sampling. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.eventbrite.com/cc/whiskies-of-the-world-2578279
Ghastly Horror Society
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 2023 ’90s-style SOV horror film A Corpse for Christmas, followed by a virtual Q&A with director Brewce Longo. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Music Bingo
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWin prizes at this music bingo night with host Mari. 7–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Silent Films and Cocktails
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesSettle in with a drink for a night of silent film showings. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Mixed Media
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 7:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
MIXED MEDIA A recital of contemporary saxophone quartet music.
Watchhouse, Allison De Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $40. www.georgiatheatre.com
WATCHHOUSE Duo singer-songwriter group with profound chemistry whose grassroots songs explore heartbreak and mystery.
ALLISON DE GROOT & TATIANA HARGREAVES Banjo and violin players weaving their own soft folk genre.
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.
The Naysayers, The Downstairs, Handholder
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/NowhereBarNov29
HANDHOLDER A group whose multi-genre sound ranges from folk to rock to electronic.
THE DOWNSTAIRS Athens indie-rock quartet that is building a name for itself with high energy live performances.
THE NAYSAYERS Seven-piece indie rock band that incorporates elements of punk and pop into its lyrical ballads.
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
Wheel of Sexual Satisfaction
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesSex therapist Amanda Auchenpaugh will teach how to assess and communicate sexual satisfaction with partners. 6 p.m. $25 (individual), $35 (couple). www.facebook.com/sistersofthemoon222
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
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
Evergreen Wreath Workshop
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate your own hand-tied, fresh evergreen wreath. All supplies and tools provided. Registration required. 6 p.m. $45. [email protected]
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
Shari Directs, Matt Pless
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
SHARI DIRECTS Atlanta filmmaker discusses the new film A Date with an ATL Man.
MATT PLESS JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance. Elements of folk, punk, pop, rap, rock and even country.
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
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 Jas Gill and Brad Deaton. $7.50–15. 7–9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Umphrey’s McGee
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $52.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
UMPHREY'S MCGEE Six-piece jam band formed 24 years ago in South Bend, IN.
Dividers, Marcel Sletten, Organically Programmed
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
DIVIDERS L.A. cosmic country shredders signed to Primordial Void. For fans of lo-fi jangle rock and mangled tape collages.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
Annual Holiday Concert
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $25. pac.uga.edu
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT Ensembles from the UGA School of Music perform kick off the holiday season.
Jay Gonzalez, Darren Jessee
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatre.com
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies.
DARREN JESSEE North Carolina singer-songwriter and member of Ben Folds Five who is touring his intimate and soft new album, Central Bridge.
Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament
Wonderbar 240 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere are six ways to win this classic game with a twist for a $50 first prize. 9:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/wonderbarathens
Ceramics Open Studio & Holiday Sale
180 Cleveland Ave 180 Cleveland Ave, Athens, GABrowse Maria Dondero’s hand-crafted goods at Marmalade Pottery Studio. Dec. 1, 4–9 p.m. Dec. 2, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.mariadondero.com
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
Woodhill Artists Market
Woodhill Retreat Center 4745 Bob Godfrey Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse locally-crafted functional and decorative art, clothing, jewelry, candles and more. Dec. 1, 3–8 p.m. Dec. 2–3 & 9–10, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.barbaraodil.com/woodhillartshow2023
Shop Small Crawl
Barber St. Barber St., Athens, GAShop at over 35 women-owned shops, pop-ups and business for a variety of locally crafted or artful items. Barber Street Dec. 1, 4–8 p.m. Baxter Street Dec. 2, 4–8 p.m. Downtown Athens Dec. 3, 12–4 p.m. www.instagram.com/womenownedathens
2023 Holiday Market
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAnnual juried event with 50 artists and crafters featuring pottery, paintings, fiber art, photography and more. Dec. 1, 4–9 p.m. Dec. 2, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. $5. www.ocaf.com
Light the Lights
Bishop Town Hall 5081 Macon Hwy, Bishop, United StatesBrowse the holiday market and enjoy hot chocolate, music, kids crafts and more. 4 p.m. (market), 6 p.m. (activities). FREE! www.facebook.com/bishopga
UGA Women’s Hockey Club vs. South Carolina
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesDeck out in your favorite fan gear and cheer on the hockey club. 5 p.m. $10. www.classiccenter.com
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWorks by Elizabeth Hanes will be on display. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Christmas in Jefferson
Downtown JeffersonShop by candlelight at pop-up vendors and brick-and-mortar shops with music, horse drawn carriage rides and photo ops. 5–9 p.m. www.cityofjeffersonga.com
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
Deck the Hollow
Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the holidays in lights with local artist vendors, animal encounters and more. Dec. 1–3 & 8–10, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/BearHollowZoo
Opening Reception
MAGallery 125 W Jefferson St, Madison, United StatesThe annual gallery artist show “MAG SQUARED” will feature small, square-shaped art from over 20 artists. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.themadisonartistsguild.org
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA’s BFA Fall 2023 Capstone Exhibition “Interwoven” features ceramics, paintings, photography and more. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight Seven Sacred Teachings with Robert Black Eagle. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary
Beechwood’s Holiday Market
Beechwood Shopping Center 196 Alps Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy hayrides, face painting, food trucks, smore’s, photos with Santa and more. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/beechwoodathens
Hootenanny
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesHootenanny. 5–10 p.m. (event), 6 p.m. (music). www.sobrewco.com
WADE NEWBURY Easy listening tunes and classics on guitar.
Opening Reception
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesValley Stipemaas’ artwork inspired by wildlife and the contortion and study of anatomy will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Stripper Cult, Pink Runtz, Llorona, Self Inflicted, Beat Up
Redline 1958 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/redline_athens
STRIPPER CULT Chaotic street punk from Hate City.
PINK RUNTZ Grungey punk from Atlanta.
LLORONA Brutal hardcore from Murfreesboro, TN.
SELF INFLICTED Self-described "piss-core" band based in Nashville.
BEAT UP Athens punx resisting the darkest timeline. Record release show!
A Gift to Remember
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesDuring this holiday performance, a group of strangers are delayed in their travels and forced to bond. Dec. 1–2 & 8–9, 7 p.m. Dec. 3 & 10, 2 p.m. $11 (adv.), $16. 706-213-3109
Rick Fowler Band
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
RICK FOWLER BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group.
Parking Garage, Violent Violet, Slink
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $5. www.gyrowrap.com
PARKING GARAGE The local salty alt boys with the brass and the sass.
VIOLENT VIOLET Local noise rock focus-grouped for medication ads.
SLINK Midwest emo band, but from the Southeast.
Hog-eyed Man, Paddy League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
HOG-EYED MAN Georgia stringband wizards playing pre-bluegrass Appalachian music.
PADDY LEAGUE Panayotis "Paddy" League is a master or Irish and Greek traditions.
Umphrey’s McGee
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $52.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
UMPHREY'S MCGEE Six-piece jam band formed 24 years ago in South Bend, IN.
