Calendar Picks
UGArden Community Day | Saturday, May 3 @ 9:00 am | UGArden
UGArden Community Day UGArden
StudioFest | Saturday, May 3 @ 10:00 am | Various Locations
StudioFest Various Locations
None More Epic | Saturday, May 3 @ 4:00 pm | Canopy Studio
None More Epic Canopy Studio
Athens Business Rocks | Saturday, May 3 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Athens Business Rocks 40 Watt Club
UGArden Community Day UGArden
StudioFest Various Locations
None More Epic Canopy Studio
Athens Business Rocks 40 Watt Club
Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of videos editing using Adobe Premiere. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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 Miniature Painting
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin experts from Dragon Star Hobbies as they teach how to paint a D&D miniature. Grades 6–12. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/DnDMini
Ahndhi’s VHS Screening
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesAhndhi Stitcha will host a collector talk and VHS screening from his collection with popcorn. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Opening Reception
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Vivian Liddell’s large-scale diptych painting “Game Day” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Love.Craft Bingo Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA bingo event benefiting the nonprofit organization Love.Craft Athens. 6:30–8 p.m. $3 for 1 card, $5 for 2. www.lovecraftathens.org
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
Anastasia the Musical
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA production inspired by the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, and set in the backdrop of post-revolutionary Russia and 1920s Paris. Nov. 7–9, 7 p.m. Nov. 9, 2 p.m. Nov. 10, 3 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Wim Tapley & The Cannons, Stolen Gin
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $16. www.georgiatheatre.com
WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds.
STOLEN GIN Five-piece from New York City that blends jazz, disco, funk, electro pop and psychedelic rock and is dedicating to never letting a good crowd go to waste.
Battle of the Bands
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA MBUS and Soundcloud Present. 7 p.m. FREE! $1 = 1 vote. https://www.instagram.com/ugambus/
PATIO A wild concoction of rock, blues and funk.
A.D. BLANCO Local indie rock trio inspired by '90s grunge and early 2000s pop rock.
SERENDIPITY Indie pop project of Surabhi Joshi.
SEPIA DREAM Your friendly neighborhood girl band.
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 Improv & Lanny’s Comedy Show
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesMembers of Flying Squid Comedy perform improvised scenes followed by standup performances by local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. First Thursdays, 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents Joe Pettis (Adult Swim, Doug Loves Movies) and one of Tallahassee’s most up and coming comedians Tekk Johnson. 8 p.m. $7 & up. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy
Honeypuppy, Kairos Creature Club, Johnny Falloon
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.athenscine.com
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
KAIROS CREATURE CLUB New project from Lena Simon (La Luz) and Glenn Van Dyke (BOYTOY) founded as an ever-evolving exploration of music fueled by collaboration.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
Frankenfunk Cinnamon Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FRANKENFUNK CINNAMON JAM Live freeform funk to dance to and a rotating crew of musicians. Feel free to bring an instrument.
Bouncing Baby Storytime
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for a music and language floor-based program. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Play All Day
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop-in play with a variety of toys, interactive events and activities. Ages 5 & under. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee
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. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Fall Dodd Market
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse UGA student artwork for sale at this fifth annual market. 12–8 p.m. www.doddmarket.com
Friday Speaker Series
UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesGraduate students Blake Cravey, Sophia Flemming, Jess Martinez and Vanessa Raditz present their Interdisciplinary Black Feminist research. 12:40 p.m. FREE! iws.uga.edu
A Poetry & Translation Symposium
UGA North Campus Broad Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAn afternoon of discussions and readings by three visiting poets. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 1–4 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Opening Reception
Foyer 135 Park Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesBaker Overstreet’s sculpture exhibition “Goblin Gazebo” will be on view with light refreshments. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/foyer_athens
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. $15. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Forest Fantasy
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy building fairy houses, making sticks into wands and other fun activities. Ages 3 & up. 6–7:30 p.m. $3. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Charlie Fleming
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/normaltownbrewingco
CHARLIE FLEMING indie folk singer-songwriter playing originals and covers inspired by bands like Mt. Joy, Caamp, and The Head and The Heart.
