Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry
Dawgstock The Foundry
Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Napalm Death, Melvi... 40 Watt Club
Chapter Chat
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesThis month’s chat will feature Zilpha Keatley Snyder’s The Egypt Game, quizzes, trivia, snacks and more. Ages 8–12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.bogartlibrary.org
David Kalhous
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States4:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
DAVID KALHOUS A solo recital on piano featuring Bach's "Goldberg Variations" and variation cycles by Beethoven and Brahms.
Dance Wrecking Performance
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA performance and conversation of “My body as the topic coming around again” will be followed by a reception. 5 p.m. FREE! www.thegeorgiareview.com/events
Clarke County Sheriff’s Office Haunted House
Clarke County Sheriff's Office Training Center 2900 County Farm Road, Athens, GAThe CCSO and Sheriff John Q. Williams host a local haunted house. Ages 10 & up. Oct. 26 & 30, 5–8 p.m. FREE! (canned food donation). www.facebook.com/clarkecosheriff
“Extended Realities” Panel Discussion
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesA cross-disciplinary panel, featuring artist Nancy Baker Cahill, will discuss intersections of art, hyper objects, ethics and law. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Tarot & Tea
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore, learn and practice with tarot cards. Attendees encouraged to bring a deck and materials. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. $10. www.theindiesouth.com
Carnaval Doll Making Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake dolls using the paper mache technique in a festive environment with music, photographs and audiovisuals of Carnaval. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! https://tinyurl.com/235muyvd
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Chilling Tales
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Storyteller Donna Butler for spooky folktales from southern Appalachian and Celtic traditions. Ages 11 & up. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Athens Science Café
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesThis month Dr. Mattia Pistone will present on deciphering volcano behavior in the past, present and future. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com
Athens Community Chorus
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCommunity chorus dedicated to providing space for community-led singing. Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m. FREE! ringunn6.wixsite.com/athcommunitychorus
Comedy In The Taproom
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a monthly show of national touring comedians, this night featuring headliner Joe Pettis. $7.50–15. 7–9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Movies By Moonlight
Walker Park 200 Trail Creek St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the original Ghostbusters (1984). Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. 7:15 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
UGA Wind Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
UGA WIND ENSEMBLE The program "(N.) Williams Conducts (J.) Williams" will include selections from Star Wars, Harry Potter and other popular scores.
Open Improv Jam
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy practice open to the community. 8–9:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Boot Scoot USA
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15. www.georgiatheatre.com
BOOT SCOOT USA Country dance party!
Atlus, Starletta
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20. www.40watt.com
ATLUS Genre-bending singer-songwriter from Denver, CO whose music is meant to inspire an audience from all walks of life through a mixture of pop, rock and hip hop.
STARLETTA Southern synthwave band from Nashville, TN touring behind its debut album, Neon Cowboy.
The Nackashi Group
Manhattan Cafe 337 N Hull Street, Athens, United States8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/brandon.mcdearis
THE NACKASHI GROUP Returning after a four-year hiatus, the group riffs with keys, saxophone and drums.
Tedo Stone
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
TEDO STONE Rootsy, Atlanta-based singer-songwriter with a classic rock and roll sound. Album release show for Back 9 of Life!
Hit Like A Girl, Violent Violet, Bloat
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HIT LIKE A GIRL Indie-rock band who channels its confessionals and lovelorn woes into a genre mashup of pop-punk.
VIOLENT VIOLET New pop-punk outfit with members of Commüne and Bog Bod whose latest EP embarks on an ethereal analog odyssey.
BLOAT Rotten voidcore from Athens.
Welcome To 1989 Tay’s Version
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States11 p.m. (doors). $15. www.livewireathens.com
WELCOME TO 1989 TAY'S VERSION A Taylor Swift album release dance party.
Annual Halloween Party
reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a costume contest, prizes, games and spooktacular snacks. All ages. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. www.reblossomathens.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. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Carnaval de Negros y Blancos
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the history of Carnaval through its music, theater, dance, community, diversity and joy. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Friday Frights Film
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to view this week’s horror film Dracula (1931) and enjoy free popcorn. Ages 14 & up. Fridays, 4:30–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Clarke County Sheriff’s Office Annual Fall Festival
Clarke County Sheriff's Office Training Center 2900 County Farm Road, Athens, GAFamily-friendly event featuring trapeze performances, hay rides, a haunted house, cake walk, trick-or-treat bags and more. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/clarkecosheriff
Freak Fest ’23
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaFreak Fest '23: Wild Rumpus Creature Kick-Off. 5–10 p.m. www.wildrumpus.org
TRVY & THE ENEMY High-energy hip-hop artist who weaves introspective lyrics into the psych-infused and sometimes heavy instrumentals of his backing band.
