Calendar Picks
The Violin Summit Project | Saturday, June 7 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
The Violin Summit P... 40 Watt Club
Artist Reception | Saturday, June 7 @ 7:00 pm | Athentic Brewing Co.
Artist Reception Athentic Brewing Co.
Guacamole Yesterdays | Saturday, June 7 @ 8:00 pm | Ciné
Guacamole Yesterdays Ciné
Athens Clay Trail | Sunday, June 8 @ 9:00 am | Various Locations
Athens Clay Trail Various Locations
American Red Cross Blood Drive
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDonors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. Registration required. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.redcrossblood.org
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
Holly Jolly Holiday Party
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center 1199 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy crafts, holiday music, refreshments, face painting, a visit with Santa and more. 4–7 p.m. FREE! Find Piedmont Athens Regional Auxiliary on Facebook
String Area Chamber Recital
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 4:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
STRING AREA CHAMBER RECITAL String ensemble performs selections it has been working on recently.
Ugly Sweater
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Film Festival presents an encore screening of the film directed by Lauren Musgrove. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfilm.com
Industrial Athens
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Jane McPherson will take the audience on a virtual tour of industrial East Athens. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Letters to Santa
Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., AthensCome write your Christmas list and drop it off at Santa’s mailbox. 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Elf on the Lawn
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesScreening of the classic holiday movie with concessions available. 6 p.m. $5 (non-members), FREE! (members & children). www.mmcc-arts.org
Launch Party
The Lightroom 355 Oneta St Suite d500b, Athens, United StatesExplore the space and meet fellow creatives. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.thelightroom-ath.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
Next Act Cabaret
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesUGA’s student-run musical theatre group will put on a performance. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.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
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your 2000s pop culture trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
AthensGATV Meetup for Content Creators
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesJOKERJOKERtv and CreativeSpace invites livestreamers, podcasters, content creators and influencers to network and listen to presentations. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org/event/meetup120324/
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.
Canadian Brass
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $39–59. pac.uga.edu
CANADIAN BRASS Brass quintet formed in Toronto in 1970 by tuba legend Chuck Daellenbach performs holiday classics.
Trivia Night
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hilolounge
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
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
Frame Sale
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe 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
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
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 Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Mouse and Keyboard for Early Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA basic computer class to learn essentials. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Teen Prism Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesHang out in the library to play games, do crafts and build friendships in an inclusive and welcoming space. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Tinkercad for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create basic 3D objects using a browser-based modeling program. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Shapes and Grapes
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this workshop learn how to use various watercolor tools and methods with self-serve wines on tap. 6 p.m. $28. www.kaartist.com
Digital Art Class
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to use the digital art software Clip Studio Paint with a one-on-one lesson with art instructor Zakk Wilder. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee
Avid Writers’ Collective
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesMembers critique each others’ pre-submitted writing of all forms. First Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
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
Greater Athens Libertarian Party Meet and Greet
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local affiliate of the Libertarian Party of Georgia hosts a monthly gathering. First Wednesdays, 7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Nickalous Benson. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Trivia Night
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
Blood Everywhere
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn actor witnesses a murder through a telescope and is quickly pulled into the seedy underbelly of the porn industry in Body Double. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens
Hendershot’s Open Mic Night
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States6 p.m. (signups), 7 p.m. (show). www.hendershotsathens.com
HENDERSHOT'S OPEN MIC NIGHT Discover new Athens musical talent. Hosted by Liz Farrell.
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
Peter McPoland
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $26 (adv.), $31. www.40watt.com
PETER MCPOLAND Musician whose finespun folk-pop is inspired by artists like John Prine and Gregory Alan Isakov. Known for hits like "Romeo and Juliet" and "Sally Forth."
Brutal Season
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the indie film followed by a Q&A discussion with writer and director Gavin Fields. 7:30 p.m. $11. www.athenscine.com
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.
Frame Sale
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe 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
The Kingdom Choir
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPiedmont Athens Regional Performances for Young People. 10 a.m. pac.uga.edu
THE KINGDOM CHOIR London-based gospel choir founded in 1994 by award-winning conductor Karen Gibson performs a joyful holiday program.
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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