Calendar Picks

AOC Twilight Criterium | Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm | Downtown Athens

Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens

AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens

Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens

Madison Fest | Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am | Madison Town Park

Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am

Madison Fest

Madison Town Park

Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry

Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm

Dawgstock

The Foundry
Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens
Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens
Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am

Madison Fest

Madison Town Park
Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm

Dawgstock

The Foundry

Ashes to Omens, We Shameless Few, Frisson Incorporated

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9:30 p.m. (music). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

ASHES TO OMENS Seamless blend of hard rock, alternative rock and post-grunge.

WE SHAMELESS FEW New band that got its start at Athens Business Rocks.

FRISSON INCORPORATED No info available.

Jim Cook, The Normal Bluegrass Band

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. (8 a.m.)

THE NORMAL BLUEGRASS BAND New bluegrass group that formed through the monthly Athentic Bluegrass Jams. (10 a.m.)

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

2024 BouleYard

Boulevard

The annual neighborhood-wide yard sale supports Boulevard’s tree planting initiative with individual homes setting up yard sales. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.boulevardathens.com/bouleyard.html

Secret Creek Adventure

Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Take a guided creek walk and explore with a snack break. Registration required. 9:30 a.m. $5 (ACC resident), $8 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec

Event Series Walk Into Wellness

Walk Into Wellness

Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Get moving alongside and meet others in the community, with each walk focusing on a different health topic. Ages 8 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec

Meteor Showers and Planets Galore

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Explore the night sky with this planetarium program previewing what the August skies hold. Ages 5 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Family Day: Line and Color

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn about the elements of art with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Busy Bee Toddler Time

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

BINGO at the Library

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Play this classic game with a back-to-school theme and various prizes. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Athens Writer’s Group

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Informational meeting for an interactive writing group, discuss needs and wants for the group. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/mikhaylawrites

Seed Sorting for Our Seed Library

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Join UGA Plant Biology Graduate Student Association students in sorting seeds for the free seed library.  FREE! 1 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Athens Film Festival

Athens Film Festival

Downtown Athens Athens

This inaugural festival spans three days screening more than 80 films across four venues with expert-led workshops and networking events. Aug. 15, 5–11:30 p.m. Aug. 16–17, 1 p.m.–12 a.m. $8–60. www.athensfilm.com

Athens Rock Quarry Community Discussion

East Friendship Baptist Church 480 Arch Street, Athens, United States

Discuss concerns and potential solutions around the impact of the quarry on nearby health and homes. 2 p.m. FREE! Inner East Athens Neighbors on Facebook

Weaving Workshop

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Attendees will learn the basics of weaving. Supplies provided. Ages 10 & up. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Mrs. Roper Romp

Normaltown

Dress up as Helen Roper from “Three’s Company” to join in this crawl and raise money for local organizations. 2–8 p.m. $40 & up. www.roperrompathens.com

Beats and Brews

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

The Athens Clarke County Democrat Committee is hosting a fundraiser featuring merchandise, music, raffles and more. $25 suggested donation. 5–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Democrat Beats + Brews

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Democrat Beats + Brews. 5–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

DJ SEROTONIN Emerging electronic music artist with a passion for hypnotic techno, electro and groove.

CARLY KING Singer-songwriter, music therapist and multi-instrumentalist.

SINGING CIRCLE No info available.

CATFIGHT Atlanta all-female punk trio.

Stairway to Zeppelin

Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. www.innovationamphitheater.com

STAIRWAY TO ZEPPELIN A to-the-note Led Zeppelin tribute show.

The Ocho, Florence Cardigan, Khaliko

Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10. www.terrapinbeer.com

THE OCHO A multi-genre band of UGA students who focus on classic rock, alternative, funk and country.

FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local "reggae disco dreamy funk pop" trio with sardonic lyricism and dynamic live shows.

KHALIKO Four-piece groovy lo-fi alternative surf style band utilizing emotional vocals.

Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance

Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United States

This community dance features caller Seth Tepfer and live music by Old Folkers. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org

The Old Folkers

Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United States

AFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org

THE OLD FOLKERS Live music for a contra dance hosted by Athens Folk Musicand Dance Society.

Freeman Leverett

Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States

7–9 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com

FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.

Willa Mae, Zoe Bayani, Honeypuppy

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

WILLA MAE Knoxville indie artist with a rock-oriented sound reminiscent of '90s grunge.

ZOE BAYANI Atlanta singer-songwriter drawing inspiration from old nostalgic Americana, folk and soft rock.

HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."

Emo Nite

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $17 (adv.), $25. www.georgiatheatre.com

EMO NITE Dance and sing along to emo and pop punk hits.

Rosie and the Ratdogs, Swear Jar, Fishbug

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.

SWEAR JAR Local '90s-inspired rock band exploring new horizons in punk, indie and alternative.

FISHBUG Local punk band that has recently returned to the live music scene and is influenced by bands such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers and My Chemical Romance.

Athens Ultimate Drag Cabaret

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

The Vanity Vixxxens will perform featuring Extasy, Jacqueline, Cola, Bianca, Sasha, Lacie and Karmella. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com

Movies By Moonlight

Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of The Fantastic Mr. Fox. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

Zumba After Dark Glow Party

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

Join this high-energy dance party in neon attire and grab glow sticks, body paint and more to create a dazzling atmosphere. Supplies provided. 9 p.m. $15 (online only). www.instagram.com/studiod3athens

Midsummer Motel, Tunnels, The Gringos

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthensGA

MIDSUMMER MOTEL Atlanta band incorporating experimental soundscapes to achieve a washed out fusion of heavy soul and surf rock.

TUNNELS Atlanta transcendent hardcore.

THE GRINGOS Covers and originals with a gravelly, powerful voice.

Rebecca Sunshine

Holy Cross Lutheran Church 800 West Lake Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Back to School Bash. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. FREE! www.holycrossathens.com

REBECCA SUNSHINE Fun, interactive music to get everyone singing and dancing. Today's event features food, games, prizes and a pop-up park.

Back-to-School Bash

Holy Cross Lutheran Church 800 West Lake Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy live music, food, games, prizes and a pop-up park. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. FREE! www.holycrossathens.com

Event Series Pups & Pints

Pups & Pints

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

The patio will be full of adoptable dogs with a free pour for every adoption. Third Sundays, 3–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

League of Women Voters

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Join the first meeting of the ACC area chapter of the League of Women Voters. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.lwvga.clubexpress.com

Energy Medicine for the Creative Soul

ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

Dr. Kandy Duke leads a workshop focused on practicing energy medicine techniques. 4:30 p.m. $15 (suggested donation). www.tinyurl.com/CreativeEnergyMedicine

Event Series The Vassar Blondes

The Vassar Blondes

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

5–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

THE VASSAR BLONDES Local indie-pop four-piece. For this special series, the band will perform songs from movie soundtracks.