TELEMARKET Driving, angular indie-rock band from Athens.
MOLLY TU HOTT Combining lyrical raps with trap beats, this femcee represents her world honestly and inspringly.
MOTORHEAD2X Athens-born rapper with a story to tell that still knows how to start a party.
REGALIS DJ Izzy spins house, bass, EDM and more.
The Spectre of Surf
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVampire Campfire. 5–10 p.m. (event), 7–9 p.m. (music). FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
THE SPECTRE OF SURF Athens surf rock band focusing on purely instrumental rock. Tonight's event includes a fire pit, s'mores, a costume contest, food truck and Halloween craft market.
Freak Fest ’23
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaDuring this Wild Rumpus kick-off party, enjoy live music, art and food vendors, DIY activities and a costume contest. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
CatVideoFest
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos. Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 2 p.m. Oct. 30 & Nov. 1, 5:15 p.m. $7–9.75. www.athenscine.com
Celebrate Recovery Free Dinner
Living Hope Church 2150 Lexington Rd., Athens, United StatesChrist-centered 12-step program to help anyone with heart hurt, hang-up or habit. Free childcare, and bus route accessible. 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 6:30 p.m. (large group). FREE! 706-207-2396
Michael Wegner
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.hotelindigo.com
MICHAEL WEGNER Local guitarist and member of Abbey Road Live performs a solo set of originals and covers.
Classic Bolognese Sauce
Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United StatesChef Hunter White will guide you through making a classic Bolognese sauce. 6 p.m. $100. www.athenscooks.com
October Harvest Dinner
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesLocal chefs will cater a four-course meal with pre-dinner drinks, live music by Comer String Collective and a Halloween costume contest. 6–9 p.m. $70. www.soswhiskey.com
Night Hike
Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a guided hike and discover local trails by moonlight. Registration required. Ages 8 and up. 6:30–8 p.m. $2 ACC residents, $3 non-residents. www.accgovga.myrec.com
The Original Splitz Band
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. FREE! www.graduatehotels.com
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
Two Trains Running
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis production explores the social and psychological manifestations of changing attitudes toward race from the perspective of its urban, Black characters. Oct. 27, 7 p.m. Oct. 28, 2:30 p.m $30. www.mortontheatre.com
Hu$h Money
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hushmoneyathens
HU$H MONEY Local cover band playing a Halloween set. Costumes are encouraged.
Floral Portrait, Marie Marie, Liz Farrell
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. $8 (with costume), $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
FLORAL PORTRAIT Stunning baroque psych-pop ensemble led by composer Jason Bronson and collaborator Jacob Chisenhall.
MARIE MARIE Athens band pairing '60s nostalgia with indie pop.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
Rick Fowler Acoustic Band, Dodd Ferrelle
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). bit.ly/RickFowlerOct27
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group.
DODD FERRELLE Winterville singer-songwriter who has explored acoustic folk, alt-country, pop rock and Americana over the course of his career.
Owl Creek Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/VFW2872
OWL CREEK BAND High energy country and rock band playing all of the hits. Line dancing in between band breaks.
Thriller Dance Party
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the Thriller dance then perform as a group. There will be drinks and a food truck, with zombie attire encouraged. All ages. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraft.com
Zombie Farms
Zombie Farms 568 Smithonia Rd, Winterville, GA, United StatesHaunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $33–40. www.zombiefarms.com
Night Swim: Comedy After Hours
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Chase Brantley, the evening features Atlanta comedian Mark Kendall and local Athenians. 8–9 p.m. $10. [email protected]
Ihlyatt
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 8 p.m. (doors). Donations encouraged. www.athica.org
IHLYATT Experimental sound and visual artist Josh Anderssen creates abstract electronic performances using a mixture of samples, synth and guitar heavily manipulated by various effects.
