Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Strike Fashion Show | Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm | Geography Geology Building
Strike Fashion Show Geography Geology Building
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Madison Fest | Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am | Madison Town Park
Madison Fest Madison Town Park
Yoga Open House
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a studio tour, sound baths, door prizes and more . 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.feelfreeyogawellness.com
Bake Sale and Book Sale
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesHomemade baked goods and a large selection of books will be for sale in benefit of the Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org
Athens Water Festival
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe theme for this year’s festival is LEGOs, and attendees can expect water trucks, a magic show, games, LEGO art and more. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $2 (park entry). www.athenswaterfestival.com
Homemade Hullabaloo
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesBring homemade snacks, crafts, art projects, plants and more for a community swap. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Puppet Building Workshop
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesAttendees will be guided through designing and constructing their own unique puppets. Bring your ideas and materials. Basic structural supplies provided. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
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
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tattered Writers
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew inclusive writers group open to writers of all genres and experience levels. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Small Town Saturday
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesShop from a variety of local craft vendors. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
UGA vs. Tennessee Tech
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face Tennessee Tech. 2 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
Cat Video Fest
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a curated showing of funny, sweet and unhinged cat videos in benefit of the Athens Area Humane Society. Sept. 7 & 14, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Sept. 15, 1:30 p.m. $9. www.athenscine.com
Kate Morrissey Band
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
KATE MORRISSEY BAND Literate, sincere local group whose live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor.
Cherry Cherry
Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. www.innovationamphitheater.com
CHERRY CHERRY Premier Neil Diamond tribute band.
The Bad Ends, Josh Joplin
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20. www.40watt.com
THE BAD ENDS Supergroup led by Mike Mantione (Five Eight) that hit the ground running with its debut album, The Power and The Glory.
JOSH JOPLIN Striking songwriter whose live performances are refreshing in their emotional immediacy, balanced by his good humor and immense gift for storytelling.
Strange Luck
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $7 (adv.), $10. bit.ly/TheFoundrySept7
STRANGE LUCK A blend of rock and pop with hits from Queen, Muse, The Killers, Sublime and more.
Buice, Fishbug, Johnny Falloon
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
BUICE Self-described Atlanta freakcore, conscious prog rock and skronk.
FISHBUG Local punk band that has recently returned to the live music scene and is influenced by bands such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers and My Chemical Romance.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
Florence Cardigan
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! www.palomapark.com
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local "reggae disco dreamy funk pop" trio.
The Bennett Hall Band
David's 105 Listening Room 105 E. Washington St., Monroe, United States8 p.m. $12. www.davids105.com
THE BENNETT HALL BAND Trio of young sisters playing country music.
Counterspell, Cut Buffer, Jay Gonzalez
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
COUNTERSPELL Five-piece DIY post-hardcore band.
CUT BUFFER Athens band that features Jay Gonzalez.
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for classic pop melodies.
Latin Night
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.georgiatheatre.com
LATIN NIGHT Mixing all the best Latin beats.
Local Brand, Jack and Jealous, Portico
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
LOCAL BRAND Alternative rock band based out of Florence, AL.
JACK AND JEALOUS Athens-based duo of brothers playing indie rock.
PORTICO Indie rock outfit.
Classic City Jukebox
Boar's Head Lounge 260 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040
CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.
Athens Goth Night Dance Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Goth Night Dance Party. 10 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
DJ CROWE DJ Steven Crowe.
DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz.
DJ GOTH DAD Dustin Gannon of Vision Video leads a dance party spinning goth, post-punk, '80s, Halloween music and more.
Yoga Open House
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a studio tour, sound baths, door prizes and more . 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.feelfreeyogawellness.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Cat Video Fest
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a curated showing of funny, sweet and unhinged cat videos in benefit of the Athens Area Humane Society. Sept. 7 & 14, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Sept. 15, 1:30 p.m. $9. www.athenscine.com
STMA Annual Meeting
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesAll are welcome to attend the museum’s annual meeting with refreshments, followed by an acoustic performance by Jonathan McBee. 2 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
Jonathan McBee
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United States3 p.m. www.steffenthomas.org
JONATHAN MCBEE Americana singer-songwriter from Atlanta who has played with Mockingbird’s Wing, Harm’s Way and Vega Verde Wranglers.
Freeman Jones
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FREEMAN JONES No info available.
Klezmer Local 42
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7:30 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local seven-piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring Jeremy Mesi and friends. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Paranoia Agent,” “Kaguya-sama: Love is War,” and “Assassination Classroom.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
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
Tiny Tales at the Zoo
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, a craft and a chance to meet an ambassador animal up close. Ages 6 & under. Registration required. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
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
Hook and Needle
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesA crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8–11, 5:30–6:20 p.m. Ages 12–17, 6:30–7:20 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Vietnamese Class
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesInstructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Maker’s Market Info Session
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTeens interested in participating in the October makers market must attend an info session where staff will answer questions and offer assistance. Grades 6–12. Sept. 2 & 9, 7–8 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Bicycle Thieves
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the Italian film with a short lecture and discussion. 7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Opera Resident Artist Recital
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
OPERA RESIDENT ARTIST RECITAL Mezzo-soprano Victoria Vargas and pianist James Barnett present "Uplifting Voices of The British Isles: A Recital Featuring Underrepresented Voices in the English Art Song Repertoire."
Symposium on the Book
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesAndrás Kiséry will discuss “Remediation: Understanding Old Media,” Eileen Wallace will discuss “Book Looks,” and there will be an early modern books workshop. 9:30 a.m.–3:20 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu
