Calendar Picks
Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards Show | Thursday, May 1 @ 6:30 pm | 40 Watt Club
Vic Chesnutt Songwr... 40 Watt Club
The Cemetery Club | Thursday, May 1 @ 7:30 pm | Quinn Hall
The Cemetery Club Quinn Hall
Athens Comedy Fest | Friday, May 2 @ 7:00 pm | Morton Theatre
Athens Comedy Fest Morton Theatre
The Cemetery Club | Friday, May 2 @ 7:30 pm | Quinn Hall
The Cemetery Club Quinn Hall
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Closing Reception
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesExhibitions “Murmur Trestle” and “Grit Portraits” on view with a poetry reading by SC Poet Laureate Drew Lanham and live music. 6 p.m. FREE! www.thrasherphoto.com
Open Studio
Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 159 Oneta St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United StatesArtist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view with guest artist Corwin Weik. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com
AADM Social Justice Awards & Black Gala
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrating champions of justice, equality and community impact in Athens and throughout the state of Georgia. 6–9 p.m. $50–100. www.facebook.com/AADMovementjusticecenter
T. Hardy Morris
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesClosing Reception with SC Poet Laureate Drew Lanham. 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/acefranciscogallery
T. HARDY MORRIS Singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
“The Office” Trivia
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your knowledge of the popular TV show. 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/normaltownbrewingco
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
History Film Series
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the film Memories of Underdevelopment with an introduction by Dr. Reinaldo Roman. 7 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
Penelope Road
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
PENELOPE ROAD Five-piece band that boldly embraces the self-awarded label of “stanky funky junk.”
Umphrey’s McGee
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $55–60. www.georgiatheatre.com
UMPHREY'S MCGEE Six-piece jam band formed in the early 2000s in South Bend, IN.
Karaoke at the VFW
VFW Post 3910 136 Glenhaven Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–11 p.m. Donations accepted. [email protected]
KARAOKE AT THE VFW Enjoy singing and dancing. All levels welcome. Every Thursday.
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
The Fantasy Flop
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThe losers of Fantasy Football Leagues have to perform standup as a punishment for being the worst in the League. 8 p.m. $10–15. www.athenscomedy.com
Athens Songwriters’ Forum
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $20. www.vicchesnuttaward.com
ATHENS SONGWRITERS' FORUM The Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards and Athens Resonates co-present an evening of interviews and live performances by Andy LeMaster, Avery Draut (Night Palace) and Elijah Johnston. Hosted by Drew Vandenberg.
Exit Row, Karma Kat, January
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
EXIT ROW Athens-based bedroom pop with songs about the past haunting the present.
KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!
JANUARY Indie singer-songwriter with thoughtful lyrics whose melodies echo the big hits of the late '90s and early 2000s.
Vicious Devil, Trycoh
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
VICIOUS DEVIL New project from Curtiss Pernice, Ballard Lesemann and Larry Tenner. First show!
TRYCOH Brawny rock and roll capable of veering into regions of desolation.
Movement-Supported Self Reflection
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesContinuing Education Ethics credits training on how mindful movement can support ethical practice for social workers and other care providers. 8 a.m. $190. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Opening Reception
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens-born painter and muralist Broderick Flanigan’s exhibition “Family Val-hues” will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
One Night Stand
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks about anything sexuality related with snacks and drinks. 18 & up. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Levi Ransom
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
LEVI RANSOM Atlanta-based singer-songwriter with a love for pop music.
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Tattoo You
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. bit.ly/TattooYouJan17
TATTOO YOU The Rolling Stones tribute band.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
“Moonshiner” Killer Beaz
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe stand-up comedian and actor brings his tour Best Buzz in Town to Winterville. 7 p.m. $25–55. www.killerbeaz.com
Perrengue, Bichos Vivos
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
PERRENGUE Ensemble recreating the exhilarating sounds of a summer night party in Brazil through samba, bossa nova and more.
BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, an accordion, zabumba and triangle-driven genre of party music from Brazil.
The Whigs, T. Hardy Morris, Buffalo Hawk
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
THE WHIGS Nashville-based rock trio led by Parker Gispert and originally from Athens.
T. HARDY MORRIS Singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
BUFFALO HAWK Crazy Horse-inspired psychedelic Americana.
Knock Knock, Who Cares
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesGroup of improv performers who often perform longer narrative stories. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Princess & Royal Blue
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8:30–11:30 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
PRINCESS & ROYAL BLUE Motown, soul, blues and smooth R&B.
Zumba After Dark
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy high-energy dance fitness with friends for the new year. 9 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/studiod3athens
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
2025 Stiletto Stampede 5K
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation hosts their 3rd annual race to fund scholarships for women in the Athens area. 10 a.m. $25. www.ashtonhopekeeganfoundation.org
Create Your Death File Workshop
Getting Real Counseling Center 770 Gaines School Road, Suite A, Athens, United StatesLearn how to convey your end-of-life wishes through an organized death file with all materials provided and access to an End of Life Doula to answer questions. Registration required. 11 a.m. $75. https://forms.gle/XDodTGWvdLqmHX4d6
Pathfinder Society RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome and adventure with the Pathfinder Society. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
5K Trail Fun Run
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin park rangers on a moderate trail route. 12 p.m. $5 (parking). www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Juried Exhibition Application Clinic
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for assistance photographing your work or filling out the online application. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
The [M]Factor
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary addressing the health crisis faced by millions of women going through menopause with a panel discussion, music, gift bags and more. 1:30–6:30 p.m. $30. MFactorVIPevent.eventbrite.com
Cocktails & Canvas
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesView works by local artists Megan Bennett, Sonja Delaplane and Lisa Freeman, meet the artists and enjoy curated cocktails for purchase. 2–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
Reception & Reunion
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Cortona’s “Mostra” exhibition will be on view with a reunion for alumni, students and staff. 3–5 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Atheist Society of Athens
Jittery Joe's 1480 Baxter St, Athens, GANon-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. Third Saturdays, 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheistsocietyathens.org
46th Annual MLK Awards Banquet
Georgia Center for Continuing Education 1197 S Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesThe banquet honors individuals and organizations that have made contributions to human relations and also awards scholarships to high school seniors. 5 p.m. www.humanrelationscouncil.org/mlk-awards-banquet
