Calendar Picks

Piecing It Together Collage Workshop | Friday, July 25 @ 11:00 am | Oconee County Library

Friday, July 25 @ 11:00 am

Piecing It Together...

Oconee County Library

Free the Tapes: Summer Edition | Saturday, July 26 @ 1:00 pm | Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library

Saturday, July 26 @ 1:00 pm

Free the Tapes: Sum...

Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library

Athens Goes Acoustic | Saturday, July 26 @ 3:00 pm | Athentic Brewing Co.

Saturday, July 26 @ 3:00 pm

Athens Goes Acoustic

Athentic Brewing Co.

Threats & Promises | Saturday, July 26 @ 5:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Saturday, July 26 @ 5:00 pm

Threats & Prom...

40 Watt Club
Friday, July 25 @ 11:00 am

Piecing It Together...

Oconee County Library
Saturday, July 26 @ 1:00 pm

Free the Tapes: Sum...

Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library
Saturday, July 26 @ 3:00 pm

Athens Goes Acoustic

Athentic Brewing Co.
Saturday, July 26 @ 5:00 pm

Threats & Prom...

40 Watt Club

UGA vs. Yellow Jackets

Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. 7:30 p.m www.georgiadogs.com

12th Annual Cloud Recordings Festival

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

12th Annual Cloud Recordings Festival. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED ORCHESTRA A large ensemble utilizing electronic and orchestral instrumentation to perform psychedelic space-themed electronic arrangements influenced by disco, jazz, easy listening and library music.

PATRICK BARRY Local songwriter weaving stories with his baritone voice and intricate fingerstyle.

TELEMARKET Driving, angular indie-rock band from Athens.

THE RISHIS Elephant 6 psych-folk featuring a member of The Olivia Tremor Control.

Abby Bryant Band

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

8 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

ABBY BRYANT BAND Blue Ridge soul and rock and roll from Asheville, NC.

Marigold Farmers Market

Marigold Farmers Market

Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Vendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com

Holiday Artists Market

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

Browse handmade gifts, prepared foods and local produce from more than 90 vendors at the Athens Farmers Market. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

STEAM Saturday

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

Drop in to learn about a variety of artists through hands-on activities, games and museum websites. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

West Broad Farmers Market

West Broad Farmers Market

Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, Georgia

Vendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm

Board Games

Board Games

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

Meet friends or make new ones while playing a variety of games. 2​​–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Trio Metro

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

6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

TRIO METRO Formerly named Take3, this trio of piano, saxophone and drums plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist.

Beechwood’s Holiday Market

Beechwood Shopping Center 196 Alps Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate the Beechwood Center’s tree lighting with live music, face painting, food trucks, s’mores, photos with Santa and more. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/beechwoodathens

Cosmic Charlie, Caroline Aiken with Trina Meade & Michael Wegner

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/CosmicCharlieNov30

COSMIC CHARLIE Grateful Dead cover band that adds its own flair to the classics. An acoustic set followed by an electric set.

CAROLINE AIKEN This guitarist and singer's bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a hypnotic performance. Joined by Trina Meade and Michael Wegner.

Skydog Gypsy, Allen Aucoin

Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.livewireathens.com

SKYDOG GYPSY Funkadelic rock quintet formed in 1999 in Columbus that blends original grooves, jams and rock fusion. Celebrating the release of a new EP!

ALLEN AUCOIN Funk-rock fusion quartet led by Disco Biscuits drummer.

Concerto Competition Winners with UGA Symphony Orchestra

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu

CONCERTO COMPETITION WINNERS The soloists performing in this concert are selected after advancing through a rigorous competition process judged by faculty within the Hugh Hodgson School of Music.

UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA One of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music's premier performing ensembles, showcasing some of the university's finest players performing traditional orchestral repertoire in a series of dynamic concerts.

Cicada Rhythm, Turtle Grenade

Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens group playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.

TURTLE GRENADE Local musician and visual artist offering a raw playfulness and an ethereal melancholy.

Street Choir

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 8 p.m. $20–30. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA

STREET CHOIR Van Morrison cover band led by Atlanta singer Greg Hester.

Splinter Group/Danny the Looper, Victor Charlie

Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors). $5. www.gyrowrap.com

SPLINTER GROUP/DANNY THE LOOPER Funky, danceable rock featuring Danny Cottar (Time Toy) on guitar, bass and loops and Spencer Rich (Wickets) on drums.

VICTOR CHARLIE Original three-piece grunge rock band that formed in Athens in 2001.

Conner Vliestra, Creekbed, Comer String Collective

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

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

CONNER VLIESTRA Old-time country musician from Chattanooga, TN.

CREEKBED Coyote-folk and cedar smoke.

COMER STRING COLLECTIVE Live string music.

Bogart Bookies

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

Pick up a copy of Summer Island by Kristin Hannah and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Crafternoon

Crafternoon

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

Bring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. 1:30–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Historic Athens Heritage Walk

Contact for Location GA, United States

Learn about the history and evolution of Prince Avenue exploring the architectural gems and significant landmarks. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com

QP Party

Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United States

Celebrate the exhibition “Queer Perspectives” with gallery talks, a line up of poets and performances from Southern Fried Queer Pride. 2–6 p.m. $20. www.steffenthomas.org

Celtic Christmas

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

Live at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

CELTIC CHRISTMAS Kick off the holiday season with traditional Celtic tunes.

Unknown Battle of Midway

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Local Historian Rod Davis will present on one of the U.S. Navy’s greatest victories and the near annihilation behind it. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Jim Cook

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

3 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com

JIM COOK High-energy solo acoustic blues, rock and country.

How Religion Happens Book Club

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

Discuss William James’ non-fiction book The Varieties of Religious Experience. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Tracy & Jeff

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

3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com

TRACY & JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig.

Comedy Open Mic

Comedy Open Mic

MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Show up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Repertory Singers

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

REPERTORY SINGERS A mixed chamber choir directed by graduate student conductors.

Learn to Knit

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Learn the basics of knitting with materials provided. Registration required. 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Classic City Trivia

Classic City Trivia

Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States

The Hall on Foster. 7 p.m. FREE! (performers), $5. www.mmcc-arts.org

OPEN MIC NIGHT New open mic series for music, spoken word, comedy, poetry and everything in between. Held the first Monday of each month.

Christmas Pictionary & a Movie

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

Play Christmas movie themed Pictionary followed by a screening of Christmas Evil. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Hodgson String Quartet

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

HODGSON STRING QUARTET UGA's premier student string quartet.

UGA Soul Music Ensemble

Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

UGA SOUL MUSIC ENSEMBLE Student musicians perform soul standards.

Queer Comedy

Queer Comedy

Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Local comedians perform with surprise guests. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. First Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar

World AIDS Day Testing

Clarke County Health Department 345 North Harris Street, Athens, GA, United States

Get tested and get a $10 gift card. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.northeasthealthdistrict.org

Frame Sale

Frame Sale

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

The museum has a large selection of high-quality frames for sale in all sizes.  Dec. 3–4 & 6–7, 10 a.m.​​–5 p.m. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.​​–9 p.m. Dec. 8, 1​​–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Fine Motor Monday

Fine Motor Monday

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Work one-on-one with your child using a selection of educational items that contain small parts. Registration required. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Storytime

Storytime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee