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Hayride, No Chief | Tuesday, September 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
Hayride, No Chief Ciné
Linnentown – The Musical | Friday, September 12 @ 7:00 pm | The Classic Center
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Linnentown – The Musical | Saturday, September 13 @ 7:00 pm | The Classic Center
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Linnentown – The Musical | Sunday, September 14 @ 3:00 pm | The Classic Center
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Insectival
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and interact with a variety of entomological experts and their buggy friends, with presenter booths, a puppet show and a butterfly release. 12–4 p.m. $5. botgarden.uga.edu
Build-a-Kit
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesMake your own outdoor kit with all supplies provided. Registration required. 1 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Oconee County Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 11–14. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Yoga Open House
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesA variety of open classes offered. Registration required. 1:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.feelfreeyogawellness.com
Paint and Sip
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesFollow a step-by-step guide to create an autumn scene. Supplies provided. Reservation required. 2 p.m. $40. www. boutierwilery.com
Golden Pantry 60th Anniversary Celebration
Wire Park 111 S. Barnett Shoals Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy free prizes, beer, biscuits and a diaper drive supporting the Athens Area Diaper Bank. 2–5 p.m. www.instagram.com/goldenpantry
NE Georgia Civil War History Roundtable
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis roundtable hosts guest speakers that discuss topics relating to Civil War history. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Afternoon Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 3 p.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Wilting Pages
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
WILTING PAGES Musical alias of multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Lander Combs.
Linnentown – The Musical
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesWritten by Hattie Thomas Whitehead, the musical depicts a historically significant, local African-American community in the 1960s erased due to urban renewal. Sept. 12–13, 7 p.m. Sept. 14, 3 p.m. $19–40. www.classiccenter.com
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Pumpkin Painting Party
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesGrab your favorite family ghouls and paint a pumpkin to take home. 6 p.m. $15 (ACC residents), $22.50 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Mojo Confessional Songwriters Showcase
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
MOJO CONFESSIONAL SONGWRITER SHOWCASE Every second Sunday. Bring a dish to share at the potluck.
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
She Returns From War, Tyler Key, Newport Transplant, Michael Joe White
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SHE RETURNS FROM WAR Americana/folk musician defining what it means to not only live in the modern South, but to be a trans woman and artist within this landscape.
TYLER KEY Multi-instrumentalist Tyler Key of T. Hardy Morris, The Howdies and others plays his own set of folk rock, backed by The Strangers.
NEWPORT TRANSPLANT Dynamic honky-tonk band straddling punk rock and sci-fi wonder.
MICHAEL JOE WHITE Local singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist with songs inspired by growing up in the deep South.
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Storytime with Ms. Harli
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to learn early literacy skills with songs, language fun, stories and STEAM. Ages 3–7. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Storytime with Miss Harli
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesBuild early literacy skills through songs, letters, language fun, stories and STEAM. Ages 3–7. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Teen D&D Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Tim for Athens Volunteer & Internship Fair
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about supporting Tim Denson’s mayoral campaign with pizza and drinks. 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! www.timforathens.com
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Fully Loaded Pizza Kitchen (Normaltown) 1298 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Panda Bear, Deakin
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.40watt.com
PANDA BEAR The solo chillwave project of musician Noah Lennox, known for his work in Animal Collective.
DEAKIN Stage moniker of musician Joshua Dibb, who is also known for his frequent collaboration with Animal Collective.
Guest Artist Recital
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
GUEST ARTIST RECITAL Featuring Cor Moto horn duo, composed of James Naigus and Drew Phillips.
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAn agent (and ninja) must infiltrate and destroy an evil cabal that’s running an organ-harvesting syndicate in Clash of the Ninjas. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
Jumping Gym
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensExplore a bouncy wonderland with big jumps and soft landings. Ages 5 & under. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Storytime in the Park
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBring a blanket, bug spray and sunscreen to enjoy songs, rhymes and stories. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Take A Hike
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPersons with developmental disabilities are invited to take a guided hike along the Firefly Trail. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.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
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Teen Gardening Club
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensGet your hands in the dirt and bring the garden to life. No experience necessary. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
The Rishis, Skirr
Ciné Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), $15. www.athenscine.com
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.
SKIRR Jazzy post-rock band.
Music Bingo
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin in to play music BINGO. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.johnnyspizza.com
Tank and the Bangas
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $28.46. www.georgiatheatre.com
TANK AND THE BANGAS Grammy-nominated music group from New Orleans whose songs mix funk, soul, hip hop, rock and spoken word.
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
The 80’s Walkmen
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $26. botgarden.uga.edu
THE 80'S WALKMEN Playing the best of '80s college rock and new wave covers. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.
Bad Dog Trivia
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Faculty Ensembles
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $6 (w/ UGA ID), $18. pac.uga.edu
FACULTY ENSEMBLES 10 UGA faculty from the Georgia Brass Quintet and the Georgia Woodwind Quintet perform.
Monthly Movie Improv
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesImprov group Take This! will perform an abridged version of The Lorax. 7:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.