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
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Strike Fashion Show Geography Geology Building
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Madison Fest Madison Town Park
Classic City Jukebox
Boar's Head Lounge 260 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040
CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.
Athens Goth Night Dance Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Goth Night Dance Party. 10 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
DJ CROWE DJ Steven Crowe.
DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz.
DJ GOTH DAD Dustin Gannon of Vision Video leads a dance party spinning goth, post-punk, '80s, Halloween music and more.
Yoga Open House
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a studio tour, sound baths, door prizes and more . 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.feelfreeyogawellness.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. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Cat Video Fest
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a curated showing of funny, sweet and unhinged cat videos in benefit of the Athens Area Humane Society. Sept. 7 & 14, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Sept. 15, 1:30 p.m. $9. www.athenscine.com
STMA Annual Meeting
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesAll are welcome to attend the museum’s annual meeting with refreshments, followed by an acoustic performance by Jonathan McBee. 2 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
Jonathan McBee
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United States3 p.m. www.steffenthomas.org
JONATHAN MCBEE Americana singer-songwriter from Atlanta who has played with Mockingbird’s Wing, Harm’s Way and Vega Verde Wranglers.
Freeman Jones
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FREEMAN JONES No info available.
Klezmer Local 42
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7:30 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local seven-piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring Jeremy Mesi and friends. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Paranoia Agent,” “Kaguya-sama: Love is War,” and “Assassination Classroom.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
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. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tiny Tales at the Zoo
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, a craft and a chance to meet an ambassador animal up close. Ages 6 & under. Registration required. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Hook and Needle
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesA crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn 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. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Vietnamese Class
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesInstructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Maker’s Market Info Session
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTeens interested in participating in the October makers market must attend an info session where staff will answer questions and offer assistance. Grades 6–12. Sept. 2 & 9, 7–8 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Bicycle Thieves
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the Italian film with a short lecture and discussion. 7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Opera Resident Artist Recital
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
OPERA RESIDENT ARTIST RECITAL Mezzo-soprano Victoria Vargas and pianist James Barnett present "Uplifting Voices of The British Isles: A Recital Featuring Underrepresented Voices in the English Art Song Repertoire."
Symposium on the Book
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesAndrás Kiséry will discuss “Remediation: Understanding Old Media,” Eileen Wallace will discuss “Book Looks,” and there will be an early modern books workshop. 9:30 a.m.–3:20 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Toddler Tuesday: Primary Colors
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Willson Center Visiting Fellow
Zell Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Building 0081, Athens, United StatesAlexis Alleyne-Caputo is an anthropologist, interdisciplinary artist, educator and researcher who will share her work on women of color and miscarriages. 4:30 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
West Broad Farmers Market and Garden
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Second and Fourth Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Mary Oliver Appreciation
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesCelebrate the writer’s life and work with inspired readings, videos, snacks and discussion. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Reiki Circle
Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesConnect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com
Wine Tasting
Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about wines from the Alpine country of Italy, served with tapas and cheese. 6:30 p.m. $45. www.athenscooks.com
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Mark Clegg will discuss his newest book The Crimson and Gold: Football and Integration in Athens, Georgia. 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
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Candlelight Vigil
St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church 3195 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin this vigil in honor of National Suicide Prevention Week. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.stgregoryathens.org
Lunar Vacation
WUOG 45 Baxter St, Athens, United StatesLive in the Lobby. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
LUNAR VACATION Swing by the station or tune in to 90.5 FM for a live broadcast.
Trivia Night
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hilolounge
Sunday Driver, Gringos, Roommate
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $8. www.georgiatheatre.com
SUNDAY DRIVER New band of college students playing rock and roll covers.
GRINGOS Covers and originals with a gravelly, powerful voice.
ROOMMATE College students playing a medley of rock covers and originals.
The Crash, CJ Wood, Joe Orr
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE CRASH New Atlanta-based punk band.
CJ WOOD Acoustic punk guitarist.
JOE ORR Local power pop with eclectic elements of synthpop and funk.
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