Calendar Picks
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
Athens Comedy Fest | Saturday, May 3 @ 7:00 pm | Morton Theatre
Athens Comedy Fest Morton Theatre
None More Epic | Sunday, May 4 @ 1:00 pm | Canopy Studio
None More Epic Canopy Studio
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
Mark Plemmons, Front Porch Bluegrass Band
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)
FRONT PORCH BLUEGRASS BAND No info available. (10 a.m.)
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Ride SOFAR Fundraiser
Sweet Olive Farm 880 Parkview Rd, Winterville, United StatesSecond annual bicycle ride raising funds and awareness for Sweet Olive Farm Animal Rescue. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $35–65. www.sweetolivefarm.org
Joy Village School Info Session
Milledge Avenue Baptist Church 1690 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesTour the new location, and learn about the school‘s culture and curriculum. 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! www.joyvillageschool.com
Just Do Something
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this genealogy research shared interest group dig deeper into your genealogy or history research. Second Saturdays, 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Family Day: Coming Home
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesLittle Characters Theater Troupe will perform, and there will be gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Autumn Splendor Lakeside Loop Hike
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin leisure services for a seven-mile day hike around Lake Chapman and view the fall foliage. Registration required. 10 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/parks
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Eclectic Bazaar
The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse art and handwoven rugs with food trucks and a bookmobile on site. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. www.taylorgrady.com
Pokémon Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesTrade Pokémon cards or learn to play the game. Ages 5–12. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Free the Tapes: Athens Potluck Edition
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesView clips from community videos, play Bingo and learn more about the archives. 1–3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Rock to Stop the Quarry
Low Star Farm 473 Old Commerce Ext., Athens, GARock to Stop the Quarry. 1 p.m. (doors), 2 p.m. (show). $20. www.cicadarhythm.com
CIDADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens group playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.
LIGHTHEARTED Local alternative folk rock band anchored by the gorgeous harmonies of twin sisters Eliza Lemmon and Gracie Huffman.
NORTH GEORGIA ALL STARS Old time stringband is the style of Charlie Poole and the Skillet Lickers.
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
Anime Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch anime, create art, try Japanese snacks and make new friends. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
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
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Reverend Tribble and The Deacons, Check The Signs
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $12–20. bit/ly/RevTribbNov9
REVEREND TRIBBLE AND THE DEACONS Old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverence.
CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.
Author Talk & Book Signing
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Miller Oberman will read poetry from his latest book Impossible Things. 7 p.m. $5. www.avidbookshop.com
Isra, Penny Loafer, Alex Dillon and the Spontaneous Invention
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
ISRA Atlanta/Athens bubblegum pop.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.
ALEX DILLION AND THE SPONTANEOUS INVENTION Local improvisor wreaking havoc both alone and with others.
Tattoo Logic, The Will Shine Variety Show
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
TATTOO LOGIC Five-piece funk punk band from Athens fronted by Mia Hill and Swathi Ramaswamy.
THE WILL SHINE VARIETY SHOW Athens-based musician Will Shine showcases talented friends.
Meghan Dowlen, Viv and the Things, Organically Programmed, Hannah Bolecter
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MEGHAN DOWLEN Folk revivalist songstress who pulls from a wide variety of influences.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
HANNAH BOLECTER "Cannibal music" from ATL.
Talk to the Hand!
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12–15. www.georgiatheatre.com
TALK TO THE HAND! A Studio Athens '90s dance show and party.
Talk to the Hand!
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Studio Athens’ adult dance performance companies will spotlight iconic ’90s hits with a dance party to follow. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12–15. www.georgiatheatre.com
Jones, Marion and the Restless
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
JONES, MARION AND THE RESTLESS Alt-country and Southern rock outfit from North Georgia.
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
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
Crafternoon
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. 1:30–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Athentic Bluegrass Jam
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENTIC BLUEGRASS JAM Players of all skill levels are invited to participate in this open jam, which strives to unite members of the local folk music community. Every second Sunday.
Opening Reception
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Will Eskeridge’s exhibition “Beach Bums” will be on view. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Civil War Roundtable
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly group meeting listen to a guest speaker or discuss various Civil War battles. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
UGA Opera Theatre
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 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
Kristallnacht Remembrance
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesTraveling exhibit “Americans and the Holocaust” will be on view with an account from a Holocaust survivor. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Meeting at the Intersection
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesA panel discussion that explores the intersectionality of being Black and LGBTQ+ identifying as an artist in the South. 4 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
John Coble
First Presbyterian Church of Athens 185 E. Hancock Ave., Athens, Georgia4 p.m. www.firstpresathens.org
JOHN COBLE Organ recital featuring selections by J.S. Bach, Dan Locklair, Felix Mendelssohn and Louis Vierne.
Stitch Social
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesFiber Artist Collective of Athens invites crafters to bring works-in-progress to socialize. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facath.com
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
Grass is Dead
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/GrassIsDeadNov10
GRASS IS DEAD Bluegrass versions of the Grateful Dead and related music.
Ritika, Little Mae, Evelia
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
RITIKA Songwriter and producer whose unique sound ranges from folktronica to bossanova to create "music with umph."
LITTLE MAE Familial indie music duo that writes delicate songs that sit on small china plates while you cry quiet tears over supper.
EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music.
Obscurity, Rauncher, Invisible Machine
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
OBSCURITY Noise and synth-punk band.
RAUNCHER New project blending electronic, house and bass music.
INVISIBLE MACHINE New local project incorporating elements of improv, jazz and noise.
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 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