Look What I Can Do
Hadden Estate 1150 Cliff Dawson Rd, Watkinsville, United StatesLocal Athens and Love.Craft artists will have art on display with food, drinks, a silent auction and dance party. 6–9 p.m. $100. www.lovecraftathens.org
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
Improvement Movement, Quiet Hounds, Drew Beskin
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryNov8
IMPROVEMENT MOVEMENT Psychedelic pop band from Atlanta.
QUIET HOUNDS Southern pop folk trio formed in Athens in the early 2000s.
DREW BESKIN Local power-pop singer-songwriter known for fronting the bands Purses and The District Attorneys.
Heart to “Hart”
UGA Fine Arts Building Room 400 255 Baldwin Street, AthensPanelists will discuss workplace feminism, creating a supportive environment, making change in a modern industry and more. 6:30 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Amethyst Baroque
St. Stephen's Anglican Catholic Church 800 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA7 p.m. $10–20. www.amethystbaroque.com
AMETHYST BAROQUE "Seldom Play'd: The Obscure Baroque" includes lesser known cantatas, sonatas and more, from Schickhart’s "L'Alphabet de la Musique" to the suites of Roland Marais.
Anastasia the Musical
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA production inspired by the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, and set in the backdrop of post-revolutionary Russia and 1920s Paris. Nov. 7–9, 7 p.m. Nov. 9, 2 p.m. Nov. 10, 3 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Marie Marie
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
John Crist
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesFast-rising stand-up comedian on his “Jokes for Humans” comedy tour. 7 p.m. $29.75–149.75. www.classiccenter.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
Runaway Gin
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com
RUNAWAY GIN Tribute band for improvisational rock band Phish. Two sets!
Turkish Delights Gala & Fundraiser
The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA Taylor-Grady House gala with a Mediterranean dinner, dance performance, music and more. 7–10 p.m. $150. www.taylorgrady.com
Dawes, Winnetka Bowling League
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $39.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
DAWES Earnest folk rock, piano ballads and sprawling jams from brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith.
WINNETKA BOWLING LEAGUE Energetic and emotional power pop songs about good times that never last.
Flying Squid Comedy Grand Opening
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesCelebrate the group’s new space with standup, improv and live music. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
UGA Opera Theatre
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu
UGA OPERA THEATRE Graduate student opera ensemble's fall performance.
UGA Opera Theatre Fall Gala
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJourney through some of opera’s historic arias and moments sung by graduate opera students. Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 3 p.m. $20. pac.uga.edu
Evelia, lighthearted, Penny Loafer
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $12. www.athenscine.com
EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music.
LIGHTHEARTED Local alternative folk rock band anchored by the gorgeous harmonies of twin sisters Eliza Lemmon and Gracie Huffman.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.
Canopy: Full of Stars
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThe studio’s Repertory Company presents a fantastical journey of science fiction through aerial dance. Nov. 8–9, 8 p.m. Nov. 9, 3 p.m. Nov. 10, 1 p.m (sensory-friendly performance) & 4 p.m. $15–20. www.canopystudio.org
Check the Signs, Take3
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.
TAKE3 Local jazz trio featuring guest vocalist Liz Farrell.
Freeman Leverett, Athens Middle East Orchestra, Patrick Barry
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
ATHENS MIDDLE EAST ORCHESTRA Athens very own Middle Eastern inspired outfit that focuses on the musical culture of Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Syria and more.
PATRICK BARRY Local songwriter weaving stories with his baritone voice and intricate fingerstyle.
Triplicate, Florence Cardigan, Five Door Sedan
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TRIPLICATE Atmospheric synths, angular guitar, driving bass and precise drumming drawing from wide-ranging influences including dance rock, electronica, math rock and psychedelia. Formerly known as Convince the Kid.
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local "reggae disco dreamy funk pop" trio.
FIVE DOOR SEDAN Indie rock group from Charleston, SC with layers of saxophone and synths.
Henry Jones, Heidi Holton, Trey Boyer
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
HENRY JONES No info available.
HEIDI HOLON Nashville-based songwriter and blues guitarist.
TREY BOYER Atlanta singer-songwriter.
Gonzoriffic Underground Movie Show
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesThe local cult film collective will screen a selection of horror short films. Nov. 8–9, 11 p.m. www.facebook.com/gonzorifficfilms