Calendar Picks

UGArden Community Day | Saturday, May 3 @ 9:00 am | UGArden

Saturday, May 3 @ 9:00 am

UGArden Community Day

UGArden

StudioFest | Saturday, May 3 @ 10:00 am | Various Locations

Saturday, May 3 @ 10:00 am

StudioFest

Various Locations

None More Epic | Saturday, May 3 @ 4:00 pm | Canopy Studio

Saturday, May 3 @ 4:00 pm

None More Epic

Canopy Studio

Athens Business Rocks | Saturday, May 3 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Saturday, May 3 @ 6:00 pm

Athens Business Rocks

40 Watt Club
Saturday, May 3 @ 9:00 am

UGArden Community Day

UGArden
Saturday, May 3 @ 10:00 am

StudioFest

Various Locations
Saturday, May 3 @ 4:00 pm

None More Epic

Canopy Studio
Saturday, May 3 @ 6:00 pm

Athens Business Rocks

40 Watt Club

Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro

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

Learn the basics of videos editing using Adobe Premiere. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Miniature Painting

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

Join 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 States

Ahndhi Stitcha will host a collector talk and VHS screening from his collection with popcorn. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

Event Series BINGO

BINGO

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 6 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

Wim Tapley & The Cannons, Stolen Gin

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 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 States

UGA 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.

Comedy in the Cellar

Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United States

Athens 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 States

8 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 States

9 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.

Event Series Play All Day

Play All Day

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

Drop-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

Event Series Meet & Play

Meet & Play

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

Drop 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 States

Browse 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 States

Graduate 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 States

An afternoon of discussions and readings by three visiting poets. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 1–4 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu

Event Series One Night Stand

One Night Stand

Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

A 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 States

Enjoy 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 States

6 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 States

Local 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

Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Join 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 States

Aubrey 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, Athens

Panelists will discuss workplace feminism, creating a supportive environment, making change in a modern industry and more. 6:30 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu

Amethyst Baroque

St. Stephen's Anglican Catholic Church 800 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA

7 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.

Marie Marie

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

7 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 States

Fast-rising stand-up comedian on his “Jokes for Humans” comedy tour. 7 p.m. $29.75–149.75. www.classiccenter.com

Event Series Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United States

Test 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 States

7 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 States

A Taylor-Grady House gala with a Mediterranean dinner, dance performance, music and more. 7–10 p.m. $150. www.taylorgrady.com

UGA Opera Theatre

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

7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu

UGA OPERA THEATRE Graduate student opera ensemble's fall performance.

Evelia, lighthearted, Penny Loafer

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

7:30 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.

Event Series Canopy: Full of Stars

Canopy: Full of Stars

Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United States

The 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 States

8 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 States

Attaboy 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 States

8 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 States

9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

HENRY JONES No info available.

HEIDI HOLON Nashville-based songwriter and blues guitarist.

TREY BOYER Atlanta singer-​songwriter.