Calendar Picks

New Town Revue | Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm | ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm

New Town Revue

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

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

Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens

Strike Fashion Show | Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm | Geography Geology Building

Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm

Strike Fashion Show

Geography Geology Building

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

Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens
Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm

New Town Revue

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens
Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm

Strike Fashion Show

Geography Geology Building
Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens

Teen Media Arts Club Screening

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Club members will present works they’ve created throughout the year. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

Event Series Reiki Circle

Reiki Circle

Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United States

Connect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com

Event Series Lines and Wines

Lines and Wines

Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Learn to use various calligraphy tools and methods while enjoying a selection of wines on tap. Registration required. 6 p.m. $28 (workshop only). www.kaartist.com

College Financial Literacy and You

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

Learn how to prepare for funding college, how to find aid and what FAFSA is. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Polar Express Bedtime Storytime

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

Wear your pajamas, grab a blanket and join Ms. Donna for train songs and a reading of the Polar Express. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Georgia Children’s Chorus

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

7 p.m. $15. pac.uga.edu

GEORGIA CHILDREN'S CHORUS Singers age 7–18 from the greater Athens area who are trained in-residence at Hugh Hodgson School of Music performing a special program called "The Joy of Song."

Event Series Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

Irish Christmas in America

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

The family-friendly performance features lively instrumental tunes and old-style Irish dancing. 7 p.m. $32.50–36.50. www.classiccenter.com

Rak The Watt

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

Students of the Sangha Yoga Studio at the Healing Arts Centre and special guests will showcase belly dances of different styles. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $5. www.40watt.com

Event Series Kenosha Kid

Kenosha Kid

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

No 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.

Freeman Leverett, John Kiran Fernandes, King Lord, Invisible Machine

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

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

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

JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist who works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.

KING LORD Sample-based dark techno for a post-god world.

INVISIBLE MACHINE New local project incorporating elements of improv, jazz and noise.

Event Series Toddler Art

Toddler Art

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

Drop in for tactile and sensory fun that builds fine motor skills, and leave with your own masterpiece. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Tour At Two

Tour At Two

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

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Train LEGO Mania

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

Drop in to free build and create with a Polar Express theme. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Windows Computers for Beginners

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

Use Windows 11 laptops to learn about computer memory, storage, programs and files. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Board Game Night

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

Teens are invited to play a variety of games from classics to newer titles. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Holiday Movie Night

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

Screening of the classic holiday movie A Charlie Brown Christmas with seasonal treats for sale. 5:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/thefoundryathens

Athens Psychedelic Society

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

Meet like-minded individuals interested in topics related to expanded states of consciousness. 6 p.m. FREE! Athens Psychedelic Society on Facebook

Gingerbread Workshop

Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Receive a pre-baked gingerbread village, icing and candies. Registration required. 12 & under. 6​​ p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Event Series Casual Crafting

Casual Crafting

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

Bring your current creative project and talk with other creatives and the host instructor Zakk Wilder. Registration required. 6​​–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Deep South Wrestling

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Professional live wrestling from Atlanta. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.wearedeepsouth.com

Event Series ‘Normal’ Run

‘Normal’ Run

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

Join the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Level 2 & 3 Improv Graduation Show

150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United States

Flying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in improv comedy. 7 p.m. (level 2), 8 p.m. (level 3). $5. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Pachinko Pop

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

Screening of Japanese superhero TV shows. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Kevin Burke

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

7 p.m. (show). $25. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

KEVIN BURKE Celebrated figure in Irish traditional music who has worked with The Bothy Band, Patrick Street and the Celtic Fiddle Festival over a 50-year career.

Kathy Mattea

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

7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $30–65. pac.uga.edu

KATHY MATTEA Grammy Award-winning musician known for her warm and soulful vocals performs a selection of her favorite Christmas songs.

HIRS Collective, In Memories, Girl Porn

The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

HIRS COLLECTIVE Experimental grind from Philadelphia.

IN MEMORIES Peach state emotional hardcore.

GIRL PORN For queer punks by queer punks.

Event Series Open Play

Open Play

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

Drop in for playtime that’s focused on encouraging early literacy and brain building. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

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

Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee